December 2010
7 posts
Picture perfect pt. 3
Excerpts from Theology of His/Her Body by Jason Evert (for my brothers)
We are called to make sacrifices for the good of others, and not to sacrifice others selfishly for our own good.
When a man gazes upon a woman’s body, does he see his invitation to truly love her, or is he immediately tempted to use her? Does he see her as a reflection of heaven or a distraction from it? His problem is...
Picture perfect pt. 2
Sisters, did you know that we are the most beautiful creation ever made? Think about it, the top searches on the internet are not clouds-rainbows-butterflies-waterfalls-etc. They’re women! Do most men share pictures of cute puppies with each other? Not too much. Are most men addicted to looking up pictures of oceans? Probably not. Nothing on earth compares to the beauty of a woman.
Think...
Know the ropes
Currently reading: Good News About Sex & Marriage by Christopher West Recently received: Courageous Women & Courageous Love by Stacy Mitch; Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II Recently purchased: Catechism of the Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II Recently arrived: Theology of His/Her Body by Jason Evert On the way: The Seven Levels of Intimacy by...
Act of God
Whoever gives himself to work for Christ cannot expect to have a free moment, for even to rest is not to do nothing: it is to relax with activities that require less effort. St. Jose Maria Escriva
If we wish to make any progress in the service of God we must begin every day of our life with new eagerness. We must keep ourselves in the presence of God as much as possible and have no other view...
Truth will out
Excerpt from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The biological purpose of sex is children, just as the biological purpose of eating is to repair the body. Now if we eat whenever we feel inclined and just as much as we want, it is quite true most of us will eat too much: but not terrifically too much. One man may eat enough for two, but he does not eat enough for ten. The appetite goes a little...
A penny saved is a penny earned
We can buy a house, but we can’t buy a home. We can buy a watch, but we can’t buy time. We can buy a book, but we can’t buy knowledge. We can buy a toy, but we can’t buy love. This Christmas, let’s reflect on our gift giving. If our gifts are high in monetary value, does that mean it’s equally as high in life value? Instead of (or in addition to) buying our...
Augur well
Ad majorem dei gloriam. To the greater glory of God. Fides quaerens intellectum. Faith seeking understanding. Mysterium tremendum et fascinans. The tremendous and fascinating mystery that both attracts and frightens us.
Desiderio domini. I dearly long to be with my Lord.