Carl E. Olson
@carleolson
Catholic husband, father, artist, music/book collector, author of books on theosis, the Resurrection, the Rapture, Lent/Advent. Editor @cworldreport. Acerbic!
My first icon is still in progress (and has been on hold for far too long), but I tend to think it's a bit better than anything you'll see from Rupnik...
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger wrote this for @americamag back in October 2023. "Within this rich theological heritage, it is clear that in the present moment, Pope Francis is calling us to be a truly listening church—a church of discernment. ... While I have stressed above the…
Very glad to see that Dr. Peters (who was my canon law professor a quarter century ago) has retained counsel. This entire situation (three excellent and orthodox professors fired this week by the bishop) has the strong scent of injustice about it.
My Sacred Heart Major Seminary teaching contract was terminated by Abp. Weisenburger this week. I have retained counsel. Except to offer my prayers for those affected by this news and to ask for theirs in return, I have no further comment at this time. Prof. Edward Peters
I've lived in California's Canada—aka, "Oregon"—for over thirty years, and the "lead" is leftwing lunacy, escalating taxes, a dying economy, government overreach, out-of-control homelessness and drug use, bottom-of-the-barrel education, woketocracy, corruption, stupidity, and…
REPORT: Gavin Newsom’s wife says that it’s time for the United States to follow “California’s lead.”
These are the first recordings by the legendary Dave Brubeck, from sessions in 1946 and 1950, then released on Fantasy in 1956. This got little attention at the time, although Barry Ulanov, in his 1954 book A History of Jazz in America (The Viking Press), said that Brubeck's…
Colbert is typical of most lefty-trendy-capitulating Catholics: he's opposed to the Church's clear teachings on life and sexuality, he's full of himself, and he's boring. He's a human yawn.
A requiem for Stephen Colbert, the most subversive Catholic voice in late-night TV americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2…
This is shocking and heartbreaking. Like many here, I never met Jane in person, but she wrote some wonderful reviews @cworldreport, and we corresponded a bit via email and X. She was a humble, witty lady and a brilliant poet who loved God, Christ, and the Church. May God grant…
The great poet @NorthDakotaJane has passed from this present life. She was like fire. “Love like a conflagration shall be yours now; love like an April river, like a temblor; love like an avalanche, a midnight bomb-blast, finding you hidden…” — Jane Greer Requiescat in pace.
I was never an Ozzy fan, but I did see him in concert in the fall of 1991, in Portland, Oregon (a curious and strange story). He sang some tunes from "No More Tears," which had just been released and features some of his strongest solo material. Saying a prayer for him. RIP!
Homosophists are gonna do homosphistry. But, since we're talking about distinguished Scripture scholars, here's a look at what Bruce Vawter, CM (1921-1986) wrote about Genesis 18 in his 1977 book "On Genesis" (Doubleday). Vawter, of course, was no right-wing traditionalist; quite…
Anyone preparing homilies for this weekend will notice that the First Reading is Abraham's bargaining with God to prevent God's wrath against Sodom and Gomorrah. Here is a distinguished Old Testament scholar on what the sins of those cities really were. outreach.faith/2024/03/richar…
Darned cannons keep going and going and going...
MacArthur defends Sola Scriptura against Catholics: "Scripture claims to be the only authority. You have that wonderful statement in Jude that this is the faith once for all delivered to the saints. One of the severest errors in Catholicism is that the canon keeps going & going"
Early Coltrane, recorded in 1957/58, and not released by Prestige until 1961. While not a top-tier classic like A Love Supreme and Giant Steps, it's an exceptional and most enjoyable album that points to the greatness to follow in short order.
Back in 2002 or so, I took some 400-level philosophy courses at the U of Oregon. One of them was in early medieval philosophy, which included several classes on Augustine. In about the third class, a student raised his hand and asked the professor: "Could you tell us about…
Islam didn't come into existence until hundreds of years after Christ was born. The public education system has failed. Goodbye.
My thoughts @cworldreport on today's Readings: Americans are, in general, a pragmatic and practical people. We know how to get things done, how to organize, how to make a plan, and how to put it into action. Work may be “a rat race” and “a grind,” but we take satisfaction in…
"Mary, Martha, and 'the better part'”: @carleolson @cworldreport with a Scriptural Reflection on the Readings for Sunday, July 20, 2025: catholicworldreport.com/2025/07/19/mar…
"...criticism of the regime..." Who can ever forget the nightly rants by Colbert against Biden, Harris, Fauci, and Co.? Epic. Unflinching. Honest. Scathing. Ah, good time, good times.
If you refuse to see what is happening, the cancellation of the Colbert show should open your eyes. I want to explain to you what a censorship state looks like - where a corrupt government gives favors to media that suppresses criticism of the regime.
Just when I thought I could not care less about Coldplay, I have reason to care even less about Coldplay...
Miss this? Here’s my convo with @carleolson about “theosis”…becoming like God. Plus: Scottie Scheffler’s surprising search for ultimate meaning at #TheOpen! Had a LOT of fun with this one. Think you will, too. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/upw…
Called it:
He could return to Portland, where he'd handle offense, and Jrue Holiday could take care of defense. Ahem.
Talking theosis with @CaleClarke in a couple of hours!
Join me as I guest host Trending with @Timmerie today on @relevantradio and the app at 6 PM Central! I’ll be joined by the illustrious @carleolson to chat about “theosis”: how we can become like God! Talk about upward mobility…BTW, Carl painted this icon ⬇️!