Purpose & Purity – The Obligation to Christ’s Church

This past week, and for the reason of talking about aspects of Catholic faith, I ventured a fact about the Catholic doctrine on sin to a Charismatic friend of mine.  I noted to her that the Catholic Church obligates us to attend Sunday Mass.  Should we not do so, it is considered a mortal sin … Continue reading Purpose & Purity – The Obligation to Christ’s Church

Choice or Willingness – Part Two

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Along with Kathryn, I attended a seminar at St. Peter the Apostle Church a few nights back in Naples, Florida.  The speaker was Father … Continue reading Choice or Willingness – Part Two

Choice or Willingness

In order to start something one has to choose to start it, and in order to continue doing something one has to choose to continue it.  I know this sounds rather elemental, and so it is a fairly obvious observation.  But I venture into these waters for a purpose.  There is a fundamental stumbling block … Continue reading Choice or Willingness

God’s Work & My Work

It is January 20, 2009; one week after being born of the spirit.  The past week was quite fascinating; for all of my perceptions, assertions and beliefs about this world and any possibility of there being a God were chucked out-the-window for the truth that had miraculously became so real to me, and God hadn’t … Continue reading God’s Work & My Work