Seminarian Ryan

UGCC Seminarian, Father, Counselor

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2026-10-14 01:07:52 UTC

Gm, Nostr. I'm having a quiet day off. I took a long walk, finished some podcasts, and am now sipping some green tea whilst catching up here on Nostr.
Have a blessed day!

2026-09-22 06:26:19 UTC

I'm finally up and running on White Noise.
Any Nostriches want to send a message to test it out?
#nevent1q…4mv0

2026-09-13 13:07:49 UTC

Why doesn't every app and piece of software come with a dark mode?
#nevent1q…6wne

2026-08-04 06:53:22 UTC

My local convenience store now has ghost pepper tortilla chips.
Will they be a delicious treat or a major mistake?

2026-07-24 11:57:06 UTC

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Want to know something wild? At least on Jumble.social, your post is marked as NSFW!
https://npub156gv9542cy0xhvdzl9fmthyhwpkl4h6p2ke6nwezx9jw9jmul0qq8pvs3n.blossom.band/f10b4c8ad52188bc929e39d58490dc803eba2f7f948650e8813a08ca586bc23c.png

2026-07-24 11:42:44 UTC

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If that's what you had in mind, then I wholeheartedly agree with you that that is definitely something entirely foreign to our own worldview and understanding of Christ and His Church.
Having said so, there is a lesson here in how we must conduct ourselves during our worship and prayer. And while I won't point fingers at any particular parishes or parts of the world, there are definitely many Catholic clergy, lay leaders, and others that need to properly restore their sensus Catholicus!

2026-07-20 12:29:17 UTC

Today, I knocked over a coffee cup and spilled espresso all over the floor of my home office.
On the one hand, it was a bummer because I lost my cup of coffee.
On the other hand though, my office now has the lovely scent of espresso!
#coffeechain

2026-07-20 03:50:24 UTC

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This is one of many issues that strains ecumenical relations. While we can all start with some common point of interest (Christ, the Bible, etc.), things break down pretty quickly when it comes to worship and prayer. The things that we do, the prayers that we say, the devotions that we have as Catholics do not align well with the Protestant worldview most of the time.
(Caveat lector: High Church Anglicans might agree on a few more points than the non-denom Christians you mentioned, but they're the exception that proves the rule.)
To be clear, I'm not saying that we need to change anything on our side. If anything, the standard rule in Latin Catholic circles (lex orandi, lex credendi) should help to make clear to others exactly what it is that we believe as Catholics. Our prayers inform our theology, and that should be the baseline for where we enter any and all discussions!
Remember, Evagrius is so often quoted as having said, "A theologian is one who prays, and one who prays is a theologian." We cannot have one without the other!
#Catholic #GreekCatholic

2026-07-13 06:59:25 UTC

Pepper sauces, pork, sodas, and alcohol?
It looks like I'm a lost cause!
#nevent1q…txyg

2026-07-11 07:06:22 UTC

It is always great to see the next generation of Catholics taking interest in their heritage. I pray this will lead to a continued revival among the youth.
https://youtube.com/shorts/bhN-FzrwxEE
#Catholic

2026-07-09 03:15:36 UTC

Gm, Nostr! I'm finally jumping on the #coffeechain train here and posting a snapshot of my morning coffee. Naturally, it's an americano, as it should be!
https://nostr.media/f5dc7513dab399cb2c385272c16d295a7644f36374d8fe0ad8529c7b8be4e866.jpg

2026-07-07 15:37:57 UTC

"[T]he Eastern Catholic Churches have a great gift to offer the entire Catholic community, which is often unaware of the diverse ecclesial traditions within its ranks. The Christian East can only be preserved if it is understood: to lose that understanding is to impoverish the Church."
Pope Leo XIV
https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/pope-leo-xiv-failure-to-understand-eastern-christianity-impoverishes-the-church
#Catholic #EasternCatholic #GreekCatholic

2026-07-07 04:02:15 UTC

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Very cool! I studied German for years, both in high school and later in university.
Thereafter, I ran into a bunch of Dutch, Afrikaans, and Flemish speakers over the years. For a couple years, I was even thinking about studying (remotely) with Stellenbosch University and had a grand time reading parts of their website in Afrikaans.
This past year, I even had a student whose family was from the same region you're describing. He and I had fun comparing notes about his language and the German I speak.

