Archbishop Hannan of NO

[Traditional Ang]

Originally Posted by brotherhrolf

Michael: Hi. Most of the churches in NO came out OK. I say most - at least those that were built in the 19th century. Some of the churches on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain built during the present era collapsed. But the historic churches of NO came through OK.

If our cable system offered History International (got to watch that in Salt Lake City last week) and other similar stations it might be worth the added expense. However, EWTN is only available on a 90% sports tier and (from long experience always being a klutz, always being picked last for teams, etc. I simply don't do sports). If it was a WWII movie and I had to tell you who won the world series to live....(whatever), I'd be dead. Between expanded cable and DSL the cable bill is too high already. New Orleans and Lafayette still carry EWTN on the regular TV cable. Because we have our own diocesan TV channel (most of whose programming comes from Boston! [we get to listen to young red headed priests in sweaters] our only serious outlet is when Abp. Hannan comes on. Now the Archdiocese of NO is a channel member of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, so when they're not broadcasting LPB they can do their own programming which doesn't show on LPB but does show on our diocesan TV channel), when it came on the air they moved EWTN to digital.

Brother Hrolf:

The 18th and 19th Century churches were all built on higher ground and were built to last. I'm sorry about the newer ones, though.

I'll also confess to not being gifted as an athlete and to being the "Booby Prize" more often than not. I doubt that there's much more humiating than that. But, I think even you would have known in WW II - It would have been in "Stars and Strips", and you would have read it through 5 times like all the other G.I.'s (Ask Abp. Hannon about that).

If they don't have History International, then they probably don't have the Military Channel, BBC-America or Discovery Health. I'd complain... LOL

Well, I do see that you do have DSL. Try the second suggestion in my post - you'll be able to watch EWTN anytime you're on the computer: http://www.ewtn.com/
Click on Television and then Live TV-English

The picture quality is nothing to write home about, but at least you'll have EWTN.

Let me know if that works out.

In Christ, Michael

[brotherhrolf]

Not so much built on higher ground but built with the craftsmanship of the last two centuries. All of the churches built 70 or more years ago in New Orleans had cypress framing. Cypress is an incredibly dense wood, insect repellant and virtually invulnerable to water damage. The majority of churches were timber framed and pegged not nailed. The rooves are of slate. The sheathing of the churches was brick. The churches which collapsed on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain were of modern materials and design.

But thanks Michael, I wasn't aware that I could get EWTN over DSL. I've got to check that out. If only cable companies would let you pick and choose channels.

[Traditional Ang]

Originally Posted by brotherhrolf

Not so much built on higher ground but built with the craftsmanship of the last two centuries. All of the churches built 70 or more years ago in New Orleans had cypress framing. Cypress is an incredibly dense wood, insect repellant and virtually invulnerable to water damage. The majority of churches were timber framed and pegged not nailed. The rooves are of slate. The sheathing of the churches was brick. The churches which collapsed on the north shore of Lake Ponchartrain were of modern materials and design.

But thanks Michael, I wasn't aware that I could get EWTN over DSL. I've got to check that out. If only cable companies would let you pick and choose channels.

Brther Hrolf:

You're welcome about the EWTN on DSL tip. I did that one when the digital cable was on the fritz. Also check your radio dial. They're supposed to be on one of the radio bands (I haven't found them though - so, you'll have to let me know where you find them).

The list of materials and the technique of "Pegboarding" rather than nailing says that they were "laboring as to the Lord". Those churches were labors of love, and I think it in how well and solidly they were built.

The St. Ignatius Church on the campus of the University of San Francisco is like that - It survived the 1906 Earthquake. If you're ever on the West Coast, I think it's still worth the side trip.

Goodnight amd God bless.

In christ, Michael

[Courtneyjo]

EWTN Radio is generally carried on Catholic radio stations. Not every market has one.

I often listen to EWTN live streaming via the computer. You can listen to Catholic Answers anytime; it is archived.

I was very impressed with Archbishop Hannan. He is a great role model for young priests. What a blessing he is.

[brotherhrolf]

I thank Michael and you Courtneyjo for telling me about being able to listen to EWTN via computer. I just got finished listening to Raymond Arroyo interview Abp. Hannan and thoroughly enjoyed it. He made it clear that it was not God's judgment on NO but a chastisement meant for our country as a whole. Made a lot of sense to me.

[Courtneyjo]

You're welcome.