Author Archive
When Great Scientists Make Bad Philosophers…
...Carl Olson does the heavy lifting.
Worship Songs
Great post over on the First Things blog by Jeremy Pierce, in which he examines the elements of a bad worship song. It's tongue-in-cheek, of course, as his point relates to how these songs are often biblically based. For my part, I loathe just about every single praise and worship tune I hear. It's all saccharine: sweet and tasty, but the [...]
On Those European Bus Signs…
...calling for women's ordination, I have an equally valid and just as likely idea for a marketing campaign: What never ceases to grind my gears about this whole deal is that some continue to think the Church's position on female clergy is a matter of policy, such as mandatory celibacy for diocesan priests, and thus subject to change. It [...]
New Film: Pope Michael
"Pope Michael" Trailer from Pope Michael Documentary on Vimeo. Looks entertaining, in the kind of way which has allowed me to enjoy the wacky, quaalude-driven world of William S. Burroughs.
Stupid Headline, Stupid Thoughts
Via Mark Shea, this pearl of a headline: Brain unable to understand existence of God: expert To which I automatically say, "Of course!" But then the article starts, and I do a facepalm: One of the world’s foremost neuroscientists is about to tell some of the world’s foremost theologians the bad news: God may exist, but the human brain [...]
My Beef With Twilight
Bloggers elsewhere have already said a great deal about Stephanie Meyers’ Twilight series, and why it is so troublesome. You can find a great analysis from David P. Goldman here, which sums up some of the more destructive elements at work in the series. I'm also concerned about the Twilight series because of what it seems to represent, [...]
Academic Freedom is Dead
Thanks to David over at Cosmos-Liturgy-Sex for saying all that needs to be said about the University of Illinois' decision to terminate Dr. Kenneth Howell. The University of Illinois taught me a lesson first-hand, so it is not surprising that it continues to perpetuate that lesson: academic liberalism (and indeed, modern liberalism in general) [...]
HIGHLY Recommended Viewing
Fr. Barron, more or less on the subject of "love":
Fr. Barron on Blasphemy
+10 to Fr. Barron for incorporating Dylan's recent comments regarding irreverence in an interview for Christmas in the Heart. My two cents: blasphemy in this day and age is boring. Any attempt to provoke prompts a huge yawn from yours truly.
Speechless
In one week: I'm ordained a priest, and the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. Doesn't get much better than this.
And Now…
...a return to the traditional, light-hearted feel of this blog: me wearing awesome, esoteric ordination gifts! The generosity of others amazes me: as seminarian and fledgling priest, I have received more from others than I deserve, so I decided to take pictures and show them off. I received three items of clothing, really suiting me [...]
Ordination
This Saturday, I was ordained a priest. It's been difficult to put a finger on what to say about it, exactly. I originally began blogging to explore the discernment process, a theme I more-or-less stayed true to through my three projects, Saint Some Days, Fiat: Discerning God's Call, and here at Quid Sit? And now that my vocational discernment [...]
The Pending Blackhawks Stanley Cup: What it Means to a Fan and to a City
I have a sordid hockey past. Growing up for a few years outside of Ann Arbor, the sport is very much a part of the culture. The Red Wings are huge everywhere given their two-decade history of success, and people come out in good numbers to watch the University of Michigan. Living in proximity to Detroit and not supporting the Wings is [...]
For You Mullet Lovers Out There…
For some odd reason, I get a dozen or so hits per day from folks searching for information on mullets. So for all of you mullet hunters out there, this post is for you. First: " Kane's mullet is playoff ready," from the Toronto Sun. Second, this t-shirt, available for purchase from the NHL store: Third, a picture of the man's mullet [...]
One Week To Go…
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." Then I said, "Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth." But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, `I am only a youth'; for to all to whom I send you you shall go, and whatever I [...]
