Earlier this Fall, there was about a two-day period when the media was obsessed over a ‘rapture’ prediction by some Christian Fundamentalists that had gone viral on social media. Naturally, these predictions came to nothing. I say ‘naturally’, not only because is the idea of the rapture a pretty new idea with a very weak … Continue reading Apocalyptic Hope: A Reflection for the First Week of Advent 2025
This week I'll do my usual roundup of what I've been listening to and reading before letting you know about a new side-project I've been working on that may be of interest for those who are enjoying these pop culture posts. Roundup Music New music releases are seriously drying up for the year. The only … Continue reading Culture Roundup (November 29, 2025): A New Side-Project
If there’s one thing that’s stuck out to me in my years being in the queer community it’s how many LGBTQ2S+ folk carry deep, deep baggage surrounding religion and faith. We all handle it very differently — some (like me) spending years or decades in intentionally traditional environments, others jumping headlong into progressive Christian spaces, … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: Ordinary Saints on Contrasting Worlds
Even in our Western democratic societies that have preached the value of being able to do and be whatever one wants in life, there are some choices that are seen as being better than others. One of the most maligned choices, perhaps surprisingly, is to lead a simple, quiet life. We applaud those who take … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: Leonard and Hungry Paul on Simple Lives
[Note: This post was prematurely posted on Friday, November 21, instead of Sunday, November 23 as intended. Oopsie daisy.] Today marks the last Sunday of the liturgical year in Western Christianity. As such, it is the commemoration known as Christ the King, or Reign of Christ Sunday. It’s a commemoration that a good many people … Continue reading A King on a Cross: A Reflection for Reign of Christ 2025
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