Feely-Goody Feeliness: Sacred Liturgy, Music, and the Youth
I recently saw this little video. It's really rather hilarious and includes some memorable lines. After watching, I immediately had some thoughts, some of which may be obvious (or not-so-obvious) to...
View Article"My" Feast Day of the Archangel Gabriel
I have to get this one in before the end of the day. Today, March 24th is the Feast of the Archangel Gabriel (my namesake and patron) in the traditional Roman calendar. I like to think of it as "my"...
View ArticleBig Thanks to Fr. Z for the Shout Out
My day/week/month/year is pretty much made. I got a shout out from Fr. Z, complete with a link to my recent post about the the Mass, music, and the youth. Thanks Fr. Z!
View Article5 Politicians to Watch in 2014
It's been awhile, but my latest post for The 9s magazine is now posted. Here's a teaser... Even though 2014 is a mid-term election year – “off-cycle” as some might say – there will
View ArticleTaxes, the Tea Party, and the Future of America
Ahhhhhh. Do you feel that? If you finally got your taxes done, you know that feeling of relief today unlike any other. Whether you got a nice refund or had to fork over a chunk of your cash to Uncle...
View ArticleFive Missouri Elections to Watch in 2014
Usually off-year or mid-term elections feature at least a couple high-profile statewide races, such as a U.S. Senate race and usually a down-ballot statewide office race. But here in Missouri, the 2014...
View ArticleThe Ontology of Boredom and Culture of Death
As much as I would like to claim it, I cannot take credit for the title of this blog. The title can be properly attributed to a YouTube video in which professor Dr. R.J. Snell gives a lecture to an...
View Article#Ferguson
I haven't commented too much on Ferguson because I've been sort of trying to digest it all. This is a bit long, so consider yourself warned. If you're like me, you don't really live close enough to be...
View ArticleI'm Back
I'm re-dedicating myself to blogging on a regular basis. I know I've said that before. It's just that writing takes time, and time is precious, especially with a family. So for a few months now I've...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to My Fellow Royals Fans... From a Cardinals Fan
Those of you who know me well know that I am unquestionably a St. Louis Cardinals fan. But the Royals have always been my #2 baseball team. As a Cardinals fan, I don't think I'm alone in saying that....
View ArticleRed, White, Blue, and Black: The Colors of Ferguson
The tragedy and recent social unrest in Ferguson has, among other things, re-ignited a discussion about racial tensions in our society. Serious questions have been raised – rightly so – about racism...
View ArticleCommunion with Christ or Others?
A couple weeks ago, I posted an article on facebook from One Peter Five with the headline "Will the USCCB Ever Revisit Communion in the Hand." The article was written after the USCCB announced that...
View ArticleThe Power and Peril of #HashtagDiplomacy
We live in a brave new media world in the year 2014. The way we conduct all sorts of business has changed dramatically just within the past few years. The recent unrest in Ferguson has shown the power...
View Article"You Want Change? You Can't Handle the Change!"
Three Simple Changes You Can Make After Ferguson "You want change?" The title of this post might be a little embellished (read: "contrived") from a well-known line delivered by a well-known actor to...
View ArticleWhy I Label Myself a Liturgical Purist
People like to label other people. Call it a sin, call it a vice; it's really part of our fallen human nature. We Catholics are as bad as anyone else. Just think for a second and a long list should...
View ArticleI'm Beginning a Journey
I'm beginning a journey. As many of you know, Sarah and I are expecting our 2nd child very soon (due date is March 9th). Before our first child, Robert, was born I - sort of by accident - started a...
View ArticleI've Been Doing Social Media Wrong - Part 1: The Problem
I came to a realization recently; a realization as jarring as it was refreshing. Was it a life-changing realization? Probably not. Earth-shattering? No. Did it change my social media paradigm a little...
View ArticleI've Been Doing Social Media Wrong - Part 2: The Solution
If you haven't read "I've Been Doing Social Media Wrong Part 1: The Problem," you probably should before you read this. Something I'm learning as I grow older, more mature, and (hopefully) wiser is...
View ArticleGod, the Ultimate Teacher, Has a Sense of Humor
If there's one thing I'm convinced of in this topsy-turvy, whacked-out world of ours, it's that God does have a sense of humor. The fact that he let me get married and have kids is perhaps His best...
View ArticleI'm Leaving Facebook
If you're on social media long enough, you have probably noticed one of two things occur with some regularity: Someone publicly states they are leaving facebook - although it could be any platform -...
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