Every Catholic school/institution should adopt a similar policy. If they don’t, why support them financially or otherwise? What happened to the good …More
Every Catholic school/institution should adopt a similar policy. If they don’t, why support them financially or otherwise? What happened to the good fight?
When the two got back to Jerusalem they told the other disciples and "recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread."…
Everyone has a free will to choose life or death. Everyone has a free will to do good or evil. God does not control the free will of anyone. Such is confirmed by the following Words of Jesus, “You …More
Everyone has a free will to choose life or death. Everyone has a free will to do good or evil. God does not control the free will of anyone. Such is confirmed by the following Words of Jesus, “You refuse to come to me to have life” (John 5:40). Clearly, they could have come if they wanted to; their problem was they chose not to. “A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:7), Why do I bring up the subject of the free will? It is because of the many Prayer Requests that I receive from Catholics who ask for prayers so God will control the mind of their lover so their relationship may result in a marriage. God does not change the heart of anyone! While God has determined before creation who your spouse should be in order for you to enjoy a glorious Christian marriage, blessed with a loving spouse and the gift of many children. His choice of a spouse for you is not according to your desires, your judgment, your choice of characteristics, virtues, fame, health or wealth. When you write to a priest …More
Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jeanne Françoise de Chantal (VOLUME 2) CHAPTER ONEOf the Spiritual ManWho is the spiritual man? It is he who does not follow the maxims of nature, nor the inclinations …More
Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jeanne Françoise de Chantal (VOLUME 2) CHAPTER ONE Of the Spiritual Man Who is the spiritual man? It is he who does not follow the maxims of nature, nor the inclinations of the senses; but who leads himself by reason, and walks according to the spirit. What are the maxims of nature? There are several of them ; here are some of them: loving your comforts; not wanting to suffer anything from others; seek his interests in everything; always take the best, when it is possible to choose. Most men who conform their lives to these maxims take on false ideas, which prevent them from being interior, and which turn them away from virtue. Their errors usually revolve around three points. They falsely convince themselves, 1° That affronts are of great consequence, and that none should be concealed. 2° That we must provide ourselves with support and resources, and provide ourselves with everything necessary to lead a good life. The spiritual man has very different …More
Our great friend, Claire Dion, succumbed to cancer early on April 26, 2024. She passed peacefully in the presence of her family into the hands of the Living God.
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Claire Dion Has Fallen into the Hands of the Living God — Beyond These Stone Walls
Claire Dion Has Fallen into the Hands of the Living God It is rare that I publish more than one post a week. However,…
QUESTION 19 — THE WILL OF GOD1. Is there a will in God? 2. Does God want anything other than himself? 3. Whatever God wants, does he necessarily want it? 4. Is the will of God the cause of things? 5…More
QUESTION 19 — THE WILL OF GOD 1. Is there a will in God? 2. Does God want anything other than himself? 3. Whatever God wants, does he necessarily want it? 4. Is the will of God the cause of things? 5. Can we attribute a cause to divine will? 6. Is divine will always accomplished? 7. Is God’s will subject to change? 8. Does God's will make the things he wants necessary? 9. Is there in God the will of evil things? 10. Does God have free will? 11. Should we distinguish in God a “sign will”? 12. Is it appropriate to propose five signs of the divine will? Article 1 - Is there a will in God? Objections: 1. It seems that in God there is no will. For the object of the will is the end, it is the good. But we cannot assign an end to God. So there is no will in him. 2 . Will is a faculty of desire. Now desire, relating to what we do not have, marks an imperfection which does not suit God. 3 . According to the Philosopher, the will is a moving engine; but God is the first immobile mover, as Aristotle …More
They tell us we need unrestrained immigration because birth rates have collapsed, but increasing the birth rate isn’t the solution? It needs to happen …More
They tell us we need unrestrained immigration because birth rates have collapsed, but increasing the birth rate isn’t the solution? It needs to happen, of course, but it is a real uphill battle. It will require a wholesale rejection of abortion and contraception. It can’t succeed unless the vast majority of people are on board. It’s going to require getting all of the anti-abortion folks on the anti-contraception team, at the very least.
The light illuminates our way when we are driving. It would be very risky to venture on a road at night without headlights on. We may not get very far. And the danger of damage and injury is great. …More
The light illuminates our way when we are driving. It would be very risky to venture on a road at night without headlights on. We may not get very far. And the danger of damage and injury is great. This is what happens in our lives when we do not give God the leisure to enlighten it. We are at great risk. Instead of opening ourselves to life, we may close our hearts. Then fear becomes imminent. When our road is lit, it becomes more visible. The only temporary errors that remain are the fact of moving away from the light again or not being cautious enough. Let’s enter happily into the light that God gives us. Let’s get back to it quickly. Let’s thank God for his light, enter into communion with him and our hearts will open ever more. We are also invited to go deeper into our hearts, to thank Jesus for the treasures we find there. Let’s take some time to discover these treasures and offer our thanksgiving to Jesus. The treasure that has greater value is our heart, since Jesus lives in it. …More
Francis has accepted the resignation of 72-year-old Msgr. Keith Newton as the Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham and named Fr. David Waller as his successor
Rinunce e nomine
Il Santo Padre Francesco ha accettato la rinuncia al governo pastorale dell’Ordinariato personale di Sua Santità ha nominato Vescovo Ordinario dell’Ordinario personale S.E. Mons. David …
Excuse #5 is “I don’t agree with the Church’s teachings on sex / contraception / marriage / divorce / homosexuality.” And as an excuse for not going to Mass it …
