In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority of the sovereign. Secondly, a just cause. Thirdly, a rightful intention… “…nothing, except sin, is contrary to an act of virtue. But war is contrary to peace. Therefore war is always a sin.” Saint Thomas Aquinas I was reading a… Continue reading parallels of wars…
habits…
Happiness is secured through virtue; it is a good attained by man’s own will.” Saint Thomas Aquinas The greatest people in history became so because of a goal or habit formed within them. The greater the fight to attain that goal, the more obstacles need to be overcome to get there. And the habits chosen… Continue reading habits…
three top pet peeves…
the tale of two virtues…
The tale of two virtues – of two types of virtues. The first and second differ in their origins and their outcomes. It is something I struggled with until reading a wonderful book, “The Catechism Explained” by Spirago-Clarke, circa 1921 AD. Theological virtues… Theological virtues come from infusion by the Holy Spirit. These consist of… Continue reading the tale of two virtues…
ideology of hate…
Not long ago, in several countries across the globe, there was a concerted effort by the few to instill hatred of a universally declared “enemy”. Let’s see if you can guess which countries and what the “enemy was for each of these locations. The answers with references will be given at the end of this… Continue reading ideology of hate…
rabbit holes…
Have you ever noticed someone at a crosswalk, pushing the walk light over and over again as if it will make the mechanism change the light faster in their favor? (Tip: It operates on a timer. The button only tells the light for crossing to turn on when it is safe to cross with the… Continue reading rabbit holes…
perfection…
The world demands we compare ourselves against its definition of perfection. Displayed by Hollywood actors, powerful players on the world stage, the rich and financially secure, homesteaders and city dwellers. Whoever or whatever ideas are currently in vogue and on public display. We begin to compare ourselves against those who are unlike us. And we… Continue reading perfection…
grammar police…
Over the past several years, I have noticed a decline in the ability for users to construct any meaningful sentences when posting comments. Trying to decipher their meaning becomes tedious, and any well-meant statement lost in their inability to use punctuation – ANY punctuation – let alone spell what they mean correctly.
Here are just a few examples I’d like to share with my readers:
triggers…
When life throws you chaos And turmoil abounds; When there doesn’t seem to Anyone nice around; When time stands still And demands loom large; When people into your life Take over your space And act like they are “in charge”; When those closest know What makes you mad But trigger you to prove that Your… Continue reading triggers…
sound familiar?
An ancient text keeps coming to mind this past week. In light of current events, does it sound familiar? Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth has fallen in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself prey.” Isaiah 59:14-15 In… Continue reading sound familiar?