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| Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 | | 3:57 pm |
"What is distinctive in the biblical text is the conviction that there is a profound and indissoluble unity between the knowledge of reason and the knowledge of faith. The world and all that happens within it, including history and the fate of peoples, are realities to be observed, analysed and assessed with all the resources of reason, but without faith ever being foreign to the process. Faith intervenes not to abolish reason's autonomy nor to reduce its scope for action, but solely to bring the human being to understand that in these events it is the God of Israel who acts. Thus the world and the events of history cannot be understood in depth without professing faith in the God who is at work in them. Faith sharpens the inner eye, opening the mind to discover in the flux of events the workings of Providence. Here the words of the Book of Proverbs are pertinent: “The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps” (16:9). This is to say that with the light of reason human beings can know which path to take, but they can follow that path to its end, quickly and unhindered, only if with a rightly tuned spirit they search for it within the horizon of faith. Therefore, reason and faith cannot be separated without diminishing the capacity of men and women to know themselves, the world and God in an appropriate way." - Fides et Ratio; Pope John Paul II | | Monday, September 17th, 2007 | | 1:07 am |
"I have been treated mercifully, and the grace of our Lord has been
granted me in overflowing measure." —1 Timothy 1:13-14
Most of us believe we're forgiven. At least we know it in our heads. We
may feel it a little in our hearts. Yet how many have experienced and
realized the fullness of our heavenly Father's forgiveness? How many of us
have ever experienced God running to meet us, throwing His arms around us,
and kissing us? (Lk 15:20) How many of us know what it means to wear the
robe of Christian dignity, the ring of God's acceptance, and the shoes of
true freedom? (Lk 15:22) Many have received forgiveness, but how many have
celebrated that forgiveness? (Lk 15:23-24).
The Lord wants us to experience His forgiveness to the full so we will be
empowered to tell the world "that Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners" (1 Tm 1:15). Like heaven, we will have more joy over one
repentant sinner than over all the righteous people (Lk 15:7). The great
saints are those who have never gotten over the Father's loving
forgiveness. They are eternally grateful and "sing of the mercy of the
Lord forever."
- from One Bread, One Body daily reflection Current Mood:  sleepy | | Monday, September 10th, 2007 | | 12:26 am |
You shake your head
What is so hard to believe?
When you are in your bed
I sing over you the sweetest things
Because oh, My love does not tire
I'm awake when the moon is full
And I know the times when you feel lost
And you just aren't sure
Lo and behold
My love hasn't grown cold
For you
You cold steal away in the middle of the night
And hide in the light of day
While you cloak yourself in the darkest lies
But oh My love, it swims in the deepest oceans of fear
And as soon as you lower your head
I am here
Lo and behold
My love hasn't grown cold
For you
If only you could see
How heaven stills when you speak
I know all your days
And I have wrapped you in mystery
And oh, My love for you
Is as wide as the galaxies
Just hold out your hand and close your eyes
And come be with Me
Lo and behold
My love hasn't grown cold
For you
- My Love Hasn't Grown Cold by Bethany Dillon Current Mood: and content :o) | | Thursday, September 6th, 2007 | | 1:24 am |
"...moved as you are by the hope held in store for you in
heaven." —Colossians 1:4
How does a Christian keep keepin' on in the midst of trials and
persecutions? Hope. How can we have the courage to face death for the sake
of the gospel? Hope. How can we rejoice even in adversity and consider it
a privilege to suffer for Jesus' sake? Hope. "In hope we were saved" (Rm
8:24).
- from One Bread, One Body Eucharistic reflection Current Mood: sleepy | | Thursday, July 26th, 2007 | | 2:29 am |
"Brothers and sisters: We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our body. For we who live are constantly being given up to death for the sake of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since, then, we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we too believe and therefore speak, knowing that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and place us with you in His presence. Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God." - 2 Cor 4:7-15 | | Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 | | 1:27 am |
| | Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 | | 7:07 pm |
Now, the question is whether I want to face my fear of auditions and possibly look like an idiot (or possibly get involved in something I've always wanted to do), or let my fear get the best of me and not try. Hmmm... | | Monday, January 15th, 2007 | | 10:08 pm |
I cannot put into words how much I love weather like today. I love how a simple white blanket of snow transforms a weary earth into something so beautiful and incandescently heavenly that it nearly brings tears to my eyes. | | Saturday, January 13th, 2007 | | 2:23 pm |
Suddenly I see...
