In his work “Leisure: the Basis of Culture”, the Thomist philosopher Josef Pieper talks about the importance of wonder as the foundational act of true philosophy: the philosopher is first of all one who marvels at Being. He looks at the vast vaults of the sky, he notices the little ants scuttling upon the ground, … More Wonder: the First Act of the Child and the Philosopher
Some time ago I happened by chance on a YouTube video – I can’t remember the exact circumstances – in which a priest was talking about the nature of merit and our prejudices and misunderstandings on this topic. I found his points very interesting because I realized I too was laboring under some common misconceptions. … More Is Doing “Hard Things” Really the Secret to Gaining a Lot of Merit in This Life?
I spent nearly a year living in a Benedictine monastery. It was an incredible experience that taught me many things, some of which I share on this blog. One of the most memorable lessons from that time was on the importance of silence. St. Benedict has a high regard for silence and dedicates an entire … More Why Silence Is So Important in the Spiritual Life
“Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God” (Luke, 6:20); so begins the account of the Beatitudes in Luke’s gospel. The phrase itself seems to be a blatant contradiction. A kingdom is a mighty possession, a sign of prosperity and wealth. So how can it belong to those who are poor? What … More What It Really Means to Have a Spirit of Poverty: An Analysis
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