A Word to Enkindle: Stacy Trasancos: Chemist, Mother and Synthesizer of Faith and Science
I recently read a great book about Catholicism and science, “Particles of Faith” by Stacy A. Trasancos. It seems suited for anyone interested in the topic.
A Word to Enkindle: Examining Our Conscience Before Voting
May we all allow our consciences to be challenged before voting. The spiritual life stagnates in self-righteous and ignorant condemnations. It blossoms through humble self-examination and a readiness to follow God into whatever future may come.
A Word to Enkindle: Speaking Humbly
Ready for election season? As we discern our candidates, I suggest reading the USCCB’s document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. In the meantime, here I try to promote unity in the Church and in our country by offering a meditation that, I hope, will humble us all and thereby draw us closer together.
A Word to Enkindle: Evolution in the Light of the Resurrection
I just read a fantastic book about faith and science: Christopher Baglow, Faith, Science and Reason: Theology on the Cutting Edge. I highly recommend it to every teacher and catechist, or to anyone interested in the topic.
A Word to Enkindle: The Complexity of True Solidarity
Let us pray to God to send his Spirit into our hearts, so that we can love with Jesus’ very own strength.