In attempting to show that violent acts, wars, and unjust persecutions are not part of God’s plan, unbelievers often point to the Old Testament and show the diametrically opposed evidence of God’s teachings of peace. But it without understanding, that the claim of His two-facedness seems to be self-evident and proved. To understand better what… Continue reading comparisons…
Month: November 2022
indifference…
I am reading “The Power of Silence” by Robert Cardinal Sarah. It gives tremendous insight into a world in which the power of prayer and silence changes everything. Especially our perspective of life. This quote is especially poignant for our society today: Indifference toward God is the root of one form of noisy rebellion. The… Continue reading indifference…
combat negativity…
Fr. Ripperger gave a talk on negativity and how it affects the spiritual life. Many people today, including myself, little realize how easy it is to fall into that trap. Nor what affects it has on the spiritual life. There is only one true remedy for negativity. Charity. Infusion… God wills to give us the… Continue reading combat negativity…
has the enemy won?
Looking around, it seems like the entire world has gone upside down. Closer to home, there seems to be an increase in bickering, fighting, and internal warfare. This is most apparent in the nuclear families. Nations are rattling sabers. Politicians are demonizing their opposition. Morals and ethics have become arbitrary. Personal opinions rule the day.… Continue reading has the enemy won?
truth…
Tell the truth and tell it ever, costeth what it will. For he who hides the wrong he did, does the wrong thing still.” Zig Ziglar’s mother Truth. It’s hard to come by. A pearl of great price. Something that is ever fading in our world today. Businesses lie through the advent of advertising. Glossy… Continue reading truth…
the encounter…
The grasp, the rush, the thrill of the moment; The hate, the fury, the frustration, the love; The peace, the angst, the disdaining, the joy; The anger, the patience, the Grace from above. What at present seems unbearable For Eternity will remain; Remember each one abided, Your relationship retain. Learn now to be reconciled For… Continue reading the encounter…