Tag Archives: Mt. St. Mary’s University

What Are You Reading?

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Ray V.

I’m preparing for a mid-week business trip and have selected “The Return of The Prodigal Son,” by Fr. Henri Nouwen to distract me from the annoyances of flying commercial. The opening paragraph: There was a man who had two sons. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, What are you reading? | Tagged Fr. Paul Redmond, Henri Nouwen, Mt. St. Mary's University, opening paragraphs, Parables | 3 Comments

Through The Smoke

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Ray V.

The old man lit his pipe, Blowing smoke above and below and in the four directions. Then he blew smoke on himself to be at one with the cosmos And told the boy a story about the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems, Poetry | Tagged Mt. St. Mary's University, Poems by william heath, The walking man by william heath, William Heath | Leave a comment

Poetry Lesson

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Ray V.

Dr. Bill Heath, former Associate Professor of English, came to Mt. St. Mary’s after I had graduated and we have never met. Below is his roadmap for learning to appreciate poetry. Couldn’t we apply this idea to just … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, William Heath, William Heath The Walking Man | 2 Comments

The Sky Was Purple

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Ray V.

Categorize as “Rambling Memories” Back during 1978-1982, while away at Mt. St. Mary’s University, when it was still a “college,” a habit was started that has spanned over thirty-five years. The lead in story: One of my buddies there … Continue reading →

Posted in Dean Friedman | Tagged College memories, Dean Friedman, Jack Sonntag, memories, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University | 1 Comment

Little Things Are Important

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Ray V.

Below is a link to a recent article by one of my college biology professors. Dr. Bill Meredith was interesting then and is still interesting now. When I read the story, I can still hear his voice, even after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Dr. Bill Meredith, emmitsburg md, Mt. St. MAry's Biology Dept., Mt. St. MAry's Class of 1982, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski | 3 Comments

My Reminders

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Ray V.

Whenever I visit Emmitsburg, I am reminded of what we hear on Ash Wednesday…. “Man thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return” I also am reminded of what joy and peace is mine here.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Emmitsburg, Grotto of Lourdes, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski | 1 Comment

Saturday Evening Wrap Up

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Ray V.

A few quick comments….. Thank you to Morguie and CJ for re-blogging my article, “No Excuse And Fewer Options”. They drove a plethora of readers to my blog which resulted in lots of comments and new followers. Thank you both … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A view from under the prep room table, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, bucket list, emmitsburg md, Morguie the mouse, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, Tom McKeon, View from my window | 1 Comment

Dr. Bill

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Ray V.

I am a fan of Emmitsburg, MD. If you do not believe me, type in “Emmitsburg” in the search box in the upper, right hand corner of this page. I spent four years there at Mt. St. Mary’s College….1978-1982. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Dr. Bill Meredith, emmitsburg md, Emmitsburg.net, James Gandolfini, Mt St MAry's Seminary, Mt. St. MAry's Biology Dept., Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, Spes Nostra, The retired Ecologist | 1 Comment

The Routine

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Ray V.

Note: I attended Mt. St. Mary’s College, now University, graduating in 1982. There is a highly respected seminary located at the college, considered to be one of the most conservative seminaries in the Country, meaning that it stays true to … Continue reading →

Posted in The routine, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Aquinas High School, Deacon Renaurd West, Mt St MAry's Seminary, Mt. St. MAry's Class of 1982, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's Grotto of Lourdes, Mt. St. Mary's University, Pat May Seminary, Patrick May, Ray Visotski, saint elizabeth ann, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, The Ott House | Leave a comment

A Saintly Birthday

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Ray V.

Today marks the 238th anniversary of the birth of Elizabeth Ann (Bayley) Seton…the first American born Saint in the Roman Catholic tradition. Because of our shared connection to Emmitsburg, I have (and continue to) study her life and to pray … Continue reading →

Posted in A Saintly Birthday | Tagged Basilica and NAtional Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton, Grotto of Lourdes, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, saintly intercedssion, The first American born Saint, The Seton Chapel | Leave a comment

This I Know To Be True

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Ray V.

I came across an article this morning on Father Allan McDonald’s Blog, Southern Orders. Fr. McDonald illustrates two perspectives and then comments on them in a very cogent way. This article may be even more interesting if you are not … Continue reading →

Posted in This I Know To Be True | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, catholic formation, Catholics leaving the church, Catholics returning to the church, Fr. Allan McDonald, Liberalization of Catholic Church, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ray Visotski, Southern Orders Blog, Vatican 2, Why Catholics leave church | Leave a comment

Thirty Years

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ray V.

This is Alumni Weekend at my college, Mt. St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD. This is a special weekend for my class as it marks the 30th anniversary of our being dispatched from Mary’s Mountain with diploma in hand. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Thirty Years | Tagged Diocese of Charleston, emmitsburg md, Hilton Head Island, Holy Family Catholic Church, mt st mary, Mt. St. MAry's Alumni Weekend, Mt. St. Mary's University, Ordination of Mark Good | Leave a comment

Delaying The Inevitable

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Ray V.

I remember taking a graduate level class in toxicology when I was a senior at Mt. St. Mary’s College. The class was taught by three, PhD/MD research scientists from NIH. The primary doctor stated at the beginning of the semester … Continue reading →

Posted in Delaying The inevitable | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, CulturalOffering.com, Eating Healthy, Mt. St. Mary's University, NIH, Ray Visotski, Redd Fox | Leave a comment

Fr. David Shaum

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Ray V.

It is with sadness that I just learned of the death of one of my college professors, Fr. David Shaum. I was fortunate to run into Fr. Shaum a year or so ago while I was visiting “The Mount”. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Fr. Davis Shaum | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Fr. David Shaum, Mount Priests, Mount St. Mary's Fine Arts, Mt. St. Mary's College, Mt. St. Mary's University, The Mount | Leave a comment

St. Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Ray V.

Today, in the Roman Catholic tradition, is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is … Continue reading →