2026-07-06 15:40:59 UTC

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Et cum spiritu tuo!

2026-07-06 15:39:56 UTC

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Waar heb je Nederlands geleerd?

2026-07-06 13:26:04 UTC

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Some Ordinariate Catholic contacts have said that their Ordinariate Use Mass is fairly close to the TLM in English.
I do fully understand that it's not *exactly* the same thing, but it might be a starting point to show them what such a vernacular liturgy could look like.

2026-07-06 02:58:36 UTC

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Texas has significant tax breaks for those who re-wild their land? That sounds like a win-win for both sides!

2026-07-05 15:37:08 UTC

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Tip button is working. Just sent 21k sats (BCH).

2026-07-05 11:27:41 UTC

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Er hat Recht. Texas BBQ ist nicht schlecht. 😂

2026-07-05 11:24:53 UTC

I know I said the other day that I didn't appreciate seeing my old Twitter feed completely full of SSPX news, but it seems that that is the topic of discussion in the Catholic world for the next number of weeks or months.
Given that, I had several people send me this video from a UGCC priest providing some feedback on this situation. I think his commentary has provided the most balanced perspective I have seen yet. He neither denies authority outright nor does he say that Rome can just toss out the West's heritage at the drop of a hat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JUwLezaSo4
I would be keen to hear what others make of this, but thus far this is the best I've seen.
#Catholic #SSPX #LatinMass #UGCC #GreekCatholic
@npub1f3e…8zls
#nevent1q…7047

2026-07-05 11:20:55 UTC

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I've read elsewhere on BCHNostr that people are using BCH for remittances. Do you know if there are any decent off-ramps in the Philippines to convert BCH back to pesos?

2026-07-02 03:47:18 UTC

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That's hotter than what we're experiencing here today in Thailand (87°F at present)!
Stay safe!

2026-07-02 00:59:11 UTC

I'm no BCH user, but one does have to give them credit for their energy and community engagement. They've sustained both for quite a few years.
#nevent1q…gvf9

2026-06-30 04:52:51 UTC

I started scrolling through the Global feed and encountered posts in Spanish, Japanese, Tagalog, Chinese, and so many other languages.
It's so cool to see just how international Nostr is now. I hope we continue to grow!

2026-06-30 04:41:18 UTC

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That looks good!
We just had some lumpia and coffee as a light brunch. No photos though, sorry!

2026-06-30 03:40:53 UTC

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How will that work, practically?
Will shops accept silver and gold based on weight and purity for goods? For example, could someone buy a month's worth of groceries for a certain number of grams of 99.9% pure gold?

2026-06-30 03:36:42 UTC

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Down 104 pounds in a year? That's amazing work. Well done!
Did you follow a particular dietary protocol, beyond focusing on protein?

2026-06-30 02:56:52 UTC

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It's no rush! I just wanted to make sure I hadn't made any glaring mistakes in setting it up on my end.

2026-06-29 04:04:54 UTC

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“The beard signifies the courageous; the beard distinguishes the grown men, the earnest, the active, the vigorous. So that when we describe such, we say, he is a bearded man.” -Saint Augustine, Exposition on Psalm 133, 6
#Catholic

2026-06-29 00:50:13 UTC

@npub19yw…322j
I've noticed that NostrVM sometimes defaults to animal names I've seen on other clients, instead of using our self-selected usernames. For example, I just put up a post, and it's listing me as 'Wild Shark'. However, other times, it shows the names just fine.
I have yet to find any pattern for when or why this happens. Would you happen to know if there's anything I've done wrong in my setup, perhaps with my relays?
Thanks in advance!

