Originally published at crisis magazine
King Arthur lay at Camelot upon a Christmas-tide, with many a gallant lord and lovely lady…then they brought the first course, with the blast of trumpets and the waving of banners, with the sound of drums and pipes, so that many a heart was uplifted at the melody. Costly and most delicious foods were carried in. Many were the dainties, delicacies and fresh meats, so great was the plenty they might scarce find room on the board and table-cloth to set all the silver dishes. Each helped himself as he liked best, and for each of two guests were twelve dishes served, with a great plenty of beer and bright wine. (“Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”)
At last, the election year of 2024 is crawling toward its close. Many are joyous that Trump won; others are dismayed. In Europe, the Ukraine War continues, while the feckless political leadership from London to Vienna are more concerned with destroying both dissent and the farming sector than they are with public safety. The less said about most of what comes from the Holy See at the moment, the better. So, what does the tag end of this year leave us with? The obligation
