Thomas Griffin (2/3/21) Excerpt: You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would not have been at all.” St. Augustine These inspiring words are from the Confessions of St. Augustine. They describe how, as a young man, Augustine looked forContinue reading “God’s Race for Us is the Answer”
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The Presentation and Waiting for God
Thomas Griffin 2/2/21 Excerpt: The next step after Jesus’ birth would be to present him for circumcision in the Temple eight days later according to Genesis 17:12. Circumcision was one of the constitutive elements of the covenant made between Abraham and Yahweh. After forty days were completed Mary and Joseph were to go to theContinue reading “The Presentation and Waiting for God”
The Times Needs a Lesson on the President’s Christianity
Thomas Griffin 1/28/21 The Times Needs a Lesson on Christianity – The Federalist (1/28/21) Excerpt: “Biden’s Catholic faith grounds his life and policies.” This is the text in the photo caption of a New York Times article by Elizabeth Dias. Entitled “In Biden’s Catholic Faith, an Ascendant Liberal Christianity”, the Dias applauds Biden for being “theContinue reading “The Times Needs a Lesson on the President’s Christianity”
We Need Religion: The Justin Bieber Fallacy
Thomas Griffin 1/27/21 Justin Bieber appears to have made contact with Jesus Christ, but he firmly disagrees with being religious. Bieber recently published a social media post that is no-doubt a shot at all those who follow organized religion. He has no issues with naming Jesus as the redeemer of the world, but Jesus mustContinue reading “We Need Religion: The Justin Bieber Fallacy”
The Consuming Zeal of St. Paul’s Conversion
Thomas Griffin 1/25/21 The Consuming Zeal of St. Paul’s Conversion – Catholic Exchange (1/25/21) Excerpt: “On the path to the city called Damascus, Saint Paul’s life changed; it changed forever, and it changed dramatically. Have you ever had an event, encounter or experience that you knew would change the course of your life forever? ContemplateContinue reading “The Consuming Zeal of St. Paul’s Conversion”
Neglecting the Sacred: The President’s First Words
Thomas Griffin 1/22/21 President Joe Biden’s inauguration address contained several mentions of faith, a pause for silent prayer as well multiple occasions invoking God’s name and protection for unity to reign in our country. These are objectively good things which are needed for our time and circumstances. The second Catholic president also mentioned a quoteContinue reading “Neglecting the Sacred: The President’s First Words”
St. Agnes: An Ancient Lesson for Today
Thomas Griffin 1/21/21 St. Agnes lived between 291 A.D. – 304 A.D. and was the daughter of a wealthy family in Rome. The details we know about her are few, but what we do know can serve as the antidote to cure the troubling year we have traveled through and light our path to journeyContinue reading “St. Agnes: An Ancient Lesson for Today”
The Thirst (Teresa/Therese) Effect
Thomas Griffin 1/19/21 The Thirst (Teresa/Therese) Effect – Ascension Press (1/13/21) Excerpt: ” The present situation of the world, with all of its challenges and sufferings, carries at least one benefit: many of us have more time for prayer than ever before. “Moments of reflection” are increasingly part of our daily lives, at least forContinue reading “The Thirst (Teresa/Therese) Effect”
Society Crumbles Without Religion
Thomas Griffin 1/12/21 “A society without religion cannot prosper.” These words leap from the pages of a White House document recently released and shout forth to a nation in distress and bleeding from divisions that without God, all is lost. The indisputable history of our land of the free is one built upon the rockyContinue reading “Society Crumbles Without Religion”
Can I Get an Awoman?
Thomas Griffin (1/5/21) Can I Get an Awoman? – Crisis Magazine (1/5/21) Excerpt: “The recently-opened 117th Congress experienced what could be considered the most laughable prayer ever uttered if it was not in the context of such a serious platform. Representative Emanuel Cleaver from Missouri was sworn in on Sunday, and led a prayer in frontContinue reading “Can I Get an Awoman?”
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