“Alas! such is our weakness, that we often more readily believe and speak of another that which is evil than that which is good.” How many of us are guilty of this crime outlined by our great friend and teacher, Thomas à Kempis. How often we speak evil of our neighbor. How enjoyable we find it … More Prudence
“What is truth?” Pilate once sneeringly asked of Our Lord. Important question, no doubt, so could any of us produce the proper answer? Truth is that which is. This means that truth is good, since everything that exists is good. Now if any man wishes to be good, he must learn to know and love … More The Doctrine of Truth
As pride is the root of all sin, humility is the root of all virtue. Without humility, it is impossible to be pleasing to God. Let us, then, make it our chief spiritual exercise to practice the virtue of humility. First, we must produce a definition, and that could be summed up thus: Humility is … More Humble Opinion of Self
“He that followeth me, walketh not in darkness.” In what is perhaps the second-greatest book ever written, The Imitation of Christ, author Thomas à Kempis references the above verse to illustrate the absolute necessity of studying and meditating upon the life of Christ. If any man wishes to be enlightened with the truth, he must … More The Imitation of Christ
Editor’s note: The following is a short piece composed by a great friend of this writer, Father William Jenkins. His beautiful message is precisely what the world needs to hear during the Christmas season. Please read on to discover what is love, and please share this post with your friends. –TN During the 1968 award-winning musical … More What is Love?
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