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  1. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    A Whole Lot In 1 Spreadsheet

    So if you've been following my activity on this blog... you've noticed a long silence from my end. This has been for a few reasons, but the pertinent one is that I've been working on this complication project on an online spreadsheet, for sake of more materials in a better organized format...
  2. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Christian Music In Different Genres

    I appreciate sanctifying music with Bible verses, an uplifting or challenging message, and generally thanking God for creating us with the capacity to make & appreciate music. Yet the contemporary Christian genre is simply not appealing to me...here's good Christian songs, in genres that I can...
  3. The 22 Rules Of Knighthood

    The 22 Rules Of Knighthood

    Copied from this great article: https://uknight.org/Councils/Knighthood%20and%20the%20%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%CB%9CNew%20Man%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2(1).pdf In his Feb. 3 address in Phoenix, Archbishop Chaput summarized the rules of knighthood written more than 500 years ago by Erasmus of Rotterdam in...
  4. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Religious Photography

    I'll be adding in more websites here...but this is a professional-grade photography website, specializing in Catholic images. Beautiful Free Catholic Images & Pictures | Cathopic Here's some more from a public-domain site: https://www.pexels.com/collections/the-beautiful-catholic-faith-pwnjx13/
  5. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Christian Rap

    It's not a genre I often go for, but these contain some powerful lyrics & strong backing music:
  6. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Love, Lust, And Manhood

    The Catholic Gentleman is a wonderful website. Too many Catholic resources only mention men who chose celibate priesthood, so I very much appreciate that many of its articles on holiness are focused on those called to marriage. The Catholic Gentleman This article works of the downfall of...
  7. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Psalms In Jewish Music

    The Psalms are an intriguing collection of writings. Songs appear throughout the Bible, but the Psalms are specially dedicated to musical numbers. Many have put them to music, but my personal favorites are those versions that are set in traditional Jewish music. Here's a few of my favorites...
  8. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    London Mafia To The Catholic Church--john Pridmore's Story

    I don't often seek out people's personal stories of how they found God (or rather, how God found them!--John 15:16). Yet this one really stood out. I was intrigued by John Pridmore when I saw a video of him at a men's church group, which I unfortunately can't find online....but this is another...
  9. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Compiling Good Theology Resources

    Over the years, I've found many great resources for learning & living Theology. From music to testimonies, inspiring talks to cool diagrams, here's the best of what I've found online. :)
  10. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    It's So Simple

    Love. -------------- Do good to others--not because of who they are, but because of who you are. Mother Theresa It's God's job to instruct, the Spirit's job to convict, and my job to love. Someone's signature here on CF Whatever you do, do it in love. Paul Forgive. Forgive...
  11. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Aimless Thoughts Of My Tired Mind

    It's the end of a long day. My college semester is entirely online, with my leaving Illinois to come back home, due to lockdown orders. It's almost finals, and I just finished my last assignment before these final tests & essays. My brain is tired, but I'm glad to be able to enjoy tomorrow...
  12. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Love Needs Something To Overlook In Order To Be Authentic

    It's a thought I just had in prayer. God didn't have to make us imperfect, and He didn't have to let mercy be His defining characteristic. If we were all inherently sinless, perfect creatures, there would be no challenge to love, nothing to overcome. What are your thoughts?
  13. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    This Is How It Should Be

    I've been wanting a girlfriend for a long time now; I've done so many devotionals, novenas, fasts, prayers, Jason Evert talks, and so many things to reach my future wife throughout the past 3 years I've been single. None of it has been to waste; it's been a very gradual, very thorough process...
  14. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Backwards, Now Righted

    I've had it backwards all along...but thank God for giving me the grace to do a Holy Hour, an hour a day in front of the Blessed Sacrament, an hour a day of uninterrupted prayer! So much peace has entered my soul since I started this. Now I'm realizing something I've had backwards all along...
  15. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    My Faith Journey

    [This has somewhat of an abrupt ending; apparently, I didn't save the finished version, but this still has a lot to it. Also, part of the assignment was referencing an article we read in class, so don't worry about the little citations.] The following is a paper I wrote for a Theology class...
  16. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    Personal Stories

    This blog isn't for bigger ideas in Theology (though they will surely be mentioned); rather, this is for more personal situations, things going on in my life that I think others can benefit from. Pray for me & all of us, please!
  17. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    How Far Can 1 Act Of Kindness Reach?

    Depends on how far we carry it. Evil spreads so fast, it seems; love? Not so much. Pray to be better carriers of good than evil, sharing stories of good acts rather than stories of wickedness. Stop reading news stories about shootings & hatred; that only spreads Satan's sick reign. Share...
  18. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    God-given Courage

    My main fault is cowardice. Most of my sins are sins of omission; I don't dishonor God very much in what I do, but I all too often dishonor Him in what I don't do. This has made evangelization my worst spot in following Christ; I've been graced enough to be able to follow most of His...
  19. Bass Amp Nativity

    Bass Amp Nativity

    I just wanted to share a picture of the nativity God graced me with, all set up in my dorm. Very simple, very meaningful, and I thought others might like to see it, too. Please say a prayer in front of a nativity, even if it's just this picture of one. I find that prayers offered in front of...
  20. Unofficial Reverand Alex

    The Important Thing Is That You're Doing Good

    I've been trying to go to Reconciliation every week now. (I prefer the term Reconciliation over Confession, because Confession is what you're doing, but Reconciling yourself to the Father is the purpose). This week, one thing I confessed was that, when I was being genorous, giving stuff away...