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1. The Life of Jesus: Jesus the Healer April 15, 2012 Healing as Part of Scriptural Tradition The healing narratives that appear in scripture work to inspire one's faith as well as their curiosity. For many, the acts of healing that may be discovered during the course of Catholic study speak to the true power of God that is present in their lives. In the Gospels of the New Testament, one can see several healing acts performed by Jesus of Nazareth. By reading of the Joy that is experienced by those who are touched by the life of Jesus, one may also experience the joy of the Gospel itself. Interpreting the Healing Episodes When examining the hea... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

2. The Lasting Effects of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council April 15, 2012 It seems all too appropriate that the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council officially began in the latter half of the 20th century. This is because the prevailing attitudes of the time seem to fall in line with the council's theme, which was summarized by Pontiff John XXIII in one word: aggiornamento. In this one word, which literally translates to mean "to get up to date", Pope John XXIII was declaring a revival of both faith and family. To this end, Church teaching was revisited, and the course of Church history was altered by allowing Christians of different stripes to participate. Though this... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

3. Removals Merton A particular April 05, 2012 deciding not big enough. My husband and i often have people corresponding with me and my peers requiring so helping possessing their particular business ideas started. In addition, i commonly hear in folks who now have run his removals Merton small businesses inside the place. You'll notice all five key point locations where you may suppose too small -- and additionally bad an individual's moving Hayes to make sure you lack of success. Niche Not big enough Could be your specialised niche too small? Looking for a smaller sized industry to intended target on your moving Hayes is vital ... (read more) Author: Thomas Requejo

4. The Lasting Importance of the Ecumenical Council of Trent April 05, 2012 Lasting almost two decades, the 16th century Council of Trent is widely considered to be one of the most important council’s in Catholic Church history. Though it was interrupted on several occasions due to wars, the deaths of Pope’s, and disagreements as to what should constitute Church teaching, the ecumenical Council of Trent maintains its significance in Catholic Church history for the role it played in the counter-reformation, as well as the teachings which were solidified during the time it was in session. Seeing the rise of three different Pontiffs during its lifespan, this council put ... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

5. Thomas Merton on St. John of the Cross April 05, 2012 Of all those in the mystic tradition that Thomas Merton expressed fondness for, it may be that he revered none greater than the 16th century Spanish contemplative known as St. John of the Cross. Though, as Merton points out, the saint was not famous in his lifetime, the Trappist monk feels compelled to tell us of a man who, in his perfect charity, was a beacon of Christian spiritualty. In focusing on John’s ardent commitment to the ascetic lifestyle, even in times of great hardship, Merton shows his reader the true meaning of sainthood. In his completion of this essay, Merton makes it clear th... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

6. Thomas Merton: Preface to "The Wisdom of the Desert" March 29, 2012 Throughout the course of his life, Thomas Merton showed a particular reverence for hermits and those who chose to live a life of eremitism. For Merton, it was the calling of hermitage that led to the ultimate contemplative state which allowed for a believer to enter into a mystic relationship with God. This reverence for hermits can perhaps be seen most clearly in his 1960 work “The Wisdom of the Desert,” in which Merton details some of his favorite stories and sayings of the early Christian desert hermits. While the work itself can be seen as an enjoyable and informative narrative, the prefac... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

7. Thomas Merton and Technology March 29, 2012 Thomas Merton’s thoughts on the impact of technology on western society are so well documented; even the casual Merton reader is likely to be familiar with them. In various letters, books, and essays, Merton stated that the reliance on technology in the west was interfering with the ability of the believer to enter a state of contemplative thought. Merton felt so strongly about this, in fact, that it was one of the driving forces that led the mystic to further investigate the religions of the east. Knowing this, it may surprise some to learn that Merton’s position was not that modern technolog... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

8. Thomas Merton: Notes for a Philosophy of Solitude March 29, 2012 In what many consider his most comprehensive work on the subject of solitude, “Notes for a Philosophy of Solitude” by Thomas Merton attempts to put forth and defend the concept of monastic living in terms that may be understood by the common person. In introducing the layperson to this hermetic and contemplative lifestyle, Merton states that he wishes to do away with the cliché image of huddled together monks in hooded robes. In setting aside what he calls “the externals” of monastic living, Merton makes it clear that he wishes to focus on what he believes to be the true essence of hermitage, ... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

9. Thomas Merton on Marian Devotion March 07, 2012 According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the role of the Virgin Mary in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ. Due to church teaching such as this, the practice of Marian Devotion, which can be described as any act intended to venerate the Virgin Mary, has been pervasive throughout the Catholic tradition. One man who felt a particular connection to the Virgin Mary was the Christian mystic and spiritualist Thomas Merton, as evidenced by his numerous poems which express admiration for the Mother of Jesus. In perhaps his most recognized work of this sort, an essay entitle... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

10. Thomas Merton and the Crisis of Faith March 07, 2012 Having spent his spiritual life in search of a mystic union with God, Thomas Merton's teachings of contemplative thought and meditation remain relevant more than forty years after his death. Among the many subjects this prolific author tackled during his lifetime, Merton dedicated a special focus to the crisis of faith which he felt had befallen the generation in which he was living. Having written candidly about the period of his life in which he experienced a distance from God in his autobiography "The Seven Storey Mountain," Thomas Merton believed he knew quite well what caused this sort o... (read more) Author: Robert Blake

11. Career Planning The IAM Way February 16, 2012 Careers are generally Travels to become Navigated . Certainly not Ladders to end up being Risen Nix Hiking the Career LadderWe do not necessarily accept conventional career planning that will recommends careers are usually step ladders to always be risen. In our very own careers along with in providing career assist to customers of any age and also areas of expertise, we have discovered a lot of fact in the terms of Thomas Merton, "We may invest each of our whole life ascending the ladder of achievement, only to find if we get to the top that our ladder can be leaning versus th... (read more) Author: Kates Hamby

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