"Without individuals, nothing happens; without institutions, nothing survives." Talleyrand This quote cracked some eggs in my budding life as a new Christian and missionary. (As a side, it is of some humor to me that this quote came from the mouth of a man of royal background, priestly inclination, a diplomat at heart, a Prime … Continue reading My Road to the Catholic Faith
The Willing Tree – Our Mission to Puntarenas
I’ve discussed much the importance of witnessing, as I feel it is the backbone of Christianity. God has created us as a social creature; meant to live and love as a community. Witnessing is that simple and most elegant order of communication that brings us together as one body in Christ. Throughout my first two … Continue reading The Willing Tree – Our Mission to Puntarenas
Landscape & Laundry
I found myself this recent Easter Vigil in my pew, going through the final rite of coming into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. For Kathryn and I, this has been a journey that has taken four years to accomplish, and we cannot express the rest we now have in our Lord God. And … Continue reading Landscape & Laundry
El Camino de Santiago de Compostela
Matthew 4:4 But He answered, "It is written, "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."" Well, I really am getting down to the final few weeks before I leave on the pilgrimage of the Way of St. James (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela). … Continue reading El Camino de Santiago de Compostela
On the Pride of Self-Regard
A few days back I memorized the Act of Contrition, a Catholic prayer of confession of sin. It is a beautiful prayer of repentance, intent, and hope that I will repeat daily throughout the remainder of my life. Recently I had the opportunity to look deep into this prayer’s meaning and use by modern man … Continue reading On the Pride of Self-Regard
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