Category: Controversies
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Dancing for Joy
The people that walked in darkness, have seen a great light: to them that dwelt in the region of the shadow of death, light is risen (Isaiah 9:2). Some Catholics […]
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What should I wear to the Michaelmas Dance?
If you have a Substack or blog devoted to Christian themes, I highly recommend writing something about Women’s Clothing from time to time. It will get viewers and viewer response […]
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Something Better
As Lent slowly creeps forward, I miss dancing. I think back especially to three fun evenings listening and dancing to live jazz bands and watching the flying feet of Balboa […]
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‘Why dance?’
Yesterday I went to a Sunday Lunch and left feeling a little like an ex-belle of the wild Georgian era who has been to a Victorian tea party. The venue, […]
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Why Ladies Should Not Ask Gentlemen to Dance
I have touched on this subject before (here, for example), but I think it bears repeating. It is also a controversial topic, so it is good to review my arguments […]
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What the Parish Dance can and can’t do
There is an interesting article in the UK Catholic Herald this week about the dearth of young couples in society. The author draws a distinction, as well he might, between […]
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Why have a Catholic dance?
I have been reading books by or about the Stoics since Christmas Day, preparing to see Christianity from a new direction. Having been brought up from birth in the Catholic […]
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Three Dances
This morning I’m contemplating three dances: one proposed to me, one at which I danced, and one I didn’t dance. The Proposed Dance This dance was proposed by two of […]
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A Friendly Face
I have written a draft about the November Dance Party, but like the traditional Christmas fruitcake, which is first baked in November, it needs time to mature before being served. […]
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Should you go to dances alone?
The local swing-dance scene is somewhat problematic for traditional Catholics because the words “man” and “woman” have been erased and replaced by “lead” and “follower.” Women are encouraged to take […]