"When the Jewish leaders saw the boldness of Peter and John and found out that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and realized that they had been with Jesus... God wrought no ordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. " Acts 4;13; 19:11 Though perhaps missed, ignored or even denied, everything in life has potential within. From… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: From Ordinary to Extraordinary
"Let anyone who comes to you go away feeling better and happier. Everyone should see goodness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile. Joy shows from the eyes. It appears when we speak and walk. It cannot be kept closed inside us. It reacts outside. Joy is very infectious. " St. Teresa of… Continue reading Seeking Joy
Kindness (Gk Χρηστότης): expressing genuine concern about the well-being of others; anticipating their needs. "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10 More and more these days we hear of communities and schools celebrating the virtue of kindness and compassion, in a… Continue reading The Fruit of Kindness
"When the Jewish leaders saw the boldness of Peter and John and found out that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and realized that they had been with Jesus... God wrought no ordinary miracles by the hands of Paul. " Acts 4;13; 19:11 Though perhaps missed, ignored or even denied, everything in life has potential within. From… Continue reading From Ordinary to Extraordinary
"It is by the apostolic preaching of the Gospel that the people of God is called together and gathered so that all who belong to this people, sanctified as they are by the Holy Spirit, may offer themselves 'a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God'." Vatican II, Presbyterorum ordinis, 2 With Lent, the word sacrifice… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Saints and Sacrifice
I would venture to say that both the strength and weakness of Aquinas can best be understood in light of how he believes knowledge is acquired about God and his creation, the body and soul, and the part that our grace plays through it all. For Aquinas, much like Aristotle, much knowledge is gained by… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Aquinas on Grace
I would venture to say that both the strength and weakness of Aquinas can best be understood in light of how he believes knowledge is acquired about God and his creation, the body and soul, and the part that our grace plays through it all. For Aquinas, much like Aristotle, much knowledge is gained by… Continue reading Aquinas: On Grace
Other posts on Teresa of Avila's, An Interior Castle can be found here: Part 1 and Part 2 Persevering in our journey through the Interior Castle with Teresa of Avila we reflect on the 4th dwelling place.. Finally willing to submit and surrender to God’s working within, we have recognized that the life giving water which suddenly floods… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Doorway Into Our Souls III
In light of upcoming elections, many of us have spent time considering our options, weighing the consequences and praying that not only our nation survives but can address necessary issues. As difficult as this election year has been, I am reminded that my faith, though resting solely in Christ, cannot remain isolated from the reality… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Work Harder, Pray More
Last year at this time, to my heart's delight, my son Peter was confirmed in the Catholic Church as Paul. In this moment I was reminded both of the importance of this sacrament and of the journey ahead. These were my words to him.. “Welcome to the school of the Spirit, the sacrament of Confirmation…for… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Our Call to Become Saints
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