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Against Sentimentality
I like to imagine Christmas as the last truly great fortress of Christendom. Pretty much every other Christian thing that had any actual cultural significance has been eroded or compromised or tainted, but I imagine the devils absolutely dreading the … Continue reading
Tell It Again
Around the Thanksgiving Table and at Christmas time, we tend to do a funny thing: we tell the same stories over and over again. And this can get tedious, so going into the holiday season, we all should do a … Continue reading
Why Give Gifts?
At the heart of the cosmos is generosity. And this is true because God is Triune. From eternity past unto all ages the Father has lavished love on the Son, and the Son has received that love and returned love … Continue reading
A Christmas Catechism
Q. 1 When do we celebrate Christmas? A. We celebrate Christmas at the darkest time of year, because God’s stories are full of resurrection. Q. 2 What is Advent? A. Advent is the four weeks before Christmas which represent the … Continue reading
Bastion of Christendom
At the center of any society are its festivals. What you celebrate defines and manifests who you are and who you wish to be. They have both descriptive and prescriptive power. If you want to see what is important to … Continue reading
Of Shoes and Ships 