The Orphan We were given orphan hearts from the Fall. Our orphan heart begins in recognizing the faults in our parents, closing off our hearts to intimacy, becoming self-reliant, abusing others for personal gain, and seeking counterfeit … [Read more...]
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Saint John Paul the Great: His Five Loves by Jason Evert is a fantastic summary of the life of a truly extraordinary saint, JP2. The following are some points I drew from the reading: On the intense manual labour he underwent: “I was a labourer … [Read more...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtOlqtmsoiw We need to challenge this misconception that the Church is down on sex. When we use contraceptives, we end up harming ourselves. What is the purpose and meaning of sex? Purpose = babies & … [Read more...]
1st Question: Is the unborn a human being? Most important question, because if so, “choice” is irrelevant b/c it would be like killing a toddler. Conversely, if the unborn are not human, elective abortion requires no more justification than … [Read more...]
Why is it the hardest to love those we love the most? Think of a mother who is distressed because she does not see a much desired conversion of her husband being realized. Or, a father who is impatient with children who rebel against his rules. … [Read more...]
“Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” ~ G.K. Chesterton Relativism - the philosophy that underlies challenging to truth. Truth is relative to what … [Read more...]
Saint Teresa of Avila - Beware of false humility from the devil: Now be on your guard, daughters, against some types of humility given by the devil in which great disquiet is felt about the gravity of our sins. This disturbance can afflict in many … [Read more...]
Chaplet of Humility: Opening prayer: Father, give me the humility which realizes its ignorance, admits its mistakes, recognizes its needs, welcomes advice and accepts rebukes. Help me always to praise rather than criticize, to encourage rather … [Read more...]
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