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
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?
The Rights of Evil – Part 7.
God’s Biological Society – The Family The first component, and an obstacle to the secularist goal, is the authority of the genetic family. There is no continuation of the species of man without procreation. As such, it is the physical center of humanity and has been such since man climbed out of the mud of … Continue reading The Rights of Evil – Part 7.
My Road to the Catholic Faith
"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
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