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"Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance."

- Saint Augustine

 

The Discernment of Spirits

At the Heart of the Spiritual Life - Father Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV

Father Gallagher fulfills what Ignatius desired: that is, for Christians of good will — whatever their background — to attain the ability to understand "to some extent, the different movements produced in the soul and... recognizing those that are good to admit them, and those that are bad, to reject them."



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Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio - Mitchell Kalpakgian

How does a wooden puppet become a real boy? How does one tame a wild boy full of spirit? When does a boy become a man? Read more...

Come Holy Spirit - Father George William Rutler

The great feasts of Christmas and Easter have their Advent and Lent for preparation, but there is little of the sort for Pentecost, which is celebrated next week, although the liturgies of the week before are filled with anticipation. Read more...

Keep Thinking - Benjamin Wiker

"To Keep the Faith, Don't Get Analytical" a recent headlong from the American Association for the Advancement of Science's website trumpets. Translation: "We at the AAAS always believed that faith was irrational, and analytical science leads to the rejection of faith — now we have proof!" Read more...

The Gay Divorcees - Charles C.W. Cooke

Announcing the results of his long-term “evolution” on the subject last week, President Obama revived the debate over gay marriage. In the widespread discussion, however, there is one question that’s rarely asked: How interested are gay couples in getting married? Read more...

Traveling like a Catholic - Joseph Wood

Summer is on the way, and no doubt some readers are planning trips abroad. Read more...

A different Priestly Scandal - Michael Novak

Burning injustices rest on our consciences, and will continue to burn us until we correct them. Read more...

The Law of the Gift - Cardinal Timothy Dolan

This is a university where every classroom features the most effective audio-visual aid of them all, the crucifix and where the law of the gift is taught and practiced. Read more...

Do not be frightened - Mother Marie des Douleurs

Let us no longer dread all sorts of impressions and sensations. Read more...

The Saviour's Voice - Father George William Rutler

The earliest recording of a voice was thought to have been that of Thomas Edison in 1877 reciting "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on his own invention. Read more...

At the Heart of the Spiritual Life - Father Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV

Father Gallagher fulfills what Ignatius desired: that is, for Christians of good will — whatever their background — to attain the ability to understand "to some extent, the different movements produced in the soul and... recognizing those that are good to admit them, and those that are bad, to reject them." Read more...


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