Since the passing of Pope Francis and now with the election of Pope Leo XIV, I have had a lot to think about and reflect on. Pope Francis is still in our hearts, even to the point of still wanting to say his name. Most if not all Catholics and non-Catholics have great memories. For me, it was his embrace of humor and even inviting comedians from around the world for an audience about the importance plays in our lives.... Read more
March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility. This is a day where the transgender community comes out in protest, open-mikes, and other celebrations to show the world of transgendered people’s existence. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about a community that only make 1% of the population and has a lot of discrimination directed towards them. How was International Transgender Day of Visibility created? The International Transgender Day of Visibility was created by Rachel Crandall Crocker from the... Read more
St. Cecilia’s feast day is on November 22 and considered to be one of most famous and most discussed virgin martyrs of Catholic church history. No one really knows when she was born. However, there is a lot of information about how she died and why she is the patroness that she is today. So what makes her so special and why should you get to know her? Read on. Why the patroness of music and musicians? It has been... Read more
Seeing how my partner is personally dealing with their own anxieties about their own future under the new administration a bit of spiritual inspiration came to me. The inspiration came to me not only as a way to help my partner, but because I’ve seen other content creators online like Bruce W. Brackett give simple daily breathing exercises on their daily posts. I also have listened to a lot of content creators out there who are sharing their own concerns... Read more
It’s that time of year when we watch our favorite Christmas classics on TV, video, or otherwise. One of those is A Christmas Carol that has been adapted in many forms over the years. Below are some of my favorite variations of this timeless classic, including a new take that I hope catches on into the future. Mickey’s Christmas Carol – 1983 This is one of my favorite animated traditions to watch featuring an actual Disney character called Scrooge McDuck... Read more
Now that election season is over, it’s time to think about the holidays. A time to think about family, gifts, who’s going to host the big dinner and of course the parties and the decorating. There is also fear of conversations and the many what-ifs that tend to come this time of year. However, not everyone is looking forward to this season. Some people feel hurt, betrayed, and are just in a state of shock that they cannot... Read more
Even though Classical Music Month is in September, it does not mean we can’t stop learning or getting to know all of the wonderful pieces of classical religious music out there. After doing a little personal research, I found out that most pieces composed were actually written in or for the Church. In fact, quite a few composers were either Catholic, Lutheran or somewhere else on the Christian religious spectrum. What I found fascinating was the fact that some of... Read more
Taylor Swift has been making a lot of news politically as well as with Eras Tour. She’s faced some praise as well as some criticisms. Some of those relates a couple of her song lyrics from her latest album The Tortured Poets Department. With this in mind, I thought I would analyze and discuss two of Taylor Swift’s songs that “seem” to critique the religion just a little bit. These are the songs “Guilty As Sin” and “But Daddy I... Read more
Every year PBS broadcasts the National Memorial Day Concert from Washington D.C. This year it was it’s 35th Anniversary. It featured actors and actresses reading stories of vets who were in attendance, patriotic pomp and circumstance, and moving musical tributes to those veterans who have passed on as well as those who are still with us. This is a concert that is worth watching every year because the production is so well done. This year’s concert was no exception. I... Read more
Every April is National Poetry Month in the United States. This is a month that is very special to me because I happen to write poetry (on and off), and I have several favorite poets I like to read. Since this special month is coming to a close, I would like to talk about my journey with poetry and why this month especially is close to my heart. So, how did I get into poetry? I had written some lines... Read more
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