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  • The Will to Ask

    Words can themselves be magical in the sense that they exhibit power in the sense that both possess the ability to compel, receive, and affirm. Remember to say the magic words—“please” and “thank you.” But tied to their power is… Continue reading

    The Will to Ask
  • Who Am I?

    The earliest memory I have of using a computer was back in kindergarten. Positioned across a long table in my school’s computer lab were boxy desktops spread equally apart, each with their own set of headphones, keyboard, mice, and a… Continue reading

    Who Am I?
  • Leaving Catholicism

    I’m not misspeaking when say that I’m leaving Catholicism, rather than saying I’ve already left it. Though I was confirmed in the Episcopal Church two years ago and joined my local congregation a year before that, this whole thing remains… Continue reading

    Leaving Catholicism
  • The Disruption of the Cross

    This post is taken from the prepared text of the reflection I preached at my parish’s Good Friday Service. The video can be found here, and the scripture readings can be found here. When I was in middle school, one… Continue reading

    The Disruption of the Cross
  • It’s All God-Talk

    To some, theology is a specter, an ivory tower, or a weathered cage. It either haunts, demeans, or confines. And I don’t blame people who think of theology this way. Far too often, theology is presented in the public square… Continue reading