To William Wilberforce Balam, February 24, 1791 Dear Sir, Unless the divine power has raised you up to be as Athanasius contra mundum [against the world], I see not how you can go through your glorious enterprise in opposing that execrable villany which is the scandal of religion, of England, and of human nature. Unless... Continue Reading →

Boehme (1575-1624) was a German Lutheran mystic, who is known for his work Aurora a reflection on a vision he had while focusing on the beauty of a sunbeam. He is most known for dealing with the concepts and relationships of sin and redemption.  "When in such sadness I earnestly elevated my spirit into God... Continue Reading →

We thank you for the mystery of creation: for the beauty that the eye can see, for the joy that the ear may hear, for the unknown that we cannot behold filling the universe with wonder, for the expanse of space that draws us beyond the definitions of our selves.We thank you for setting us... Continue Reading →

First reading and Psalm Judges 4:1-7 Psalm 123 Second reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Gospel Matthew 25:14-30 Prayer: Lord, help me to show wisdom, I pray, give me work to do so that I can be more than a busybody, and may I grow into your likeness so that when people come to me for aid... Continue Reading →

Pascal's brilliant work "Pensées" is in reality notes he had put together for a book he planned to write. Pensées is French for thoughts and reflects the sporadic nature of this work; while loosely organized the work is definitely not completed. Still Pascal's brilliant and logical mind provides wonderful avenues for the reader to begin... Continue Reading →

These parables are like the former parable of the faithful servant, and of him that was ungrateful and devoured his Lord's goods. For there are four in all, in different ways admonishing us about the same things, I mean about diligence in almsgiving, and about helping our neighbor by all means which we are able... Continue Reading →

Clap your hands, ye people all,Praise the God on Whom ye call;Lift your voice, and shout His praise,Triumph in His sovereign grace! Glorious is the Lord most High,Terrible in majesty;He His sovereign sway maintains,King o'er all the earth He reigns. Jesus is gone up on high,Takes His seat above the sky:Shout the angel-choirs aloud,Echoing to... Continue Reading →

A 19th century Danish theologian/philosopher Kierkegaard is known as the father of existentialism (a philosophy that grounded itself in the human experience). His work centered on joining philosophy and ethics, trying to ground ideals within the human experience. While he is not readily known within the Church he has tremendous things to say for us.... Continue Reading →

Lord, we are a needy people.

First reading and Psalm Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 Second reading 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel Matthew 25:1-13 Prayer: Lord, help me to be prepared for the day when I am to meet you, help me to choose the path of honor and the glory of your name. Lord I want to be counted with the... Continue Reading →