When I had finished all of my schooling, I remember talking politics with my father - I think it was about welfare and helping the poor in our society. I was saying that everyone has the same opportunity and that why should those of us who have struggled and created a place for ourselves [...]
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I have been reading much of the reaction that the American (and other) bishops and the entrenched liturgical establishment has to say about the Moto Proprio, Summorum Pontificum, that Pope Benedict released 10 days ago. Fr. Z has a listing of these, with intelligent commentary (far more intelligent than most of the original pieces). [...]
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Obedience to God’s will is not always about speaking up - sometimes it is remaining silent.
My wife and I were talking about personalities in my family. We were discussing how I have no fear of conflict. I love to speak in public and am a leader, which [...]
It has been hectic since the baptism. I have had to finish a couple of projects, I had a school board meeting for our Catholic school, and we had family visiting from Indiana. Not much time to put in a blog. Everyone is doing well, I continue to do alright with Gracie. I have it [...]
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I was on Sacred Space(one of my favorites - the link is in the side bar), and they had some thoughts today that seemed to hit home. So I’d like to share part of it. Here is part of what they wrote:
“…When God looks at me, he [...]
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I had meant to get part two out yesterday, but work has heated up. And when it is your anniversary, other priorities demand the attention of any free time. So I have this today. Part I can be found by clicking here. In Part I, I discussed greed.
A second stumbling block [...]
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When I pray the Our Father, I will often stop and contemplate one of the specific phrases. From “Our Father” to “deliver us from evil,” I find meditating upon each, provides a special opportunity to open oneself to God. The phrase I stop on most is “Thy will be done.” I [...]
