The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Lord Jesus,The next time I am tempted to sin,Stop me before it’s too late.Help me think about what I am doing–What I am doing to You.And then, in the eyes of my soul…Lord Jesus, show…
Tag: Christianity
We Should Talk More About the Country
We walk roads that seem endless but we know they’ll be tapering off like a candle with a thread all out of wax. And if you’re on a trail of tears, the finish line might…
American Patriotism: Loving Our Land as the Image of Christ
What does it mean to be an American patriot? Is it allegiance to the flag? Is it obedience to the government? Is it trust in the power of one’s military? What does being patriotic look…
Christianity is as Relevant as Ever: A British Political Candidate Speaks about His Faith
In Mark 16:15 of the New Testament, Jesus declared “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation”, and it is fair to say that with some 2.2 billion adherents of…
Noah’s Ark and the Epic of Gilgamesh: A Comparison
One may wonder how a biblical narrative and an ancient Mesopotamian epic could have anything in common, as biblical narratives, such as Noah’s Ark, are written by divine inspiration and ancient Mesopotamian writings, such as…
For Eyes to See That Can: Frodo and the Acceptance of Vocation
“The road must be trod, but it will be very hard. And neither strength nor wisdom will carry us far upon it. This quest may be attempted by the weak with as much hope as…
Mary’s Meditation
The world’s aged sunlight mottles my son’s tombstone in tarnished, dusty gold. I sit beside the cavern of rock where he lies. I stroke the cold, rough surface. I finger the damp, dead grass. I…
I Am: The Divine Mystery of the Triduum
I Am – The Maker of all Magic The Wisdom of the Salmon The Crispness of the Apple The Strength of every Tree – The Dancer in the Whirl-Wind The Scatterer of Star-Light The Growth…
Where Are You Going?: A Movie Review of “Quo Vadis”
Year: 1951 Filming: Color Length: 171 minutes Genre: Biblical/Drama/Epic/Inspirational/Religious Rating: PG (for intense thematic elements) Cast: Robert Taylor (Marcus Vinicius), Deborah Kerr (Lygia), Peter Ustinov (Nero), Buddy Baer (Ursus), Leo Genn (Petronius), Marina Berti (Eunace), Patricia Laffan…
The Advocate
“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in…