Feels like Lent already should have started. I plan to put a low daily limit on my caffeine intake, and I timed my consumption of the remainder of pop I had on hand to run out before Lent. Well, it's all gone. And there's two weeks left, so I got a bit more. And also donuts, which should be more of a Fat Tuesday thing but will happen now as well as then. In the meantime, enjoy a few fresh links:
"People’s Policy Project Releases Bold Pro-Family Plan" summarized at Millennial Journal, proposed by Matt Bruenig
This is a neat attempt at constructing a comprehensive approach to the deficits our society has with parenthood and childcare. Rather than narrow the focus on to abortion or adoption or parental leave benefits or childcare costs, the FFP tries to weave a whole approach together from prenatal time all the way through early adulthood. The ideals here are pro-life in a consistent ethic of life sort of way, and the desire to take a longer-term, multi-layered approach is a fresh take on a stale issue. Good stuff. The summary here is excellently concise, and the click-through the whole package is a worthwhile dive.
"'It Is Not a Closet. It Is a Cage.' Gay Catholic Priests Speak Out" by Elizabeth Dias (via NYTimes)
There is a lot a lot a lot to digest in this article. Honestly, it left me struggling to process and react. I had a lot of thoughts and questions. Personally, I'll just say that I don't feel a man's sexual orientation has any different bearing on his vocational call and ability to serve and accompany people, either way; priests are called to chastity in their state just as any person of faith is. Read it for yourself and see what you think.
"Is it OK to cheer for the Cubs’ Addison Russell? Domestic violence experts have surprising answers to questions around abuse" by Cindy Dampier (via Chicago Tribune)
There is a lot a lot a lot to digest in this article. Honestly, it left me struggling to process and react. I had a lot of thoughts and questions. Personally, I'll just say that I don't feel a man's sexual orientation has any different bearing on his vocational call and ability to serve and accompany people, either way; priests are called to chastity in their state just as any person of faith is. Read it for yourself and see what you think.
"Is it OK to cheer for the Cubs’ Addison Russell? Domestic violence experts have surprising answers to questions around abuse" by Cindy Dampier (via Chicago Tribune)
Watching the Cubs go through a unique process with Addison Russell has been interesting. Russell is under suspension for domestic violence, and the Cubs have chosen to accompany him through it and attempt to partners in his rehabilitation, with consultation and support from his ex-wife. The easy and popular thing to do would have been to cut ties with him; instead, the Cubs are in uncharted waters as they walk this route. I remain skeptical that it will succeed but credit the Cubs for their willingness to be deliberate, thorough, and thoughtful the whole way. This article offers some depth as to why sticking with him is justifiable and potentially positive.
"Catholic Infinity Gauntlet? Is Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet based on St. Teresa of Avila's hand relic?" by Jimmy Reynolds (via Lit Catholic Media)
This is a fun one to go out on. These dudes found a relic of Teresa of Avila's hand that has been adorned in metal and bejeweled with gems to celebrate its incorruptibility. It got them wondering -- did the design of Thanos' gauntlet come from a relic of a badass Catholic saint? I will say I'm not wild about pulling the barefoot butt-kicking rep of Teresa into one of the baddest villains we've seen, but it's cool that there may be visual resonance between something from our Tradition and an iconic item from mainstream culture. Check it out!
"Catholic Infinity Gauntlet? Is Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet based on St. Teresa of Avila's hand relic?" by Jimmy Reynolds (via Lit Catholic Media)
This is a fun one to go out on. These dudes found a relic of Teresa of Avila's hand that has been adorned in metal and bejeweled with gems to celebrate its incorruptibility. It got them wondering -- did the design of Thanos' gauntlet come from a relic of a badass Catholic saint? I will say I'm not wild about pulling the barefoot butt-kicking rep of Teresa into one of the baddest villains we've seen, but it's cool that there may be visual resonance between something from our Tradition and an iconic item from mainstream culture. Check it out!
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