The author reflects on St. Augustine's sermons, emphasizing their relevance today. They discuss the importance of focusing on the afterlife, performing good deeds, and living a charitable life rather than accumulating material wealth. The author believes that a life centered on faith and kindness leads to true happiness and a better world.
Category: morality
Disconnect to Reconnect: Embracing God’s Peace
The secular world, influenced by distractions from technology, distances us from Jesus and true peace. Instead of finding joy in devices, we should seek spiritual fulfillment through the Bible and church. True happiness arises from God's presence, which surpasses earthly pleasures and embodies the essence of a contemplative life.
Understanding Moral Decline: A Journey Back to Faith
The author reflects on their journey back to faith, recognizing how cultural shifts since the 1970s have influenced moral perspectives. They discuss the erosion of trust in institutions, the normalization of immorality, and the influence of temptations from the devil. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of resisting these temptations through faith.
Coming to Our Senses
The author reflects on "The Parable of the Lost Son," drawing parallels to personal experiences and societal issues. Highlighting modern challenges like employee irresponsibility, the author emphasizes the need for divine guidance and personal accountability. By returning to God, individuals can find forgiveness, responsibility, and a transformative path toward a fulfilling life.
Satan’s Influence in Modern Reality TV
The author criticizes modern relationships showcased in reality television, particularly on "Ninety Day Fiancé," identifying them as examples of moral decay influenced by Satan. They argue these portrayals normalize sinful behavior, contradicting God's natural order. The piece warns of the consequences on judgment day for those who mislabel good and evil.
The Clear Line Between Good and Evil
The distinction between good and evil is clear and unchanging, contrary to relativist beliefs. The author reflects on past justifications for sin, influenced by deceptive lies. Small deviations can lead one away from righteousness, reminiscent of biblical temptation. Ultimately, every action is categorically right or wrong, with no gray area.
The Ethics of Playing God in Healthcare – Part 1
What happens when people try to play God? Does one trump the other? Who wins? Last week the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson was assassinated in New York City on his way to the annual shareholders meeting. While it is still not known who the assassin is and what the motive behind this attack …
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Another Sign Satan is in Control
I was thinking about when I was young, in the sixties and seventies and the old television shows we watched. I know shows like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave It to Beaver” didn’t depict real life, but it was nice to think life could be like that. There was always some moral lesson to be …
Satan Rears His Ugly Head Again
I guess it was only a matter of time before there was another story about a catholic priest abusing someone. This time not to far from my part of the world, just about 90 minutes to the southeast. It seems Fr Mello , the pastor at St Michael and St Joseph parish in Fall River …
Should Have, Could Have, Would Have
I should have done this, I could have done that, I would have done the other thing. We have all said one, or all, of these at some point in our lives. For example, in my case, it would be "I should have never strayed from the church"; "I could have listened to my father …
The Wayward Catholic 