Notes from a Friar: The Theology of a Poet
June 8, 2023
Meditating upon the Core
Reflect For St. Bonaventure, his structure for reality began with the Trinity: the self-diffusive, creative force of love shared in relationship between the Father, Spirit, and Son. What would it look like to imitate this same dynamic in our own …
More Than We Ever Deserved
Everything we have is a gift from God. No one can control what’s most important. We often receive far more than we deserve.
Is My Family ‘Normal’?
All families have their eccentricities, their conflicts and their virtues. Some families struggle more than others, but all of them need our prayers.
There Is Freedom in Forgiving
Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive can be yourself. Ask God to guide you to a healthier place.
Calling on the Saints
The saints are popular because they are both holy and wholly relatable. Often we can find aspects of their lives that mirror our own.
Carry the Peace
Peace does not mean everything is perfect or feels good all the time. Rather, peace is the living presence of God at all times, in all situations.
Never a Stranger
Dutch-born Charles of Mount Argus spent 35 years in Ireland and England, never really mastering the language. But the priest’s friendliness and healing gifts made him beloved by all.