So wrote Yeats in his classic, “The Second Coming.” He continues, “Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” Sure sounds a lot like today. But why do things fall apart? Why … More “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold”
We really are a silly bunch. We are all born knowing nothing, and we make the acquiring of knowledge our foremost goal. Without knowledge, we can do nothing. In other words, knowledge gives us power. Specifically, it gives us the power to do good. For if one wanted to do evil, he could simply follow … More The Folly of Human Knowledge
With all the shootings and violence currently taking place, many good Americans feel powerless as their country descends into chaos. But perhaps it’s a good thing to feel powerless. After all, we really are powerless in the sense that we can accomplish nothing without God’s assistance. So how do we obtain His assistance? Well, He’s … More Do You Feel Powerless? Good.
Well, we’re at it again. Recent episodes in Minnesota and Louisiana have the nation once again debating racism. Whether or not the particular police officers involved in these incidents were guilty of racism is a moot point in the grand scheme of things. There is no denying that racism exists and it most likely always … More How to Eliminate Racism
A single flame from the smallest of candles will illuminate an entire cavern. Its seemingly insignificant amount of light is visible from miles and miles away. The tiny Saint Maria Goretti is just such a light in a world overcome by darkness. This great soul gave her life at the tender age of eleven in defense … More A Candle in a Cavern
