tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post5185243232558727198..comments2023-01-25T03:08:44.188-05:00Comments on State of Play--The Gaming Blog: Who Is The Patron Saint of Gaming? UPDATEDThomas L. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02979614603654670063noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-43649501933614994972011-04-08T23:12:21.997-04:002011-04-08T23:12:21.997-04:00You're right: Matthias should be in the runnin...You're right: Matthias should be in the running too. I'll add him.<br /><br />And GKC needs to be reserved as the patron saint of beer and cheese.Thomas L. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979614603654670063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-35683395015956474252011-04-08T22:57:13.574-04:002011-04-08T22:57:13.574-04:00I would have thought St. Columba would have gotten...I would have thought St. Columba would have gotten copyright and all intellectual right law patronage. <br /><br />Anyway, if G.K. Chesterton ever gets canonized he'll be a shoe-in for Patron of Games, after all, he invented Gype with H.G. Wells. <br /><br />St. Matthias was chosen by the casting of lots (Acts 1:23-26). So I'd toss him in the running too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226859042529109533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-58536301632169447382011-04-08T10:51:33.459-04:002011-04-08T10:51:33.459-04:00Yes, that's the parish. I am very blessed to b...Yes, that's the parish. I am very blessed to be able to work with the students, staff and other clergy there. It's inspiring and helps keep me young.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108141910730483348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-76476136268651026352011-04-08T10:32:19.896-04:002011-04-08T10:32:19.896-04:00Mary's Aggies? Outstanding! They're doing ...Mary's Aggies? Outstanding! They're doing great stuff down there.Thomas L. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979614603654670063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-76696973521586711062011-04-08T10:26:29.197-04:002011-04-08T10:26:29.197-04:00I am a deacon of the Diocese of Austin, assigned t...I am a deacon of the Diocese of Austin, assigned to St. Mary's Catholic Center in College Station (the campus ministry for Texas A&M University). Good luck on the Masters work and enjoy the classes!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108141910730483348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-8913479994214850712011-04-08T08:53:47.527-04:002011-04-08T08:53:47.527-04:00Thanks for the kind words! Where are you a deacon?...Thanks for the kind words! Where are you a deacon? I'm a catechist in the diocese of Trenton, and should be beginning work on my Masters this summer.Thomas L. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979614603654670063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-47444036972975203072011-04-08T08:03:06.041-04:002011-04-08T08:03:06.041-04:00I found this article linked from BoardGame Geek. I...I found this article linked from BoardGame Geek. I'll be honest - as a Catholic permanent deacon who has done extended studies in Church history, I hit the link with trepidation. As you probably know, there are a lot of websites out there with bad information, not to mention ones that actively desire to bash the Church.<br /><br />So, I am delighted to be able to say, "thank you" Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108141910730483348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-7308063990638280422011-04-07T15:28:38.680-04:002011-04-07T15:28:38.680-04:00I have no idea if the trademark thing is legit, bu...I have no idea if the trademark thing is legit, but since patronage is a fluid thing, it certainly may be. Bruno founded the Carthusians, and before they got famous making Chartreuse they used to copy manuscripts. Maybe that's the link with trademarks? <br /><br />St. Fiacre, however, really got the worst job. In addition to being patron saint of gardening and cab drivers, he also got VD and Thomas L. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979614603654670063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-43909131175782396842011-04-07T15:07:42.927-04:002011-04-07T15:07:42.927-04:00In the running for most strange patronage is St. B...In the running for most strange patronage is St. Bruno of Cologne who Wikipedia says is the patron of trademarks. Huh? I need to find out the story behind that, if it is deeper than someone goofing on Wikipedia.<br /><br />Thanks for the great post. If a definitive patron is determined I'll have to get medals or prayer cards for my sons and nephews.F. S. Poesyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13201920550959255201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-87464701114243859582011-04-06T19:50:56.065-04:002011-04-06T19:50:56.065-04:00I can imagine St. Fiacre saying, "They made m...I can imagine St. Fiacre saying, "They made me patron saint of WHAT?!"Thomas L. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979614603654670063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666978649455308448.post-12779665089206966062011-04-06T16:29:10.771-04:002011-04-06T16:29:10.771-04:00I always have this image of the folks in heaven el...I always have this image of the folks in heaven elbowing each other: "Hey, Joe! You are not going to BELIEVE what they've made you the patron of this time..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com