On Evangelization In about the time it takes to make a couple of cappuccinos, you are going to hear how Christ has called on you to change the world. Not simply, “Be a better person,” but how you can change the world. On the surface this sounds like an impossible task: How can one person …
On Doing More For Others I’d like to talk to you about using your gifts in the service of others. Most people hear that statement, and they start thinking about the things they do. I don’t want you to think about the things you do. I want you to think about the things you …
In order to discuss the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with stem cell research, a differentiation must be established between the use of adult stem cells (ASC) accepted by the Church, and the use of embryonic stem cells (ESC) that are condemned by the Church. ASC, also known as “non-embryonic” stem cells, are present …
On Leadership I It is imperative that you do not do what so many do, and that is to by default equate the quality of leadership with position or job title. It is a common mistake today, and growing all the more common under the false flag of “tolerance,” as we hedge the truth or …
On Leadership II I. FOUNDATION PREMISE I believe: Leadership is a gift from God. That is to say, the ability to lead adult men and women is a gift from God, separate and apart from who may claim to have it. It is a real gift, something tangible and manifestly obvious in the person. It …
On Leadership III Have you noticed there is a call to individual leadership within the Bible, and the call follows a consistent pattern? Time after time in the Bible, God lifts up one person rather than a crowd, to lead His people. When God created a nation of His own, he did not call upon …
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 …