Let us no longer sit in the mud, the blood, the fear. Let us sleep in heavenly peace.
Easy Answers?
December 14, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
A recent blog post by Heather King, reprinted on Father Robert Barron’s Word on Fire blog, raises key questions we face during conflict. She focuses on the tension between our desire for spiritual fulfillment and the challenging pilgrimage our faith entails.
The Wolf and Canon Law
October 21, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
In mediation the spirit of the law does not remain an abstract philosophical factor but rather is brought to life by the workings of the Holy Spirit.
Marriage and the Spiritual Journey (Part 3)
October 7, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
If we limit our analysis of the decline of marriage and family life to external symptoms we will fail to remedy the problem.
Deeds of Blessed Francis
October 3, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
Francis taught that, at the end of the day, it is not the sophisticated argument, not the polished apologetics, that matters most but rather our ability to remain open to the Holy Spirit that fills us with the love that gives our simple words meaning.
Face of a Franciscan
September 1, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
Face Work is a social science discipline that studies a person’s need to Save Face, Protect Face, and Restore Face, thus managing threats to their social image, identity, or standing. The ultimate tool for effective Face Work is hinted at in friar Murray Bodo’s phrase “the Face of a Franciscan.”
The Spirit of Assisi
August 25, 2011 by | 1 Comment
On October 27th of this year the 25th anniversary of the Spirit of Assisi will be celebrated. The theme this year will be Pilgrims of truth, pilgrims of peace.
Love in Madrid
August 20, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
In that moment, seeing with my heart’s eyes, I witnessed Christ flowing his immeasurable love through the remarkable man sitting in the chair of Peter and out to young people gathered from nearly every country on the globe for this World Youth Day event.
The Trees Cried
August 15, 2011 by | Leave a Comment
In the final analysis, while we may need to set up a robust defense against madness, overcoming evil has more to do with the power of prayer and our ability to expand the love shared among “brothers and sisters” on this planet.
The Coming Train Wreck
In his usual inviting style Fr. Barron reviews The Rage Against God by Peter Hitchens.