Henry Karlson
@henrykarlson.bsky.social
Byzantine Catholic, social justice promoter, lover of books and animals
Tolkien’s environmental concerns in The Bovadium Fragments connect with those of the Pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Tolkien #Environment
The Prophetic Warning Of Tolkien's Bovadium Fragments
Tolkien's Bovadium Fragments can be seen as a prophetic warning of what can happen if we do not take care of the environment.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Tolkien’s environmental concerns in The Bovadium Fragments connect with those of the Pope and the Patriarch of Constantinople: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Tolkien #Environment
It's funny and sad. All those people who told soldiers not to take COVID vaccines (even though the order was legal) are now saying those in Congress telling soldiers not to obey illegal orders interfered with Trump's authority, so are seditious and deserve to die.
November 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
It's funny and sad. All those people who told soldiers not to take COVID vaccines (even though the order was legal) are now saying those in Congress telling soldiers not to obey illegal orders interfered with Trump's authority, so are seditious and deserve to die.
Follow Christ, the prince of peace, we are to embrace the way of true peace, seeking to bring humanity together as one, working for the good of all: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Christ #Peace
Embracing Peace: A Call To Unity And Healing
Christ healing people who came to him represent one of the ways he brought the peace of the kingdom of God into the world.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Follow Christ, the prince of peace, we are to embrace the way of true peace, seeking to bring humanity together as one, working for the good of all: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Christ #Peace
The only reason why Trump, the GOP, and FOX are upset with anyone reminding soldiers that they are to disobey illegal orders, and that is the law, is because they plan to have illegal orders
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The only reason why Trump, the GOP, and FOX are upset with anyone reminding soldiers that they are to disobey illegal orders, and that is the law, is because they plan to have illegal orders
When we speak of the faith, we must always remember that there is more to the faith than we can ever comprehend. That is, we must preserve the greater mystery of the faith, lest the faith becomes banal and, through such banality, we find ourselves losing faith: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
Preserving The Mystery While Proclaiming The Faith
The mystery of faith is important, because it makes sure the faith is filled with wonder, the kind which attracts us and gives us joy.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
When we speak of the faith, we must always remember that there is more to the faith than we can ever comprehend. That is, we must preserve the greater mystery of the faith, lest the faith becomes banal and, through such banality, we find ourselves losing faith: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
God created us as good; it’s what we are by nature, and so our true self is also going to be good; to know our true selves is not only to discern that good, but to live it, to act upon it: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Good #Self
The Goodness Within: Realizing Our True Nature
When we come to know ourselves, we realize our true nature, and see it was and is and remains good, as it was given to us by God.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:06 AM
God created us as good; it’s what we are by nature, and so our true self is also going to be good; to know our true selves is not only to discern that good, but to live it, to act upon it: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Good #Self
They hate the truth, the truth is "DEI": oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who ch...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
They hate the truth, the truth is "DEI": oklahomawatch.org/2025/11/14/t...
This time of year, we often hear complaints about a “War on Christmas”; what I find is that the complaint is not only superficial, but made by those who fight against the true spirit of Christmas: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #WarOnChristmas
The Real War On Christmas
Those who complain about a war on Christmas often are the very ones making it a time of war instead of peace and compassion.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
This time of year, we often hear complaints about a “War on Christmas”; what I find is that the complaint is not only superficial, but made by those who fight against the true spirit of Christmas: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #WarOnChristmas
Paul never rejected the value or importance of good works, what he objected is a prideful approach to them which made us think we could save ourselves without grace:
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#Catholic #Faith #Works
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#Catholic #Faith #Works
Living Out Grace: Good Works In The Life Of Faith
We were made for good works, so why do some Christians act hostile to the notion that we should be expected to do them?
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November 16, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Paul never rejected the value or importance of good works, what he objected is a prideful approach to them which made us think we could save ourselves without grace:
www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #Faith #Works
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#Catholic #Faith #Works
People need to realize, Trump is not really calling for an investigation into Epstein. He is calling for authoritarian/dictatorship style accusations
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
People need to realize, Trump is not really calling for an investigation into Epstein. He is calling for authoritarian/dictatorship style accusations
Obviously, they want to erase history www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops
The Netherlands American Cemetery previously had two displays honoring Black American soldiers’ experiences in World War II.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Obviously, they want to erase history www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Why are so many surprised with the rise in the cost of health insurance premiums when Trump's tariffs made much which the hospitals (and doctors) used much, much more expensive?
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Why are so many surprised with the rise in the cost of health insurance premiums when Trump's tariffs made much which the hospitals (and doctors) used much, much more expensive?
Fifty-year mortgages is just a way to make sure such "homeowners" are renters for life, and banks get to keep and sell homes when the loan is not paid by the time of death. It's a step towards the real servile state.
November 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Fifty-year mortgages is just a way to make sure such "homeowners" are renters for life, and banks get to keep and sell homes when the loan is not paid by the time of death. It's a step towards the real servile state.
The church must show us the way of true sacrifice, for if it does not give us a good example of it, how can we expect society to do better? www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #commongood #sacrifice
#Catholic #commongood #sacrifice
Sacrifice And Society: Addressing Inequality And Alienation
When we are told we must make a sacrifice for the sake of the common good, we must make sure it is for the common good.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The church must show us the way of true sacrifice, for if it does not give us a good example of it, how can we expect society to do better? www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...
