Archive - Of the Blessed and Their Buildings

31 December 2021: Thank you and good night!

Dear Readers, The Blessed and Their Buildings are fading into the sunset. After writing 26 essays since last January, it’s time to move on. To what…

Dec 31, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

W48 through 52 Part II: Becket's Wedding Ring

Thomas Becket's Day of Assassination is December 29

Dec 30, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

W48 through 52 Part I: The Missions: California Dreamin'

Saint Xavier's Day is December 3

Dec 2, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

November 2021

W44 through 48: Saint Martin: Multiplied

Saint Martin's day is November 11

Nov 5, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

October 2021

W40 through 43: Sainte Foy: The Benefits of Bling

Sainte Foy's day is October 6

Oct 8, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

September 2021

W35 through 39: Cuthbert: Zigzags and tides

One of Saint Cuthbert's days is September 4

Sep 1, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

August 2021

W31 through 34: Saint Louis: A Good Hair Day

Saint Louis' Day is August 25

Aug 4, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

July 2021

One small and important word...

Jul 7, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

W26 through 30: Mary Magdalene: A Conflicted Cosmos

Mary Magdalene's Day is July 22

Jul 7, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

June 2021

Jun 15, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

W24 & 25: Anthony of Padua: Basilipus

Anthony's day is June 13

Jun 14, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

W22 & 23: Robert of Newminster & Fountains Abbey: The Gaze

Saint Robert's day is June 7

Jun 7, 2021 •

Catherine Barrett

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