According to a Lifesite News article (see here), Pope Leo said the following in an interview: People want the Church doctrine to change, want attitudes to change. I think we have to change attitudes before we ever change doctrine. Given that Catholic Church doctrine is the teaching of Jesus, as stated by Him or as … Continue reading Change Attitudes First?
Category: General Comments
Patient Endurance
Luke 8:15 - But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance. I especially like this line from Luke as it encapsulates, very simply, what I must do. It's nothing fancy, … Continue reading Patient Endurance
Which Level?
I have thought of the path to God as a narrow winding ledge that has been cut into the side of a rock cliff, with the top of the cliff 1,000 feet above, and the bottom of the chasm a 1,000 feet below filled with bubbling hot magma. Oh, and it's windy, and there's a … Continue reading Which Level?
If All Christians Refused War…
If all Christians refused to serve the powers of the world, which are not Christian, there would be less war. If all Christians refused to provide funds to governments at war, and their supporting NGOs, there would be less war. If all Christians refused to accept that violence solves problems, there would be less war. … Continue reading If All Christians Refused War…
Epiphany
It's Epiphany. As always, Bishop Barron provides an excellent sermon: Science Points to God - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon As well, I found this to be an interesting article related to the Magi and their search for a specific alignment of moon and stars. While I disagree with some of the author's commentary in the … Continue reading Epiphany
He Waits
He waits. Waiting for souls who want to share their lives with Him. Waiting for souls who want to become one with Him. Waiting for souls who know Joy through Him, with Him, and in Him. He waits, for them. I kneel, looking at the tabernacle, knowing He is there, waiting. Waiting and hoping that … Continue reading He Waits
Then I am Happy
If The Father is happy, then I am happy If Jesus is happy, then I am happy If the Holy Spirit is happy, then I am happy If the Virgin Mary is happy, then I am happy What have I done today to help make them happy? Peace be with you. Steve.
No Hiding from God
Many years ago I was riding my motorcycle across southern Saskatchewan. I’d left the trans-Canada highway, and was riding about as far south as you can go in Saskatchewan, parallel with the US/Canada border. At one point I came to the top of a rise, pulled over to the dirt shoulder, took off my helmet, … Continue reading No Hiding from God
Peace Be With You 