Monthly Archives: November 2012

Ubi Caritas

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.
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Faith in the Theater: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Joe Fessenden November 24, 2012 For several months, I have been asked to write a blog entry about the intersection between faith and media—movies, music, etc.—and I have been rolling it around in my head. Well, my … Continue reading →

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Faith Healing

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Tom Neal No Pain, No Gain I was speaking with someone recently about the influence of our ‘therapeutic culture’ on Christianity in the U.S., and especially on the ‘healing’ movements that seek quick and easy and pain free … Continue reading →

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Vatican II’s Lay Genius

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Tom Neal This post began with a hope to simply offer a few brief thoughts on an interview I heard, but as you see my meandering mind got the best of me. Like most of my posts it’s … Continue reading →

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St. Maximus on Love

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Tom Neal I was praying with St. Maximus the Confessor’s exquisite writings in the Philokalia, and came across a rich text. After talking about struggling in prayer to detach ourselves from our disordered love of the world (i.e. our … Continue reading →

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Needing a Martyr’s Faith

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Cardinal Francis George Fifty years ago, the Second Vatican Council called on Catholics to evangelize, to convert the world to Christ alive in his body, the church. For various reasons, that call was transformed and reduced into … Continue reading →

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Protecting the young from Internet Porn

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

WHAT CAN CATHOLIC PARENTS DO TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY? By Guest Blogger Brandon Vogt Parents have two main missions when it comes to pornography. In the words of C.S. Lewis, they must both cut down jungles and … Continue reading →

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New Doctor for the Year of Faith: St. Hildegard

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Pope Benedict XVI [Pope Benedict opened the Synod on the New Evangelization on October 7 and declared two new doctors of the Church, St. John of Avila (1500-1569) and St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179)] Dear Brothers and Sisters, … Continue reading →

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Seminarians Beckoned by Faith

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

I found this short piece and inspiring reflection on what motivates the hearts of men who believe Jesus is calling them to ‘follow him’ as ordained priests:

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Mother Teresa’s Recipe for Holiness

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

To be taught by the living voice of a saint who is now in Paradise is a gift of the modern age to the Church. Listen closely:

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