Category Archives: Theological Musings

Fr. Groeschel on the demographics of religious communities

Posted on Sunday, June 17, 2007 by bt

In some communities there is an absurd phenomenon similar to a theological sandwich: The youngest and the oldest, who are in agreement, are like slices of bread. The age group in the middle reminds us of mayonnaise.

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The Imitation of Christ

Posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 by bt

Sometimes I tell people they should learn about Christianity, if for no other reason, then at least so they can understand their own cultural background. I still think that’s true, but I’ve just been reading St. Thomas a Kempis, and … Continue reading →

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“Into Great Silence”

Posted on Thursday, April 5, 2007 by bt

It will do your soul great good to go and see this movie. The filmmaker waited sixteen years to be allowed into the Carthusian monastery of la Grande Chartreuse to film the lives of the monks. The result was 162 … Continue reading →

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Ecumenical Moment

Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 by bt

A few months ago, I was on an air-vac with a dear friend, a nurse, when she noticed me turning my Rosary ring. She thought it was good that I prayed, but admitted she didn’t get it. The other day though, I was walking past the … Continue reading →

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Vatican II

Posted on Monday, January 8, 2007 by bt

I heard this one from a holy Fraternity of St. Peter priest, and I have pretty strong traddy leanings myself, so I think this one won’t offer too much offense: Q: How many Traditional Catholics does it take to change … Continue reading →

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Christianity

Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 by bt

My mother tells this story from BC’s north coast. She was teaching a class on archives, of which a hereditary chief of the Nisga’a nation was a member. Mom said he had the sort of regal bearing that makes you feel honoured to be … Continue reading →

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Contraception

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 by bt

There’s this idea that Catholics have a lot of kids because they like to consummate their marriages as much as anyone else, but aren’t allowed to use artificial contraceptives, children being the necessary but unintended result. This is backwards. Catholic families are large because … Continue reading →

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Culture Shock

Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 by bt

It’s generally accepted that going from a town of five thousand to a city of five million is a shock to the system. Not that I’ve noticed. On the other hand, going from having no Catholic Friends in town to … Continue reading →

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The Glory of God

Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 by bt

Today, we visited the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in DC. It’s enormous. When we first walked in, I thought “Well, it’s sure a lot smaller inside. It doesn’t look much bigger than the cathedral in Vancouver.” Then I … Continue reading →

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“God or the Girl”

Posted on Saturday, April 8, 2006 by bt

Everyone please write A&E and tell them you’re furious that they would air a reality show covering four men’s decisions whether or not to enter seminary. Here’s their address: 235 East 45th Street New York, NY 10017 Email: feedback@AandE.com P.S. … Continue reading →

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