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Tiger revisits Catholic Cathedral.....Laptop mystery!!

Mi Gente,my people.Been a minute since we've posted here.Tiger experience some intrigues and his ever present laptop was stolen in Hollywood.We have been in re-grouping mode and hence a disruption in our rhythm.However, the Tiger roars defiantly .We're back.We will not be denied.In light of the diversion we enter an abbreviated and combined post here to suffice 'Barack Chronicles ' as well as TigerHawk 3.0.

We had been confused back in the early 90s when reports arrived of corporate and government officials losing their important laptops. Let's say we now have more sympathetic respect for those situations. Interesting, the hardware is of no use to the perpetrators, as a true dyed in the wool open-source/Ubuntu/Linux revolutionary, the codes are demanded to start up the machine.So who ever you are out there, we have some surprises.Just beware who's drinking latte next to you with the cute smile.

As Holy Week arrived, Tiger found himself drawn to the Los Angeles Catholic Diocese's Cathedral.The Cathedral of Our Lady Queen of the Angels serves some 4 million souls..The architecture grants inspiring space.Spanish Architect Professor Jose Rafael Moneo designed a  construct of no right angles, sub-consciously invoking mystical feelings.Palm Sunday, I joined the faithful in taking a palm branch as the priest gave a special 'Hosana' delivery, commemorating Jesus' Jerusalem entry on a donkey.

That week which just culminated in Easter Sunday, when Christ's resurrection is celebrated, granted a moment to reflect on the power of the Catholic church over 2 millenia.On my way to my Temple of Eastern flavor, I felt a humbling bond with these Catholic souls, remembering the amazing Jesus story.The fresh spring air added to the sense of renewal.L.A spring is most magical when the light subtly alters the senses.

Quo Vadis??

The Church of Rome is built with St.Peter's Basilica at the center of the Vatican.In fact,Peter is the chief cornerstone of the Church.He is the First Pappa.In John 13:37, Peter asked Jesus 'Whither goes thos ,Lord?' Jesus cryptically told Simon Peter that where he was going Peter could not go at that moment, but would follow him later.Then Jesus predicted the thrice denial by Peter before the cock's crow.That exchange in Latin is distilled to 'Quo Vadis,Domine?'.Peter since followed his Master in martyrdom, and begged the centurions to make his crucifixion different as he deemed himself not worthy of the same.The Romans were happy to oblige by hanging him up-side down.Roman engineering never limited.

In 1895 a Polish writer Henry K Sieliewicz wrote a series about the early Christians in Nero's Rome.The collective title was 'Quo Vadis'.Mr.Sieliewicz had researched the Roman Empire extensively, and it was his support and sympathy for Christianity that guided the masterpiece. In 1905,Sieliewicz won the Nobel Prize for Literature. 46 years later, MGM studios releases 'Quo Vadis' starring Robert Young as the centurion Vincius, and Deborah Kerr as his Christian love interest. Before the 'Sandals and Swords' genre was made popular by Russell Crowe's 'Gladiator', Hollywood captured the global audience's imagination with the excesses and dangers of the Roman Empire.As Nero persecuted and murdered the Christians for a mysterious fire in Rome,Peter experienced his doubts and almost abandoned his flock.The question returned this time to him from his Lord...'Quo Vadis ?'

So when the Catholics in the City of Angels celebrate Palm and then Easter Sundays, they make the spiriitual and emotional intersection of Simon Peter and  Jesus Christ on the edge of the Pacific., in the land of the Native Americans.

Tiger Blessed by The Cardinal....Quo Vadis for us....

As often occurs with Mr.Tiger, famous personalities and celebrities get relaxed and genuinely connect .Easter Sunday at the Los Angeles Cathedral, Cardinal Roger Mahoney was in full regalia,mingling in the cafe and passing out Easter blessings. I had been recognized several times prior, even having a discussion about my laptop and WiFi access at the Cathedral's Downtown L.A location, surrounded by Law courts and government buildings. This special Sunday, I decided to use my Social Capital and request an autograph from this world renown disciple of Simon Peter.Signore Cardinale Roger Mahoney was most gracious and generous writing 'Easter Blessing' on my proffered sheet of paper.Seeing the bold and distinctive gold ring on his right hand, I felt a sense of awe and gratitude, almost as if St.Peter himself had whispered a prayer.

I then remembered the Al Smith dinner in New York City, at the peak of the Presidential campaign when Senator Obama, resplendent in white tux, sat proudly and comfortably next to New York's Cardinal Egan.New York inaugurated Cardinal Egan's successor this week.'Quo Vadis?'

Ache',Paz Y Luz

TigerHawk

Cantos de Santo for Holy Week

Cantos de Santo for Holy Week 2009