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
There’s a famous moment in the classic ‘nineties movie A Few Good Men when a military leader, played by Jack Nicholson, screams “You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth!” As much as that character is an antagonist in the film, he hit on something true. We all say we want openness, honesty, and … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: The Nimbus on the Uncanny and Transcendent
Every now and then, when I have a couple weeks to spare in between series, I take the opportunity to talk about books, and specifically the spiritual themes in them. As I like to say, as much as a good novel entertains us, it also gives us a window into something true about the human … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: Fifteen Dogs on the Tragedy of Human Nature
It seems that we int he West are in a period of structural dissolution. We have a political and social Right that is tearing down the establishment, a Centre trying to prop it up, and Left that has big ideas but which is increasingly marginalized from the conversation. This makes it an anxious time. And … Continue reading Stone from Stone: A Reflection on Luke 21.5-19
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