An Introduction

    Hello, my name is Walter. After some encouragement from some of my teachers, I thought it would be interesting to share my passions and thoughts with the vast expanse of the internet. I will aim to be semi-consistent with the range of topics I write about. Expect to hear my opinions on Catholicism (and Christianity more generally), culture, history, and politics. I write whenever I feel like it, so apologies if you enjoy my writing and want more of it; this is just a hobby for me. Over time, I may write more consistently if there is demand. I want to build a community here around the topics discussed in this publication, and part of a true Christian community is "persevering in the doctrine of the apostles, and in the communication of the breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts. 2:42, Douay-Rheims). I hope to help build an authentic Catholic community based on this verse.

    I will also share a bit about my background. I was born and raised in the Midwestern United States (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio). I am a Catholic who falls into the categories of juridically Roman, patrimonially Anglican, and spiritually Ignatian. First, juridically Roman. I am a member of the Roman Catholic Church. I am subject to a Roman Catholic Archbishop and his jurisdiction. Second, patrimonially Anglican. I have a great devotion to the Anglican liturgical patrimony, both Oxford Movement and Laudian. I attend the Tridentine Mass in Latin and have a great attachment to that liturgy. Finally, spiritually Ignatian. I attended a Jesuit Academy and a Jesuit High School. I love the Society of Jesus (even with their imperfections and errors), and St. Ignatius of Loyola is one of my three patrons. I hope to write about these three things in the future.

    Some non-negotiables. One, I accept Pope Leo XIV as the reigning pontiff. Two, the Second Vatican Council is the 21st Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church. Three, the 1969 Missal and Liturgical Books are valid.

    

    I hope this introductory post provides a bit more clarity on what I intend this place to be. Hopefully, you, the reader, will assist me in building something beautiful. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!