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Popelessness :(
I know I had said there would be an "Infernal University" last week, but with the conclave coming up I figured I had this last chance for a Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI farewell. Next week's post will...
View ArticleIf It Was Good Enough for...
[NOTE: This was originally published a long time ago, but I think I messed something up while I was re-tagging posts, which is why it ended up here.[Disclaimer: These questions and answers are the...
View ArticleHabemus Papam!
Habemus Papam Franciscum!Well, it's been a couple days since Pope Francis (NOT Pope Francis I) was elected. The internet has been abuzz with hopes and dreams and memes. And now, we have confirmation...
View ArticleInfernal University 3
Fictional.Today we present yet another lecture from Dr. Fideimors, DD of the Infernal Eastern Underworld University. This one is again from ECC 101: Intro to Eastern Catholicism. However, he also...
View ArticleEastern or Byzantine?
We need to stop using "Eastern Catholic" and "Byzantine Catholic" interchangeably. They are NOT the same thing. "Eastern" covers a far wider range of Churches than "Byzantine." "Byzantine" is limited...
View ArticleIf Your Friend's Jumping off a Building...
Disclaimer: I make no claim at all to this being a good apologetics resource.Let's exercise our imaginations.Your best friend has become convinced that if he flaps his arms enough, he will be able to...
View ArticleSecular Christian Music
Note: I here equate music and poetry, just so you know.Two of my favorite bloggers have posted on the subject of Christian music.Marc Barnes began at Bad Catholic, with "5 Reasons to Kill Christian...
View ArticleJust a Story I Was Writing
This is a story I was playing around with a little bit ago. I'm not sure who they are, but I'm pretty sure the characters are on the run from some evil, anti-Christian organization in a time when...
View ArticleOf Learning Latin
First off, Happy Mother's Day!One of my nerdy things is that I love the Latin language. Lingua magna est! I know, I know, I should be studying my Church Slavonic and Greek, but there's something about...
View ArticleTHIS IS A WARNING
THIS BLOG HAS APPARENTLY BEEN LINKED TO BY A PORN SITE.No, I don't know why. Nor do I know what to do about it. But if you see any links from "topblogstories.com," AVOID
View ArticleWherein I Explain Myself
In case you're wondering why I was on a vacation from blogging, I'd like to tell you an interesting story that explains exactly what I've been up to and leaves no room for impeachment.But I...
View ArticleShut Up
Note: This is ABSOLUTELY NOT DIRECTED TO YOUNG CHILDREN OR THEIR FAMILIES (unless the parents fall into this category).Though for you families who don't bring your kids to church with you, we need to...
View ArticleLegend of the Byzantine Bandit V: The Rosary Incident
I have finally written another chapter of the Legend of the Byzantine Bandit. If you need a refresher, you can click on the link on the right side of the page to read the rest of the Legend and get...
View ArticlePrayers Every ByzCat Should Know
There are some prayers which I think every Byzantine Catholic should know. So, I'm going to list them here. Memorize them with your children and you will make the Byzantine Bandit a very very happy...
View ArticleThe (Not So) Big Scary Catechism
My acceptance letter recently arrived for Franciscan's Catechetics major! Pray for me. :DSo, people are on a busy schedule these days. Not enough time for catechesis, getting a good hold of the Faith,...
View ArticlePractical Stuff: Holy Days of Obligation
I've decided to begin what might turn into a series of posts with basic practical knowledge every Byzantine Catholic should have. These will hopefully be of special use to parents, who should drill...
View ArticleOf Storytellers
There is an immense power which the Storyteller holds. When we enter his story, we place ourselves in his power, and there are only two ways by which we hope to escape: first, by seeing the story all...
View ArticleDOMA Struck Down
Alright, you've probably heard the news: part of DOMA's been struck down. With all the other stuff going on, it seems like a good time to pack up, flee to another country, and say "Sayanora!" to the...
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7 Quick Takes: 7 Great Services
I'm going to take a shot at doing the 7 Quick Takes again. Last time I think I only did 2, but this time it might be better. So, I present to you this edition of quick takes: 7 Great Services...
View ArticleNovel Reality
Continuing my reflections on literature, I'd like to return to a stream of thought I think I first wrote of in "The Truth of Novels." Now, one of my friends on facebook, defending the popular series A...
View ArticleLumen Fidei
I'm trying to write a blog post. It's not going too well.So, how about Lumen Fidei? The day it was released, my facebook news feed was blown up with people's excitement. I feel like I should read it,...
View ArticleOn Liturgical Translations (A Loony Idealist Post)
Note: I realize this is one of those idealist, probably not going to happen at least not for a long time posts. I also realize that such an endeavour may take years upon years and require resources...
View ArticleTune in to Tone Nine!
Are you a fan of Eye of the Tiber or The Onion Dome? Are you NOT a fan of them because you don't get the Roman Rite or Russian Orthodox jokes? Then I have a solution for you!Some friends and I are...
View ArticleLike the Fathers Were Preparing
It is a known fact that I need not provide evidence for that young people in general prefer to stay up late. Early morning wake-ups are anathema to many, and frankly it just may be a battle best...
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