Saint Antic's Writings

HOLY CRAP TACULAR. BAttle Star Galactica, EVERYONE IS A CYLON

2008-04-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

Dearest, Believers.

Our winner last week was one d&d Beffy, and indeed it was a glorious win. Whom else could capture the pain and yet the essence of Gerard Butler, from 300 in such simple words?

Also, if you have not guessed, I am back, biznatches, as I believe the kids call them these days, though I am not sure if such an exclamation does not earn me fifteen hail Mary's and a trip to polish th' stairway.

Anyway I digress.

This evening something delightfully wonderful, and nerdy comes back to the forefront of what we watch here on the ether net.

BATTLE STAR GALACTICA.

if you love, history, theology, and mythology all rolled up with current politics, and space battles? Then yes. Yes this show is for you.

And if you have not seen it yet, please nab a DvD or something, it should be woooonderful.

Anyway, I leave you with this gem of a photo to make you all salvitate with nerdy goodness.

That's right. Will Adama, not his son. Lee.

If you need me tonight, this is where I shall be

Penn'd- Antic

Holy Capitulation Thursday! 3.0 (300 Addition)

2008-03-06T16:04:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Here is our next picture to Caption. The winner recieves their own written homily next Thursday, by yours truly.

Get cracking!

Goodnight Sweet Prince

2008-03-05T12:43:00.000-08:00

Our Winner

2008-03-03T23:37:00.000-08:00

Dearest Readers and believers,

Our winner for last coupel of weeks dating back to Dr. Jones, is Dada Drummer! She wins a trip to the temple of doom.

Also, as a means of a short post, as more will come on the morrow, please visit this link

Increase population http://oharas-ferry.myminicity.com

Its a fun little game. And if you all like, create cities of your own.

Holy Capitulation Thursday!

2008-02-21T15:25:00.001-08:00

In honor of the upcoming film. Please, use your funnies to Capture this moment in Dr. Jones' life.

Jar Jar Binks

2008-02-20T23:10:00.000-08:00

Dearest Readers, and Feverent Believers,

It was brought to my attention that one wondered what the Almighty tends to think on such things, like horrible writingand of course horrible, horrible excuses for Characters.

In truth?

I do not think the ALmighty cares for them at all. It is one thing, to simply put a plot hole in your narration. This is excuseable. However when one creates a character, in not only is racism thinly veiled, and then goes on to make them the biggest walking plothole in the known universe.

Well, the Almighty tends not to forgive horrid fiction, or Science Fiction.

I mean, it would be one thing if he wasn't collosally stupid or inept. It would also be another thing, if he wasn't portrayed with a 'poor black' accent which brings all sorts of conotations to the alien. But then, Lucas did make the trade federation sound very asian like and placed them in a stereotypical job set didn't he not?

No Virginia. God does not like Jar Jar Binx, because he is something that serves as a caricture for a minority group. One that goes on to doom the Universe. My doesn't that speak volumes Mr. Lucas?

But, that is merely my thoughts on the appalling character.

Penned-Antic

The Saint's Lyste

2008-02-18T22:11:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

In Concordance to our dearest Sister, DADA Drummer, we're writing a list of the movies we hate. As the movies we love list, is rather too long.

Movies, I hate.

Titanic
The Postman(Despite mine owning it)
Deliverance
Trollies
The Day After Tomorrow
Charlie's Angels
Unfaithful
What Lies Beneath
Glitter
The Star Wars Pre Trilogy(Mainly, I hate Anakin Skywalker's actors. And Jar Jar Binks.)
Training Day
Fast and the Furious
Triple X
Spiderman III
Fantastic Four
Mr. Magoo

Movies, I hate the Endings of

30 Days of Night
Gangs of New York

Winner?

2008-02-12T23:34:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

It seems only one of you entered last week's offering for the Holy Capitulation Thursday Caption. I held out as long as I could.. So I declare Dan Buck our winner, seeing as he only did participate.

Therefor, for this week.. Please.

Pimp it out, and enter.

We need the as you children say...Lulz.

Penned-Antic

Holy Capitulation Thursday!

2008-01-31T12:43:00.001-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Today is the day. Holy Capitulation Thursday.

The goal, come up with a Caption for said picture. The winner gets a prize that is announced on Saturday or Sunday, to give you all a good long while to try for it.

