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: Religion & Spirituality
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…
A Heart Set on Fire: Celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
This year, I was blessed to serve as a spiritual director on a pilgrimage to Lourdes and Fatima. During my first homily at mass after my return, when I first spoke the names of these…
Corpus Christi: Sacrament of Sacrifice
Today I’d like to talk about priesthood, covenant, and sacrifice. In our second reading for the Feast of Corpus Christi, Christ is called the high priest of the good things that have come to be…
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…
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…
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…
Dazzling With an Excess of Truth: Finding God In the Abstract
Schopenhauer writes somewhere in The World as Will and Representation that music ought not to represent. It is many years ago that I read this and I do not intend looking it up even if…
A Desert with Roses: Ten Simple Resolutions to Enrich My Lent
Jesus I will . . . Be ever mindful of God’s love for me, and rejoice in it! I refuse to lose sight of how much God loves me, even with my sins and shortcomings…
Knowledge and Conversion: A Philosophical Comparison
In both gaining knowledge and having a full conversion there are several necessary characteristics that these processes must have. If a person’s conversion or quest for knowledge does not contain these characteristics then neither the…