So Many Things to Ponder
There are a plethora of philosophical, theological, and catechetical topics running about in my overworked brain this afternoon. I suppose I will have to give you a brief glimpse into each of them.
1. God is AMAZING! Today is an absolutely beautiful day: there are few clouds in the sky, which is a perfect shade of blue, and the temperature has receded quite a bit from the last several days. In addition to the weather, God has answered many prayers over the past 48 hours or so. I pray that He will continue that pattern (and that I will recognize those answers.)
2. St. Teresa of Avila is, without question, one of the most brilliant minds that our Church has ever known. A mere half-hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament with Interior Castle has yielded deeper prayer than I have known in weeks. This will do wonders for future classes that I might teach for my parish and diocese.
3. Speaking of courses, I am nearing completion the completion of my first attempt at teaching a survey of the history of the Catholic Church. After I finish teaching, I will put the finishing touches on the instructor's manual and participant workbook and begin to shop for a publisher. (Any of you who read this blog ought to consider this as a follow-up to The Great Adventure course.)
4. I just found out that Cosmos-Liturgy-Sex has added me to the blogroll! I feel somewhat accomplished now. I only pray that I can continue to write regularly (and poignantly) enough that visitors know I am still alive. Thanks to C-L-S!
5. YOU CAN'T BE UNBAPTIZED...regardless of what the court in Spain says! This fellow is in for a real surprise when he reaches his particular judgment and finds out that the indelible mark is still as vivid as the day that first sacrament was celebrated. (Hat tip to Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam for the story.)
God Bless.
1. God is AMAZING! Today is an absolutely beautiful day: there are few clouds in the sky, which is a perfect shade of blue, and the temperature has receded quite a bit from the last several days. In addition to the weather, God has answered many prayers over the past 48 hours or so. I pray that He will continue that pattern (and that I will recognize those answers.)
2. St. Teresa of Avila is, without question, one of the most brilliant minds that our Church has ever known. A mere half-hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament with Interior Castle has yielded deeper prayer than I have known in weeks. This will do wonders for future classes that I might teach for my parish and diocese.
3. Speaking of courses, I am nearing completion the completion of my first attempt at teaching a survey of the history of the Catholic Church. After I finish teaching, I will put the finishing touches on the instructor's manual and participant workbook and begin to shop for a publisher. (Any of you who read this blog ought to consider this as a follow-up to The Great Adventure course.)
4. I just found out that Cosmos-Liturgy-Sex has added me to the blogroll! I feel somewhat accomplished now. I only pray that I can continue to write regularly (and poignantly) enough that visitors know I am still alive. Thanks to C-L-S!
5. YOU CAN'T BE UNBAPTIZED...regardless of what the court in Spain says! This fellow is in for a real surprise when he reaches his particular judgment and finds out that the indelible mark is still as vivid as the day that first sacrament was celebrated. (Hat tip to Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam for the story.)
God Bless.
