Posts by Arrowood
Moral Principle of Double Effect
Definition An action that has both good and evil effects can be performed if the following conditions are met: The act itself is morally good or at least morally neutral Only the good effect is intended, the evil effect is only tolerated The good effect does not come about as the result of the evil…
Read MoreOvercome Your Worry About Praying to the Catholic Saints
Are you a Catholic who sometimes worries about your devotion to the Catholic Saints? Learn about the most common concerns and put them to rest. What if you don’t feel worthy of the attention of the saints? What if you don’t have time to foster a devotion to the saints? What if you’re concerned that devotion to the saints will keep you from true intimacy with Jesus? Learn why you don’t have to worry.
Read MoreDaily Bible: Carry Your Cross
Read Today’s Readings If anyone is looking for Scriptural evidence for the Catholic understanding of grace and works, today’s first reading from Philippians 2:12-18 is one great place to look. Saint Paul exhorts us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, but he also says, “For God is the one who, for his…
Read MoreWhy Faith in God Gives You More (not less) of the Good Stuff!
Many of us assume that we are too busy to strengthen our faith in God. The skills and strategies surrounding the all-but-forgotten virtue of prudence can help us to focus on what matters most – especially our relationship with God. Today, let’s take the first concrete step toward living the virtue of prudence. Virtue requires…
Read MoreGrowing in the Theological Virtues: to Love as Jesus Loves (Charity)
The theological virtues empower us to have a relationship with God. But they do this by building on human nature with the supernatural gifts of grace. So far we have explored human aspects of love. Eros, storge, and philios are human forms of love. Grace strengthens these types of love. But this last form of…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer: The Virtue of Prudence and the Habit of Prayer
Catholic spirituality and prayer often begins with the virtue of prudence. We need to deal with our own weaknesses & bad habits in order to grow in love for God.
Read MoreDo Access Passes Expire? Do I Lose Them If I Cancel My Membership?
Access Passes allow you to unlock an online course or eBook at myinnerabbey.com. Novitiate members receive one Access Pass each month. Professed Members receive two Access Passes each month. If you cancel your membership, you stop receiving monthly Access Passes. However, you will not use any Access Passes you have not used, and will still…
Read MoreAuthor Book Reading Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church
Author Steve Weidenkopf reads from chapter 6 in his book, Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church. This chapter, called “The Family Weakens,” explores Church history in the fourteenth century, a time in the Church that saw much worldly selfishness and scandal in the Church hierarchy. This period of history includes the…
Read MoreDo you offer video rental?
Yes! You can rent any of the parish programs and many other media items from us. Click here to see what items are available for rent Our rental terms are as follows: The rental period is monthly You will receive a reminder by email before you are charged for the next month When you are…
Read MoreMy Inner Abbey Episode 1: It’s All About Relationship (video)
The webcast that’s all about practical strategies for spiritual growth In This Episode We introduced the webcast and answered the question, “Does it really matter what we believe – won’t everyone go to Heaven anyway?” This question spurred a discussion on what Heaven really is. Links for this program Register for the live webcast and…
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