Fr. Reginald Foster, OCD -- "the Latin Lover" Speaks

"Why do want to study Latin? If you don't know Latin, you know nothing! I had my first experience of Latin forty years ago and I have not been bored by Latin for ten minutes in these forty years.  Latin is one of the greatest things that ever happened in human history!"

The saint from Corbett, Oregon, USA - Woody Davis

Woody Davis died some time during the middle of August from Lou Gehrig's disease.  His funeral was attended by over a thousand people, who had in one way or another experienced the goodness of this man who spent his life helping others.  As he was coming toward the end of his life the community expressed their thankfulness to him; people from all around showed one way or another their gratitute. A news reporter had capture the essence of this moment when he said "I feel blessed that I'm dying slowly".    Woody had given his kindness for years; and they responded by giving theirs. He felt that he was blessed because people had a chance to express to him how they felt.  Woody portrayed the lover who allowed himself to be loved, indeed, humanity at its finest.  --- jlf