I thought I saw a question on #godstr about favorite psalms. I spend so much time praying the psalms every day, it's hard to pick one, but I found this recitation of Psalm 103 one of the greatest ever.

Say not of me that weakly I declined The labours of my sires, and fled the sea, The towers we founded and the lamps we lit, To play at home with paper like a child. But rather say: In the afternoon of time A strenuous family dusted from its hands The sand of granite, and beholding far Along the sounding coast its pyramids And tall memorials catch the dying sun, Smiled well content, and to this childish task Around the fire addressed its evening hours. #poetry #calligraphy #penandink

The Gospel today was on preferring darkness to light. I am pondering how the light often comes as self-awareness, mediated by honest insight about ourselves by others, whether positive or critical. It accompanies failure, too, after reaching out for a potential good and not realizing it, for lack of determination or foresight or teamwork. This is precious knowledge, indeed, hard won and to be treasured. Anyone who finds a friend capable of speaking to such knowledge with candor and grace has found a sturdy shelter, a treasure beyond reckoning. #logos #godstr

Apropos of nothing, hear this outstanding presentation and analysis of the experience of anger:

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I often find people simply lack any vocabulary whatsoever regarding anger, beyond "anger is bad and a failure". But anger is not sinful in and of itself. Thomas helps name what is *good* about anger and how it commonly goes wrong. Whole talk here:

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Having some trouble with my relays and contacts. I appear to have lost a few follows and I'm having to re-follow many npubs. I'm posting from an app that lists the ones that have followed me in the past... you might just check to make sure you're still following me if you see this. Backing up my contacts list now. follows.nostr.com #plebchain #godstr

I don't tell people how much bitcoin I own but when it hits $100k there will be signs https://www.jetpens.com/Pelikan-Classic-M200-Fountain-Pen-Orange-Delight-Broad-Nib-Limited-Edition/pd/41225

Easter treat I read about these books in The Marginalian newsletter last week and they arrived today. (

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The Lost Words: An Illustrated Dictionary of Poetic Spells Reclaiming the Language of Nature

From acorn to wren, a vibrant encyclopedia of enchantments reweaving our broken web of belonging with the rest of nature.

They were written in response to the omission from a popular children's dictionary of once common words from the natural world in favor of words like "pixel" and "broadband". #poetry #watercolor #touchgrass Truly magnificent books.

Audible is not ideal since you don't "own" the content.... But you do get a monthly credit that can be spent as you wish. Books go on sale a lot. Most importantly, the quality of the readers is far and away better than other places I've tried. Reading aloud is truly an art form and is valuable for the listener... at least in my case!

Alleluia, Alleluia Those who come to the tomb asking "how shall we roll away the stone?" shall be eternally gladdened by the song "he is not here, he is risen" Alleluia, Alleluia #Godstr

Living stations of the cross Good Friday Kansas City, Kansas

What is it about a perfectly silent church that causes people to want to clear their throats as noisily and juicy as possible

I've been listening to old homilies, mostly as a self-mortification. This one from three years ago on this weekend's readings (specifically, the sacrifice of Isaac) feels like a lifetime ago, and delivered by a different priest.

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ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES - Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent by Father Nick Blaha Homily Cast

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own.You have given all to me.To you, L...

COVENANT AND HOPE - A Lenten reflection on Joseph and the darkness of faith

I was struck a few years ago by a conversation with a friend of mine, not a believer, but married to one. In answer to the question "what seems most intuitively true and certain to you?" he responded, "Evil is real." To that we say, Merry Christmas! Here's a little reflection on the prologue of John's Gospel, the Scripture reading for today's feast. THE PLAN WAS MADE FLESH Homily for Christmas Day #v4v Support using Bitcoin⚡️ on any Podcasting 2.0 app

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THE PLAN WAS MADE FLESH - Homily for Christmas Day by Father Nick Blaha Homily Cast

Delivered at Christ the King, Kansas City, KS

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