The purpose of this little exercise is to see how you currently resist the grace of God. You may even discover that a pattern set in high school remains.
Scripture
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
‘The Chosen’ is the Jesus TV show your very Catholic aunt keeps telling you to watch. And you should.
The show’s most important feature is that it portrays the characters as human—especially Jesus.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: Paul is a testament that God uses sinners to do his will
How is it possible that God uses a sinner, a frail and weak person, to do His will? Everything has been prepared in God’s plan.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
God is more than an idea. God is a person.
There is the faith that we profess, and then there is the experience of faith by which we believe. One is a list of notions. The other is an encounter with a person.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Political compromise in a democracy is not a moral evil
Democratic compromise is not a moral evil. And democratic leaders, charged to seek it, are not public sinners. Neither should be combatted with excommunication.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
A defense of learning Latin and Greek (Also: Why does it even need defending?)
Princeton University is dropping the requirement for knowing Latin and Greek to major in Classics. Its decision is a frightening one and augurs ill for the future of the field.
Posted inFaith, The Word
The power of the word ‘no’
Today’s reading gives biblical examples of expecting and accepting rejection and persevering despite the obstacles.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Want to lead? Learn to serve.
Jesus responds to needs quickly and effectively, demonstrating selflessness, adaptability and concern for the welfare of others.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, models compassionate leadership.
Today’s readings teach several important points about leadership: the need for rest, retreat and recovery, and compassion.
Posted inFaith, The Word
Jesus says to expect rejection and dust it off
The readings remind us to be realistic and recognize that not everyone will respond favorably.