A story came out this weekend about a UK rugby player, 23 year old Daniel James, who had his family take him to Switzerland for a legal assisted suicide after he was paralyzed in a rugby accident. I have been thinking about this for the past few days, dear readers, as I’ve been having a hard time figuring out where … Read More
Consider Trials a Joy
Inspiration from today’s Evening Prayer: Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4) Previous posts
Lessons from a Little Flower
If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me (Lk. 9:23, Mt. 16:24 This is a call that our greatest saints have heard and taken to task. In understanding the call of suffering and self denial, few saints have had as much of an influence on me as Therese … Read More
Love Endures All Things
From yesterday’s Mass reading: Brothers and sisters: Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all … Read More
The Consolation of the Christian Faith
A great quote I found last week: Jesus suffers to carry out the will of the Father. And you, who also want to carry out the most holy will of God, following the steps of the Master, can you complain if you meet suffering on your way? St. Josemaria Escriva, The Way n. 213 Another Christian man once told me, … Read More
I Enjoyed Every Minute of It!
OK, so obviously it really takes me a while to get back into the swing of things after going on vacation. I did return safely Sunday afternoon from a very fun, but exhausting trip to Disney World. The Magic Kingdom was just as wonderful as I remembered. I managed to make it onto just about every ride – even Space … Read More
Present Sufferings are as Nothing
The Good News from Sunday’s second Mass reading: I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us (Rom. 8:18) This is the hope that must always be before us: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a … Read More
Pro ESC Research Movie to Premier at Cannes
The brainchild of a group of Kansas City doctors, the movie “Hope”, is supposed to premier, if it hasn’t already, at the Cannes Film Festival that has been going on all week (ht: FRC Blog). It is a fictional story promoting research using human embryos. In this movie the son of a conservative Senator who is an outspoken opponent of … Read More
Fighting for Life, Again
Another family feud over the life of a disabled family member, a la the Schindler-Schiavo fight 3 years ago, is taking shape in Delaware. Lauren Richardson suffered severe brain damage after a heroin overdose in 2006. She is responsive and breathing on her own, but because she must be fed through a feeding tube and is so severely handicapped, Lauren’s … Read More
Live Life, Love Life and Honor Terri Schiavo
Yesterday marked the third anniversary of the day Terri Schiavo was starved to death for having a life not worthy of living. I was pretty devastated that things turned out the way they did, but the whole thing gave me a renewed zeal – especially as a disabled person – to continue to make the most of my life and … Read More