The analogy of being and the living GodIn my criticisms of the Christian appropriation of the visual arts, at least one commenter invoked “the analogy of being.” The reference sent me scurrying back to Thomas Aquinas. Although no centralized text states Aquinas’ doctrine directly . . . . Continue Reading »
Diabolical! I hadn’t thought of this.Now that we have a viable hypothesis as to the nature of the problem, the question becomes: who invented this monster in the first place? Round up the usual suspects, say . . . . Continue Reading »
Well, it’s official. The Vatican has announced that Benedict XVI’s new encyclical, titled “Caritas in Veritate,” will be released Tuesday, July 7 : Those participating in Tuesdays conference will be: Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino and Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, . . . . Continue Reading »
For all that America prides itself on its individualism, the most distinctive American works of art have always seemed to me to be group projects: musicals such as Oklahoma! , and movies such as The Magnificent Ambersons , andit seems worth mentioning, now that were reaching the end of . . . . Continue Reading »
After many conversations with friends and reporters and interested parties, Im willing to make three predictions about Benedict XVIs encyclical Caritas in Veritate , due out shortly: 1) The media will basically ignore it, as President Obamas visit with the pope occupies all the . . . . Continue Reading »
What time is it?But don’t take my word for it. Listen to what the vendor has to say: GREAT CLOCK TO HAVE AROUND THE HOUSERELIGIOUS ITEMS ARE GREATEVERYONE WILL LOVE THIS CLOCKSMAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR ANYONEWhich, I suppose, can be said of the Crucifixion itself, though I’m not sure . . . . Continue Reading »
Despite the title, the purpose of this post is not to engage in the ongoing discussion regarding “roots” music and “localism”, etc. Instead, I hope to offer some alternatives to those who seek something different than the usual musical fare offered on the 4th of July. Here . . . . Continue Reading »
It is reported that Douglas Kmiec has been nominated to be ambassador to Malta . For Malta? It profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world. But for Malta? . . . . Continue Reading »
So this started as a comment on Peter’s great post below but took on a life of its own. Peter humorously accuses Deneen and his fellow travelers of a kind of insincerity since they seem to take great enjoyment in the many advantages afforded us by the modernity they often disdain. I . . . . Continue Reading »