Posts by Arrowood
Living In Covenant
The natural moral law guides us to become more human and to attain the good, the true and the beautiful. The Divine Law builds on the natural moral law to bring us to our true destiny. The purpose of the Divine Moral Law is to guide us to living the loving covenantal relationship with God. …
Read MoreDivine Grace
Through His obedient death on the cross, His perfect act of love, Jesus won for humanity the gift of grace. Grace is by definition a gift that is freely given, not earned or deserved. But what is this gift? The nature of the great gift of grace should inspire wonder and awe in us, for…
Read MoreHuman Dignity
It is a commonly accepted truth that human beings have a special dignity. However, naturalist and modernist philosophies have obfuscated the reasons behind that special dignity, and in some cases have challenged human dignity altogether. Human dignity is a key concept in moral theology, so it is very important to be clear of its meaning…
Read MoreAddressing Materialism with Students: Human Dignity
Attacking the main problem of Materialism One of the most devastating consequences of materialism is the destruction of human dignity. Whether we truly believe that we are nothing more than animals or whether we simply live as if there were no more to human life than the physical, we sacrifice human dignity. From Where Does…
Read MoreNatural Law
God’s Plan for Human Nature Law & Authority Let’s face it — most of the trouble we have swallowing the idea that morality is good for us stems from our inherent dislike of law and authority in general. We just can’t stomach anyone telling us what we should do. And, while we have a sort…
Read MoreHuman Freedom: Is Your Definition Adequate?
One of the most important principles of natural law has to do with the definition of human freedom. How we use our free will ultimately determines what kind of person we become. Therefore, we need to be very careful about how we define this attribute of human nature. Natural law defines human attributes according to…
Read MoreHuman Intellect
Spiritual Knowledge The human intellect is a key aspect of human nature that makes us unique from all other creatures. We share with animals knowledge of the physical world through our senses. However, we also share with angels knowledge of the spiritual world. Unlike the angels human spiritual knowledge is “discursive.” In other words, we…
Read MoreHuman Nature: Living a More Fully Human Life
Goodness, Truth & Beauty: the Goals of Human Life The natural moral law guides us to live lives that are true to our human nature, and it, therefore, orients us toward attaining what is truly good. Reason can conclude by examining human life that one of our most basic goals is to attain what is…
Read MoreDo I Lose My Unlocked Courses If I Cancel My Membership?
You will retain access to any courses you unlock using Access Passes, purchase using your members-only coupon, or purchase at full price, even if you cancel your paid membership. However, you will need to maintain your Postulant (free) membership in order to access your courses.
Read MoreWhat Are the Membership Levels for From the Abbey?
Postulant Membership (Free) Spiritual Projects The Joy of the Truth Podcast Book Talks Member Questions Video Class Library with the option to purchase workshops for $9.00 each and classes for $20 each Novitiate Membership ($9.00/mo or $90/year) Spiritual Projects, The Joy of the Truth Podcast, Book Talks, Member Questions, Video Class Library Workshops are free Unlock one class…
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