A Cat is Stillness in Motion
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … There is no stillness like a cat / To the laws of physics a stillness unknown / When all is still he is stiller still / Even stiller than a stick or stone
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FIFA FO FUM
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … Association football, aka soccer, aka football, is said to be “the sweet sport,” though no one seems to know why. Soccer is nominally a healthy youth sport in which teams of young men and women kick a round ball and occasionally each other, but what one observes in the FIFA World Cup is a sour political mess of grownups acting like children without any positive role models.
Read MoreFaithful Friday: St. Simeon Stylites
Also known as St. Simeon the Elder, Simeon was born circa 390 in Sisan, Cilicia (modern Syria) to Sisotian and Martha. Simeon became a monk at the age of eighteen…
Read MoreFaithful Friday: St. Simeon Stylites
Also known as St. Simeon the Elder, Simeon was born circa 390 in Sisan, Cilicia (modern Syria) to Sisotian and Martha. Simeon became a monk at the age of eighteen…
Read MoreRiding to the Sound of the Guns
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … In Texas most firefighters are unpaid volunteers, a rare contradiction to the axiom that you get what you pay for. Volunteer firefighters don’t get paid nothin’, but their names are written large on the scroll of Texas heroes.
Read MoreJordan Peterson, Pope Francis, and Social Justice: The New Doctrine of the Nicolaitans?
By Ruth Amsden … A recent disagreement between Dr. Jordan Peterson and Pope Francis left me feeling thoughtful. I was raised in an extremely anti-Catholic fundamentalist Christian sect, but have since come to cherish my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ. I have also, through long acquaintance with his work, come to cherish Dr. Peterson and his dear wife, Tammy.
Read MoreFaithful Friday: Genesius of Rome
While performing a play that satirized the Christian rite of Baptism, Genesius felt the weight of his sins. Claiming to have seen an angel, Genesius demanded to be baptized. The actor playing the priest dumped a basin of water on him, believing this to be part of the show. Genesius, however, was quite serious. He began to preach Christ to the Emperor and all others in attendance, urging them to convert and be baptized.
Read MoreAugust as a Yellow Flame
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … This August is indeed like a yellow flame / Death writhes among brown-burnt withering leaves / The grass is as sere as Macbeth’s acrid soul / And garden hoses drip in futility
Read MoreA Prayer of Petition
By Joseph Tuttle … Give me Thine eyes / with which to see / those in dire trouble / who send You their plea.
Read MoreFaithful Friday: St. Daig of Iniskeen
Daig of Iniskeen was born to a noble family sometime in the middle of the Fifth Century, in County Meath, Ireland, possibly near the suburbs of Dublin. His father was named Cayrell, and was a descendant of legendary Irish king Naill of the Nine Hostages.
Read MoreThe Fuel Pump Screen Queen
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … She’s fresh and lovely on the television screen / Promoting a recipe for a sugar-free treat / And fashion tips for being In The Scene – / Her face on the fuel pump is ever so sweet…
Read MoreThe Fear of the Lord
By Ian Wilson … One of the virtues extolled frequently in Scripture is the fear of the Lord. As Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Therefore, we cannot even begin to have wisdom without the fear of God.
Read MoreFaithful Friday: St. Syncletica of Alexandria
St. Syncletica was born in Alexandria, Egypt, to wealthy parents around the year 270AD. From an early age she dedicated herself to God, devoting herself to fasting and praying, to the disappointment of her suitors. Upon the death of her parents, who were predeceased by her brothers, she inherited the family wealth. This she distributed to the poor.
Read MoreHalf-Awake in Moonlight
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … No one is fully awake in this strange moonlight / The magic won’t work if we think of it / Pirate ships can’t fly if there’s logic about / And lovers would never touch hands
Read MoreSummer 2023: An Issue of Patriotism
Join us as we explore the issues of Patriotism! Our staff is all American, but we’ve focused largely on international or historical ideas. Don’t forget to check out the photo contest, Scripture Search, book & media recommendations, and Bible trivia!
Read MoreFaithful Friday: Aristarchus of Thessalonica
The subtle presence of Aristarchus of Thessalonica can be traced in New Testament scripture. Although he is not mentioned to great extent, it is known that he was considered an apostle – one of the Seventy – and a companion of Paul.
Read MoreEverybody Writes a Poem About the Moon
By Lawrence “Mack in Texas” Hall … Everybody writes about the moon / Often trying to force a balky rhyme / Along the continuum of spoon and croon / Which just won’t fill the bill, the quill, or the time
Read MoreThe Way to Meaning
By Christian Jordan Michael Wright … What is the meaning crisis? There are dozens of answers… people might point to old philosophical concerns, or to their consequences: widespread mental illness and moral confusion…
Read MoreFaithful Friday: Johann Sebastian Bach
At a young age, Johann Sebastian was tragically orphaned, and was thereafter cared for by his older brother, Johann Christoph. The elder Bach was an accomplished keyboard player, and taught his little brother to play the organ; an instrument the younger Bach would play throughout his life.
Read MoreSummer 2023 Photo Contest
We are holding a contest for the best picture that encapsulates Spring! The winning entry will be put on the Table of Contents page of our Spring issue.
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