𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
@kohsj.bsky.social
Wonderful Catherine O'Hara
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
Mitch & Mickey on Lee Aikman's Folk Hour - "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" (1966) - A Mighty Wind
YouTube video by DVD Extras
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January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Wonderful Catherine O'Hara
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
r.i.p.
Below: with Eugene Levy as the legendary Mitch and Mickey, in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrUK...
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
January 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
In our time, the banality of evil-doing is exceptionally evident in the mediocrity (utterly virtue-deficient!) of those wielding great power & the pathetic sycophancy of those sustaining/flattering them & obeying their orders.
Thus has it ever been!
Like their predecessors, these too shall pass!
Excellent, thought-provoking article.
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
My piece on Lonergan’s philosophy of history, “Things Will Get Better Before They Get Worse,” is live now in @commonweal.bsky.social
Both @gelliottmorris.com & @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org get shout outs in this one, btw. www.commonwealmagazine.org/heaps-jonath...
Both @gelliottmorris.com & @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org get shout outs in this one, btw. www.commonwealmagazine.org/heaps-jonath...
Things Will Get Better Before They Get Worse
For Bernard Lonergan, the drama of human history is—even right now, even in the United States—in the process of being redeemed by God through grace.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
January 30, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Excellent, thought-provoking article.
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
A Lonerganian perspective suggests that things may get better (<- shorter cycles of crises & recoveries)) before, inevitably, they get worse (<- a longer cycle of decline, due to generalised biases). Ultimately, God's redemptive grace offers grounds for hope!
I imagine all/most U.S. seminarians (a) already have the Liturgy of the Hours, or (b) have means to acquire a copy (via family, dioceses, etc.).
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Word on Fire to provide new Liturgy of the Hours to every seminarian in the U.S.
Seminarians across the U.S. will receive the new Liturgy of the Hours at no cost.
www.catholicworldreport.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I imagine all/most U.S. seminarians (a) already have the Liturgy of the Hours, or (b) have means to acquire a copy (via family, dioceses, etc.).
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Bp. Barron says money came from "a generous donor".
I can think of more Gospel-inspired uses for that donation!
www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/01/28/w...
Dylan immortalised villains like William Zanzinger (in 'The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll') and Alfred Bello & Arthur Dexter Bradley (in 'Hurricane').
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
January 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Dylan immortalised villains like William Zanzinger (in 'The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll') and Alfred Bello & Arthur Dexter Bradley (in 'Hurricane').
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
Springsteen has now guaranteed that the dark deeds of Trump, Miller & Noem will be remembered long after they depart this world. Some legacy!
Memo to Catholic members, associates and agents of the Trump regime (among others):
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Memo to Catholic members, associates and agents of the Trump regime (among others):
Bishop Taylor (Little Rock, Arkansas):
"The United States is not Germany in the 1930s. But it is sobering to see similar patterns reemerging from that fateful decade. ... And we have reason to work to shore up our democracy before it is too late."
www.dolr.org/article/bish...
"The United States is not Germany in the 1930s. But it is sobering to see similar patterns reemerging from that fateful decade. ... And we have reason to work to shore up our democracy before it is too late."
www.dolr.org/article/bish...
Bishop addresses polarization, partisanship | DOLR.org
www.dolr.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Bishop Taylor (Little Rock, Arkansas):
"The United States is not Germany in the 1930s. But it is sobering to see similar patterns reemerging from that fateful decade. ... And we have reason to work to shore up our democracy before it is too late."
www.dolr.org/article/bish...
"The United States is not Germany in the 1930s. But it is sobering to see similar patterns reemerging from that fateful decade. ... And we have reason to work to shore up our democracy before it is too late."
www.dolr.org/article/bish...
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
BREAKING #Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin Condemns Minnesota Violence as "Unacceptable"
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/01/brea...
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/01/brea...
BREAKING Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin Condemns Minnesota Violence as "Unacceptable"
Catholic Church, Catholic News World, Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV, Breaking News, Pope News, Catholic Headlines, News, News today,
www.catholicnewsworld.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:53 AM
BREAKING #Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin Condemns Minnesota Violence as "Unacceptable"
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/01/brea...
www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/01/brea...
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us'
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." Card...
to.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
Released today!
𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣g𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣 - 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨
A city aflame fought fire and ice
‘Neath an occupier’s boots
King Trump’s private army from the DHS
Guns belted to their coats
Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law
Or so their story goes ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Released today!
𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣g𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣 - 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨
A city aflame fought fire and ice
‘Neath an occupier’s boots
King Trump’s private army from the DHS
Guns belted to their coats
Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law
Or so their story goes ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Released today!
𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣g𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣 - 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨
A city aflame fought fire and ice
‘Neath an occupier’s boots
King Trump’s private army from the DHS
Guns belted to their coats
Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law
Or so their story goes ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
Released today!
𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣g𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙣 - 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨
A city aflame fought fire and ice
‘Neath an occupier’s boots
King Trump’s private army from the DHS
Guns belted to their coats
Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law
Or so their story goes ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWKS...
