Notes on the master of Chluthu and the Cathedral.

Let us go today for what is difficult, hard to interpret, and difficult to comprehend. The first passage challenges us, for it talks about demonic opposition, and includes a fair amount of wisdom, none of which we want to hear. Paraphrasing Lewis,… Read More

The sycretic, idolatrous, eucharist.

I am not a morning person. For those who do not believe this, I submit this gallery of webcame photos taken over the last couple of days, some to the amusement of by family. The only cute thing in them is the cat. This is a holiday weekend,… Read More

Eve’s curse and Gamers

Let us start with a thesis. Most men don't want to be women, or be feminine. We like the feminine, appreciate it, but don't want to join it. We appreciate the effort women take into preparing things -- from clothes to food to decorations -- that we… Read More

We have prayed so much [for naught]: pray more.

I have not managed to get the readings and the dates lined up, and the text today is one of the few parts of the Bible that most people know, and recite. The prayer of our Lord. How can I teach on prayer. I am not that great a prayer warrior: I have… Read More

Oh, Canada.

My Daughter is married to a member of the Canadian Defence Force. As many will know, there have been two separate attacks on Canadian Defense Forces people in Ontario and Quebec: one at parliament. She posted this today: with her husband posted away from the… Read More

The golden rule is not the gospel, nor the law.

The Golden Rule is not the gospel. It is true, and it is part of the law, but it misses the foundation of the law, which is that you will love the LORD your God with all you heart, and soul, and mind, and strength. And Christ himself says that if… Read More

The secular world is fungible

I often think of the Greens as a cult. Their original sin is existing: they worship nature, and the want to preserve all the cute plants and animals on this earth. Given a choice between impoverishing people and regulating clean air, they will choose… Read More