Built Different.I am a proud parishioner of good old St. George Church in Tinley Park, Illinois. It’s quite the church, full of memories of religious…Jan 24, 2021Jan 24, 2021
Caput Mass— Where Evil Goes Kaput. And also “Alien.”We’ve found plenty of lenses through which to view theology and its many treasures. But so far, none have been quite as powerful as music…Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Iconic. But Not The Way The Kids Say It These DaysThe fine line between idol and icon is one that is often difficult to walk for us viewers, and comes with distinct theological…Jan 17, 2021Jan 17, 2021
Playing the Cymbals (Symbols)Now that we’re familiar with the concepts of play, symbol, and festivity, it is much easier to find examples of and connections to them in…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
Intersections and BalanceDivine revelation and beauty have a deeply intertwined relationship. Given that divine revelation in itself is an expression of God’s…Jan 10, 2021Jan 10, 2021
The “Messiah” and Festive BeautyIn December of 2019, I attended the annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center in Notre Dame. I had…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
