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Well, actually, calling it a paper is perhaps too strong, more a reflection. Anyway, here it is: The context out of which I come to the study of theology is, I suspect, no more complicated than that of my peers. If our individual contexts may be likened to an array of diamonds, I have no…

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What? Didn’t school get going last August? Well, for a lot of people, yes, but not for Orin. He began on Tuesday his pursuit of a Masters Degree in Theology (litugical focus) at Aquinas institute of Theology in St. Louis, near Saint Louis University. This semester his three classes are: 1) Intro to Theology and…

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This weekend, Oddwalk spent time in sunny San Diego, California. We had a great time, met a lot of wonderful people, and managed to scare off a priest. More on that later. Oddwalk was leading two days of training for youth in the diocese – they have such days every few months. This time around…

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Would you like to be a god, for a brief, flash-based internet moment? Smite Thee here.

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At “Theology on Tap” the other night (read a bit about it at the above link), the speaker, Danielle, defined racism as “prejudice with power” – that is, being able to do something about your prejudicial ideas. There was a lot of discussion on what power was, local, national, economic, media, etc… But what it…

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Click the image to see a larger version. I’m curious – do any of you have a strong reaction of any sort to this painting? Oddwalk and our families first saw it at NCYC last fall. We have our own reactions, but will keep them to ourselves for now – what are your reactions to…

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Hello! I want to share with you the great news that Erin and I are expecting our second child at the end of August. Erin is currently about 6 weeks along. We both feel very excited and blessed. Please keep our family in your prayers over the coming months. Thanks,Shannon

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On behalf of Orin and the rest of the Oddwalk family, I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that this season finds you spending time with friends and family. This week is going to be especially great for me. Tuesday night, I am…

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