(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) Human beings are born proud. We believe that we alone can conquer everything that comes our way. Ignorance of our limitations, individuals insist on controlling themselves and everything and everyone around them. The necessity of humility is far from their actions, though they constantly way that… Continue reading noise of self and silent virtue of humility…
Category: Spirituality
the wonderment…
The wonderment of the Mass. The beauty. The reverence. The spiritual uplifting to the Divine. The highest placement of the honor and adoration of the most blessed Sacrament of the altar – the Holy Eucharist. The eternal Body and Blood of our most precious Lord and Savior. But does it still exist? I wonder… The… Continue reading the wonderment…
the call to the priesthood…
The call to the Catholic priesthood is a very critical part of the Church. But the interior formation of the priests who serve the people is very important as well. Without a good interior life, no priest can serve his flock spiritually. Instead, he becomes an administrator for a parish, and a superficial buddy for those who like him.
you are loved…
For anyone who doubts God’s love for them, consider this: In the ocean of all individuals in the history of mankind, you exist. You live. You have your being. Uniquely. Individually. No one else on earth, throughout the history of man could ever replicate you, your experiences, your qualities, your skills. You are. And no… Continue reading you are loved…
passion week…
What is the meaning behind Easter? And why is it the most important feast in the Christian religion? Find out as we explore together the reason why this day – and the week preceding it – are the most important Feasts in all the Catholic celebrations.
heroic virtue…
Courage is the ability to rise above’s one’s weaknesses and circumstances for the sake of a higher good, a good for one’s self or for another. A courageous act is performed regardless of the external threats. But an heroic virtue is the ability to rise even higher for the sake of an even higher good… Continue reading heroic virtue…
the passing of a pope…
This past week after Christmas, the Catholic Church encountered a great loss. One that affected the Church in recent times. And one of the principal players who kept the Church in line with Traditional doctrines and teachings. His clarity and brilliance on these matters was stunning, piercing to the heart of issues regarding the designs… Continue reading the passing of a pope…
santa claus…
Like so many American parents, I dutifully taught my children all about the wonders of this mysteriously person called “Santa Claus. Each Christmas, about a week prior, they became the children every parent wanted. Polite, non-demanding, bed-making, toy-cleaning-uppers. We went to the malls for the kids to tell “Santa Claus” what they wanted for Christmas.… Continue reading santa claus…
absence…
We’ve all heard the saying, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder. But rarely do we apply it to the world around us. Instead, we decry that evil abounds everywhere, and we renounce the idea that there is anything loving about a God that allows such things to exist. But what if this idea is turned… Continue reading absence…
the gift of gratitude…
Gratitude is a difficult thing in our world today. We are surrounded by the continual negative messages droning in our ears about how everything is so evil. Rising rates in murders. Dictatorial demands of unjust laws and governments. Car wrecks on the freeways. Constant droning on how imperfect we are convincing us to change not… Continue reading the gift of gratitude…