Destroyng the Empire of Self

It is funny to me how simply the knowledge of God’s love can transform a life, a relationship, a marriage. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “The dignity of man rests above all on the fact that he is called to communion with God” (CACC 27). How true.
Our true selves are only [...]

There is a lot going on that we could get caught sulking in. For us, a family in our home school group lost husband and father on Wednesday. Among other tragedies that occur every day this is one of the most senseless. While riding his bike in the bike lane of a [...]

So, I was thinking harder on this topic and came to a conclusion while discussing with a friend last night. I should point out that this isn’t the first time I came to this realization, but through our discussion the premise of the idea was further driven home in my mind.
-Consumer decision in our [...]

Well… I’m going to make some tough statements here and I must say first that I do not judge anyone’s hearts, nor do I condemn users of the iphone.
I have a problem with the iphone.  Not “it” but the way in which “it’s” owners are consumed by it. 
The iphone is I’m sure a great tool [...]

Today I’m pondering the Spiritual Gift of Wisdom.
Webster says that wisdom is: “accumulated philosophic or scientific learning” and the “ability to discern inner qualities and relationships” and “a wise attitude, belief, or course of action”
But Paul speaks differently about Wisdom in 1 Corinthians 2:6-13
“However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet [...]