Boston College encompasses a wide variety of different cultural experiences, the two most notable are its…
Author: James Markis
Staff Writer
James “Δημήτριος” Markis is a senior at Boston College studying History, Political Science, and Ancient Civilization. He is a Greek Orthodox Christian, offering a unique perspective from the East on faith, scripture, and liturgical practices. His interests include right-wing politics, Church Fathers, and refuting Protestant heresy. His hobbies include basketball, baseball, and trivia, with the occasional adventure into the arena of chess.
We Need Fathers
Fatherhood. What does a 23-year-old, fifth-year graduate student know about fatherhood? Not much at first glance,…
Holy Hours: How Christ Has Transformed My Future
Prayer. It’s something that you hear frequently in our society, even if it is significantly less…
A Catholic Look at Modern Political Philosophy
The Gospel of Matthew states in Chapter 5, Verse 9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they…
Rediscovering Christ: A Thank You
When Peter Watkins asked me to write another Faith Feature for the final issue of the…
Lost in the Wilderness: A Journey of Iconography, Prayer, & Friendship
For those of you who see me around campus, I’m usually recognizable by my long, flowing…
Reverence at Mass
Mass is a staple for many students at Boston College and in the greater Catholic community…
To the Orthodox: They Seek to Destroy You not Modernize You
“Are you Jewish?” That is a common question I often hear when I tell somebody that…
BC Hosts Homosexual Ex-Priest
On Tuesday, October 3, Krzysztof Charamsa came to talk to Boston College about how the Catholic…