How have the narrow and the gauche, Flaunting “econ,” “psych,” and “soash,” Eclipsed their intellectual betters, Our once-exalted men of…
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Tag: Thomas Merton
Strident?
To the tune of “Crazy” “Strident,” That’s what our critics have called us. Strident, In our views about Tom Merton’s…
FULL ARTICLEOn the Pope’s Reading List
When Joe showed his interest in Palestine, It was a big shock to the nation. And now we see that…
FULL ARTICLEThomas Merton Troublemakers
Don’t you think that the monks have suffered enough? Why won’t you let the man lie? He just wasn’t good…
FULL ARTICLECorrecting the Merton Death Record
After fifty years of misinformation, Two things need to be said: Thomas Merton wasn’t wet from a shower, And there…
FULL ARTICLEWhat’s Truth Got to Do with It?
To the tune of “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” You must understand that there’s likely a plan To…
FULL ARTICLEThe Old Songs
Honoring John Jacob Niles Guest poem by Caryl Johnston In heaven they will hear your high, sweet voice— You, with…
FULL ARTICLEConspiracy Theorists
People who reveal What propagandists conceal. David Martin
FULL ARTICLEThe Big Patsy Theory
Nineteen Arabs with boxcutters. A lone, crazed man with a gun. Create a strong first impression. There’s nothing new under…
FULL ARTICLEWaxing Indignant at the ITMS over Merton
“How dare you?” they said. What else could they say? The facts of the case Would not go away. Thomas…
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