Category: Faith
Arrows of God
by RetsamsGhost
The recent Washington Capital riot and our national response has sent me to a quiet place to reflect and contemplate where we went wrong. Pursuit of power by any means became evident. “Too often, even in our own Catholic tradition, we have aligned our power with the power of the state, with the power of money, with the power of control, with the power … Read More Arrows of God
Death
by RetsamsGhost
“I do not fear death. I had been dead for billions and billions of years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience from it.”― Mark Twain I have a healthy respect for death these days, though unlike Twain, I still retain a certain degree of fear regarding my mortality. How prepared can we be for the dimming of our own … Read More Death
Demagoguery
by RetsamsGhost
The Catholic vote was practically split even between the two candidates. Those that voted for Trump often in private conversations deflect from owning Trump, saying they voted for his policies rather than his personage. A significant portion however, deny reality and accept and passionately support his presidency. Especially Evangelical Christianity. Trump himself has referred to them as idiots. Interestingly, our non-believing genuine Atheists are … Read More Demagoguery
A day for the Nation, A day for God
by RetsamsGhost
My vote was cast weeks ago, but still I was at the morning polls. My neighbors, my wife, and my daughter were all on this parking lot line. Inside I delivered donuts to the poll workers who represent the bipolarity of American life ensuring a fair and honest election across our great nation. My other two children have voted already. For the first time … Read More A day for the Nation, A day for God
(0) Endings Always Bring; New Beginnings
by RetsamsGhost
(0) Endings Always Bring; New Beginnings https://orionbrightstar.wordpress.com/2019/10/25/agape-is-gods-love-for-all-souls/ — Read on orionbrightstar.wordpress.com/2019/10/25/agape-is-gods-love-for-all-souls/ A blogger that writes pieces longer than myself! The art of deep thought and wrestling with life’s meaning does not fit well in. Tweet or a meme. This post hits resentments, loss, and worries. My spiritual response…. What lamentations or resentments do I hold today against others? I can think of a few, … Read More (0) Endings Always Bring; New Beginnings
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Is there a God?
by RetsamsGhost
An honest and ethical man has after 60 years of life, and much experience remained steadfast that there is no God. His conclusions are based on a well-rounded education, including post-graduate psychoanalytic education, reasoned philosophical and scientific influences, and six decades of lived experience. He is not ignorant of knowledge regarding the faith of his youth (Catholicism) or about the faith of others. He … Read More Is there a God?
Morning Dews – #4
by RetsamsGhost
I am need of Rabbi in my study. Still wandering in the book of Genesis, Abraham denies his wife, Sarah, saying she is his sister, and she does the same, claiming to be his brother. Abraham concocted this scheme to keep himself self while they journeyed into other kingdoms. He believed he would be killed so that others could take his beautiful wife. And … Read More Morning Dews – #4
Co-Vid 19 and Catholic Mass
by RetsamsGhost
In the Catholic faith, we take Holy Communion very seriously. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops details the “Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America“[i] at there website if you want to get a sense of just how serious we are about Holy Communion. Our treatment of Holy Communion, … Read More Co-Vid 19 and Catholic Mass
Wealth, Debt, Giving and You
by RetsamsGhost
“Give enough that it feels risky — if you feel comfortable, you’re probably not stretching enough. If you feel destabilized, it might be too much.”
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The way home
by RetsamsGhost
My page is dark. I have travelled deep into the forest while remaining in the company of others, working, toiling, loving. The silences between my writings are not absences of thoughts, only absences of thoughts worthy of the toil of exploration and expression. Momentary emptiness, aloneness, silence screaming. Peace. The sentiment is I have gone as far as I can go. The path back … Read More The way home
Impeachment
by RetsamsGhost
It is difficult to apply spiritual principles to our civic responsibilities. A common refrain from many believers is to cast off politics or ignore when the party that they support historically loses its way. Pope Francis recently discussed teaching the faithful discernment when it comes to voting. He stated it is our responsibility to get beyond the superficial and be intellectually informed and honest. … Read More Impeachment
Pro Life versus Choose Life versus Pro Choice
by RetsamsGhost
The devil is in the details. The devil resides in each of these camps inciting, tempting, plotting, and relishing with great enthusiasm the ineptitude of mankind to confront the consequences of life and death decisions. Mankind has both the science and the legal authority to end life. Abortion, death penalty, and end of life care decisions tear families and communities apart as the life … Read More Pro Life versus Choose Life versus Pro Choice
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