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Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) was a French scientist, mathematician, and philosopher whose work influenced both the Scientific Revolution and later European thought. Pascal is known for his practical achievements in science, such as a calculating machine, demonstration of the variations possible in air pressure depending on altitude, and a theory of probability.

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Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) était un scientifique, mathématicien et philosophe français dont les travaux ont influencé la révolution scientifique et la pensée européenne ultérieure. Pascal est connu pour ses réalisations scientifiques pratiques, telles qu'une machine à calculer, la démonstration des variations possibles de la pression atmosphérique en fonction de l'altitude et une théorie des probabilités.

'We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart.'

French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal was born on this day in 1623. Educated by his father, Pascal showed an impressive grasp of mathematics from a young age, and went on to become a pioneer in the fields of game theory and probability. At the age of eighteen, in an effort to support his father with extensive tax calculations, he also invented and constructed one of the first mechanical calculators.

After an intense religious experience, Pascal's commitment to Catholicism was renewed and he shifted his focus to religious, spiritual and philosophical writings. His most influential works are 'Lettres provinciales' and 'Pensées', the latter containing perhaps one of his most well-known ideas, Pascal's Wager, which argues for a belief in God.

The Transfiguration of Our Lord – 6 August

The Transfiguration of Our Lord – 6 August Sermon on the Transfiguration (Excerpt)by Father Prosper Gueranger (1805 – 1875) This Transfiguration of the Son of Man, this manifestation of His Glory, lasted but a few moments – His mission was not on Thabor, it was humiliation and suffering in Jerusalem. He, therefore, withdrew into Himself, the brightness He had allowed to transpire and, when He…