There is a phrase attributed to Saint Augustine, which he seems not to have said exactly, ‘qui bene cantat, bis orat‘, he who sings well, prays twice. (What the great bishop really said was something to the effect that he who sings with love… but the gist is there, for to love...
Perhaps you were taught to think of saints as statues in a church building. But the Bible teaches something completely different. Who is a saint? You are. That is if you’re a follower of Jesus. God calls a "saint" those who trust in Christ alone for salvation. "But Ananias answered,...
The Hajj, which is the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is required for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the sacred journey at least once in their lifetime. El Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) is a Catholic pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de...
Growing up in a Fundamentalist church, I came to know by heart moral tales in the Bible like the Old Testament story of how the ravenously hungry Esau gave his birthright away to his trickster brother, Jacob, for a bowl of soup—called “a mess of pottage.” My third collage box is di...
Wooden's success can be traced back to what Munger called the “Lollapalooza” effect — greatness is not achieved through a single grand strategy, but through the accumulation of countless small acts of excellence. When Munger praised Buffett's leadership, he said, “Buffett is more woody than...
(LDS) church's official web site that it clearly and unambiguously states that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. The next logical step is to confirm that. But first, let's double-check and make sure that it's OK for a Mormon to question or investigate his faith. What better ...
Although Limbo was a widespread Catholic belief (I was taught it growing up), it was not even mentioned in the latest revision theCatechism of the Catholic Churchthat came out about three decades ago. (It should be noted that the word "limbo" nor any similar term is in Ephesians 4:8.)...
Video: Natural Family Planning: A Birth Control DeceptionWhy Natural Family Planning is Sinful Birth Control [PDF]In this Article: What is Natural Family Planning? Why is NFP Evil? The Teaching of the Catholic Papal Magisterium God’s Word People Know that NFP is a Sin Planned Parenthood and...
To these the obedience he will render will not be the loving assent of his heart, but a begrudged concession to circumstance. Your awe-invested legislature is not viewed as his friend and brother-helper, but his tyrant. Therefore the most natural bent of his workman-statesmanship--a rough,...
Friday is September 6 and that means it is the first Friday of the month. Art Stroll, Kennett Square The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square, West Chester or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities. ...