Author Archives: Joshua Gibbs

Tom: Why should the devil have all the good music? Harry: You mean like Bach? Tom: No, not like— Harry: Haydn? Monteverdi? Tallis? Josquin des Prez? Tom: No, like modern stuff. Harry: Arvo Pärt? Tom: No, he’s— Harry: John Tavener? Tom: No, he’s too churchy. That’s not what I’m referring to. Harry: Eric Whitacre? Tom:Continue reading “Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music?”

When Virgil first encounters Dante, he asks him why he won’t climb the hill “shawled in morning rays.” Dante does not answer, though. He is too ashamed. After hearing Dante’s response, Virgil knows that Dante is in no position to climb the mountain. This is divine love, though. When God will not help you ascend,Continue reading “If I Make My Bed In Sheol”

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations by teaching them how to think, not what to think.”

The Divine Comedy for Beginners starts tomorrow. You can still register to audit the class. There’s no reading to do for the first lecture and the video will show up in your inbox Wednesday morning. Like magic.

I don’t know why everyone was iffy on the third season of The Bear.

As of this morning, there’s only one spot remaining open for The Classical Teaching Institute’s Fall Literature Retreat. If you want to claim the last spot, it won’t last long. You can register here.

Tom: That’s your ninth taco. Harry: But I’m praying for you while I chew. It’s called servant gluttony.

Scene 1: Dad: Much like Christianity, the rise of video games took place in the margins of society, not in the Palaces of Power. It was the poor and despised of the world who devoted themselves to video games, not the elite and wealthy. Boy: I’m so glad those early gamers persevered, Dad. Dad: GamersContinue reading “Scenes From Our Coming Dark Ages”

Tom: You know what they say. “History is always written by the winners.” Harry: Who said that? A winner or a loser? Tom: Probably a loser. Harry: Then it seems losers get their say. Tom: Actually, it was probably a winner. Harry: Then it’s not actually true? Tom: Actually, it was neither. Harry: And yetContinue reading “History Piffle”