Good One...

1. Marcus Aurelius: "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."

Me and Stephanie...

Great Article on "Renewing Catholic Manliness"!
http://www.crisismagazine.com/julaug2007/aglialoro.htm

Mon mate accouterments--

Meekness Comes from Strength

Meekness is not weakness, but rather controlled strength. It is the opposite of pride. It's submission to God, through a listening ear to what He has to say, and is unselfishness to others. It is not occupied with self at all. Meekness is that meek and quiet spirit, which is greatly valued by God.

Because meekness is the selfless aspect of love, it can only be manifested from a strength of character. Those with a weak character are always occupied with self and with what others think or say to them. When you know who you are in God, what people say to you or think of you, will not move you; you are not self-centered. http://my.homewithgod.com/mkcathy/studies/fruit_meek.html

Mercy

Teach me to feel another's woe, To hide the fault I see: That mercy I to others show, That mercy show to me.
Alexander Pope

Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
William Cowper

To criticize is to grow in pride.

The God of Miracles, Michael Brown's:

Not dwelling on the negative means searching to understand and making sure that we view every situation from the other person’s perspective (before responding). It means tapping into the wondrous power of forgiveness, which actually changes the spiritual dynamic around you.

Watch your thoughts, they become your words, watch your words, they become your actions, watch your actions, they become your habits, watch your habits they become your character.

From St. Faustina, one of my very favorite saints--

Words of Jesus to Saint Faustina Kowalska, as recorded in her Diary,
"Divine Mercy In My Soul:”
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“From all My wounds, like from streams,
mercy flows for souls, but the wound in My
Heart is the fountain of unfathomable
mercy. From this fountain spring all graces
for souls. The flames of compassion burn
Me. I desire greatly to pour them out upon
souls. Speak to the whole world about
My mercy.”

About Moi

Catholicism is my identity. I love theology & passionately discussing the faith, especially the Theology of the Body. I hope to have a family, & currently work as Faith Formation Coordinator in an parish that is faithful to the Church and the Holy Father, which is a great blessing. I can be a cut-up on occasion, they say that's the plegmatic dry humor, me guesses... I love the outdoors especially hiking and kayaking. I am also very interested in people and their personalities in general. It's important to be able to understand others, how God created them and what motivates them, and how they interact. As for places, ,-- I have been in the South for about 6 years now. I love it warm, hot, and even humid. I play un petit guitar & love to cook-- love it. Lakes,long drives, walks at dusk, etc. all good stuff. Would love to travel again - but have not made the time. Can't help being a romantic, possibly quixotic at times L [ie.Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality.]... so I do love poetry and big, wierd, words too sometimes... ;) What you say is important for sure, but how you say it can make all the difference... Talking over coffee is just wonderful. It's a time just to "be", as an old dear friend once put it. I wonder sometimes just what our Lord has in store for me. I am definately not sure myself.