#Catholic #commongood #sacrifice
#Catholic #commongood #sacrifice
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Hey folks! New weekly Friday evening programme just dropped~
This month I finish up the Kirby's Adventure series of piano improvs, but also on 21 November I'll be dropping my piano structure (with voices) of SATUR-8: Deepsea Rainbow Trihards, which I composed!
See you there~
#gameaudio #vgm
This month I finish up the Kirby's Adventure series of piano improvs, but also on 21 November I'll be dropping my piano structure (with voices) of SATUR-8: Deepsea Rainbow Trihards, which I composed!
See you there~
#gameaudio #vgm
November 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Hey folks! New weekly Friday evening programme just dropped~
This month I finish up the Kirby's Adventure series of piano improvs, but also on 21 November I'll be dropping my piano structure (with voices) of SATUR-8: Deepsea Rainbow Trihards, which I composed!
See you there~
#gameaudio #vgm
This month I finish up the Kirby's Adventure series of piano improvs, but also on 21 November I'll be dropping my piano structure (with voices) of SATUR-8: Deepsea Rainbow Trihards, which I composed!
See you there~
#gameaudio #vgm
Hate leads us far from God, for not only does it lead us to reject the way of love, it would have has destroy instead of affirm the goodness of creation: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #hate
Hatred Leads To Self-Destruction
Hate is nihilistic; if we embrace hatred, we will find ourselves rejecting everything, including existence itself.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Hate leads us far from God, for not only does it lead us to reject the way of love, it would have has destroy instead of affirm the goodness of creation: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #hate
From what I can see, there will be another governmental shutdown in January. However, what the Democrats did this time is have SNAP funded when it happens.
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
From what I can see, there will be another governmental shutdown in January. However, what the Democrats did this time is have SNAP funded when it happens.
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Took ya girl long enough, but they're finally composing something. I wonder what it could be 👀
(also if you're wondering, the artwork in this little fragment is mine, too)
#gameaudio #composer #workinprogress #orchestral #flstudio #fantasy #darkfantasy
(also if you're wondering, the artwork in this little fragment is mine, too)
#gameaudio #composer #workinprogress #orchestral #flstudio #fantasy #darkfantasy
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Took ya girl long enough, but they're finally composing something. I wonder what it could be 👀
(also if you're wondering, the artwork in this little fragment is mine, too)
#gameaudio #composer #workinprogress #orchestral #flstudio #fantasy #darkfantasy
(also if you're wondering, the artwork in this little fragment is mine, too)
#gameaudio #composer #workinprogress #orchestral #flstudio #fantasy #darkfantasy
While some people are upset, some are confused, by the most recent Vatican note on Marian titles, I found its main point to follow one which I often emphasize in my own writings: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Mary
Reassessing Marian Titles
Marian teachings point to and affirm the unique work of Christ; we should not abuse them and focus on Mary instead.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM
While some people are upset, some are confused, by the most recent Vatican note on Marian titles, I found its main point to follow one which I often emphasize in my own writings: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Mary
Trump's war against Christmas? We all know, if Biden were president, what would be said: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Air Force families at Florida base told to take down Christmas decorations in privatized housing
It is way too early for Christmas decorations — at least that’s what residents at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida were told.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Trump's war against Christmas? We all know, if Biden were president, what would be said: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
The fact that after his death Dives, the rich man, had a sense of compassion for someone other than himself, should give us pause as to what Jesus wants us to think about his “final destiny”: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Dives
Understanding The Rich Man's Fate
While it often seems as if the rich who exploit and abuse the poor will never face justice, Jesus tells us that is not so.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The fact that after his death Dives, the rich man, had a sense of compassion for someone other than himself, should give us pause as to what Jesus wants us to think about his “final destiny”: www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk... #Catholic #Dives
New Non-Jewish director kicks out Jewish scholar from Jewish Studies programs because the Jewish scholar was concerned for Palestinians. www.jta.org/2025/11/07/u...
In Indiana, a vaunted Jewish studies program is upended by red-state politics over Israel and speech - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
A leadership shakeup, a defunded graduate student and political pressure from above have turned a storied program into a flashpoint for Trump-era campus politics.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
New Non-Jewish director kicks out Jewish scholar from Jewish Studies programs because the Jewish scholar was concerned for Palestinians. www.jta.org/2025/11/07/u...
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Drew this in response to my own county council, and other Cyan Political Party county councils, fucking over anyone and everyone
Seriously though, fuck Reform UK. My own county council feels like it is Théoden under the influence of Gríma Wormtongue
#art
Seriously though, fuck Reform UK. My own county council feels like it is Théoden under the influence of Gríma Wormtongue
#art
November 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Drew this in response to my own county council, and other Cyan Political Party county councils, fucking over anyone and everyone
Seriously though, fuck Reform UK. My own county council feels like it is Théoden under the influence of Gríma Wormtongue
#art
Seriously though, fuck Reform UK. My own county council feels like it is Théoden under the influence of Gríma Wormtongue
#art