Daniel Shulick was raised as a lukewarm cradle Novus Ordo Catholic but experienced a great spiritual awakening when he discovered Holy Tradition in the year following the “Summer of Shame.” He then spent some time steeping himself in old-school Latin theology and devotions while attending the TLM, learning to serve the ancient liturgy, and singing chant and polyphony. Daniel has a passion for learning, discussing, and writing about all things Catholic, playing and composing secular and sacred music in classical styles, and getting out in God’s creation. He completed his BA in Philosophy and Theology from Holy Apostles College in September 2021, and around the same time also found out he is canonically Ruthenian Greek Catholic. Daniel is currently immersing himself in Byzantine Catholicism as he seeks to realize his state in life. He also writes at his blog, The Based Byzantine (https://basedbyzantine.blog).
Author: DJ Shulick

Russia and the United States: Same Error
Above: the Latin Rite Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Moscow. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is also the Patroness of the United States. The horrific conflict occurring in Ukraine has been at the forefront of our consciousness in recent days. …

How God Built an Unexpected Band of Brothers
The alleged Covid-19 pandemic, or rather the disordered response of the temporal and spiritual authorities to it, was a challenging time for Catholics in central Pennsylvania. As in many other places, churches were closed and the sacraments suspended (although my …