How do we pursue Charity when the struggle seems pointless? How do we give our lives when the cause seems lost? "Well then, listen to me and I, Paulinus Gaius Maximus, will tell you." It is Winter in the year 406. The Rhine has frozen over, with displaced Vandals streaming over in a massive tidal … Continue reading Charity that is ‘not worth it.’
A Rebuttal to Facebook Moms
Lent is coming up and I am seeing posts and questions in several "Catholic mom" Facebook groups I'm in that bother me. These posts all more or less say: "what are you all doing for Lent? As a mom of (insert any number of kids ranging any ages) my life is already so hectic and … Continue reading A Rebuttal to Facebook Moms
We Need Catholic Indie Game Studios
As my semester begins to spin up and I begin to drag myself out of a solid month of liquor, social engagements, rich food, and other indulgences, I find myself thinking at length about my gaming habits and the idea of "gaming" as a cultural force. In my last article on the topic, "Just a … Continue reading We Need Catholic Indie Game Studios
New Year’s Resolutions
Every December the world fills up with talk about "New Year's Resolutions." I never took New Year's Resolutions seriously until last year, 2022. Even though I was 9 months pregnant and had a toddler demanding all my energy and attention, I knew it would be good for me to make some kind of resolution or … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Substantially Saints
I wish y'all a joyous Solemnity of All Saints! It is good to remember the Heavenly Kingdom by commemorating all of its inhabitants at once. My former rector, and now spiritual director said the homily at the Mass today, and he gave a really helpful reminder to not see this solemnity as just another day … Continue reading Substantially Saints
Markmaker: A Book about Alien Tattoo Artists
Mary Woods wrote a book. And its getting published in about a week. You should read it. I had the privilege of reading an advance copy, so I wanted to share some thoughts on it before it gets released on October 3rd. First off, its a very entertaining and engaging read. Even if you're not … Continue reading Markmaker: A Book about Alien Tattoo Artists
The ‘Baby Yoda Formula’
Happy Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Not only do we have a wonderful solemnity to celebrate, but we also get to celebrate the Supreme Court upholding human life today. Praise the Lord! I promise this is related... Ok so, I think we can all agree that Baby Yoda, aka Grogu, is one of … Continue reading The ‘Baby Yoda Formula’
Inordinate Compassion for Animals as a Cure for the Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Clorox splashed around and sanitized the black bucket. I watched with a lump in my throat; that meant they didn't make it. My dad had taken care of it by dumping the contents of the bucket into the gulley. Less than twenty-four hours earlier, there were four tiny, breathing kittens huddled together in that … Continue reading Inordinate Compassion for Animals as a Cure for the Unbearable Lightness of Being
Kenobi: A long expected party
Hello there. One of the things the Star Wars fandom has been clamoring for for years is the return of Ewan McGregor as a live action Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now, after years of broken dreams, cancellations, lackluster content, a new trilogy to hate on and the smash hit that was the Baby Yoda show (A.k.a. the … Continue reading Kenobi: A long expected party
Death Within, Devastation Without
There is a malady among us, a plague that is far more sinister than the coronavirus. While the coronavirus itself can only harm the body, this virus corrupts the thoughts of men and induces them, step by step, to commit acts of mass murder— in some cases, to slaughter innocent children. It is a virus … Continue reading Death Within, Devastation Without
Lander's Forge 