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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Seven great Merton paragraphs
There is a paradox that lies in the heart of human existence. It must be apprehended before any lasting happiness is possible in the soul of man. The paradox is this: man’s nature, by itself, can do little or nothing … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Grace, Love, Spirit of the World, Theological Virtues
Tagged Generosity of spirit, Uncreated Life
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“You want me on that wall — you need me on that wall!”
Part of the reason that quote from A Few Good Men is so powerful is that somewhere in the deep recesses of our mind, our fear finds that sentiment seductively comforting. Especially in post-9/11 America. But truly, why do we … Continue reading
An illustration from Shawshank
The reason they approved Red’s parole is that it was finally clear to everyone that he was already free and that the prison could no longer hold him. In his words of defiant indifference, he revealed that he was no … Continue reading
The cross in every minute — don’t miss a single minute, especially when something goes against your inclinations
Every cross is an opportunity to grow in disinterested love and thus enter more fully into the inner life of the Trinity. Those moments do not always last as long as they first appear they will. Sometimes they are over … Continue reading
Posted in Beatitudes, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Love, Pure of Heart, Suffering, Theological Virtues, Understanding
Tagged Freedom, Generosity of spirit, Joy, Prayer
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Getting off that cross: is there more meaning and power or less?
What if Jesus had come down off of that cross to display the power that the onlookers had doubted? What then? St. Paul says that the cross is a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Greeks. In … Continue reading
The Fire that brings its own energy
If the Holy Spirit is the Living Flame of Love, we tend to fear being consumed in the fire. But unlike other fires which consume to produce energy, this fire has its own infinite and unlimited energy. As it inflames … Continue reading
Posted in God the Spirit, Grace, Power of God, Trinity
Tagged Generosity of spirit, Prayer, Uncreated Life
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A sign post
If your life transforms into the Eucharist, it may not be what you expected. It seems that after the Resurrection, Christ knew that his presence among us would need to become even more challenging to preserve the level of challenge … Continue reading
Question: What is the point of the Resurrection?
Answer: So that we could get a new heart. Christ’s heart. What more could we want from Easter?
Posted in Beatitudes, Pure of Heart
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Like God, the Pope is romantic
“Love without suffering is meaningless. Suffering without love is unendurable.” – Pope Benedict XVI
Posted in Love, Suffering, Theological Virtues
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The depth of Christ’s obedience
The Passion narrative in the Gospel of John emphasizes the power of Christ. He is in charge the entire time. How much do we let this idea and its implications penetrate us? Do we, for instance, believe that Christ could … Continue reading
Posted in Beatitudes, Faith, Fifth Sorrowful Mystery, First Sorrowful Mystery, Fourth Sorrowful Mystery, God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit, Hope, Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness, Love, Poor in Spirit, Power of God, Pure of Heart, Rosary, Second Sorrowful Mystery, Sorrowful Mysteries, Suffering, The Meek, Theological Virtues, Third Sorrowful Mystery, Trinity
Tagged Detachment, Emptiness, Freedom, Humility, Obedience, Trust
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The Still Point 