Ut scribantur sermones mei (Job 19:23). Contents reflect my opinion, although Church teaching happens to be my opinion as well. Wherever there appears to be conflict, defer to the Church.
05 September 2012
Having The Presence of Mind
This is a Hard Saying - famed Catholic novelist Flannery O'Connor witnesses to the reality of the Real Presence. Her words are a good preparatio ad missam.
04 September 2012
Over The Waves, Revisited
While my previous posting concerned a transmission across airwaves, this posting posits me in the midst of a tempestuous sea.
The situation isn't as dramatic as it sounds.
For some time I have been considering the creation of a blog by the name of The Shipwrack-Harvest. Strange, that I had a name for it before I had a purpose. But that's the Internet for you, making it easier to "shoot first and ask questions later." Shoot I did, with this result:
Wow--for the very first time I just took a "screenshot" on my computer! I've done it numerous times on my phone (though only once on purpose). This demonstrates to you, patient reader, how far I've come.
Unlike St. Paul, who considered himself in no way inferior to the "superapostles" (2 Cor 11:5), I have questioned my own effectiveness as a blogger. Some have suggested better--or any--marketing; I proffer ongoing refinement of writing skills and general discipline (with special emphasis on reading, reflecting, and writing). With the advent of SH, I suspect I will be further "burdened with much serving" (John 10:40).
Not unlike the vessel after which this new blog is named, I don't know how SH will end up. I may decide to funnel everything into it, to let it capsize, or to balance blogwork betwixt the two.
My decision may come quickly; but so may Christ, rendering deliberation unnecessary. Meanwhile, I like the title and the concept, so we'll see.
My readership is most welcome to contribute opinions, as one reader has done. Meanwhile, the "one thing necessary" (Luke 10:42)--pastoral activity--will not abate. Fine by me!
The situation isn't as dramatic as it sounds.
For some time I have been considering the creation of a blog by the name of The Shipwrack-Harvest. Strange, that I had a name for it before I had a purpose. But that's the Internet for you, making it easier to "shoot first and ask questions later." Shoot I did, with this result:
Wow--for the very first time I just took a "screenshot" on my computer! I've done it numerous times on my phone (though only once on purpose). This demonstrates to you, patient reader, how far I've come.
Unlike St. Paul, who considered himself in no way inferior to the "superapostles" (2 Cor 11:5), I have questioned my own effectiveness as a blogger. Some have suggested better--or any--marketing; I proffer ongoing refinement of writing skills and general discipline (with special emphasis on reading, reflecting, and writing). With the advent of SH, I suspect I will be further "burdened with much serving" (John 10:40).
Not unlike the vessel after which this new blog is named, I don't know how SH will end up. I may decide to funnel everything into it, to let it capsize, or to balance blogwork betwixt the two.
My decision may come quickly; but so may Christ, rendering deliberation unnecessary. Meanwhile, I like the title and the concept, so we'll see.
My readership is most welcome to contribute opinions, as one reader has done. Meanwhile, the "one thing necessary" (Luke 10:42)--pastoral activity--will not abate. Fine by me!
Over The Waves
A seminary classmate, Fr. Kevin P. McCabe, sent me a link to a radio interview he gave in his native land, Dayton, O. I offer you the link for your edification.
Fr. McCabe conveys eternal verities--solid Catholic philosophy and theology--clearly and cleverly. I have learned much from him, and more awaits.
I taught high school for two years while Fr. McCabe was unknowingly preparing for his current secondary education apostolate. Now he's beginning his seventh year kicking serious hide at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, where he forms young adults in the art of divine wisdom and love.
Fr. McCabe conveys eternal verities--solid Catholic philosophy and theology--clearly and cleverly. I have learned much from him, and more awaits.
I taught high school for two years while Fr. McCabe was unknowingly preparing for his current secondary education apostolate. Now he's beginning his seventh year kicking serious hide at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, where he forms young adults in the art of divine wisdom and love.
02 September 2012
Spread the Word
This posting is just a good posting: "4 Ways To Evangelize At Work Without Being Churchy." Implement one of these ways each month, and watch what happens.
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