Monthly Archives: May 2012

The derogation of History from its status as a liberal art into one in which it is a social science comes from the contradictions of materialism in the eighteenth century, and is best illustrated by the French Philosophe Denis Diderot. … Continue reading →

George Smiley: Ever bought a fake picture, Toby? Toby Esterhase: I sold a couple once. George Smiley: The more you pay for it, the less inclined you are to doubt its authenticity. From John Le Carre’s Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

I was going to begin this post with Christ as the Icon of the invisible God, the express image of the Father; and that the law came through Moses, but grace and truth through Christ. The ultimate end of catholicity … Continue reading →

{You can read the first part of this here, along with the links to the other posts this alludes to} Martin Luther was a bit underwhelmed by St. James’ epistle, calling it an epistle of straw, and that because he … Continue reading →

This post is in part a response to something posted by my long-ago acquaintance, Peter Leithart. I have already written at much greater length on this topic over at Energetic Procession, and I would encourage you to read that as … Continue reading →

This is a good read from my priest, Fr. Andew Damick in response to Peter Leithart’s most recent screed against Orthodoxy, we idolatrous brothers who are worshiping God through Baal and Moloch. I knew Peter Leithart years ago, and he … Continue reading →

When my Dad was diagnosed with cancer I was given all sorts of assurances and reasons for hope by his oncologist. I prayed a lot. But still, I saw my Dad slipping, and I despaired. And then it happened: someone … Continue reading →

Early last week I was at my university when a colleague asked me to meet him to talk about several items. So, we walked around our campus, a rather attractive place which is often a draw for students, discussing various … Continue reading →

At last, I am again posting. My school term has materially come to an end, trades are in, and having weathered Baccalaureate and Graduation, I now await the happiness and joys of a faculty retreat with the Honors College faculty … Continue reading →

Ultimate The vision of a haloed host That weep around an empty throne; And, aureoles dark and angels dead, Man with his own life stands alone. ‘I am,’ he says his bankrupt creed: ‘I am,’ and is again a clod: … Continue reading →