2026-06-29 00:44:11 UTC

I've started doing a bit of Indonesian language training via DuoLingo, Anki, and the like in preparation for an upcoming trip.
I've been pleasantly surprised at some of the cognates I've encountered, not with English but rather with the Spanish and German that I already speak.
For example, today I was studying about clothing and encountered the Indonesian 'rok' (for skirt), which is clearly related to the German "Rock", obviously through our mutual friend Dutch.
As well, I encountered the Indonesian word 'kemeja' (for shirt), which sounded so very familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. Then, it clicked! Could it be related to the Spanish 'camisa'? Perhaps via Arabic? A quick dictionary check confirmed that Arabic uses the word قميص (pronounced 'qamis'), so that explains that!
Sometimes, I wish I could get paid to just sit around and go on language adventures!
#languages #languagelearning #travel #nerdstr #Indonesian #Bahasa

2026-06-28 11:39:26 UTC

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Why not? 😁
https://npub156gv9542cy0xhvdzl9fmthyhwpkl4h6p2ke6nwezx9jw9jmul0qq8pvs3n.blossom.band/91b4158eae5a6c984c0b2e20c866c1755221138552772a49798dffa2a07ee1db.png

2026-06-28 09:31:50 UTC

We could also just call this:
"Are you American? Yes or no?"
#nevent1q…mp4v

2026-06-28 02:27:04 UTC

Yesterday, my Greek Catholic community in Bangkok had its usual prayer & study meeting, and we were able to try out the new vinyl, banner-style icons for our iconostasis.
While I loved the handmade iconostasis that another member has kindly brought in to share with us for past services, these easy-to-implement icons worked out really well too and will belong to the community itself long-term.
https://blossom.primal.net/f1e64595dc4b1fb68ff4b680150abd14a889a5938f2cd838706f14f96e8daabd.png
What do you all think?
https://blossom.ditto.pub/6e5e0db1c702ece41097551468b1992c988cc372d332bf29ab5ae8475d9d7742.png
#Catholic #GreekCatholic

2026-06-28 01:45:37 UTC

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I'm not involved with the project (other than as a user), but I think a calendar with both public/private events could be really useful. As we move towards a NostrOS, this could make the ecosystem far more complete!

2026-06-24 00:21:02 UTC

The other day, a member of our Greek Catholic community here in Thailand introduced me to the Blago Workshop in Ukraine. While I have seen a great many church goods sites, this is one of the most complete for our Byzantine needs. They have everything from altars to liturgical texts, church domes to donation boxes, and beyond. It's truly astounding.
I think my wallet is going to be hurting very soon!
https://blago-workshop.com/about-us
#Catholic #GreekCatholic #Orthodox

2026-06-24 00:15:10 UTC

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Are you a part of this apostolate? It looks quite well established already with tons of articles and other content!

2026-06-24 00:09:57 UTC

A priest from our Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church asks, where is the spirit of Saint Peter Damian today? Where is the pastoral clarity of Saint Basil?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PL6W1ROvEo
#Catholic #GreekCatholic #UGCC

2026-06-23 00:35:46 UTC

Is it possible to add a keyword to a mute list AND to have that follow me across all clients?
#asknostr

2026-06-23 00:17:54 UTC

@npub19yw…322j If I can request one small feature for NostrVM, could we make hashtags clickable? When I'm reading a note and want to see what others are saying about it, it'd be nice to click on the hashtags. For now, they just seem to appear as plain text.
Thank you in advance!

