Cardinal Virtues
One time I was teaching a group of eighth-graders about sin. One boy raised his hand and said, “I really don’t want to sin. Would
One time I was teaching a group of eighth-graders about sin. One boy raised his hand and said, “I really don’t want to sin. Would
…the soul soaks the body like a strong savour, and does not merely inhabit it like a hat in a hat-box. —G. K. Chesterton, “The
We are made for love and connection and justice and nonviolence, but at every turn and in every way we are twisted in the direction
Every good story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. I guess that’s why they make so many trilogies, like The Lord of the
I’m going to share what might be considered a “prudish” post about language. I believe that swearing is not a virtuous thing, but I’ll admit,
A primer for perfectionists. The statement by Jesus, “be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matthew 5:48) can sometimes cause anxiety among Christians. I
… but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. The Archbishop of Singapore has declared that Mass will officially resume on 14
Many people might think Black Widow is the weakest and most useless Avenger. That may be so in terms of physical strength. However, Black Widow
There are people who are upset that Hulk never got his rematch with Thanos. While I personally hoped to also see it, Endgame made it
Yet I will remember the covenant I made with you when you were young; I will set up an everlasting covenant with you, that you
People who know me know I hate making choices. I use my job as a convenient excuse. You see, I teach. And every second of
There has been no shortage of critiques levied at the Catholic Church in recent decades. Plenty to attack, after all. I grew up with neighbors
Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly. We need to forgive