Category Archives: Theological Musings

Islam

Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 by bt

People keep arguing over whether Islam is peaceful or warlike. Is Osama a representative of the extreme fringe of the religion, or a defender of its central doctrines? I think the question needs to be looked at a bit differently, … Continue reading →

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Guilt trip

Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 by bt

As promised, here’s the first stolen aphorism from St. Josemaria Escriva. I doubt he’ll mind. “You give me the impression you are carrying your heart in your hands, as if you were offering goods for sale. Who wants it? If … Continue reading →

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A sound body

Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 by bt

I think that when we neglect our bodies, under the mistaken impression that they have no role in spiritual warfare, it’s like an F-1 driver deciding that he’s too good a driver to need a well maintained car. Recognizing that … Continue reading →

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Spanish Saint

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 by bt

All right, you’ve all got to read “The Way,” by this guy: It’s a small collection of aphorisms designed to help us all live our lives to the greater glory of God. A lot of them are so blunt that … Continue reading →

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Lingua Latina

Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2006 by bt

Latin isn’t dead. It’s just quiet. It’s like the great grandmother at the family party of western culture: she sits to the side and observes, while the young people do most of the talking. Because Latin taught them and their … Continue reading →

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