Moral Life in Christ
Moral Principle the Golden Rule
Definition Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Explanation In the classic (Greek) understanding of love, there are actually five types of love. The highest level of love in Greek culture was philios, brother love. Philios can be defined as “willing the good of the other.” When you love someone with…
Read MoreHuman Community
Most of the time we talk about what makes us human, or when we talk about the qualities that constitute our individual personalities, we talk about individual attributes. However, no discussion about the human person is complete without talking about relationships. Human beings are not meant to be independent and solitary. Nor are we happy…
Read MoreMoral 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 MoreAuthor Book Reading: Listening for God in Everyday Life
Dr. Joseph White, a Catholic child psychologist, reads the chapter “God Speaking to Us in the Midst of Suffering and Struggle” from his book Listening for God in Everyday Life. While Dr. White visits the theological and philosophical explanations of suffering, he also seasons his exploration with personal experience from his practice. When…
Read MoreDoes the Virtue of Temperance Require Poverty?
Jesus taught, “Blessed are the poor” and, “It is easier to for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven.” These difficult teachings have inspired the Church throughout the centuries to embrace poverty as a virtue. On the other hand, there have been many followers…
Read MoreThe 3 Biggest Mistakes Made in Our Devotion to Catholic Saints
Many Catholics make these three common mistakes when they try to build an intimate devotion to the Catholic saints. Learn what these mistakes are and how to avoid them.
Read More3 Traps to Avoid in Forming Your Relationships with the Saints
Devotion to the saints is a strong part of Catholic spirituality. Jesus did more than save us from sin. He made us members of a New Covenant. That means that we are members of God’s Family. Death does not divide God’s family. God calls us to help each other get to Heaven. That’s why we…
Read MoreDaily Reading: We Too Believe and Therefore Speak
Today’s Readings for the Holy Mass Today is the feast day of Saint John the Greater, believed to be the first Apostle to face martyrdom. Today’s readings in the Holy Mass begin with a New Testament reading from 2Corinthians. Saint Paul talks about being powerful witnesses to Jesus by evangelizing even the face of persecution.…
Read MoreDaily Reading: Woe to Those Who Plan Iniquity
Today’s Readings for the Holy Mass In today’s first reading the prophet Micah tells us that the wicked are doomed Woe to those who plan iniquity, and work out evil on their couches; But it doesn’t often seem like the wicked get punished. Too often in our fallen world, the selfish, dishonest and downright mean…
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