"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
Having established that suffering is an inevitable part of life and that it can be used both for our transformation and the glory of God, we now consider the attitude we should adopt when going through times of trial and temptation….
When writing about the Bible, the subject of the Jerusalem Temple often comes up. The other day I was clearing out my (rather large) “To Sort” folder on my computer and came across this image which I had downloaded from somewhere. I thought I’d put it up here so I can link to it in other posts.
If I ever work out where the source of the download I’ll add a credit…
(Thanks to Catholic Youth Minister for this one)
I’ve been working on a document for a friend which examines the Scriptural perspective on suffering. I thought I’d share a few sections of it here…
Happy Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross!
Time for a resolution update…
1. Read through the New Testament Twice
Ugh. Really bad. Total fail. I think I have to resign myself to the fact that I’m not going to achieve this one…
2. More dancing
You know what? I’m getting there! I’ve started going to a West Coast Swing club once a week, and last night I got my country on at InCahoots!
3. Be more gentle with people
Quite a few successes to report! The body count left in my wake is diminishing!
4. No sodas/fizzy drinks
I very nearly had a Root Beer by accident the other day, but I’m still going strong!
5. Get into the best shape of my life
Last month was pretty bad, but I’ve fought back and I’m back to 162lbs. C’mon, it’s now time to get serious and thing done!
6. Complete reading list
A few more books have been polished off: How To Listen When God Is Speaking and Godless Delusion. I’m currently working on Pope Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth. I have the follow other books to complete by the end of the year:
Rediscover Catholicism – Matthew Kelly
The Path of Life – Cyprian Smith OSB
Jesus Among Other Gods – Ravi Zacharias
Philosophy For Dummies – Thomas Morris
This puts me just a little bit behind schedule.
7. Keep proper track of finances
It’s fallen off my radar a bit.
8. Tick something off my TODO list
Still good 🙂
10. Fast on Wednesday and Friday
Good stuff.
11. Give up Facebook for 40 days
I gave up Facebook for Lent. It was rather refreshing. It has certainly changed my relationship with Facebook.
12. Make an effort to dress well for Mass
I’ve done pretty well here, shaving, wearing a shirt, nice shoes etc. I have certainly been more conscious of it.
