On-going Conversion and Self-Surrender Through Acts of Faith and Love
The Latin origin of the word “conversion” can provide insight into how we should view the task of conversion. While etymology does not limit...Read more
Self-possession through Cooperation with Grace
As we continue our discussion of the spiritual life, we should now turn to the fruit of self-mastery--self-possession. Self-possession in not an end in...Read more
The Virtue of Temperance
Temperance is the habit of exercising self-discipline and moderation in the pursuit of created goods, particularly in their pursuit for the sake of the...Read more
The Virtue of Fortitude
Fortitude is the habit of being courageous in all circumstances. It means nothing other than the willingness to suffer harm and even death for...Read more
The Virtue of Justice
Justice is the habit by which one gives God His due, which is everything. Giving God what is due to Him includes giving one’s...Read more
The Virtue of Prudence
We begin our discussion of the four cardinal virtues. The first is prudence, which is traditionally called the first of the virtues. It is...Read more
Self-mastery Through a Life of Virtue
What is virtue? Virtue refers to the integrity of character which man in a fallen state must build in order to be fully human....Read more
The Pathway to Holiness
The pathway of the spiritual life begins with knowing the faith. The faith is required to know ourselves, to understand what leads to joy...Read more
The Purpose of the Spiritual Life
If the spiritual life is an integral aspect of our daily lives, one might then ask why even distinguish it? It is helpful to...Read more
The Spiritual Life - I
We are beginning a new series on the spiritual life. This post will introduce the meaning of the spiritual life by way of its...Read more
