Why We Need Saints and Martyrs
An explanation of what saints are and why we need to have a proper understanding of them as Christian heroes in order to fully live our lives in Christ.
Faith, Work, and Love
A sermon on the real reason we should undertake good and virtuous deeds - out of faith, hope, and love.
Hope, Despair, and Repentance
A juxtaposition of repentance out of hope and repentance out of despair, through the lens of Doctor Faustus and Toltoy's "Repentant Sinner" folktale.
How to Understand Martyrdom
An examination of Christian martyrdom through the lens of an American Classic, Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Gray Champion"
How You Can Fight Spiritual Delusion
A meditation on how you can overcome spiritual delusion analyzed through the lens of a classic work of American Literature.
The Wisdom in Criticism
No one likes facing criticism, but there's an inherent saintly manliness that comes from taking wisdom from critique, helping you grow.
The Intellect’s Purpose
A reflection on the role of intellect in growing in the virtue of love, via the lens of St. Maximos the Confessor and classic literature.
The Vitality of Chivalry
Why is it important to become chivalrous men on our quest for virtue? Debunking the idea that chivalry should be relegated to the Dark Ages.