What’s a conspiracy theory you actually find believable?
While I am not sure what officially qualifies there is one I heard that makes me think: Sean Puff Daddy Combs was actively involved in the death of Tupac Shakur. And, btw, Tupac and Biggie Smalls are living it up in a secret location.
Am I alone?
Also: I think there is some “insight” in Sedevacantism and Conclavism but I cannot locate it.
Wherefore, except Vespers and Nocturns, there are no public services among them in the day except on Saturday and Sunday, when they meet together at the third hour for the purpose of Holy Communion. For that which is continuously offered is more than what is rendered at intervals of time; and more acceptable as a free gift than the duties which are performed by the compulsion of a rule: as David for this rejoices somewhat exultingly when he says, Freely will I sacrifice unto You; and, Let the free will offerings of my mouth be pleasing to You, O Lord.
Institutes, 3.2
How do you deal with uncertainty?
Hmmm?! The assumption, methinks, is that “uncertainty” is something difficult that needs a choice. Well, I simply embrace it! Uncertainty is part of every moment and fighting it takes away energy from living. Control what I can control and surrender the rest!
Or, I surrender again to Jesus! Methinks it is central to monastic life – focus on Jesus. Uncertainty will come but Jesus will remain the same.
What’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult?
The moment, much later in life, when I had my own bank account. The moment I used an app on my phone to pay! When I made decisions on my own about money. All of which was much later in life and in circumstances that were extremely difficult.
So maybe I discovered I am an adult way too late and have missed the boat!? And I discovered I am really terrible with money – maybe a life of poverty is much easier for me?!
Which is the best restaurant in your city?
I very rarely eat-out and then someone else picks the place. So the best restaurant is the kitchen and the best chef my mother.
So home cooking is my favourite!
I like a good liturgical photo and this made me very happy:
Source: Pope Radislav I of Rome-Ruthenia
“Answers are overrated – live in the moment”. Searching for the “right” or “true” is a circle that never ends. Be you in the now.
Which author would you love to have dinner with?
Previously I said Kierkegaard, or Nietzsche, or Kafka. And I would still love to have a meal with any or all of them!
But now, after reading The Orthodox Church, Bishop Ware. That book was eye opening for me – very honest! I have so many questions about Orthodoxy and I think he is the person to ask.
What’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?
I cannot recall a moment but I think I know a platform that restored my faith: TikTok. Random people but their thoughts “out there” and I no longer feel isolated. Yes, there is someone who agrees with me! But there is also someone who reminds me of what is essential.
And they make me laugh!
a fool and his prayer book 