CatholicGeekery
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Mechanical engineer and Lay Dominican interested in theology, politics, and roleplaying games. UK-based, he/him
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"People become less Christ-like when they trade hospitality for hostility, solidarity for scapegoating, and love for fear. When we close our doors to the stranger, we are closing our hearts to our faith." Totally agree!
Opinion: Reform is courting Christian voters. But I think their values undermine our faith
Reform is courting Christian voters. But I think their values undermine our faith
Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage is back in the headlines this week, accused of allegedly making racist remarks while at school. Holly Petersen says Christians must not be fooled by his policies of…
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November 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
"People become less Christ-like when they trade hospitality for hostility, solidarity for scapegoating, and love for fear. When we close our doors to the stranger, we are closing our hearts to our faith." Totally agree!
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Games I'm hoping to get to the table in 2026
As campaigns:
- Ars Magica Definitive
- GURPS (4E) Hârn
- Galaxies in Peril
- Destined
As (at least) a one shot:
- Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork
- Champions (4th edition)
- Pathfinder for Savage Worlds
- Against the Darkmaster
As campaigns:
- Ars Magica Definitive
- GURPS (4E) Hârn
- Galaxies in Peril
- Destined
As (at least) a one shot:
- Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork
- Champions (4th edition)
- Pathfinder for Savage Worlds
- Against the Darkmaster
November 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Games I'm hoping to get to the table in 2026
As campaigns:
- Ars Magica Definitive
- GURPS (4E) Hârn
- Galaxies in Peril
- Destined
As (at least) a one shot:
- Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork
- Champions (4th edition)
- Pathfinder for Savage Worlds
- Against the Darkmaster
As campaigns:
- Ars Magica Definitive
- GURPS (4E) Hârn
- Galaxies in Peril
- Destined
As (at least) a one shot:
- Discworld: Adventures in Ankh-Morpork
- Champions (4th edition)
- Pathfinder for Savage Worlds
- Against the Darkmaster
One major game not on this list: Ars Magica! Having run a campaign of it in 2024, I didn't get it to the table this year. With Definitive Edition getting closer, here's hoping that changes in 2026!
Reflecting on the games I have played or run this year. Ratings are based on my thoughts on the system, not overall game quality due to GM, players, etc.:
(1) Numenera
Played/Run: Played (campaign)
System: Cypher (d20)
Rating: 6/10
(1) Numenera
Played/Run: Played (campaign)
System: Cypher (d20)
Rating: 6/10
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
One major game not on this list: Ars Magica! Having run a campaign of it in 2024, I didn't get it to the table this year. With Definitive Edition getting closer, here's hoping that changes in 2026!
Reflecting on the games I have played or run this year. Ratings are based on my thoughts on the system, not overall game quality due to GM, players, etc.:
(1) Numenera
Played/Run: Played (campaign)
System: Cypher (d20)
Rating: 6/10
(1) Numenera
Played/Run: Played (campaign)
System: Cypher (d20)
Rating: 6/10
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Reflecting on the games I have played or run this year. Ratings are based on my thoughts on the system, not overall game quality due to GM, players, etc.:
(1) Numenera
Played/Run: Played (campaign)
System: Cypher (d20)
Rating: 6/10
(1) Numenera
Played/Run: Played (campaign)
System: Cypher (d20)
Rating: 6/10
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Lost in Translation: What the West Misunderstands About Byzantium www.medievalists.net/2025/08/what... #Byzantium
Lost in Translation: What the West Misunderstands About Byzantium - Medievalists.net
From law and theology to art and diplomacy, the Byzantine Empire left a profound mark on global history that challenges Western misconceptions.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Lost in Translation: What the West Misunderstands About Byzantium www.medievalists.net/2025/08/what... #Byzantium
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Who was first to brew an espresso in space? #NationalEspressoDay☕
Astronaut, pilot & engineer Samantha Cristoforetti. First Italian woman in space, she holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight of a European astronaut. Pic: 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵 #coffee break in history!
#WomenInSTEM #Italy
Astronaut, pilot & engineer Samantha Cristoforetti. First Italian woman in space, she holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight of a European astronaut. Pic: 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵 #coffee break in history!
#WomenInSTEM #Italy
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Who was first to brew an espresso in space? #NationalEspressoDay☕
Astronaut, pilot & engineer Samantha Cristoforetti. First Italian woman in space, she holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight of a European astronaut. Pic: 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵 #coffee break in history!
#WomenInSTEM #Italy
Astronaut, pilot & engineer Samantha Cristoforetti. First Italian woman in space, she holds the record for the longest uninterrupted spaceflight of a European astronaut. Pic: 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵 #coffee break in history!
#WomenInSTEM #Italy
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Same, TARDIS.
February 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Same, TARDIS.
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Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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Surprisingly excellent thread (with an unexpected shoutout to my local West Midlands saint, John Henry Newman).
A friend who teaches theology shared with me a post about CS Lewis's Mere Christianity, which discusses foundational Christian logic across denominations. It reminded me of Dale's tweet below, and I wanted to share some thoughts here regarding modesty and respectability, which are often hot topics.
