a fool

objective?

… observer’s paradox is a situation in which the phenomenon being observed is unwittingly influenced by the presence of the observer/investigator.

whole in each

The Church of Christ is united in all her parts by the bond of love, so that she is both one in many members and mystically whole in each member. … If those who believe in Christ are one, then wherever an individual member is present, the whole body is also there through the mystery of the sacrament.
Peter Damian, Letter 28 Dominus Vobiscum.

experience me

Daily writing prompt

How would you describe yourself to someone?

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I would not describe me, and most certainly not define me. I would ask the individual to experience me

buy more books

If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?

I would cash in the tickets and buy more books.

See: read more

never had one

What’s the story behind your nickname?

To my knowledge, I have never had a nickname. I have been called Father (that is, as a priest) in the past. But that was a relational term rather than a nickname.

Proverbs

These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:

A proud look,

A lying tongue,

Hands that shed innocent blood,

A heart that devises wicked plans,

Feet that are swift in running to evil,

A false witness who speaks lies,

And one who sows discord among brethren.

Proverbs 6:16-19

strategies

What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?

Avoid people, focus on Jesus.

What are your future travel plans?

I have absolutely no travel plans but I do have plans to read more. I like “where” I am at the moment. Yet there is always another book to read and a new author to explore.