Fate, Determinism and Free Will
“All theory is against free will; all experience for it.” Samuel Johnson
In the normal course of our lives we assume we are able to...
Words Aren’t Weightless: A Poem
Words Aren’t Weightless
“Sticks and stones may break my bones
But words will never hurt me”
Tell that to the lasting tone of a stone
Their syntax sticks
My...
Return From Exile
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are two of the lesser-known books of the Bible, but they are actually very important to understanding God’s...
Robin Hood “telling his beads”: A Catholic reflection on the prince of thieves
The legends of Robin Hood and his Merry Men exert a near universal appeal, and have done so for generations. From ballads to books...
Hilaire Belloc on a World at War with the Church
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10
Hilaire Belloc's somewhat long and...
The Message of the Magi
For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live...
Mozart’s Et Incarnatus Est
Mozart's Great Mass in C Major, the 'Coronation Mass', Krönungsmesse - so called since it was a favorite of the imperial court, performed often...
Reading St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans
The letter of St. Paul to the Romans uses the same basic structure found in his other letters. It features one important aspect of...
Safeguarding Your Home Internet with the Network Router Built for Families
In a previous article, Becoming Blind to Pornography on the Internet, I discussed the benefits of a particular filtering and self-control software which is...
The Wisdom of the Theresas in Times of Adversity
To help us during struggles and challenges in life, Our Lord has given us the great Theresas: St. Therese of Lisieux, the Little Flower,...