Anyway Have at it.

My Entry: "I closed my eyes...And Started ooooover. (Whoaawhaoo)

Scientology( An Opinon Piece)

2008-01-31T01:44:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Its come to my attention through a friend of mine, that apparently Scientology and the interwebs are at war. This does not surprise me in the least. Scientology has copyrighted most of its material, and has been known to sue over what it percieves as infringement of said copyright. Or so that is my opinion.

It is also my opinion, that they are a cult. I know, some of you might be screaming, by the name of Allah, Antic-Don't call them a cult. They hate that and will come after you in the ether.

Well, I am sorry, but it is my thought that it is a cult. Religions in my honest opinion have never charged someone to join nor ever say you must give money in order to become saved or better. I know that some might argue that the Old Church would be in that line, and indeed Indulgences were a very nasty buisness as were the crusades. But those are things we are past.

This Cult, has been known to attack former members, slandering them using a fair game policy, as well as anyone who would detract or speak ill of it. Last time I checked, at least in America, Whenever someone has protested the Catholic Church or any Christian institution, no Pastor has gone after them or sought to defame them. Why? Because the church realizes that not everyone will agree with us, or believe the same as us. And Christ called us to forgive and turn the other cheek. Persecution is one thing. Attacking is another.

Now, the group that has been doing these attacks is called Anonymous, and apparently consists of a bunch of people who are either hackers or just anonymous. From what I can gather from Wikipedia (I know, not entirely correct) its a comglomeration of both.

Do I support DDoS attacks or any sort of hacking attack done to Scientology?

No.

However, I do support people who speak out against those that would, in my own opinion, rob from the poor and helpless and attack all else. To me this all seems very jonestown before they did the kool-aid. And I hope a repeat of Jonestown never happens.

Still.

take a look at this link :http://youtube.com/watch?v=rCGP-0545EU

And think long and hard. I know there are going to be peaceful protests on the 10th of Febuary. And those I do support.

My next question would be, why do we as believers stay silent in these issues? Behind closed doors, we always say that things like this are cultish, if not cults, or make jokes about Tom Cruise being crazy. Why are we silent? Should the church say something?

Thoughts? Opinions?

Till Later

Penned-Antic

Escapades

2008-01-28T00:06:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Its, a wonderful day. Truly a wonderful day. The sun was shining and church bells pealed. It helped me in my forgetfulness of yesterdays down fallings. Mainly the aftermath of the tryouts for the Seventh Level of Heaven's heavenly Choir, and dinner theatre troupe. Apparently Saint Nicholas, thought himself to be a natural borne comedian, and claimed that he just "sleighs." Get it? I found it droll as opposed to Jolly.

But enough of mess in the ethernet, we have resounding glad tidings for one brother in Hilarity.

I would love to congratulate the Author of Unexposed Granite. One Dansome Buick, in his acceptance into one of the oldest Societies of Hilarity.

This one has been inacted since the year of our Lord, Nineteen hundred and eighty seven. Even I hold a defacto membership to this illustrious clube. So, I tell thee, wish him much merriment and humor. I know I shall be hearing from him presently.

A query I must ask.

Though I dealest mainly in absurdity, I do have a question for all you loyal readers out there.

Do you believe Christ is the only way one may come into heaven?

I know what Scripture says, and I know what I believe. But, I am curious about you among the faithful, what you all think. So please. Do leave your opinion...But do not flame any other for their thoughts. If flaming occurs, you will have my wrath and mocking upon you, quicker than a duck can shite out a june bug.

I hear the record is under a minute....

Also tomorrow.

My thoughts on Scientology, as well as our long awaited Saint's day that has been in hiatus, since the move.

Oh, another Q.

How does everyone feel about A Capitulation Thursday? In which A Picture is placed for your amusement and then such comments are left as to what would work for an apporpriate caption.

Trust me. Nothing is Sacred in this..

Well, save Jesus...He is always Sacred.

Until tomorrow,

Penn'd-Antic

I'm back! 3.0 and all!

2008-01-24T22:42:00.000-08:00

Dearest Readers,

Its good to be home, amongst friends and family. And of course all you. I am sorry that I was remiss over the holidays, and thus was unable to spread any real yule tide cheer, and talk about the equinox, or even lord xenu for you sci-fi fans out there. But still, I have returned and much older.

