St. Anselm wrote one of the most foundational proofs for God’s existence, but unlike contemporary thinkers, Anselm humbly accepted that he could not understand everything about the universe. Today, we explore Anselm’s fundamental argument for the existence of God.
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Deliberate Sacrifice
If you take nothing else away, this article’s point is that you have to voluntarily give up things to strengthen your will and prepare yourself for something you cannot or do not foresee.
Narnia and Lord of the Rings on ‘being Dangerous’
Today, we’re often afraid of that which is “dangerous.” We prefer to stick to the comfortable, recognizable. Such beliefs were not the notion of the two most famous Inklings, who used the word much more deliberately.
Reflection on Sunday’s Reading (12/13/20)
“Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19) Oftentimes, when captivated, our minds press us forward, leading us as though under a trance. Something encourages us to act and we respond without hesitation. But then, we stop. Our mind orders us that our current movement is but mere folly, that we are acting rashly. WeContinue reading “Reflection on Sunday’s Reading (12/13/20)”
Leaving the Ninety-Nine
Sometimes you will feel like your world is falling apart. Sometimes you will feel that you can’t push on any further. Sometimes you will feel completely overwhelmed that you seem to be paralyzed. Don’t be afraid of these feelings.
The Value of Trials and Tribulations
God does not promise that the path will be easy, however, He does promise that He will never leave us or forsake us. Allow Him to use your trials, your uncertainty, and your fear to sanctify you. Surrender to Him and allow His abundant grace and mercy to overwhelm you.
So Many Things
We fill up our lives with so much stuff that we lose sight of what is truly important. Stuff is not limited to merely material things. Stuff can be too many extracurriculars, spending too much time at work, TV, social media, and more. Worrying about all of these things can be debilitating. Your patience growsContinue reading “So Many Things”
Blog – Moments
For the first time in months, I can say, without hesitation, that I am busy.Busy.The word has such a nagging tone to it. It calls to mind the running of errands, the doing of taxes, and the sweeping of floors.But as I reflect upon all the busyness of the past few weeks, I am remindedContinue reading “Blog – Moments”
Surface Level
It is of the utmost importance for the progression of society for there to be civil discourse between educated, mature individuals. Without this, we will begin to fall apart.
Eucharistic Renaissance
Like most people reading this blog, I can recall those moments in childhood when my mother would announce, “it’s time to go to Mass!” and would be met with a chorus of groans from the family. It wasn’t so long ago that I found myself dreading the early morning wake ups that characterized my Sundays.ButContinue reading “Eucharistic Renaissance”
Catholicism Rekindled 