by Kevin Walthall | Jan 29, 2020 | Blog, Europe
Rags and Righteousness: Basil the Holy Fool The historical reformer remembered for his elaborate, absurd, prophetic justice By Kevin Walthall Jan 26, 2020 A naked madman halted the king’s procession on packed snow, standing in the middle of the road with eyes blazing...
by Kevin Walthall | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog, Europe
Historical Reformer: Saint Gregory Palamas By Kevin Walthall Nov 13, 2019 “Since you now stand before the Original Mind, guide our minds to Him, O Father, so that we may sing to you: ‘Rejoice, preacher of grace.’” On the first Sunday of Lent, Orthodox...
by Kevin Walthall | May 18, 2018 | Blog, Editorial, North America
By Kevin Walthall “History is about cause and effect.” “History is about persuasive writing.” “History is just gossip about dead people.” There were a lot of ways I introduced the subject of history when I was a teacher. There are a lot of things history can be. But...
by Kevin Walthall | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog, Editorial, North America
By Kevin Walthall How the ancient Christian discipline of active silence plays a role in the age of Twitter “Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me, a sinner.” These words are the gateway to divine silence, according to the pillars of ancient Christian...
