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Pretty Deep

Pretty Deep

For the thoughts that don’t fit neatly into simple categories—history, theology, philosophy, human complexity, and conversations that deserve deeper thought.
29
Jun
When Desire Becomes Identity

When Desire Becomes Identity

Not everything that distracts us from God looks sinful. Sometimes it looks like everything we've ever wanted. A reflection on desire, identity, attachment, and the subtle difference between loving something and building a self upon it.
4 min read
16
May
When God Permits What He Does Not Desire

When God Permits What He Does Not Desire

Catholic Christianity does not teach that everything that happens is what God desires. It teaches something far more difficult: that God remains sovereign even over what He does not approve.
32 min read
08
May
Why Silence Terrifies Us

Why Silence Terrifies Us

We say we want peace, but often structure our lives in ways that make genuine stillness nearly impossible. A long-form reflection on noise, distraction, interior life, and why silence can feel so unsettling.
13 min read