Culture is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable aspects of our lives here on earth. Culture helps “cultivate” a sense of awe, joy and reverence towards the mysterious beauty of God. Advent is one of those times in the Catholic Church where culture comes alive and brings out what is hidden in very tangible ways. […]
Put Out Those Stockings! Tomorrow is Dzien Świętego Mikołaja! Read More »
Sometimes when we see great evil in the world we feel that we must “fight fire with fire” and use the same tactics as the enemy; we start to believe that if we are “powerful” enough, we can take down Satan. However, if we approach our own daily battles through this lens we will be overpowered
Evil Can Only Be Conquered Through Weakness Read More »
If we are in a Spiritual War (which we are), we need to know our Enemy. Going into a battle blindly, without proper planning and preparation, will most assuredly result in utter defeat. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] That is why we will take a look in the Enemy’s camp and discover the varied ways he plots to
In the Enemy’s Camp: An In-depth Look at the Tactics of the Devil Read More »
Continuing our study of St. Paul’s famous “Armor of God” passage in his letters to the Ephesians, let us look at what immediately precedes the “checklist” of spiritual armor. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Saint Paul begins in 6:10-11 exhorting his followers to “be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” and to “put
Christ’s Kingdom Does Not Spread Free of Opposition Read More »
Thanksgiving is a time in the United States where families come together to give thanks to God, catch up with relatives….and watch NFL Football. This is actually good, provided that these three things are put in the right order. As the legendary Packers head coach Vince Lombardi would always say, “Think of only three things:
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Among the many images that Saint Paul uses to describe spiritual realities when he writes to various Christian communities of the first century, the metaphor of the armor of God in his letter to the Ephesians is one of the more intriguing. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Throughout his letters, Paul uses various metaphors in reference to Greco-Roman
We Must Use God’s Armor, Not Ours Read More »
In an age where we have made numerous technological advances that are meant to save us time, we find ourselves busier than ever. We live in a non-stop culture that puts supreme emphasis on “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” and as a result, the average American works a 47 hour work week. Even more so,
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