Slaking the Thirst for Esteem
Pride and vainglory go together like thunder and lightning, the Fathers tell us. The sins that are capital are not necessarily the most serious sins, but they are “capital” because…
Desire & Happiness: Part 2
In a previous musing, I stated that the quest for happiness is the quest to discover the goods that really perfect us as human beings and posed the question, ‘What…
Desire & Happiness: Part 1
In 2013, the United Nations declared March 20th the International Day of “Happiness.” That same year Pharrell Williams released his widely popular song “Happy.” A simple search on Amazon lists…
The Bible & the Life of Grace
I recall teaching a Sacred Scripture course a couple of years ago and scandalizing a student or two with the above quote. “Is St. Augustine denying the importance of the…
Faith: The Misunderstood Virtue
Though the term “faith” exists even in our increasingly secular age, it is arguably a word misunderstood by many who use it. Take a moment to consider your own response…