"We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!" St. John Paul II
First, I have an open confession. I have loved Star Wars since I was a child and watched George Lucas' original trilogy of films at home on VHS. This was before they were "enhanced" and 'special' editioned. I was so excited when the original trilogy was re-released in theaters in 1997, which was twenty years … Continue reading Star Wars, The Force, and the God You’re Looking For
"As they were marching out, they came upon a man of Cyre′ne, Simon by name; this man they compelled to carry his cross." ~Matthew 27:32 Anyone. It could have been anyone. Of the faces in the crowd, there was one man among the many buried, with no visible burden he carried. He had … Continue reading The Cyrenian’s Cross
“The earthly city glories in itself, the Heavenly City glories in the Lord.” ― Augustine of Hippo, City of God "I want to be the best in the World. I want to win gold. This is more than just some piece of medal. It's about what the medal represents. The virtues it requires to attain … Continue reading Foxcatcher and The Two Cities
"I've tried them all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out is the Church of Baseball." -Susan Sarandon, Bull Durham, 1988. "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." --Leo Durocher, former MLB player and manager. Pastime n. an activity you enjoy doing during your free … Continue reading Pastimes: Of Church and Baseball
"It's--it's a magic wardrobe. There's a wood inside it, and it's snowing, and there's a Faun and a witch and it's called Narnia; come and see." --Lucy, from 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis The Wardrobe to Narnia Since my childhood, I always loved Lewis' stories about the adventures in … Continue reading From Narnia to Middle Earth: An Unexpected Journey into the Catholic Church
The Easter People 
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