The great thing about desperation and fear is that it brings you to prayer. I agree with St. Thomas (Aquinas) who said that sometimes God allows us to fall into minor sins so that we realize we need him and do not committ the greatest sin of pride. I am constantly reminded of how much I need God, and how true all those ugly looking pictures are, hung in every church in our … [Read more...]
"Godless Generation"
I was reading about internet phenomena the other day, and I found out about the 'puppy-throwing marine' youtube video. For the sake of time I'll assume that title is descriptive enough. Anyway so this video got banned because a puppy dying was seen as offensive. Then I saw a video from a girl named 'angie the anti-theist' filming her abortion (she did it by pill). What does … [Read more...]
Flee From Sin / Occasion to Sin
"Have you sinned, my child? Do so no more, but ask forgiveness for your past sins. Flee from sin as from a snake; for if you approach sin, it will bite you.Its teeth are lion’s teeth, and can destroy human lives." - Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 21:1-2I came across an interesting theory/theology the other day. Fr. Vincent McNabb, an English Dominican, who lived at the time of … [Read more...]
Random Musings: Vocation, Newman, Priesthood
As I read the venerable Cardinal's spiritual autobiography, I cannot help but be swayed towards studying theology at the least, and entering the priesthood at the most.Throughout Lent, I've been trying to pray for clarity in my vocation. This is difficult as I find God rarely speaks to me, or more accurately, I rarely discern his Providence until I look back in reflection. … [Read more...]
The Reality of Satan
Today my beloved parish priest who is fairly orthodox excepting occasional slips into Liberalism. As someone who hasn't given anything remotely resembling the dedication and service he has given to our Church, I want to clarify that I'm not attacking him or his ministry, just the idea he deseminated from the pulpit.The reading for today was Matthew 4, the Temptation of Christ … [Read more...]