Posts by Arrowood
Foundations of the Theology of the Body
The Theology of the Body by Saint Pope John Paul II is a deep and fruitful reflection on human nature, human relationships, marriage, human sexuality, and the role the human body plays in God’s plan of love for us. However, most people find this teaching to be a real challenge. It’s a very long document…
Read MoreCelebrate Advent – Wait for Christmas
H.L. Mencken famously quipped that “Puritanism [is the] haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.” A similar attitude is applied to the Catholic Church. There is a horrible assumption in the world – and sometimes within the Church as well – that the world is about having fun and doing whatever you desire while…
Read MoreOur Hearts Are Ready, Lord . . .
Back in June, Pope Francis gave a homily based on St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians. He taught that, while grace is freely given, we need to prepare our hearts to receive God’s grace so that we do not “receive the grace of God in vain.” This means to be attentive to God in…
Read MoreLiving Faith – the Office of Baptism (the Adventure of a Lifetime)
Part of a truly living faith is actively exercising your office within the Church. The offices of the faith are mostly given with the sacraments. Most obvious to us, Holy Orders gives a ministerial office to a deacon, priest or bishop – with the potential of also receiving the office of pastor or “ordinary” (for…
Read More6 Areas of Your Life Damaged By Being Too Busy
My life is still too busy, but I have found the concepts of Overload and Margin to be not only useful but nearly transforming in my life. Reading Dr. Richard Swenson’s book was a true awakening for me. “Oh, that’s my problem!” Like many, I assumed that my life was out of my control.…
Read MoreAn Illustration of Catholic Time Management – No Margin Ned – Time
For Catholics, time management is more than just becoming more efficient and productive. It’s about managing all of our personal resources so you can focus your life on what matters most. This fun video series by Kevin Hanly really embraces what Catholic Time Management is all about. [leadplayer_vid id=”5534E84E6CAF3″] Time Management “No Margin Ned” extolls…
Read MoreCatholic Prayer and Intimacy with God – Live a Joyful Celebration of the Truth
Second Key to Spiritual Growth: Forming the Habit of Prayer & Spirituality Like any relationship, prayer needs to be grounded in the truth. In prayer, truth becomes intimacy with God. Growing in intimacy with God is a major goal for you, isn’t it? Forming a habit of prayer is an important first step of developing…
Read More6 Reasons Your Life is Too Busy
Too Busy to Live? Where Did All of This Chaos and Busyness Come From? People tend to see themselves as victims of busyness. I really believe that God has not only given us the power to control our lives, but He desires us to. What good can there possibly be in being so busy that…
Read MoreThe Virtue of Prudence – No Margin Ned: Finances
The virtue of prudence goes beyond becoming more efficient and productive. It’s about managing all of our personal resources so you can focus your life on what matters most. This fun video series by Kevin Hanly really embraces what the virtue of prudence is all about. [leadplayer_vid id=”5534EE4BECCA7″] We’re exploring the various areas of life…
Read MoreAre You Too Busy to Really Live?
Everyone feels like they are too busy. We all suffer from busyness in one form or another. It seems to us that every minute of our time is spoken for. Our schedules are full. We cannot possibly handle another commitment. But when we live this way, we tend to jump from one “urgent” demand to…
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