You see while I was out dusting the ether, and moving from here to there again, I did manage to break a heart (mainly my own), and grow a year older. I know, much has happened and much more will happen. But never fear, your Patron saint of Hilarity is here.

And never more shall I leave ye all again.

In other news, RIP Heath Ledger. A young man, who showed a damned fine spark of talent, and was taken from us too long. I know, it is quite easy for us here to ask why him, and not some of those who party too much, or 'deserve it.'

Simple.

The World does not work that way, and we as mortal vessels have no say in who stays and who goes, when and where or why. Instead of focusing on that, please focus on his family, and particularly his little girl. She'll grow up without really ever knowing her true father, so please light a candle and say a prayer for his family, and for him.

Pen'd- Antic

2007-12-18T20:49:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Tis the season and all. As such I am glad to say school is done, but sadly, no internet have I. At least for long. We're moving locations here in the Ether, but soon, glorious soon, will we return in full on force. With writing, and saints and pictures galore. I am sorry for those of you who have been diligent in your prayers yet have found no solace in my hilarity. It will be remedied come December 22nd. Until then, hold thy breathe and thy tongue.

Like MacArthur to the phillipines..or Paul to the Phillipians...I will return

Pen'd-Antic

Sadly

2007-12-10T21:40:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Sadly, we had no traffic over the weekend, so it seems I have no clue what to contribute to the blogosphere. Anyway, as I have a final, in worshipping, and you know, bowing before the mighty throne of God Almighty tomorrow

(We saints must keep on our toes)

I will be posting our Named Saint, later tomorrow. Along with a fun picture.

Amen

Penned-Antic

Holy Hymn Thursday!

2007-12-06T22:18:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

It is that time, for the first time, remember, this is an experiement. If it does not work, well then, we will simply scrap it, and then start over with a Caption contest..Hrm.. Maybe there is a poll in that. I will extend the deadline till Saturday morning since, I was late putting this up.

Anyway, your topics are

Rascism(Against)
Toast
The Republican Youtube Debates
The New Die Hard Movie(Now on DVD)
Bears

Now the hymn is easy it can be a few verses like

And God we sing to thee, make a wish... And please grant us bears. Some Fish.

Followed by perhaps you know a description "Sung Lutheranly" or such. Or a simple Description of the hymn itself including instruments, etc. Again, if this doesn't work. Don't feel bad.Who knows, we might end up with Saint's days on every Saturday or a Caption Contest.

Until t'morrow

Pen'd-Antic

An Addendum

2007-12-04T22:28:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

It has come to my attention that one Prof. Osler has himself a Haiku competition. Sad, though, now I will have to participate, as you know, one cannot just bring unruly order to the Blogosphere. This is not a childish game of Jenga, or Jacob's ladder, in which falling things are quite funny.

You should have seen Saint Teresa of Calcutta on the Jacob's ladder. Took quite a spill she did. Sent clouds and such, in a furrowing distance...Good times.

So, as I am of a clear mind,

We could have Holy Hymn Thursday. In which, I will offer up several topics, and you, dearest followers of the Way, and clients to my holy Patronage, will offer up Hymns, Either a few verses, or a description of said Hymn

Also, I am thinking that I may hap start a Friday Five. Not so much of competition, as much as it is a time honored tradition here in the Paradisio, just as Fish Friday is in Lent.

Also, as part of our silliness, I am thinking of holding a Poll, for our first ever, Saint's day. Which will be held once a month. So, think of it as a feast day. Up till Saturday, I will have a Poll for the event in which the Saint is a Patron of, and then Saturday, you will be open to giving out names, knowing the occupation. This will be done in concordance with Holy Writ and Law...So, it will come always on the First Sunday of the Month.

Savvy?

Next, I would like to Address

Mothers

Particularly one. I will remind you, as a father, or perhaps silly uncle one invites to Michaelmas, and such that I do not like your children.

They are Old. Old enough to know the difference between getting attention and doing wrong. So, no. I do not find it cute, that your Daughter decides to wail and cry because people don't pay her attention, like you and your family does. It is embarrassing, and well it infuriates me. If one has a prayer request, it should not be.

"NO ONE IS PAYING ATTENTION TO ME!" and that is what you are struggling with.

Mind, I know some people are neglected out there, and yes Neglect is a bad and bitter thing. But, then so is over indulgence. And that is what I am speaking against.

