Sin
“...sin is committed in three stages, namely, the suggestion of it, the pleasure experienced, and the consent…Our captivity to sin begins...
Work/Vocations/Callings (Part 2)
“An activity that is based on the frenzies and impulsions of human ambition is a delusion and an obstacle to grace. It gets in the way of...
Intellect and Intelligence
“The natural tendency of human beings is to think their way away from God…Intellectual pride, rationalizations, and excuses all keep...
Heaven, Hell, and Eternity
“...there is no place where God is not, and God’s love is for all human beings, including sinners. Hell is presented as the state of...
Learning
“…a [spiritual] learning process involves an ongoing, cooperative, synergistic struggle on the part of the faithful. It requires us to...
Christ-Likedness
“Unless we look at a person and see the beauty there is in this person, we can contribute nothing to him. One does not help a person by...
Being a Good Person
"I often hear people say, “I don’t need religion to be a good person,” but rarely does anyone consider the question, “What does it mean...
Preparation
“Prayers at home are an introduction, a preparation for prayers in Church. Thus he who is not accustomed to pray at home can seldom pray...
Prayer and Decision-Making
“The Gospel writers note that before every important event in Jesus’ life, He would take time to go off by Himself and pray...Make sure...
Mary
“The greatest example of how God and His Church hold women in the highest regard is Mary…She is unique among human beings…She speaks to...