Today is the fifth Sunday after Pentecost in the traditional liturgical calendar. During the time after Pentecost, the longest liturgical season of the year, the Church focuses on presenting Our Lord’s essential teachings as he expressed them during his public ministry and invites us to reflect more deeply on the meaning of our life as … More Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Our Calling to Greatness
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 recently had an encounter with an old friend that I hadn’t seen for nearly ten years. I had met her when I was in the thick of my New Age hippie phase and we had bonded over that type of spirituality. Needless to say, she found a very different person when she contacted me … More Should We Embrace the “Follow Your Heart” Mantra to Live a Fulfilling Life?
For many people, the phrase “ora et labora” is all they know about the Benedictine Order. It’s catchy and easy to remember, even for those who aren’t fluent in Latin. It means simply “pray and work”, and it’s supposed to describe the essence of the Benedictine life. In truth, St. Benedictine never uses the phrase … More The Wisdom of “Ora et Labora” and How To Apply It in Our Own Lives
Tu Es Vita 