Image by phoenixsierra0 from Pixabay Too much of anything is never good for you and the same can be said of religion. Even though it fills our entire lives it is nevertheless sometimes important to take a breather. I study theology too much. When at home I'm confronted with too much religion and spirituality to … Continue reading Grounded On The Sands Of My Worldly Thoughts
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Why Men Don’t Like Christianity
Image by Harut Movsisyan from Pixabay In the past we spoke about why men prefer Orthodox Christianity not only to Roman Catholicism but even its Pre Vatican style ritual currently permitted under special conditions. We concluded that Catholicism is simply corny and provides no challenge to the masculine nature of men who like a good … Continue reading Why Men Don’t Like Christianity
Not Everything Is Gods Will
Image by Pexels from Pixabay Something happened me recently that prevented me from going forward in a particular project. A person said to me that it was not Gods Will and that everything is Gods Will. I explained that everything is not Gods Will. For example It is not the Will of God that we … Continue reading Not Everything Is Gods Will
Stand Your Ground But Remember Sometimes There’s Victory In Retreat
Image by RegalShave from Pixabay The greatest oak tree was once a nut that stood its groundIrish Wisdom When posting off my application I had my Gandalf the grey moment and said, "So it begins" to myself. Then, turning to my wife I explained, "Now, expect hell to open and to be attacked like you've … Continue reading Stand Your Ground But Remember Sometimes There’s Victory In Retreat
This Is For Catholics Who Are Lovers Of Church/Civil Politics And Drama
Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay A man once said to me about a group of people that, "There's no religion in them. They're lovers of pleasure, soap operas and their lives are full of drama. They just exist." You know I could say the same about those of us in the Catholic Church? Lovers of … Continue reading This Is For Catholics Who Are Lovers Of Church/Civil Politics And Drama
My Ancestors Are In On The Whole Diaconate Calling
During my interview for the diaconate we spoke a lot about how the different experiences I had that would indicate a calling for my diaconate. I also think it was the first interview I've ever had in my life where I convinced them not to hire me. Having gone from top to bottom of experiences … Continue reading My Ancestors Are In On The Whole Diaconate Calling
All Religions Are A Path To God
Image by Benjamin Balazs from Pixabay In recent years Pope Francis sparked a bit of controversy among the more stiff necked black and white Catholics about the differences in religions as being a path to the Lord. I'd like to explore that now. Jesus says that he is the way the truth and the life. … Continue reading All Religions Are A Path To God
Too Much Religion Is Bad For You
Image by Shutterbug75 from Pixabay I'm convinced that too much of anything is bad for you. Too much fast food, sugar, donuts, salad, fruit, beer, water. It doesn't matter if it's healthy or will give you a heart attack because we have to admit that sometimes eating too much of one thing is just not … Continue reading Too Much Religion Is Bad For You
Give To Jesus What You Can Afford
This morning I awoke and began listening to my Bible on Audible. It's a dramatic version of the scriptures recited by well-known, talented and seasoned actors. It came to the passage of the widows mite in Mark Chapter 12. He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting moneyinto the treasury, and many … Continue reading Give To Jesus What You Can Afford
I’m A Good Decent Person So Why Do I Need Religion Or Jesus?
Image by Daniel Dan outsideclick from Pixabay You're not a good or decent person. You're evil. Let's just get that straight. You can give as much to charity as you want, jump on as many grenades as you like to save a few friends, but it will never change the fact that you'll always be … Continue reading I’m A Good Decent Person So Why Do I Need Religion Or Jesus?
