Sæva indignatio. Few writers in the history of English letters could express “savage indignation” at human folly as did Jonathan Swift who wrote those words for his own epitaph. Our times give ample opportunity to empathize with him, and that is never more so than when clerics get together in large numbers. Bishops have many … Continue reading U.S. Bishops Approve the Pope’s Capital Punishment Ban – Crisis Magazine

Meet at a Eucharistic Adoration chapel or before the Tabernacle, for twenty minutes of silent prayer and adoration. Decide where to go for coffee, from there, to discuss for twenty minutes something from the day's Missal or Breviary readings. Then, after informally chatting for twenty minutes, close with a Litany. Hang around, as time allows, … Continue reading A Call to Form Catholic Men’s College Employee Clubs

Given today's ethical swamp of: - Consequentialism: "the end justifies the means," "by any means necessary." - Subjectivism: one is whatever one thinks one is. - Moral relativism: there are no moral absolutes. - Egoism: what's right is what's to my advantage; I'm held to no higher standard than myself, a law to myself. - … Continue reading College Admissions Scam

I'd like to celebrate International Women's Day; but I fear doing so might open me to the disastrous charge of being out of touch with cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs proving the gender-binary to be a trans-phobic myth. By "Women's" Day, it seems the celebration assumes the outdated definition of "woman" as being "female" (with xx chromosomes, etc., … Continue reading Celebrating International “Women’s” Day

Why might one consider purchasing a van as a recreational camper or even to live in? Reasons are divers and numerous, with all of them increasingly influencing van purchases. Imagine losing your job, with no where to go and being unable to afford rent. People live in their cars; living in a van is a … Continue reading Camper Van Motivators and Possibilities

I taught private and group guitar, from home and music stores, for about seven years. Here's what I learned about teaching guitar.  https://app.box.com/s/fwjgjrygc3sil9i3q74qcr40dsyg13yd

Appropriately using gender pronouns requires a bit of thought; refusing to make the effort might cost one a job (or, in New York anyway, also a $250,000 fine). Doing this grammar assignment isn't so optional! Remember that one identifying as Gender Fluid periodically changes gender identities; using name-tags that includes gender identity, and periodically asking … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Pronouns

Are secret societies only for the uber-wealthy, planning their New World Order at a Bilderberg hotel or at Bohemian Grove? Maybe it’s only those planning revolution who require secrecy. Perhaps private clubs with secret handshakes and funny hats are simply useful for a night out of fantasy fun. Is Skull and Bones and other fraternity … Continue reading Christian Activism

Are you a cult member, having been indoctrinated and intimidated into submission, believing by group-think rather than by evidence and truth?  Blind belief, submission to the mob and their thought-police, means one makes personal and professional decisions against nature according to a lie--bad for business! Here is a test you can run on yourself:   … Continue reading Cult Member Self-Test

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