“What has become plain, particularly in the last twenty years or so, is that secularism is not neutral, and more to the point, it is confessional with its own brand of dogmas and pantheon of humanistic deities. Fundamentally, it carries a number of axioms about human freedom, rightful authority, morality, and the purpose of life, all of which are unquestionably religious propositions.”

Secularism Is Dead; We Have Killed It by D. P. Curtin

“he did allow the Bible, and Book of Divine Service, as it is now used amongst us, to be authentick, and not repugnant to truth.”

The Book of Common Prayer. by anglicanhistory.org

““the Pope wrote a letter to Elizabeth, in which he consented to approve the Book of Common Prayer, as used amongst us, as containing, says he, nothing contrary to the truth, and comprehending what is necessary to salvation, though not all that ought to be in it; and that he would authorize us to use it, if her Majesty would receive it from him and upon his authority.”

The Book of Common Prayer. by anglicanhistory.org

I need to write a more formal review, but the Garmin Instinct 2S is the watch I didn’t know I needed. Simple “normal” watch with all the health tracking, cycling, and hiking features I could ever need.

Looking at the requirements for the Ordinariate and Pastoral Provision, it sure seems like Rome isn’t exactly serious in her call to reconciliation with the English church. Sad given Venite ad me. So much good could come…

As a priest I love and cherish pious thoughts at the coffee shop, but I know a living relationship with the Lord has been established when someone starts showing up to help and volunteer on weekdays and Saturday.

This is what plays (very loudly) if you don’t come down in time for history.

First backpacking trip with the boy was a solid success. Now to resist the urge to buy all sorts of new (and better?) gear!

It turns out sometimes just moving exercises around can make a huge difference. Pull-aparts as a warm-up and shoulder press going first was a game changer! 💪

“A system that cannot make lasting room for a convert’s own tradition, even inside a rite created for exactly that purpose, is not offering the West hospitality. It is offering absorption, and calling the absorption a homecoming.”

Catholicity or Closure by Rev. David Straw

“We are not saved by our practices, but certain practices are an inevitable product of salvation.”

After ‘Values’ by Anna Heetdeerks New Contributor

“But there’s a second hurdle that makes it hard for a small but important subset of humanity to understand that chatbots aren’t people: the billionaires to whom nearly everyone isn’t a real person. These solipsists see chatbots as being equivalent (or even superior) to humans, because they don’t think most humans are fully people, either:”

Pluralistic: The Claude Delusion by pluralistic.net

Fathers, don’t ever bring him along when you spend time with your friends. He never needs to hear adults discussing marriage, work, faith, politics, failure, sacrifice, or responsibility. Again, if you’re in a church, do not ever bring the teenage boys on any men’s treats. Ever."

How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring and Unattractive to Women by Anthony B. Bradley

“Parents, make sure he is never forced to engage in mature conversations about life and the world with people your age or older. Do whatever you can to keep him with his peers as much as possible. If you attend church, for example, make sure he is deeply involved in youth ministry, but never allow him to participate in the men’s ministry in any way.

How to Raise a Son Who Is Boring and Unattractive to Women by Anthony B. Bradley