If it is true that God’s providence governs all things, then we must attribute to Him both the good and the bad. Now, an infinitely perfect God could never will the evil of sin, but He could (and does) permit it. A clarifying example. Perhaps a man has become wildly successful and wonderfully rich. He … More Can God Will Evil?
God created all things with a very definite end in mind. His infinite wisdom would not permit Him to create something that did not have a purpose. But if all things have a purpose–an end to which they must attain–there must be some governing force to help guide them to that end. That governing force … More Providence
In order to save our souls, only one thing is necessary. We must love God more than ourselves. In order to enter Heaven and see God, however, we must love Him with a perfect love. There are many who love God a little, but this is not enough. He who loves his God less than … More How to Save a Soul
There once lived a poor Catholic man who was facing terrible difficulties with his business venture. Week after week, he seemed to be constantly on the edge of failure. It took every ounce of his strength not to worry himself sick, and he knew that something had to improve. Finally, he resolved to attend Holy … More The Beauty of Poverty
Over three years ago, I wrote this article. I did actually delete my Facebook account after writing the post, and I did avoid social media for quite some time. But then I graduated from college. I decided to focus more intently on growing my readership, and Facebook was the best available means to that end. … More A Facebook Update
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