Weather the Weather!

Whether the weather be cold or whether the weather be hot, we’ll weather the weather whatever the weather whether we like it or not. Why do we so often complain of the weather!? Our climate is dictated by an infinitely just and infinitely wise God who is capable of nothing but infinite goodness. Though the … More Weather the Weather!

Seeking Perfection

A great saint once said that he knew no other perfection than loving God with all one’s heart. If we ever wish to progress in our spiritual lives, knowledge of this truth is absolutely essential. Some contend that sanctity consists of multiplied prayers, great penances, extravagant alms, and the like. But these good things are … More Seeking Perfection

Praying Thanks

When is the best time to offer God a prayer of thanks? When things are not going well. The worse the situation, the better suited we are to give Him our thanks. Our lives could always be much, much worse, so giving thanks for the great many blessings we do have is surely most pleasing … More Praying Thanks

Silly Kids

It can be rather embarrassing to look back upon the silly mistakes of one’s youth. The question sometimes comes to mind, why would God put up with such an ignorant fool? What good is a dummy know-nothing, anyway? Thankfully, God regards the intentions where man regards the actions. Silly mistakes are really not so bad … More Silly Kids

God is Not Merciful

Strictly speaking, that is. For to say that God is full of mercy is to imply that mercy exists outside of Him. God cannot be full of anything because God is everything. He can have no attributes because attributes imply deficiencies and imperfections, neither of which exist in God. Technically, God is not merciful, but … More God is Not Merciful