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Something You Play

Catholicism is not an exercise in saying the same thing over and over and over again. There are changes, every time, in every person encountered, in every situation that demands charity, and being able to notice those changes in what feels like an endless sea of droning repetitive noise requires constant practice and eventual virtuosity. It requires listening. It requires treating music as something you play.

In his usual irreverent, yet spot-on style, Ginocchio uses improv comedy and the music of Philip Glass to make important points about practical theology.


Finished reading: The Highest Poverty by Giorgio Agamben 📚

Thinking about the project begun by Francis of Assisi: That minor friar has left quite a mark on this world.


Finished reading: Bizarre Bioethics by Henk A.M.J. ten Have 📚

This book contains a welcome call to bioethicists: pivot focus from the individual to society as a whole. The common good must be reclaimed.


Fort Collins bookstore pays people to sit down and read quietly

The reader-in-residence doesn’t have to write an essay. They don’t have to host a book club or moderate a panel discussion. They don’t have to contribute to a blog or create sponsored content. They don’t have to do anything, except show up to the bookstore a couple of times per week and read.

This is my dream job. 🤓


Finished reading: Syllabus by William Germano 📚

As I continue working my “side hustle” as an adjunct in a few schools, I found this book to be reinvigorating and inspiring.


Finished reading: Dynamic Lecturing by Christine Harrington 📚


Finished reading: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 📚

A quick read & nice reminder of a few universal truths:

  • We are formed by our first family
  • Love yourself so that you may love others
  • The words we use have power

Don’t take anything personally.

You are never responsible for the actions of others…


A Teenager's Parent

Wherein I consider all that Jay-Z and I have in common.

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My Heart Is Full

I attended a webinar today that featured presenters from my previous job/organization. It’s hard to believe that it has been about six years since I moved into my current role. After all this time has passed, it was terrific to see & hear of the good work they are doing. I closed the webinar window as it was concluding and was full of gratitude for our professional paths crossing. I’m so glad that they are still making wonderful contributions to the ministry of health care.

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