Month November 2008
Part 3: Architectural Theology at the New Saint Michael Church—Part 3 in a series on Architectural Theology. Fr. Barron on the Financial Crisis—Another video from the incomparable Fr. Barron. Change & Hope—Just when I thought I had lost it, a… Continue Reading →
What follows is the third installment of an architectural theology series using the new church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Leawood, Kansas as an example. As part of the movement of “New Classicism,” the church of St. Michael the… Continue Reading →
I have been trying hard to keep my spirits up this week, but I admit it has been difficult. This WaPo story is a significant reason why. This is the Change we have been waiting for. Transition advisers to President-elect… Continue Reading →
A clash between Armenian and Greek Orthodox monks broke out in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, revered as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion, burial and resurrection. These guys fight all the time but this time there’s video. Now, this… Continue Reading →
I saw this today on a Chicago Tribune comment line: “On November 5, the day after the election, Illinois’s evening Pick 3 lottery number was 6-6-6. An ‘omen’ of things to come?” I try to resist the temptation toward irrational… Continue Reading →
Great Book: Cormac’s McCarthy’s The Road—If you read one book in the near future, consider Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. A Living Prayer—A profound prayer on late night television. Part 2: Architectural Theology at the New Saint Michael Church—Part 2 in… Continue Reading →
If you have the time to read one book in the near future, consider Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, even though it was recommended in Oprah’s book club. In secular literary circles, McCarthy is understood as a social critic whose books… Continue Reading →
I’ve been an Alison Krauss fan for a few years. I listened to this song called “A Living Prayer” last night about seven times and each time I found it more beautiful. Take a listen. It’s great.
What follows is the second installment of an architectural theology series using the new church of Saint Michael the Archangel in Leawood, Kansas as an example. For the introductory information, click here. St. Michaels’ new church partakes of a “high”… Continue Reading →