Some Catholic Problems
Month: July 2012
Baptism Anniversary!
Today is my baptism anniversary!
If you don’t know the date of your baptism, you should find out! If you know it but don’t celebrate it, you should!
Fides et Ratio
(Thanks to Luke for this one)
Religion Breakdown
I came across this infographic the other day, detailing the breakdown of religion worldwide and also in the States:
Wise Words on Wednesday: The origin of our trouble
The origin of our trouble is, that we love ourselves with a blind passion that amounts to idolatry – Francois Fenelon
Shameless Popery Live
The authors behind my favourite apologetics website, Shameless Popery, have just posted the first part of the recording of their seminar “The Art and Craft of Catholic Apologetics”:
Sunday Lectionary: A Prophet Among Us
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: July 8, 2012
In this week’s Readings we hear about prophethood and about our utter dependence upon the grace of God.
In our First Reading we read about the calling of the Prophet Ezekiel, how he was strengthened by the Spirit and sent to proclaim an unpopular message to an obstinate people. In the Gospel, Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth and is met with suspicion and unbelief.
We are convinced beyond doubt that the truths of faith cannot deceive us; yet we cannot seem to bring ourselves to trust in them. It is easier for us to trust in human reasons and the deceiving appearances of the world. This, precisely, is the reason for our poor progress in virtue and in all that pertains to God’s glory – St. Vincent de Paul
For me though, the Readings which stand out are the Psalm and the Second Reading from St. Paul. The psalm expresses complete reliance upon God. St. Paul’s epistle to the Corinthians expresses a similar theme. Paul, probably the greatest Christian missionary in the history of the Church, knew something about strength and weakness. He knew that, in his weakness, God’s strength was more greatly manifested.
As we prepare ourselves to receive the Eucharist this week, let us come mindful of our weaknesses and therefore also recognize our need of God, thankful that He calls poor, imperfect creatures to be His children and to declare His goodness.
