In which we discuss some ways that laypeople could stop imagining that the only real Catholic is an ordained Catholic. Read more

…has deployed his massive research skills to write up a very informative and entertaining account of the real Hypatia, and to give you a sense of the atmosphere of civic-violence-as-municipal-sport that reigned in fourth and fifth century Alexandria. It turns out (and you may want to sit down for this) that Hollywood got it very wrong. Read more

You wanna know what’s wrong with Al Quaida? I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Al Quaida: It’s racist! See: that’s the nature of sin. When you are willing to commit mass murder, it can lead to other more serious sins, such as kidnapping, theft, racism–even cheating at cards, fibbing and undertipping. Read more

I want to be able to write like John C. Wright. Read more

In which we look at one of the weird tectonic shifts in American politics that appears to be brewing. Read more

Sherry Weddell on St. John Chrysostom on Hospitality. Tolle, lege. Then discuss on her blog. Read more

This evening at 7:30 I’ll be a doing a Theology on Tap-esque talk on 101 Reasons Not to be Catholic for the Blessed Sacrament Young Adults group at at at Tutta Bella (4411 Stone Way North, Seatlle, WA). It promises to be a jolly evening, so in the words of Samuel Goldwyn, don’t miss it if you can! I will now re-submerge in work! Beans. Noses. You know the drill. Read more

A reader writes: A friend of mine is planning to divorce her husband. I asked if her husband was open to working to improve the situation. She replied, “You should ask if I’m open to working to improve the situation.” She says that the issues are entirely on her side, but she doesn’t want to deal with it. She just wants out. She’s only waiting for their tenth anniversary – about a year off – because this would allow her... Read more

I’m probably not your guy for that, but here goes…. Read more

In which the Incredible Hulk gives you advice on Anger Management. Read more