Well, with Avengers: Endgame on its way, it seems there will never be a better time to do a re-watch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (actually, if anything, I’m getting a rather late start on this, considering I have over twenty films to get through!). Just so that it’s clear where I’m coming from, I … Continue reading Thoughts on ‘Iron Man’
Explaining Traditionalism at ‘The Everyman’
When it comes to society and politics, I call myself a Traditionalist, and today at The Everyman, I got to explain a little of what that means: Another point where the Traditionalist would reject Liberalism is on the question of freedom. For the Liberal, freedom is the highest good, and he would define freedom along … Continue reading Explaining Traditionalism at ‘The Everyman’
The Nuances of How Superpowered Characters Are Received at Home
The irreplaceable Caroline Furlong has another insightful essay in her series on writing superpowered characters; this one is on how they should be viewed in their own world. In it, she hits several points of nuance that the vast majority of modern writers (especially those working in Hollywood or in the comics industry) seem incapable … Continue reading The Nuances of How Superpowered Characters Are Received at Home
Happy St. Valentine’s Day: Some Favorite Couples
And Saint Valentine said [unto the Emperor Claudius]: Certainly Jesu Christ is only very God, and if thou believe in him, verily thy soul shall be saved, thy realm shall multiply, and he shall give to thee alway victory of thine enemies. -The Golden Legend of Jacobus de Voragine For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne's … Continue reading Happy St. Valentine’s Day: Some Favorite Couples
Communion Rails
At the moment I attend two different parishes, depending on my schedule. It’s obviously not ideal and I’m working to make it a temporary arrangement, but one thing both parishes have in common is that they both use Communion rails. Having almost exclusively received the Eucharist in this manner for several months now, I’m struck … Continue reading Communion Rails
Super Bowl Sunday
And my attitude is best expressed in Twilight form: AMDG
This is Evil
I'm a little late on this, but in case you've missed it: Amelie Wen Zhao, an immigrant from China, dreamed of being an author her whole life. Then she achieved that dream, selling a three-book YA series to a major publisher. The book, called Blood Heir, was done. It was published. It was slated for release … Continue reading This is Evil
Please Do Not Try to Find Holy Images in Random Things
I happened upon this article through ‘Big Pulpit,’ and I have to make a quick comment: I really, really wish Christians would stop posting things like this: Miraculous Image of Blessed Mother Holding Baby Appears in Pregnancy Sonogram – See the Photo! by ChurchPOP Editor - January 31, 2019 The story itself is actually well worth reading, about … Continue reading Please Do Not Try to Find Holy Images in Random Things
Do the Powers Make the Hero?
The Irreplaceable Caroline Furlong writes an excellent piece about whether the superhuman powers of a hero is what makes him a hero worth rooting for, or not: Due to the numerous ways extraordinary faculties can be introduced into a tale, there are several conditions that an author must consider when creating powered protagonists. In today’s … Continue reading Do the Powers Make the Hero?
Living in Interesting Times at Catholic Match
I missed that this piece went up a few days ago: talking about how to live in "Interesting Times." I get to quote "Lord of the Rings" a lot in this one: The first thing we ought to get clear right from the start is this: our circumstances are nothing new. Certainly the specifics are … Continue reading Living in Interesting Times at Catholic Match
Serpent's Den 