The Decline of Gravitas in a Culture of Whiny Child Adults

This morning at Mass, our pastor read a letter from Fr. Davide Pagliarani to the lay faithful about the current situation between the SSPX and the Vatican. It offered consolation and encouragement, something the laity certainly haven't received from our father in Rome sad to say. It also manifested a virtue that one seldom hears about today -- gravitas, a seriousness and dignity, not to mention respect and concern for the laity. It was inspiring to listen to it. It's not published online yet, but no doubt will be by the time I return from my retreat. I'll post it then.

Sunday Meditation: What We Can Learn from Socrates -- Humility!

It's easy to go through life just meeting the challenges of the moment. We live in a noisy and busy world and it's easy never to seriously reflect on life and the big questions. Why am I here? What am I meant to do? Where am I going?

The Greek philosopher Socrates said the "unexamined life is not worth living." What did he mean? He was seeker after truth. And, in fact, he spent his life pursuing it and looking for someone who was wise. He never found anyone and came to realize that wisdom lay in knowing how little we know. Socrates never wrote anything, but his pupil, Plato, did and we have him to thank for what we know of Socrates. In the Apology Plato attributed this to Socrates:

Engaging Pro-Abortion Folks: You Can't Have an Impact...

....if you don't engage! Think about the woman at the well. Jesus talked to her as a person. He didn't just preach, he touched her heart and her mind because he cared about her. We need to truly recognize each person we meet as a one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated individual. Pray that the Lord places in your path those who are looking for the truth, because if they are looking for the truth they are looking for God and He will not hide his face from them. Pray for Howard and his brethren. They need us! And pray for these pro-life warriors who go onto the field of battle to present the truth. May God prosper their efforts!

How I Got a Pro-Choice Biology Professor to Consider the Pro-Life Perspective