You, and your husband over indulge your children, and frankly...It scares me to think of what will come of them, when they step out into the real world, unprepared for what lies ahead. You've done them a disservice.

Secondly,

I will hopefully have something better and perhaps funnier for you all tomorrow. Maybe a lesson, in which I can help remind, and well get a few laughs over our stumbles. Because believe me. For all our shortcomings, our God is a gracious and merciful one. One who wait with open arms for ye all.

After all, I fall down, and get back up, only to fall back down again in my quest for our loving Father.

It is ok to fall. As long as we get back up, and go for him again.

A gracious thanks

2007-12-04T10:58:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

I would like to thank The Dada Drummer and Unexposed Granite for their lovely shout outs this morning. Word passes around a lot up here in the Ether and Holy. Mainly as we Saints when not answering prayers, often are playing Canasta, or Chess of some form. And as always conversation comes about our clients (Ye whom pray to us for help and guidance. Or in my case a good joke...How do it know?)

Ahem.

Anyway, thank you both for adding me to your devotions, and I promise to keep you both informed and in some form of stitches.

Now, I will be writing later today, when I have had time to soak all in, and etc...However, there is a back up at the Gates, as Entrance fee, can be high (You know, believing in one Savior and all..Some seem to think that its money...Remember, readers. Camels and eyes of needles?) I've been asked to keep the crowd laughing, so I have a set in thirty.

Also, a reminder. Starting this Thursday, we will be having a Haiku competition..So...For a lack of a better name, Holy Haiku Thursday.

Until sooner, than later

Penned-Antic

A Debut of Sorts.

2007-12-04T00:00:00.000-08:00

Dearest Believers,

Salutations and ethereal hellos. Now, you must be wondering, why a Saint, in the Most Holiest of Cities, buried deep, deep within a reliquary would write to you all in these times? Well, my Children, the answer is simple. As long as what remains of my remains* can still type, I will always try to communicate to you: My devout followers.

Being the Patron Saint, of Foolishness and Hilarity, is sometimes, a rather unforgiving job. You see, so many of you find so many interesting things funny, which they are not...But, You also take many silly things quite seriously.

Take for instance, the newest movie that is currently coming out.

Indeed, if one was to look at the vast similarities that are rampant in the pages and in the movie. One could plausibly conceive that the religion is under attack. Aye, a coincidence that indeed, the Chief angel, is named El, or Adonai and he took over all the others, some what filters in with the language that we as Christians (Well, some of us as Christians...I am not assuming all of ye who enter here, are) tend to use when talking about our Lord.

Well, sirs and Mrs. Here is a small, news flash. A post in which if the pony doesn't die because it has been beaten to death already.

The Church, and Religion has been under attack for many years.

Now, that does not mean, one Iota, that it makes it any less grave. Though, some of our brothers and sisters in America tend to forget that because one comes from a supposed "Christian Country" that said Country's ideals and etc, won't differentiate from what the Good Book tells us. Indeed, I would say the Consumerism, and individualism has attacked the Church with much better success, than a book written by an Atheist.

Now. I would say, simply, if you don't feel comfortable watching a piece of fiction, or reading one in which it attacks God, then simply don't go. I, for one am curious and will probably haunt a theatre for a small bit of time, before I weigh in.

Now, this doesn't mean I am not taking it seriously. Rather, I am, and I know what damage can come from attacks, obviously being a Martyr and all...But still. If one is to dialogue with other people, you have to see what they see**.

Anyway. I must retire, but I will be back again from the Fog and Mist. Currently, John and Cephas are asking me to take up a game of Shuffleboard on the Seventh Level of Heaven. And sadly, I do have a Penchant for Shuffleboard.

Amen...

Penned-Antic

*- Author's Note 1: In the medieval period and partially until the Reformation it was a common practice to sell relics about the corners of Christendom, as well as fake relics. That being the case, I currently have part of my spine in Lagos, a Foot that was supposedly brought into Florida with Ponce De Leon And a chicken bone mixed with my wrist in the Reliquary at Saint Langdon's Holy Catholic Church, outside of New London Conn...

**- Author's Note 2: Please, by all manners, note that I am not advocating that in order to know sin, or a differnt point of view, that one must throw themselves headlong into hedonism. This was the fault of the Nicholatians. Not me.