Monthly Archives: January 2014

The limits of our moral sentiments

Posted on January 29, 2014 by

John Zmirak, in his review of Gimme Shelter, hits a bit of a personal note: I wanted to look away.  I wanted to “pause” this film and go order a Tanqueray and tonic. I had too much in common, I … Continue reading →

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Rest

Posted on January 27, 2014 by

Those of us who pray the Liturgy of the Hours are familiar with Psalm 95, which opens up the prayers of the day: Come, let us sing to the Lordand shout with joy to the Rock who saves us. Let … Continue reading →

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Archived!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by

Astute observers will note the appearance of a new link above: Verba scripsi. Clicking it will give you a list of posts I (or you) have found somewhat notable. I think my blog has been going on for long enough … Continue reading →

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Conventional people

Posted on January 23, 2014 by

“Ike, Spes people are very conventional, conservative people, haven’t you noticed? Very elitist people. How could we be anything but?” “Conservative? Conventional? What are you talking about?” “Well, look at us! Power hierarchy, division of labor by gender, Cartesian values, … Continue reading →

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QotD: Scientia amorque

Posted on January 6, 2014 by

This passage is from the first chapter of one of my textbooks for this semester (An Introduction to the Trinity by Declan Marmion and Rik Van Nieuwehove): For its part, theology has an ‘existential’ and practical aspect; to do theology … Continue reading →

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Chess 2

Posted on January 3, 2014 by

Yes, someone went and made a sequel to Chess. Kotaku: The new Chess has some rules that seem quite out there, at first. But that might be because it’s hard to imagine Chess changing. My first time playing Chess 2, … Continue reading →

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Two quotes from David Bentley Hart

Posted on January 2, 2014 by

First: I have never really been able to make myself want to specialize in some very narrow section of one very narrow field of study.  This may be why I was unable as an undergraduate to decide whether I might … Continue reading →

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