On Persevering in Prayer Persevere in prayer? Why? This first observation is the most obvious: If our prayers are immediately answered, the result is that we will come closer to God. It is in our nature to move closer to what works, and away from what fails. If our prayers are answered, even if it …
PRINCIPAL DEFINITIONS RELIED UPON IN THIS PAPER ABORTION: Deliberate termination of pregnancy by killing the unborn child. Such direct abortion, when done either as an end or means, is gravely contrary to the moral law. The Church attaches the canonical penalty of excommunication to this crime against human life (CCC 2271-2272.) ANGEL: A spiritual, personal, …
“On Bear Bryant” by Larry Burton At a Touchdown Club meeting many years ago, Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant told the following story: I had just been named the new head coach at Alabama and was off in my old car down in South Alabama recruiting a prospect who was supposed to have been a pretty …
On Unforgiveness Forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentments and thoughts of revenge. We have all been terribly hurt by the harsh actions or words of another. These wounds can leave you with lasting feelings of anger, bitterness and vengeance. But the truth is when you don’t practice forgiveness, you may be the …
There are more than a few people who think this classic 07:09 scene from Glengarry Glen Ross is the outline for achieving success. I should know; I use to be one of those people. It is extremely well written by David Mamet, and perfectly acted by Alan Arkin, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris, Jack Lemmon, and …
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On Being Reasonable Are You Reasonable? The following I have found to be true about human nature. Observation 1: Reasonable people continue to do what works for them. Observation 2: Reasonable people stop doing what fails to work for them. How do people know when something works, or fails? By applying one or more of …
On Spirituality No matter where our choices have led us, we are not alone. It should be clear that there are people out there— in fact, total strangers, who want to love you and support you. There is hope in this truth. Our Father, our Creator, loves us so much he sent his only son …
