I found myself in some redundant dismay in finding that an influential, syndicated columnist, professor at Georgetown University, and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, E. J. Dionne (I assume a Catholic?), has apparently little knowledge of what drives man to sin. Oops! He’s in Wikipedia too, and the credentialed salutations of his experiences … Continue reading The Real Apple
The Poor in Spirit
Before I venture forth, the title above might be misleading to some Catholics who are well aware of Ignatian spirituality. Its definition for spiritual poverty: that being the complete dependence upon God. Ignatian spirituality wants the complete emptying of ourselves so that God might fill us. The spiritual poverty I refer to is the lack … Continue reading The Poor in Spirit
Through the Shining Light
This is a continuation of my writings on the spirit within us all. It has been some time since I posted last. No, I have not run away, nor ventured far. Rather I have come to some understanding of God's work upon me these last few years, and have thus put myself in His hands … Continue reading Through the Shining Light
The Cause for the Spirit
It’s clear I’ve read too much on this world. There is a certain bliss in ignorance, isn’t there? I say this because in looking around, it’s easy for me to find more misery than blessing. It seems odd to me that mankind chooses to speak in the public square more of his misfortune than his … Continue reading The Cause for the Spirit
Is There a Christian Way?
I happened upon a blog post during a recent and rare trip to New Advent; a Catholic site with an amazing assortment of subject matter and an archive of wonder. I say “rare” only in that I do grow tired of its futile emancipation of things incredibly shallow in nature. I can read only so … Continue reading Is There a Christian Way?