Discussing Andrew Marvell's Poem

To His Coy Mistress

Read this poem. Each stanza makes up one part of a syllogism. Tell us what you think the overall meaning of the poem is and then break it down into the three stanzas relaying what the purpose of each may be. Is the speaker a good rhetor? Why or why not?

Religion...Argue Away!!!!!!

Bishop Robert Barron Goes to Facebook Headquarters

Click on this link and listen to the speech given by his Eminence, Bishop Robert Barron who was invited to speak at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California. What is the irony of this situation? And does that impact the "kairos" of the speech? How does Bishop Barron establish his ethos, more specifically how does he establish his arete, phronesis and the eunoia within the speech. How does Bishop Barron appeal to pathos? How does he put into sync the audiences emotions and how is he attempting to get the audience to "thrive"?  In other words, how does he align the emotions with reason? What is the overall message of the piece and do you feel he does that successfully? If so, how? And if not, why? Provide specific examples from the speech.

Introducing.....ME!

When you apply for college next year, you'll likely be required to write essays for your application for admission. Because schools are interested not only in the academic potential of their students but also in their personal qualities, these essay prompts often ask about ethos-what kind of character the applicant has. For this assignment, click on this link to the common app essays and respond to one of the prompts in a blog NO LONGER than 650 words. It need not be that long, but cannot exceed 650 words. Identify with an asterisk * sentences that establish arete, phronesis and eunoia within your essay.

HEY! That's NOT Fair, or Is It?

https://stream.org/nominees-religious-faith-dominates-senate-judicial-confirmation-hearing/

http://www.spiked-online.com/newsite/article/so-should-we-ban-catholics-from-public-life/20301#.WbvwP8iGPIX

http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/september/catholics-need-not-apply-senators-accused-of-anti-catholic-bias-at-hearing-for-judicial-nominee


What should we make of this situation? Are you angry? Whose side are you on? What is the crux of the argument here?

This Is Really Something

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/06/lolas-story/524490/

React to this story. It is so poignant. What is the author's argument. What do others say about this piece? It is very controversial. Look up some stuff and tell us what you think.

Dear Lady of Fatima

Dear Lady of Fatima

Dear Lady of Fatima  First, watch this short video.
                                    Second, before Saturday is over, pray a Rosary using this link:

Beginning of the Rosary

The Joyful Mysteries

When you are done praying the rosary, make a list of intentions. People or situations or anything else you would like prayed for or about should be posted. At the end of the weekend, go through and read all of the intentions of your classmates and keep them close to your heart.

Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

Sporty Spice

"This is part of your life — it's the second tier," Deford says about sports. "The first tier is eating, drinking and procreation. The second tier is religion, the spirit, music, art and the physical. Sports. It deserves to have as much attention paid to it, seriously."

This is a quote by famous sports commentator Frank Deford who retired from NPR. What do you think about it? After listening to this interview, what do you think his legacy is? And what say you about sports at Elk County Catholic High School.

http://www.npr.org/2017/05/05/526879714/frank-deford-a-career-spent-bringing-something-new-to-sports