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ADVENT WEEKDAY
School’s out forever
In the satirical movie Lord of War, Nicholas Cage is the dark lord who gleefully sponsors—and profits from—violence the world over. While certain industries do make a grim profit on war, most of us hope fervently for the day when no one learns the art of war anymore, as Isaiah beautifully puts it. How do we close the school of war? We begin by closing the door to the impulse for retaliation when someone does us wrong. When it comes to violence, school’s out forever only when we learn the rare art of forgiveness.
TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 8:5-11
“Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.”
to your soul-searching questions
Order priest or diocesan priest?
How do I know whether I'm suited for being an order priest or a diocesan priest?
I’m happy to count among my friends Franciscans, Jesuits, Oblates, Paulists, Marists, and even the rare Camaldolese monk. I also know and love a small army of diocesan priests. I’ve often wondered why each one entered the ministry and, in particular, wound up in the “lifestyle” he currently enjoys. Because I’m curious and also pretty bold, I always ask. Their candid replies have helped me appreciate the process of discernment, the power of the Spirit, and ...
Scripture and tradition
What do Catholics believe about scripture and tradition?
This question is a little like asking, "To whom must I listen: my mother or my father?" For those who view scripture and tradition to be separate—or even in opposition, the answer may be surprising. “Sacred tradition, sacred scripture, and the teaching authority of the church,” says Dei Verbum, the Second Vatican Council’s document on divine revelation, “are so linked and joined together that one cannot stand without the others.” Let me ask t ...