N.B. The following piece is a contribution from a very wise man and dear friend of this blog, Mike. His message below is one to which we can all relate, and it receives the wholehearted endorsement of this writer. –TN. St. Ignatius says that souls receive grace differently according to their spiritual condition and disposition. … More The Rock and the Sponge
Mr. President, Congratulations on the accomplishment of a lifetime. You overcame all the odds, and you won. The powers of the entire world seemed to be against you, and yet you somehow pulled it off. Donald J. Trump is the 45th president of the United States of America. Incredible. But before you go claiming all … More A Letter to President Trump
Here’s an idea that most will scoff at today. “It is no small matter to live in a monastery, or in a congregation, and to dwell therein without complaint and to persevere faithful till death.” Our present world consider the idea of monastic life to be a laughing matter, but more wrong they could not … More Monastic Life
An admonition from Thomas à Kempis that should make every one of us feel a little guilty: “What a man cannot amend in himself or others he must bear with patience till God ordains otherwise.” Do we bear with patience the defects of others? For must of us, the answer is no. Instead, “We would … More Bearing Others’ Defects
“Without charity the outward work profiteth nothing; but whatever is done out of charity, be it ever so little and contemptible, all becomes fruitful.” Yes, all can become fruitful. Thomas à Kempis understood this well. Every beat of our heart, every breath we take, every single act of our will can profit us much. If … More Works of Charity
