The opportunity for scrupulosity
Many of us today suffer from scrupulosity, which I think could be defined — at least insofar as it is a spiritual and not a psychological condition — as a disordered concern for one’s own righteousness.
How to know what Jesus would do
String bracelets with the code WWJD? became a pious fashion trend in the late 90s, and they remain visible today on many teenage wrists. Coming in a variety of bright colors, the bracelets are a visible examination of conscience to the wearer: “What Would Jesus Do?” is a fruitful question to ask oneself in a moment of temptation. Those who wear the bracelet do well to make Jesus their standard of virtuous living as they prudently ponder the proper action to take.
Reflecting on Epigenetics and the Eucharistic Revival
Last month, 60,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in the USA (and the first in 83 years). I couldn’t be there, but I heard wonderful things about it from those who were.
Beauty and the cosmic geometer
“Beauty and the cosmic geometer” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. I was in an allegorizing mood last week when I visited the church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane in the heart of Rome. Designed by the 17th century architect Francesco Borromini,...
Continuum Spring 2024
Contents Letter from the Headmaster News & Notes adapt/adopt A School for the Lord’s Service Class Reunions Spring Sports Afterthoughts Ardere and Lucere at Abbey and School
Discover the strangeness and consolation of Scripture
It can be difficult to cultivate a regular habit of reading Scripture. Its literary world can seem so strange to us that we feel as though it would take forever before we could even just understand what is going on, let alone find spiritual consolation and inspiration. If you feel like that, know you’re not alone, and know there is much that can help.