The Divisiveness of Devices
The word device comes from the Latin dividere which meant desire or intention. The phrase “leave someone to their own devices” is the only remaining that describes the original definition of the word. In today’s vernacular if you say the word “device,” a whole new word – no, a whole new world comes to mind. […]
Pride has four species: boastfulness, ostentation, hypocrisy, and ambition. When we see them displayed in others, we find them to be most unattractive. However, we persist in adopting them for ourselves. This is the great paradox of pride. What we find revolting in others, we choose for ourselves. How can we rid ourselves of this […]
The Seven Deadly Sins are so insidious because they often take root to such a degree that they manifest as immutable personality traits. We say someone “has a temper,” rather than admit he habitually commits sins of anger. We claim “he is a cheapskate” rather than recognize the sin of avarice. We know that pride […]
The Capital Sin of envy that we all carry within is us due to the effects of Original Sin. It can literally destroy us as well as countless others if it is not recognized, resisted, rejected and conquered through the grace of God and our own determination. What are some positive steps we can take […]
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