The Rise of the Retrosexual
I’m a fan of the blog The Art of Manliness, which offers a useful counter to the dominate male images of our consumer culture. Brett McKay, the site’s founder, has reported on what he calls a “Menaissance,” a movement to re-establish a more classical understanding of men based on the values and style of the WWII generation. In this short video, Brett explains why he thinks is this happening and why it appeals to today’s young men:
Read MoreOne Lord, one faith, one baptism
On April 26, 1642, an immense crowd was gathered round the triangular gallows at Tyburn, and an elderly Welshman, who had come to be hanged, stood up in the cart to make his speech. He was Edward Morgan, a Flint-shire man who had been to school at Douai and made priest at Salamanca. He had been imprisoned in the Fleet for fourteen years, and suffered great hardships, before being brought to trial under the Parliament. He waited till the crowd was quiet, and everybody was astonished at his cool and smiling demeanour. He began with the sign of the cross, and gave out a text : ‘The Good...
Read MoreScripture Resources for School Teachers
Today I concluded my five-week class on Sacred Scripture for Catholic school teachers in Springfield. I really enjoyed breaking open the Bible with this great group of catechists! The following are a few of the resources I recommended to them: Books: The Bible Blueprint: A Catholic’s Guide to Understanding and Embracing God’s Word by Joe Paprocki – Joe Paprocki is a popular speaker on catechesis and religious education. This book is a great reference! Apprenticed to Christ by Jerry Galipeau – Discussion questions and activities following the Sunday lectionary...
Read MoreCOREnotes Issue 002
The second issue of the Office for Catechesis‘ newsletter, COREnotes, has been released! This issue includes a reflection on the meaning of natural disasters, a look at “Chef Dan’s Theology Kitchen,” and 10 skills from William O’Leary every catechist should develop. You can sign up to receive COREnotes in your inbox at...
Read MoreOn the Feast of St. Patrick
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick. In our secular culture, St. Patrick (and his feast day) is remembered simply for his connection to shamrocks, leprechauns and green beer. In fact, St. Patrick was a native of Britain. While still a teen Patrick was captured and taken to Ireland; he spent six years there as a slave. After escaping and returning home, Patrick had a vision. As he later wrote: I saw a man coming, as it were from Ireland. His name was Victoricus, and he carried many letters, and he gave me one of them. I read the heading: “The Voice of the Irish.” As I began...
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