"Fides Quaerens Intellectum" – St. Anselm
I’m certain that something happened on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. All four gospels record the event. Some scholars suggest that, when the bread and fish were distributed, people who had brought food with them took it out and began sharing it with others. In that case, it was a miracle of compassion and generosity. But, it doesn’t matter. Continue Reading →
Mindfulness, awareness, or consciousness are a necessary foundation for living a happy, essentially anxiety-free existence. However, sometimes that alone is not sufficient. Sometimes, it’s necessary to work to gain the understanding necessary to interpret what our mindfulness is presenting to us. Continue Reading →
Whatever the reason, whether or not gay spirituality has been cancelled or not has no effect on my life. I’m one of those rare birds: a gay spiritual practitioner. But what about those LGBTQ+ people for whom spirituality is either something shameful or not at all a viable option? Continue Reading →
Does praying into the Void make a lot of sense? As far as accomplishing anything significant, not much. It provides some comfort and consolation and maybe a bit of guidance on those rare occasions when the Void responds. People may be entirely justified wondering what’s the point. How often, in reality, does prayer change the outcome of any situation? What are the chances that I’ll get to change God’s mind? Continue Reading →
Some think they can do a superficial read and exhaust what the Scriptures have to tell us. Almost always, to find the depth of meaning that lies beneath the surface, we have to dig. So, let’s dig. Continue Reading →