Perspectives of a Wanderer

In my dealings with Relativists on a forum I belong to, I have come to the conclusion that, although it is the more difficult path, following the tenets set down by the Catholic Church is the correct path.
On the surface, Relativists have an easy time since they have no solid foundation to base their so-called [...]

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“Comfort is dangerous because it leads us to become dependent upon what pleases us.” (pg. 100 Spiritual Combat Revisited by Fr. Jonathan Robinson)
Are we too comfortable in our lives these days?  For me, even in these uncertain times, I would say definitely yes.
Our routines gives us a sense of security that free us, to a [...]

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Charity?  What does that word mean.  For most of us, it would probably be giving money and that would be it.  In today’s society, it seems everything boils down to money.
Saying that, charity does not end at the money.  We are to do a lot more.  In fact, our lives are meant to be one [...]

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“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. 15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your [...]

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“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” (Mt: 28: 19. RSV)
That was the [...]

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In the past, I have experienced periods of spiritual dryness.  Most of these have occurred during times of stress.  My latest bout is no exception.
However, where some of that stress is coming from this time I have not experienced before.  Usually it has been work (which is part of it this time) or family related.  [...]

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This is a follow up to the incident in What Makes the EF Mass Unpalitable to me.
Since that incident, I have not felt comfortable at Mass at my current parish. To be honest, it has not been just that incident though. There is one priest there who I have issues with. Some of [...]

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The Second Sunday of Easter is also know as Divine Mercy Sunday.
On 13 June 2002, to those Responsible for the Apostolic Penitentiary, granted the following Indulgences:
a plenary indulgence, granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter [...]

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Although I have not been doing much lately, I love reading the spiritual classics.
My favorite of all time is The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. It is one of those books where you can meditate on one or two chapters at a time without being overloaded.
After Easter, I plan on doing a [...]

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As stated in my previous post, the pastor has designated the Masses for Holy Thursday, and the Easter Vigil, as well as the Good Friday Ceremony will all be in the Extraordinary form.
Although I am not a fan of the Extraordinary Form, I have decided to attend on Thursday and Friday due to my obligation [...]

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