The Spiritual Value (and Pitfalls) of Genealogy
It is possible, I think, to approach genealogy with a spiritual mindset, as we consider the mysterious providence of all these people moving through time, living and dying, all of them contributing indispensably to our own existence. Between the excesses of ancestor worship and the tragedy of utter disinterest for those who came before, we […]
Tolkien + Theological Fiction
Ever since my teenage years, I have been a huge fan of Tolkien, although it took me years to explore the depth of that resonance. My favorite book dealing with Tolkien is Tolkien’s Sacramental Vision: Discerning the Holy in Middle Earth by Craig Bernthal. Allow me to mention that I am not equally a fan […]
Sacred Music
My definition of “Sacred Music” is both wide and loose: I include anything based on Scripture and overtly sacred themes, regardless of instruments. Over the past 5 years, I have been composing, recording and releasing what is new music for me, notably adaptation of the Psalter.
Ecumenical and Interfaith Work
I am interested in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, having obtained a master’s in ecumenical studies from the Ukrainian Catholic University in 2011.