The fact that Homan can be presented as a milder alternative to Bovino only serves to confirm the extremist mindset of Trump & followers.
This individual was a leading cheerleader for separating immigrant children from their parents.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This individual was a leading cheerleader for separating immigrant children from their parents.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Tom Homan is supposed to fix Trump's Minnesota crisis. His record raises serious questions.
The White House border czar is no moderate.
www.motherjones.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The fact that Homan can be presented as a milder alternative to Bovino only serves to confirm the extremist mindset of Trump & followers.
This individual was a leading cheerleader for separating immigrant children from their parents.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This individual was a leading cheerleader for separating immigrant children from their parents.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Bravo, Philip Glass!👍
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/27/p...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/27/p...
Philip Glass withdraws his ‘Lincoln’ symphony from the Kennedy Center, citing conflicting values | CNN Politics
Philip Glass has withdrawn his symphony based on Abraham Lincoln from the Kennedy Center, with the award-winning composer writing to the board of the arts institution that its values conflict with the...
edition.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Bravo, Philip Glass!👍
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/27/p...
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/27/p...
Dialogue & dissent are not mutually exclusive.
But dialogue, if authentic, must always be based on truth.
In any meeting with Trump, USCCB President Archbishop Coakley should 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.
And he should avoid posing for photos that give the false impression that there is much to smile about!
But dialogue, if authentic, must always be based on truth.
In any meeting with Trump, USCCB President Archbishop Coakley should 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.
And he should avoid posing for photos that give the false impression that there is much to smile about!
Some experts and bishops told RNS that, in a fraught moment, dialogue and public criticism are complementary strategies.
Dialogue or dissent: US Catholic bishops navigate political strategy in Trump era
Some experts and bishops told RNS that, in a fraught moment, dialogue and public criticism are complementary strategies.
bit.ly
January 27, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Dialogue & dissent are not mutually exclusive.
But dialogue, if authentic, must always be based on truth.
In any meeting with Trump, USCCB President Archbishop Coakley should 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.
And he should avoid posing for photos that give the false impression that there is much to smile about!
But dialogue, if authentic, must always be based on truth.
In any meeting with Trump, USCCB President Archbishop Coakley should 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.
And he should avoid posing for photos that give the false impression that there is much to smile about!
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
"We need to talk about people."
Bishop Mark Seitz discusses what the Church can do to reverse a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/bishop-seitz...
Bishop Mark Seitz discusses what the Church can do to reverse a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/bishop-seitz...
‘We Need to Talk About People’
Bishop Mark Seitz discusses what the Church can do to reverse a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States.
www.commonwealmagazine.org
January 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"We need to talk about people."
Bishop Mark Seitz discusses what the Church can do to reverse a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/bishop-seitz...
Bishop Mark Seitz discusses what the Church can do to reverse a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States:
www.commonwealmagazine.org/bishop-seitz...
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
Jesus famously proclaimed, "No one can serve two masters." As the country continues to reel from the shooting of Alex Pretti, Catholics are making it clear who they are choosing to serve. It isn't always Jesus, says digital editor John Grosso.
Catholics must decide if they serve Donald Trump or the Gospel
Jesus famously proclaimed, "No one can serve two masters." As the country continues to reel from the shooting of Alex Pretti, Catholics are making it clear who they are choosing to serve. It isn't alw...
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Jesus famously proclaimed, "No one can serve two masters." As the country continues to reel from the shooting of Alex Pretti, Catholics are making it clear who they are choosing to serve. It isn't always Jesus, says digital editor John Grosso.
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
In a reflection delivered during an online interfaith prayer service hosted by Faith in Action, Tobin employed some of the strongest language yet by a U.S. cardinal to condemn the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding
In a reflection delivered during an online interfaith prayer service hosted by Faith in Action, Tobin employed some of the strongest language yet by a U.S. cardinal to condemn the Trump administration...
bit.ly
January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
In a reflection delivered during an online interfaith prayer service hosted by Faith in Action, Tobin employed some of the strongest language yet by a U.S. cardinal to condemn the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
Calls by U.S. bishops for Catholics to pray about the horrendous situation in Minneapolis and other besieged cities are good and necessary.
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
January 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Calls by U.S. bishops for Catholics to pray about the horrendous situation in Minneapolis and other besieged cities are good and necessary.
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
Calls by U.S. bishops for Catholics to pray about the horrendous situation in Minneapolis and other besieged cities are good and necessary.
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
January 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Calls by U.S. bishops for Catholics to pray about the horrendous situation in Minneapolis and other besieged cities are good and necessary.
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
But it can't stop there! Prayer should be part of discerning what God wants faith-filled individuals and communities to 𝐃𝐎!
Daniel Berrigan, S.J.: Doing something is infinitely better than doing nothing!
January 26, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Daniel Berrigan, S.J.: Doing something is infinitely better than doing nothing!
Reposted by 𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
One of the best things I’ve read in a while: