by Jason Craig | Oct 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
The phenomenon in the Catholic blogosphere of “The Benedict Option” was interesting. I think it’s mostly over now, because I’ve seen less copycats coming up with other “[Saint] Options.” Most who came up with various “options” focused heavily on Rod Dreher’s choosing...
by Jason Craig | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
We should be reluctant to divide things that are not divided. Or, if we are to divide things, we do so in a way that allows them to be reunited so as to be more fruitful. God, for example, “divides” Eve from the side of Adam, but then brings them together into...
by Jason Craig | Oct 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Jesus reveals that true manhood loses itself for the beloved. But what if we don’t see others as exactly loveable, let alone “beloved”? If you are having trouble really loving, perhaps you’re having trouble seeing. We look at humanity and the humans that make it up...
by Jason Craig | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
When the Papacy is vacant the whole Church looks longingly for a puff of smoke from a little chimney – the household of the Church feels lonely without Papa. When it comes we rejoice, because our father has come home. When I see puffs of smoke from a little...
by Jason Craig | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
I recently hosted a retreat with 30+ college students at my farm. These young men spent a week in work, prayer, and rest, with an intentional focus on building Christian brotherhood and character. Because so few had experienced work their new callouses bled and...
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