DAPPLED THINGS’ EASTER SERMON: “…Christianity, and particularly Catholicism as the perfect manifestation of what Christianity is, is fundamentally a joyful, an optimistic religion. Twelve unkempt fisherman are made the pillars of a Church that encompasses the world. A meek and humble Virgin from Nazareth becomes Queen of Angels. Bread and wine become God’s Body and Blood. A murdered Rabbi rises from the dead and promises us the forgiveness of our sins. If the Christian God can do all of that, there’s even hope for people as messed up as you and me.” (more)