Medicating the Masses

by Adrian Gaty

Conform or be drugged. We used to make dystopian movies about it; now we make our children live it. Continue Reading »

17 Mar 2023

How to Look at a Tree

by Joshua P. Hochschild

Across the road from my house, presiding over a patch of lawn between my parish church and the old schoolhouse, there is a chestnut tree. I cannot say that the tree is particularly important to me; days can go by without my looking at it or taking any thought of it. And yet, if I turn my attention . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2017

Our Own Devices

by Joseph Clair

A flickering glow welcomed me to my university’s chapel service. Votive candles? If only. Continue Reading »

6 Dec 2016

The Digital Triptych

by Br. Michael Baggot

A millennial recently bragged to my friend that he no longer has much reason to leave the comfort of his basement office. There, he enjoys a tri-screen computer setup and can simultaneously manage his business, view porn, and compete in online gaming tournaments from a single cushioned reclining chair. Continue Reading »

19 Aug 2016