These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. (Revelation 11:4) “Looking at the thunderstorm activity at the start of February, there seems to have been a lot more storms in the area around Rome … more than usual for this time of year." (BBC News, on the bolt striking St. Peter's on February 11, 2013) "Statistically St. Peter’s, with its location and great dome, stands a higher than usual chance of experiencing lightning strikes. Having said t … [Read more...]
The Seed of God’s Power
The storm described in Mark 4:35-41 is perhaps one of the most important lessons of the Christian faith. The disciples panic as Jesus sleeps peacefully, seemingly ignoring the violent forces rocking the fragile barque of Peter. The storm is there as a parable, a metaphor. Like all the storms in our life, it is there to serve as a mirror for our lack of faith. When we anxiously start asking ourselves where is our God, we are not attached to the Cross. We have joined the enemies that mocked … [Read more...]
Samizdat
"The intellectual scene always used to have room for great minds from the Right. Today they would be denounced for thought crime by a Left that cannot tolerate dissent." Norman Stone (1941-2019) I was unpleasantly surprised when I learned that Stephan Molyneux had been banned from YouTube, a subsidiary of Google. At first I tried to guess what was Molyneux's sin against the cyber-powers that be. Having listened to him for a while, I could not imagine what could have irked the cyber-masters of … [Read more...]
It Simply Makes Sense
Recently, I had a conversation with three smart Catholic friends and part of that conversation revolved around Saint Peter. It was a good opportunity to plug my next book, the long announced They Asked For A Sign -- Meaning And Destiny Of Peter The Fisherman. Fortunately, that informal conversation was recorded in two parts (due to some connection issues) and you can watch both videos in the YouTube Channel, The Garden Shed. It was Paul Priest who introduced a very interesting point about the … [Read more...]
The Fruitful and the Fruitless
Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:1-3 (RSVCE) The first Psalm presents to the faithful reader the two roads presented to mankind. The first is … [Read more...]
