On February 22, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the importance of Christian hope in the face sin during his weekly General Audience. Although his reflections focused on the corruption of creation, they are not the opinions of a left-leaning environmentalist but the profound insights of a man of God. The Environment Unfortunately, many Catholics…… Continue reading Pope Francis: A Corrupt Creation, Christian Hope, and Rebirth
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A Response to Fearmongering
Well, people are writing with fear and panic underlying their comments and articles in the face of the States sanctioning same-sex marriages. Why? We are people of hope, not doomsayers or fearmongers. Christ has already triumphed over sin and death. We are not called to focus on disaster, on evil, on sin. Christ commanded us to…… Continue reading A Response to Fearmongering
Emerson Mertens: Expressing Joy and Inspiring Hope
Expressing Joy and Inspiring Hope ~ Through the Art of Dance Emerson Mertens ~ Dancer, Choreographer, Instructor, Company Director, Actress, Photographer, Writer In my mind, a dancer’s body creates art, like paint on the brush of an artist or words on through the finger tips of a writer. The movements of a dancer speak as…… Continue reading Emerson Mertens: Expressing Joy and Inspiring Hope
Hope Is Not Wishing
Hope, a part of Faith, Hope and Love. Hope is not the same as wishing. Our hope simply is in the goodness and mercy of God, not for a specific outcome which our ego desires. (Psalm 31:24) Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD. (Psalm 33:18-22) Behold, the…… Continue reading Hope Is Not Wishing
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