2026-06-23 00:05:04 UTC

This morning, I made the mistake of opening my old Twitter account. The feed was a mess of FSSPX-related drama.
I get that the pending consecrations are controversial and get people riled up, but surely the Church is much larger than that specific group.
I guess there's a reason that I spend most of my time reading here than over on Twitter. My network is significantly smaller, but the content seems a lot more wholesome and more genuine. Nostr doesn't seem opposed to drama, but it's not the only thing keeping this 'place' (if I can call it such) running.
#FSSPX #SSPX #Catholic

2026-06-07 11:39:25 UTC

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I still don't know what that beverage is, but...
Caffeine is life-giving survival fuel. ☕🍵

2026-06-07 10:55:44 UTC

Blessed 1st Sunday after Pentecost!
https://image.nostr.build/4b6eb482c2dc417232d02992007358cf9fb447ca5bfbe8d726c59acc1601a064.jpg
#GreekCatholic #EasternCatholic #UGCC

2026-06-07 06:42:55 UTC

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It's definitely a fun client to use. And as I get the hang of it, I feel like it may become one of my defaults.
As for the project, I can definitely see the vision! As for the loss of key issue, that's something you'll have to tease out over time. I know I've seen a brief mention of some kind of rotating key setup or such elsewhere on Nostr, but I can't claim to fully understand that or its implications just yet.
Anyway, thanks for the cool client, and I'll let you know if I run across any bugs or anything.

2026-06-05 21:48:14 UTC

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I'm not particularly technologically adept, but I think I can see what you mean about the overlap between GrapheneOS and a future NostrOS. I would wonder if a standalone NostrOS mobile device could also be used for secure signing of desktop applications via QR, as you see with Bitcoin (as with SeedSigner)? I'm totally spitballing here, so please do feel free to tell me that I'm making no sense!
Also, I would wonder if there is some potential overlap with projects like #Reticulum and #Nomadnet? From what little I have read about those, they have a decentralized network for both messaging and websites that is fully encrypted. If NostrOS were to exist at scale (using something like this desktop environment I'm using right now), you could achieve something similar to those two where people are exclusively interacting within the Nostr ecosystem, visiting one another's domains, etc. Is that kind of what you're going for? Or would there still be offramps to connect to the mainstream clearnet too?

2026-06-05 14:00:31 UTC

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NostrOS? Amazing! That would be the ultimate freedom tool, to help people break free from mainstream or "normie" platforms, apps, etc.
Do you think most people would prefer desktop or mobile for this?

2026-06-05 13:03:40 UTC

Quite the interesting setup you have there with nostrVM, @npub19yw…322j. What are the use cases you're thinking of for this client?

2026-06-03 02:09:45 UTC

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I'd say skip the salad entirely, and do some steamed or lightly sautéed Asian greens! Some garlic, chilies, and oyster sauce can do wonders to make bok choy and the like to taste delicious!

2026-05-30 12:08:59 UTC

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May God grant you and your bride many blessed years together!

2026-05-30 11:52:29 UTC

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I'm also curious to know what this drop thing is.

2026-05-29 03:49:40 UTC

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Thank you for recommending this relay!

2026-05-26 23:08:58 UTC

@npub1pax…5ky6 Nice to meet you, Father! How long have you been serving as a priest for?

2026-05-26 01:46:27 UTC

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Sent you a private message!

2026-05-25 07:48:24 UTC

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Brilliant logic, lad! Keep it up!

2026-05-25 07:46:59 UTC

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Brilliant logic, lad! Keep it up!

2026-05-25 07:43:53 UTC

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Another Midwesterner? Whereabouts?
I grew up in the Chicago area and spent a good deal of time in Wisconsin and Michigan too.

2026-05-25 07:42:24 UTC

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Lucky! There's not a single TLM in my entire country. Let us continue to pray that the Latin Church will restore its patrimony!

2026-05-24 02:04:10 UTC

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I've only found a handful of individuals to follow thus far!

2026-05-24 01:33:41 UTC

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Out of curiosity, have you encountered any other parish npubs here?

2026-05-21 04:01:28 UTC

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I still have a couple dozen folks over on FB, including family. I try to open Messenger.com once or twice a week to reply to messages, but it doesn't always happen.
As for migrating them over to Nostr, I keep trying but haven't had much success. Being fairly new myself, I don't yet have the street cred or knowledge to explain why this protocol is such an innovation. Hopefully, I'll continue to learn and show people what we can do with this.
I'm also thinking, just aloud for now, that I could put my mission's content up on its own npub. Give people another place to explore our content? What do you think?

