https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH7j5P5yq9U Today is the Feast of Christ the King, established by Pope Pius XI of happy memory to remind us that, in all the vicissitudes of history, Jesus Christ is ruler of all. Considering that Pope Pius reigned during the rise of the modern totalitarian states of Italy, Germany, Spain, and Russia, no doubt he … Continue reading We Have No King But Jesus
Why Trump Won
I think this picture says more about why Donald Trump won than any analysis I've seen:
Niceness is Fun #13
Foundation Lines, or Why This World Matters to Christians
Ever have one of those moments where things just kind of ‘click’? Like, when you finally see the answer to a brainteaser you’ve been puzzling over for a half-an-hour and were just about to toss down the disposal. I had a moment like that the Sunday before last while listening to the Gospel reading. It … Continue reading Foundation Lines, or Why This World Matters to Christians
Niceness is Fun #12
The Franco Principle, or Why I Voted for Trump After All
I hate having to write this. From the very first, I despised Donald Trump. Well, at first I regarded him as a joke, then as a serious threat, and then I despised him. He’s a repulsive human being and probably will make a terrible President. I always said that I wouldn’t vote for him. And … Continue reading The Franco Principle, or Why I Voted for Trump After All
Halloween Videos
Though I love Halloween, I've been too busy to do much for it this year. So, in lieu of doing anything new, here are a few old Halloween-type videos from my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QS0XfAQKM First a tribute to the Batman rogues gallery using the official Halloween anthem: 'This Is Halloween' from The Nightmare Before Christmas, as … Continue reading Halloween Videos
I.S.C. Episode Two Now Available!
The second entry in the I.S.C. series is now available at Amazon. Following their triumphant incorporation, the Monitor Deep Space Company lands in the docks of New Oslo to repair and take on supplies before departing to the deepest regions of the galaxy. In the meantime, though, a mysterious piece of salvage and the secret past of … Continue reading I.S.C. Episode Two Now Available!
The Dangers of Attacking Hypocrisy
There’s nothing more popular these days, either in the Church or the surrounding culture, than attacking hypocrisy or moral pride: Pope Francis talks about it all the time, and slinging accusations of it back and forth has become something of a pastime among Catholics of differing traditions. Of course, the Other Side uses it as … Continue reading The Dangers of Attacking Hypocrisy
Serpent's Den 