JUSTICE ISN’T ENTITLEMENT For the man who humbly lives in the created reality of God, justice is not merely the right ordering of society, but his delight. “Precious store there is and good cheer where justice dwells” (Proverbs 21:20, Knox). In the broadest sense, justice is everything “right.” (The Latin
Communion only reaches its true depths when it is supported and surrounded by adoration. The Eucharistic Presence in the tabernacle does not set another view of the Eucharist alongside or against the Eucharistic celebration, but simply signifies its complete fulfillment (Joseph Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy, 90). ADORATION AND COMMUNION There
IMPATIENCE AND LOSING FATHERHOOD In a technological world of instant gratification, it has become very difficult to be patient for anything to come full circle, whether it’s personal goals or products arriving in the mail. The patient man or woman is usually a simple man or woman with the ability
From the Fraternus Book for the 29th Sunday of OT: Fortitude requires strength of will. The Christian gains strength from Sacred Scripture. Therefore… The fortitudinous man is strengthenedby the scriptures. YOU NEED THE BIBLE It is important for mentors, especially when we begin to encourage the reading of scripture, to encourage each
From the Fraternus Book for the 28th Sunday of OT: Fortitude is endurance in the face of danger, suffering and difficulty. Faithful Christians will always face persecutions (Christ promised it). Therefore… The fortitudinous man endures persecution. We Will Have to endure Persecution To speak of virtue is to speak of action –
From the Fraternus Book for the 27th Sunday of OT: Fortitude, sometimes known as courage, acknowledges something as fearful. But it also boldly faces that fear. Therefore… The fortitudinous man is not timid before the world. Fraternus Book, Vol 1 of 3, pg 44 Are Non-Violent Saints Wimps? In “average” men there is an understandable fear
JUSTICE ISN’T ENTITLEMENT For the man who humbly lives in the created reality of God, justice is not merely the right ordering of society, but his delight. “Precious store there is and good cheer where justice dwells” (Proverbs 21:20, Knox). In the broadest sense, justice is everything “right.” (The Latin
Communion only reaches its true depths when it is supported and surrounded by adoration. The Eucharistic Presence in the tabernacle does not set another view of the Eucharist alongside or against the Eucharistic celebration, but simply signifies its complete fulfillment (Joseph Ratzinger, The Spirit of the Liturgy, 90). ADORATION AND COMMUNION There
IMPATIENCE AND LOSING FATHERHOOD In a technological world of instant gratification, it has become very difficult to be patient for anything to come full circle, whether it’s personal goals or products arriving in the mail. The patient man or woman is usually a simple man or woman with the ability
From the Fraternus Book for the 29th Sunday of OT: Fortitude requires strength of will. The Christian gains strength from Sacred Scripture. Therefore… The fortitudinous man is strengthenedby the scriptures. YOU NEED THE BIBLE It is important for mentors, especially when we begin to encourage the reading of scripture, to encourage each
From the Fraternus Book for the 28th Sunday of OT: Fortitude is endurance in the face of danger, suffering and difficulty. Faithful Christians will always face persecutions (Christ promised it). Therefore… The fortitudinous man endures persecution. We Will Have to endure Persecution To speak of virtue is to speak of action –
From the Fraternus Book for the 27th Sunday of OT: Fortitude, sometimes known as courage, acknowledges something as fearful. But it also boldly faces that fear. Therefore… The fortitudinous man is not timid before the world. Fraternus Book, Vol 1 of 3, pg 44 Are Non-Violent Saints Wimps? In “average” men there is an understandable fear
