Daily Archives: May 26, 2025

Why Jesus Wept

Posted on May 26, 2025 by timlyg

The popular explanations have always been a tad childish (i.e. "because he having the same emotion as other humans at a funeral", "because how ugly death is", etc.) Thus far, Stephen Tong's answer's the best one. I have come across … Continue reading →

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Ancient Chinese Inventions

Posted on May 26, 2025 by timlyg

Other than the 4 great inventions of China (compass, gunpowder, paper, woodblock printing), toilet paper is also a popular invention of China, and here are more: Umbrella: 鲁班 507-444 BC. Also invented 斗栱，锯。 Paper money (交子): Song Dynasty, 1023 AD … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on May 26, 2025 by timlyg

5/29/2025 Painting of the day: Jesus ascending to Heaven, Painting by John Singleton Copley (1738–1815), Painted in 1775, Oil on canvas © Museum of Fine Arts Boston Fr. Vorst took the passage of Luke 24:46-53 for this painting with regards to … Continue reading →

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