Spirituality

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

It’s not uncommon these days to see speakers at universities and other venues shouted down so that they can’t be heard or, “better yet”, to cancel their appearances. Nowadays we even have some calling for the repeal of the first amendment which allows free speech, or that speech should somehow be censured. Talk about a slippery slope!

Hmmm … maybe I’ll start demanding that only Christian views and ideas and practices be allowed. After all, since others don’t fit my plan and agenda, they must be silenced … forcibly if necessary. Or, I’ll burn their places of gathering, de facto Read More

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Have you ever thought about the types of books and movies that you like, and why you like them? We just luuuuuv stories of proverbial ugly ducklings becoming beautiful swans, no more so than when reforming his ways from selfishness to doing good. Or, one who is usually self-absorbed, having witnessed the last straw he could stand of injustice or desperation, finally surrendering to conscience and to the good long buried inside him despite danger or challenge. Who has not been edified by stories of the downtrodden who rise through herculean efforts to become a great philanthropist Read More

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Who among us has never done something they regretted almost immediately. “Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time” is frequently heard, but many times it’s an excuse to justify an action taken when we should have—or actually did—know better.

Now, one need not be a believer in the divine to be able to glean wisdom from religious texts—products of thousands of years of human experience, trial and mistrial. Such is the story of Creation in the first book of the Bible: Genesis.

The books of the Bible are written in different styles—poetry, history, prophecy, etc. Many—likely Read More