Esse est percipi

I've thought of many topics since pausing for a few days.  I've had plans.  My mind has worked through many possibilities, none of which are complete.  For some reason, I have thought of the Anglo-Irish philosopher George Berkley, author of Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge.  Esse est percipi, he said, to be is to be perceived.

In the absence of anyone reading my blog, does it exist?

Many things have happened that I should have told you about.  For example, today was Martha and Mary Sunday: what is truly "needful"?  Are you distracted?

One of the most wonderful descriptions of the monastic life, especially the Benedictine order was given on the Solemnity of St. Benedict: http://chicagomonk.org/mp3/benedict_10_brendan.mp3
You should all listen to this delightful homily.

I am considering a new format - it probably won't happen, but I'm considering it nonetheless.  Perhaps a weekly format with special topics to be drawn from the topics list which I will change at my prerogative - or more hopefully with your input.

Illustration from Wikimedia Commons, First Edition of Berkley's Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge.