Category Archives: Love

The Death of a Friend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by deathofcatholicism

Yesterday, my friend Mike died. I say friend, but I’m not even sure he would call me the same. We coached together, but that was about it. I know his family, and he knew mine, but we shared no dinners together, never … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Faith, Hope, Love, Suffering | 2 Comments

The Death of Fear (and the Birth of Love)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by deathofcatholicism

I mentioned what is probably my greatest fear in my last post: I am really scared to let people down. But, of course, I do let others down all the time. So I am coming to terms with that fear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Detachment, Fear, Love, Marriage | 2 Comments

Baby Don’t Hurt Me…

Posted on June 7, 2012 by deathofcatholicism

What is love? This is the most important question in the world right now. Literally. If we are going to try to answer this question, we should start with the greatest philosopher of our time: Will Ferrell. Dr. Ferrell and … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Culture, Love, Marriage, Sex | 1 Comment

The Death of Sleep

Posted on May 3, 2012 by deathofcatholicism

So far I’ve talked about how the deaths of my past have helped create my current joys, in particular the joy of fatherhood. This post is about the deaths of my present. And presently, I’m freaking tired. Anybody who knows … Continue reading →

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