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Surprisingly excellent thread (with an unexpected shoutout to my local West Midlands saint, John Henry Newman).
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This reminds me of Cardinal John Henry Newman's book Definition of a Gentleman. I often cite Newman's book because it's so instructive. The term gentleman is so overwrought and frequently abused, but to the degree it means anything at all, I think Newman captures it here:
November 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This reminds me of Cardinal John Henry Newman's book Definition of a Gentleman. I often cite Newman's book because it's so instructive. The term gentleman is so overwrought and frequently abused, but to the degree it means anything at all, I think Newman captures it here:
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i feel that this is not really ultimately about men, its really about a world where the “non-toxic” cultural milieu relentlessly emphasizes an autonomous, secure self that simply doesn’t exist
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
i feel that this is not really ultimately about men, its really about a world where the “non-toxic” cultural milieu relentlessly emphasizes an autonomous, secure self that simply doesn’t exist
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perhaps the only good news about our era is that it does seem to present a different path for heroism rooted in kindness, acknowledgement of others’ dignity, and protection of the vulnerable, you don’t need to be a “put together” person to make the country better
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
perhaps the only good news about our era is that it does seem to present a different path for heroism rooted in kindness, acknowledgement of others’ dignity, and protection of the vulnerable, you don’t need to be a “put together” person to make the country better
I don't care how niche it is, this joke made me laugh at myself for a good ten minutes.
November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I don't care how niche it is, this joke made me laugh at myself for a good ten minutes.
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I have written a resource for the Sacramental preparation of young people with additional needs, including those who are nonverbal. It is due to be published soon by ‘the God Who Speaks’/Archdiocese of Birmingham as a free pdf. Please DM me if you are interested. #autism #inclusion
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I have written a resource for the Sacramental preparation of young people with additional needs, including those who are nonverbal. It is due to be published soon by ‘the God Who Speaks’/Archdiocese of Birmingham as a free pdf. Please DM me if you are interested. #autism #inclusion
"[E]ternal life consists in the joyful companionship of the blessed, a companionship which is full of delight; since each one will possess all good things together with all of the blessed, for they will all love one another as themselves, and, therefore..." [1/2]
November 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
"[E]ternal life consists in the joyful companionship of the blessed, a companionship which is full of delight; since each one will possess all good things together with all of the blessed, for they will all love one another as themselves, and, therefore..." [1/2]
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I think it’s important not to expect yourself or other people to be especially coherent or consistent in either behavior or opinions, but you should expect both to be a little aware of, embarrassed by, & self-deprecating about it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I think it’s important not to expect yourself or other people to be especially coherent or consistent in either behavior or opinions, but you should expect both to be a little aware of, embarrassed by, & self-deprecating about it.
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If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
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Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple https://collections.artsmia.org/art/278/
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple https://collections.artsmia.org/art/278/
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle
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do we know for sure if Lenore is dead or is that guy in The Raven just handling a breakup really badly -R
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
do we know for sure if Lenore is dead or is that guy in The Raven just handling a breakup really badly -R
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"It is terrible that Shabana Mahmood faces overt racism for being a high profile Asian woman" = good argument
"The key to ending overt racism against Asians in Britain is that we must Stop the Boats" = a very bad argument indeed, on so many levels
"The key to ending overt racism against Asians in Britain is that we must Stop the Boats" = a very bad argument indeed, on so many levels
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"It is terrible that Shabana Mahmood faces overt racism for being a high profile Asian woman" = good argument
"The key to ending overt racism against Asians in Britain is that we must Stop the Boats" = a very bad argument indeed, on so many levels
"The key to ending overt racism against Asians in Britain is that we must Stop the Boats" = a very bad argument indeed, on so many levels
Like many Catholics I own (and have lost) a silly number of rosaries. But my favourite is the already-slightly-broken rosary that belonged to my grandpa, which my mum gave to me after he died. There's a very literal bit of tradition that you can't sell. 1/2
November 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Like many Catholics I own (and have lost) a silly number of rosaries. But my favourite is the already-slightly-broken rosary that belonged to my grandpa, which my mum gave to me after he died. There's a very literal bit of tradition that you can't sell. 1/2
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Me as a Christian influencer: this ONE thing WILL MAKE the DEVIL CRY (loving God with your whole heart and soul and mind, and loving your neighbor as you love yourself)
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Me as a Christian influencer: this ONE thing WILL MAKE the DEVIL CRY (loving God with your whole heart and soul and mind, and loving your neighbor as you love yourself)
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Good thread. Remember, "a church that ain't cryin' is dyin'"
normally I'm a 7pm mass-goer but I went to 8:30am last week, which is the de facto "young families mostly go to this mass bc religious ed is right after" and there is always lots of baby and toddler noise. and I have never heard a single shush or seen a dirty look (I'm sure it happens but it is Not/
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Good thread. Remember, "a church that ain't cryin' is dyin'"