The God Peterson Evades
Originally published on Catholic Insight on June 17, 2025.May those who admire Peterson’s moral clarity follow it further than he himself has yet dared: past the wisdom of archetypes to the wisdom o…
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The Longing Beneath the Roles: Kilmer, the Catechism, and the Search for God
Originally published on Catholic Insight on June 14, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PRoHgGwTDYThe cinematic roles of Val Kilmer – who died April 1st, 2025 at the age of 65 after a long c…
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He Who Wrestles With God in Public: Jordan Peterson Versus Himself
Originally published in Crisis Magazine on June 6, 2025Peterson, who has notoriously stood aloof from formal religion, found out that mere psycho-spirituality couldn't stand up to committed opposition…
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From Barstool to Beatific Vision: Longing for a Place Where We Are All Known
Originally published in Crisis Magazine on May 26, 2025George Wendt, who played the fictional character "Norm" in the long running sitcom "Cheers" has died. The show and his character reflected a basi…
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Val Kilmer: A Legacy of Art, Vulnerability, and Spiritual Longing
Originally published in VISTAS: Alta Vista-Canterbury Community Newspaper Vol. 44 No.5 May 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV0Ap…
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When the Dead Visit the Living: Kilmer, Dreams, and Divine Longing
Originally published in The Postil Magazine on May 1, 2025 The night I learned of Val Kilmer’s death, I had a dream. He appeared in it quietly, not with the bravado of his many film roles, but a…
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On the Origins of Christmas
Originally published at Catholic Insight on December 24, 2024.Christmas is fundamentally a celebration of the Incarnation—that God became man in the person of Jesus Christ—and as such, it remains …
The Cultural Relevance of Intelligent Design
Originally published at Crisis Magazine on May 15, 2024. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, devout Christian, noted philosopher of science, and prominent proponent of Intelligent Design (ID) Dr. Stephen C.…
Why We Should Be Cautious of Jordan Peterson
Originally published at Crisis Magazine on April 16, 2024. We live in a period of mass deception. We cannot trust politicians, be they establishment or anti-establishment. Even anti-establishment…
Relinquishing Rights and Freedoms Under the Guise of Health Safety
Originally published in Maritain Studies/Études maritainiennes 38 (2022): 29–53. Ronald Reagan…
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