2026-05-19 22:22:26 UTC

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I'm not well-read enough to get into the Bitcoin debate, but the Infinite Market Cap site you read is super fascinating. Thanks for sharing this!

2026-05-19 22:19:35 UTC

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Just jumping in to remark: MeWe still exists?
I had an account roughly a decade ago, stayed for a year or two, but found that interactions dwindled significantly after the first half year or so. Almost like Diaspora and a few other attempts at alternative social media.

2026-05-19 05:05:15 UTC

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I have zero education when it comes to economics, but is 0.5% considered good news? That seems incredibly low to me, but I guess it's still a net positive result, yes?

2026-05-19 05:03:19 UTC

Folks, who are some of the best Catholic and Orthodox npubs to follow here on Nostr?
#Catholic #Orthodox #asknostr

2026-05-19 01:33:33 UTC

I've seen @npub1f3e…8zls posting a few things about the SSPX recently and number of you respond, so I thought of you all when someone sent me this article:
https://fsspx.news/en/news/declaration-catholic-faith-addressed-pope-leo-xiv-59110
How is the rest of Catholic Nostr reacting to this? What do you all think?
#Catholic #CatholicTradition #LatinMass #TLM #SSPX #FSSPX

2026-05-10 14:20:34 UTC

Blessed Sunday of the Samaritan Woman!
#Catholic #GreekCatholic #Orthodox

2026-05-04 01:38:23 UTC

Patriarch Sviatoslav, Head and Father of Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, once again emphasizes the vital importance of building a solid foundation in the spiritual life in order that we thrive in all other aspects of our lives.
https://ugcc.ua/en/data/without-moral-and-spiritual-foundations-the-renewal-of-our-social-life-is-impossible-head-of-the-ugcc-at-a-meeting-with-the-first-of-december-initiative-group-2249/
#Catholic #GreekCatholic #UGCC

2026-05-03 22:13:14 UTC

@npub13ta…6e08
Out of curiosity, how did you get a ditto.pub address?

2026-05-03 15:03:31 UTC

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"People who are tired after long days, turning in early. Can't argue with that."
I feel called out!
In all seriousness, it becomes a vicious cycle. You had a hard day. You crash early. You get up even earlier to finish what you couldn't the day before. The second day becomes more exhausting, so you crash even earlier. The cycle repeats again and again...for decades on end!

2026-05-03 01:24:46 UTC

Blessed fourth Sunday after Pascha!
https://blossom.primal.net/5d885281d011483a8660432d1780469b764cf77ab0ec564fcbd3d3804474d098.png
Christ is risen! Христос воскрес!
#Catholic #GreekCatholic #UGCC

2026-05-02 23:46:47 UTC

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Thank you for the warm welcome! It's wonderful to meet you. I hope we can stay in touch.

2026-05-02 09:34:25 UTC

A blessed feast of Our Holy Father Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria!
https://blossom.primal.net/90b2e850d189edceb85fa9cb2842495546bc14fdd8d624ff40b08e73eef2d745.png
You were the pillar of Orthodoxy,
supporting the Church with divine dogmas,
to the priest Athanasius,
to the Father, because by preaching the only Son,
you put Aria, the venerable father, to shame,
Christ God, pray that he may grant us great mercy.
-Troparion of Saint Athanasius
https://prayer-service.pp.ua/#20260502&vita
#Catholic #GreekCatholic #Saints #UGCC

2026-05-02 09:26:31 UTC

Hello, everyone! This is my first note here on Nostr. I'm a Greek Catholic seminarian, a father & husband, and also a full-time counselor in my secular life.
I'm looking forward to connecting with others here, sharing about my future ministry, and learning from all of the amazing people using this protocol.
#introductions #intro