The Art of Keeping it Classy Online
The disconnect between who we are in real life and who we become online (as a society) has become so polarizing in and of itself. … Continue readingThe Art of Keeping it Classy Online
Category: 8th Commandment
The Danger of Being “Fine”
“I’m fine.” “Just great!” “Doing well, thanks.” No matter how we’re actually feeling or doing, it’s generally considered a matter of American etiquette to put on a cheery face and respond nicely to anybody and everybody we meet who asks the quintessential question of politeness: … Continue readingThe Danger of Being “Fine”
Bearing False Witness
Election season is upon us. We’ve already been treated to debates among the potential Republican nominees and poorly-veiled campaigning by the current President, and we have just under a year left ahead of us for more debates, town hall meetings, questionable campaign promises, and attack … Continue readingBearing False Witness
Can You BELIEVE She Did That!?
As Martina wrote in her post about rash judgment from a few weeks ago, often when we think about the 8th Commandment, we assume it means: thou shalt not lie {read with ominous voice} However, as she pointed out, detraction is a sin that also … Continue readingCan You BELIEVE She Did That!?
You just. don’t. know.
Have you ever had this happen to you? You sit down in the pew before Mass starts, you pull down the kneeler and begin to say your prayers. When you’re done, you sit back and calmly look at the beauty of the altar and what’s … Continue readingYou just. don’t. know.