For Halloween this year I thought it would be fun to delve into a show with spooky and mysterious elements. To the keen observer, the TV Show Stranger Things has a lot to offer any student seeking wisdom and laughs. It works the imagination and ignites the thinking creative process to produce satire, fan theories and theological catechetical lessons one can apply to the Christian worldview. Here are some Stranger Things I observed from watching the program along with some... Read more
Some very Geeky Sci-Fi franchises gave us great surprises this past week in the world of cinema and TV. Quantum Leap continues to limp along on nostalgia and the hope that something more interesting will happen then the kind of ‘meh’ episodes that have been given to us in yet another underwhelming continuation of an older franchise that was more fun and interesting the first time around. Quantum leap episode 5 ‘Salvation or Bust’ brings several ideas from the original... Read more
Doing weekly TV reviews is an exhausting exercise of mental concentration and creativity. As much as I would like to partake in this exercise I started about a month ago, I find I lack the mental resources to turn out in-depth quality commentary on the shows I watch and like. But She-Hulk and Rings of Power gave us their epic conclusions and I have a sense of writing reasonability to say something about them, especially seeing I said something about... Read more
Just recently I expanded my writing output by submitting my first article to the outstanding online website ‘Where Peter Is‘ and it was accepted. A snapshot of the world of Vatican II – Where Peter Is WPI is a phenomenally needed website today in the Catholic online world. It seems as if social media is plastered and bombarded by Catholics whose main goal in their online mission is to poo poo the current magisterium and heap ridicule on those who... Read more
I’m not necessary planning on reviewing each and every episode of every TV show I watch every week. But I am this week. By next week we will be arriving at the last episode of She-Hulk and Rings of Power and will be half way through Andor. So here are some quick TV show reviews. Schmigadoon! Full Season on Apple + 6 Episodes This is a Catholic blog so I give this warning for squeamish Christians. This show does depict…... Read more
How many places have you lived? I lived in my mother’s womb for 9 months. I lived in Wisconsin for one summer when I worked at a Christian summer camp for kids. I lived in California for 4 months with my friend Marshall. I lived in Ohio for 3 years when I went to Franciscan University in Steubenville, part of the time with my friend Marshall. Most of my life however I have lived somewhere in Massachusetts. I lived for... Read more
Here are my thoughts about some of the new shows appearing in the new fall season of September 2022 The Simpsons Season 34: Episode 1 Every Monday I actually haven’t watched this show in some time. I decided now would be a good time to revisit it, so I could actually write about it. Right before I watched the season premiere of The Simpsons I watched a video on Youtube about Donald Trump more readily embracing QAnon. The 34th season... Read more
If there is one thing, I’ve discovered from being on Catholic discussion forums online, is that you can’t talk about religion or politics without a full-blown argument breaking out. You would think that every Catholic agrees on anything essential, but there differing beliefs on how the liturgy is to be celebrated, who can be ordained to the priesthood, and what the church’s official teaching on Harry Potter and yoga is. Certain Conservatives think liberals are modernist heretics. Certain Liberals think... Read more
Here are my thoughts about some of the new shows appearing in the new fall season of September 2022. It’s very nerd centric and caters mostly to Sci-Fi/Fantasy fans. Mini Reviews include The Goldbergs, Quantum Leap 2022, DC’s Stargirl, Star Wars: Andor: Rings of Power, Netflix’s The Imperfects, Marvel’s She-Hulk and Cobra Kai. The Goldbergs Season 10: Episode 1 The Goldbergs are back for more laughs after a decade of comedy. This is a comedy for those who love the... Read more
Are you looking for great practical ways to love others like Christ? Are you looking for ways to think clearly about your faith? Are you looking for great spiritual insight and encouragement on how to do this? Let’s take a deep look into the mind of a Catholic writer who will help you achieve this goal as I highlight some of his best thoughts expressed in his very deep and Christological writings. Your learn some practical advice on some of... Read more
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