I was reading about internet phenomena the other day, and I found out about the 'puppy-throwing marine' youtube video. For the sake of time I'll assume that title is descriptive enough. Anyway so this video got banned because a puppy dying was seen as offensive. Then I saw a video from a girl named 'angie the anti-theist' filming her abortion (she did it by pill). What does … [Read more...]
Flee From Sin / Occasion to Sin
"Have you sinned, my child? Do so no more, but ask forgiveness for your past sins. Flee from sin as from a snake; for if you approach sin, it will bite you.Its teeth are lion’s teeth, and can destroy human lives." - Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 21:1-2I came across an interesting theory/theology the other day. Fr. Vincent McNabb, an English Dominican, who lived at the time of … [Read more...]
Random Musings: Vocation, Newman, Priesthood
As I read the venerable Cardinal's spiritual autobiography, I cannot help but be swayed towards studying theology at the least, and entering the priesthood at the most.Throughout Lent, I've been trying to pray for clarity in my vocation. This is difficult as I find God rarely speaks to me, or more accurately, I rarely discern his Providence until I look back in reflection. … [Read more...]
Story (3) The Border
Karl had a map of every state saved on his laptop, only 5 minutes and he could use his mobile internet hookup to connect anywhere for mapquest, googlemaps, or any other tool created for geographically-challenged folks like himself. Paradoxically, he also promised himself that they would not be used unless in most dire necessity.The State. That sounded wrong to Karl. He had … [Read more...]
Canada's Newest Saint
I really don't care about the Olympics, an orgy of flesh-worship based on pagan religion, and a further financial burden to our country and what have you. I get annoyed as people keep telling me "we" won another medal. Well I have something else that I find more exciting that "we" now have. Papa Benny said this week that Canada is getting another saint! Brother Andre! (He … [Read more...]