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There are many errors in our time that masquerade as wisdom and balance, but they are no such thing. I have written before (HERE and HERE) on many errors of our time of a more philosophical nature. The following list that I compile is more phenomenological than philosophical. To say that something is phenomenological is indicate that it is more descriptive of the thing as experienced, than of the exact philosophical or scientific manner of categorizing it. For example, to say the sun rises and sets is to describe the phenomenon, or what we see and experience. The sun does not actually rise and set. Rather, the earth turns in relation to the sun which remains fixed. But we use the phenomenon (what we experience) to communicate the reality, rather than the more scientific words like apogee, ...

What do we see at Mass? Often enough, we encounter a mundane vision of outdated architecture, some empty pews, those who made it there struggling to pay attention, and liturgical gestures that have grown overly familiar. If only we could look deeper, we would see Calvary opening before us, we would see Christ offering his flesh and blood at the Last Supper, a myriad of angels and saints joining us, and an open road leading us to the heavenly Jerusalem. It takes faith to grasp this and without it, it’s no surprise why many people feel like they don’t need to bother showing up. They only see the outside, the shell of our sacramental ritual that lacks life without access to what lies hidden within. Attending Mass is the most important thing that we do each week. At the Mass, the great wedding...

Bongs, edibles, and rival police reports — what’s new in the Fort Worth convent case? Skip to content The ongoing standoff between the Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth and a local Carmelite monastery of nuns took another surreal turn this week, with allegations of drug use and criminal activity flying between the diocesan chancery and the convent. As the situation continues to get more outlandish, what do we actually know so far — and are we any closer to understanding what is going on in Texas? Carmelite Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity, Arlington, Texas. Courtesy image. Share What’s new The latest developments came Wednesday, with the nuns’ lawyer, Matthew Bobo, saying they had lodged a criminal complaint against Olson’s interventions at the monastery, and police interviewed Mother T...

“I’m not endorsing political violence,” Deneen told me when I asked about this passage. “[But] ‘peaceful’ can also involve what will be seen as the exercise of very robust political power.” I asked if Jan 6. would be an example of acceptable Machiavellian tactics. “For me, it wouldn’t be,” he said. Among Deneen’s critics, though, the ambiguity of his vision suggests an unambiguous slide toward a version of right-wing authoritarianism. “I wouldn’t call it fascist yet — I stay away from the term just because I don’t think it’s especially useful right now — but I do think there’s a lot of truth to those concerns,” said Laura K. Field, a scholar in residence at American University who studies right-wing intellectual movements. A better framework for understanding Deneen’s objective, she sugges...

Method Step 1Add guanciale to a cast iron frying pan and place on a burner. Fry the guanciale until crispy, rendering out the fat. Collect the melted fat, put it in a bowl, and set aside. (It will give an unmistakable flavour to the dish.)  Step 2In a bowl, add the egg yolks and a small ladle of cold water, and mix well with a whisk. Set aside. Step 3Fill a pot with water, add salt, then allow to come to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Step 4Drain the pasta, reserving the cooking water, and put the pasta in the bowl with the egg yolks. Mix, adding small amounts of the reserved cooking water until you’ve reached your desired consistency. Add the rendered fat and crispy guanciale. Step 5Finish with the ground pepper and pecorino...