"Grace does not destroy nature but perfects it." – Summa Theologica, Part 1, 1:8 There is a phrase that is popular in our culture. I hear it in music, TV, books, and other media. It is the phrase, "People never change". Is it even possible for that to be true? Time is change. The phrase …
The Need for Wonder
“We are perishing for want of wonder, not for want of wonders.” ― G.K. Chesterton I have written a bit about beauty and how God woos us through his secondary causes. Today I want to write about wonder. The two go hand-in-hand. Wonder is something that children do quite naturally. The world is new, so …
We are NOT Called to be Angels; We are Called to be Fully Human
I have always, even before I began formal study, had a theological pet peeve related to human beings and the angels. Somewhere down the line, human beings got the idea that we become angels when we die or that we are to be angels. I would have to study it further to understand where this …
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Down Shifting: Properly Ordering Family and Study
This semester has been a bit of a challenge for me. The challenge is balancing family and full-time studies. Being a full-time graduate student is a lot like working full-time. Not to mention that my entire program is online. I seldom interact with my professors. I am essentially teaching myself theology and philosophy with the …
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Small Success Thursday: My Amazing Husband
I am a firm believer that women should compliment their husbands in public and voice struggles either in private with their husband or with a trusted friend if counsel is needed. If people hear me griping about my husband constantly it will change their view of him and that is wrong. Not to mention that …
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Let God Woo You
This morning I looked out the window and was reminded of one of my favorite movies: Shadowlands. It is the story of C.S. Lewis as played by Anthony Hopkins. It focuses on Lewis' years well into his conversion when he marries his wife, Joy. At one point he is sitting in a library at Oxford …
Motherhood vs Talents: The Internal Battle and Trusting God
My regular Confessor knows just how much I struggle with being a stay-at-home mom. The reasons are varied, but more than anything, I am trying to find the balance between doing what is best for my daughter and using the gifts that God has given me. I know that the best thing is for me …
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Do I Want To Be Right or Do I Want To Be Right?
Last night I had an experience that I am not used to. I got a "B" on one of my graduate essays. I have not had anything except "A" grades on my writing assignments since high school. Yes, I got an "A" on all of my papers in undergrad. To add insult to injury, my …
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Beauty for Friday
I am contemplating a post on beauty, but I need some more time. Instead, I want to leave you with some beauty to meditate and marvel at for your weekend. Take a moment this weekend to see God's goodness through Creation. God bless.
Rage Porn
My title selection may be a bit shocking, but it is not far from the truth. No I am not talking about some form of violent pornography. I want to talk about our culture's addiction to rage. Keep in mind that anything I write about is a reflection of my own struggles. You can see …
Swimming the Depths 