An essay about my favorite saint and the only real condition of sainthood. I promise it’s universal enough that my Atheist, Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu friends won’t spontaneously combust from cringe.
you know.. I liked this before I even started reading it because I knew it was going to be an absolute banger but I am pleased to say that it deserves much more than a simple button press.
I would consider myself to be the farthest thing from holding any sort of monotheistic faith. I have come to terms with my suffering and in conversation with my friends who are Christian, I have realized that the things that were done to me in the name of "Christianity" were the farthest thing from God.
Your words remind me of my grandpa before he passed away. He was also a Saint Dismas, one that had committed thievery and done bad things over the course of his life. I regard him as one of the best men I met because he knew that all he had to do for forgiveness was, in your words, "simply turn to God and ask for it".
This was an amazing read and makes me feel disdain towards everyone who does not worship God, but the almighty dollar. Above all, it makes me feel love for my Christian friends and those who hold similar faiths. This is what Christianity was meant to be before it was tainted and twisted so many times.
I think next to winning "most liked restack of own work" category, you also won a prize for the longest and most awesome comment I ever got.
Next to being over-fixated about sex, Christians are similarly good at making others want to run as far away as possible from the Church. I'm sorry you were hurt and thank you for still hanging out with some us <3
Forgiveness is free except for humility, and no amount of preaching could convince me otherwise.
Favourite Saint Dismas of my own is Johnny Cash - his journey, especially the finale, was strikingly beautiful to me.
Can't wait to read another piece of yours (the passive suicide one still haunts me in a good way).
Hang in there, bud! (I hope you finally managed to get those fairy lights :)
THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT READ!!! Personally, I am not Christian, but I have always been interested in the Bible, and exactly these kinds of teaching. I feel like your piece provides such a unique, refreshing perspective on the sainthood, and general universality of Catholicism. It was truly amazing, you are definitely one of my fav authors on here<33
I have no idea how I deserved all this kindness today.
You're most welcome, dude! It's exactly what I need to hear to keep writing 🔥
Like you suggested yourself - I chose this scene because of how universal it is. The people I talk to on substack are rarely Christians, and even more rare - Catholics.
I'm happy to bring my perspective to the table. At the same time - it's so sad how many Catholics forget about the core of the framework, focusing on dividing details.
I LOVED this. I AM another DISMAS. And I'm the other stiff necked rebel spirited one as well. I'll love to read more of your writing. Though I believe in God,Jesus is a stumbling block to me. As He said,beleif is no big deal,the demons know God is real.
I tried to move aside from Christian/Catholic semantics (as much as I could) to make the essay more welcoming to those who have alergy for Jesus (I understand and respect that). I'm really glad that despite different beliefs you liked it.
If you're into that kind of narratives you could give a try to this: (fair warning - it's a personal essay with some ugly bits of myself)
you know.. I liked this before I even started reading it because I knew it was going to be an absolute banger but I am pleased to say that it deserves much more than a simple button press.
I would consider myself to be the farthest thing from holding any sort of monotheistic faith. I have come to terms with my suffering and in conversation with my friends who are Christian, I have realized that the things that were done to me in the name of "Christianity" were the farthest thing from God.
Your words remind me of my grandpa before he passed away. He was also a Saint Dismas, one that had committed thievery and done bad things over the course of his life. I regard him as one of the best men I met because he knew that all he had to do for forgiveness was, in your words, "simply turn to God and ask for it".
This was an amazing read and makes me feel disdain towards everyone who does not worship God, but the almighty dollar. Above all, it makes me feel love for my Christian friends and those who hold similar faiths. This is what Christianity was meant to be before it was tainted and twisted so many times.
Thank you for this piece.
Sincerely,
A Saint Dismas
I think next to winning "most liked restack of own work" category, you also won a prize for the longest and most awesome comment I ever got.
Next to being over-fixated about sex, Christians are similarly good at making others want to run as far away as possible from the Church. I'm sorry you were hurt and thank you for still hanging out with some us <3
Forgiveness is free except for humility, and no amount of preaching could convince me otherwise.
Favourite Saint Dismas of my own is Johnny Cash - his journey, especially the finale, was strikingly beautiful to me.
Can't wait to read another piece of yours (the passive suicide one still haunts me in a good way).
Hang in there, bud! (I hope you finally managed to get those fairy lights :)
you're so welcome!
and yeah, i did upload a pretty haunting piece last night haha so perfectly what you asked for.
im still working on those fairy lights !
have a great day/night , whatever time it is for you ! :D
6pm :) Guess it's time to switch shifts?
Must give this haunting piece a read then. I just need to finish my own essay about "Pure Joy of Being a Father" (the title is a lie).
Also - if I can't fall asleep because of your writing - I swear I’ll come haunt your dreams in return.
Have a lovely day, Miss rj <3
THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT READ!!! Personally, I am not Christian, but I have always been interested in the Bible, and exactly these kinds of teaching. I feel like your piece provides such a unique, refreshing perspective on the sainthood, and general universality of Catholicism. It was truly amazing, you are definitely one of my fav authors on here<33
Lord Almighty!!!!111
I have no idea how I deserved all this kindness today.
You're most welcome, dude! It's exactly what I need to hear to keep writing 🔥
Like you suggested yourself - I chose this scene because of how universal it is. The people I talk to on substack are rarely Christians, and even more rare - Catholics.
I'm happy to bring my perspective to the table. At the same time - it's so sad how many Catholics forget about the core of the framework, focusing on dividing details.
I LOVED this. I AM another DISMAS. And I'm the other stiff necked rebel spirited one as well. I'll love to read more of your writing. Though I believe in God,Jesus is a stumbling block to me. As He said,beleif is no big deal,the demons know God is real.
I tried to move aside from Christian/Catholic semantics (as much as I could) to make the essay more welcoming to those who have alergy for Jesus (I understand and respect that). I'm really glad that despite different beliefs you liked it.
If you're into that kind of narratives you could give a try to this: (fair warning - it's a personal essay with some ugly bits of myself)
https://nightcracks.substack.com/p/boys-porn-and-the-god-who-traded
Such a good read! The promise was well delivered (this is coming from a Hindu)
That was exactly what I needed to hear, Bhavya!
Thank you so much <3