Essential Phenomenology
Essential Phenomenology It is a paradox of our humanity that the more we profess our belief in Catholic teaching and attend Mass, the more we become vulnerable to the charge of hypocrisy if our outward profession does not match our lives. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/essential-phenomenology/ Over the last century, phenomenology has become an essential philosophical discipline. As the word suggests, phenomenology studies phenomena—how things manifest themselves
Modern Morality Chit Chat
Modern Morality Chit Chat Adultery, contraception and homosexual behavior aren’t wrong because the Bible and the Church teaches they’re wrong. They’re wrong because these actions truly violate God's law – the actions are immoral even before the Church wraps words around the teaching for clarification. Arlington Catholic Herald for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A September 2014 In the Gospel we read that Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people
Follow Your Dreams?
Follow Your Dreams? Henry Ford’s assembly line was efficient. His workers earned a living wage. Mission accomplished. But the parable of the laborers in the vineyard reminds us that God’s justice transcends human efficiency. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/follow-your-dreams/ We’ve heard it said: “Follow your dreams.” But what if your dreams aren’t attainable—or useful? We love the efficiency of indoor plumbing. High-efficiency washing machines have replace
Moral Monsters and Forgiveness
Moral Monsters and Forgiveness As we remember Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and the dangerous disagreements and altercations within our families, it is healthy to ask whether, in some way, we contributed to the injustice and whether pursuing a spirit of forgiveness might prevent us from becoming moral monsters. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/moral-monsters-and-forgiveness/ Peter asks the Lord, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as
Fraternal and Paternal Correction
Fraternal and Paternal Correction To avoid rash judgment, one should interpret another’s thoughts, words, and actions favorably when possible. Everyone has a natural right to the honor of his name and reputation. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/fraternal-and-paternal-correction/ Justice requires us to avoid sin ourselves, but charity and justice can also require us to correct others when they sin: “If you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not