Her face is a map of the world Is a map of the world You can see she's a beautiful girl She's a beautiful girl And everything around her is a silver pool of light The people who surround her feel the benefit of it It makes you calm She holds you captivated in her palm Suddenly I see, suddenly I see This is what I wanna be Suddenly I see, suddenly I see Why the hell it means so much to me I feel like walking the world Like walking the world You can hear she's a beautiful girl She's a beautiful girl She fills up every corner like she's born in black and white Makes you feel warmer when you're trying to remember What you heard She likes to leave you hanging on her word Suddenly I see, suddenly I see This is what I wanna be Suddenly I see, suddenly I see Why the hell it means so much to me And she's taller than most And she's looking at me I can see her eyes looking from a page in a magazine Oh, she makes me feel like I could be a tower A big strong tower She got the power to be The power to give The power to see Suddenly I see, suddenly I see This is what I wanna be Suddenly I see, suddenly I see Why the hell it means so much to me - Suddenly I See by KT Tunstall Current Music: Other Side of the World by KT Tunstall | | Monday, January 8th, 2007 | | 1:39 am |
****RANDOM BUT IMPORTANT QUESTION********* Has anyone that has taken Christian Morality or Christology still have their books? If so, could I please borrow them for the semester/quad? I apologize for waiting until the last minute to ask, but I lost internet access over this past week of break, which was my only way to communicate with folks and I forgot to ask before then, oops. If anyone has these books and would be willing to let me use them, could you let me know as soon as possible? Thanks :) I'm really glad second semester is here. I'm also extremely glad that I don't have any classes until 3:05 tomorrow, so I can attempt to get the cluttered fiasco that is my area of the room organized. I have a lot to do tomorrow, but I'm looking forward to it. I actually want to go to bed so I can get up and get started with everything, and I haven't felt that way in a long time. I can't believe how much better I feel now than during the last eight weeks of last semester. I was so stressed about everything in my life, and now I feel much more peaceful. I never make to do lists on here, but hey, I need to think out loud...or out-livejournal...lol For tomorrow, I need to: - organize my clothes and desk - call my mom to do the co-signer thing online for a loan I'm applying for - find out the cost of several books and get them - get my printer from the house out of the box it's been sitting in for two months and hook it up to my computer, haha..... Should be a productive day, hopefully. It is wonderful to be back :) I can't believe how peaceful I feel. God is so good. Current Mood: sleepy | | Sunday, January 7th, 2007 | | 5:42 pm |
It is SO INCREDIBLY GOOD to be back :) :) Current Mood:  giddy | | Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 | | 12:20 am |
Dang, I love Snow Patrol. Good British (and Irish, you can't forget Keane) bands rock my socks :) "There is a darkness deep in you, A frightening magic I cling to... Give me a chance to hold on, Give me a chance to hold on, Give me a chance to hold on, Just give me something to hold on to..." Current Mood:  contentCurrent Music: All That I Have by Snow Patrol | | Monday, January 1st, 2007 | | 10:47 pm |
Several thoughts...
2006 was quite possibly the most eventful and interesting year of my life to date. I realized yesterday that NOT ONE THING went the way I thought it would. I mean, things usually don't, but not to the extent as it was this year. I think God got some pretty good laughs out of my plans in 2006. Some things ended in a way that brought me to the lowest point I've ever been (but not for a particularly long period of time, thank You God), and others ended in a way that I never would have thought in a million years. Wow, what a year. Target is pretty much the best store ever. Seriously...they have great fitting, cheap clothes, clean bathrooms, clean store in general, baby shoes that pretty much make me cry because they're so freaking cute... :D I love Pride and Prejudice (the newest version). I watched it last night with my mom and was reminded of how much I completely and utterly love this movie. The music, the performances by the actors, the cinemotography...flawless. Oh, I love it. And, lastly, I don't think I have ever missed a group of people, especially several people in particular, this much in my entire life. I am trying to enjoy this last week, spending time with my mom and such, but man...I can't believe how much I miss everyone, Knape, AQ. I will probably cry or something when I get back. I don't miss it because I'm sad that I'm living in my Nana's apartment - on the contrary, I actually really like it here. I just really miss my friends, I miss Knape, I miss Aquinas. I can't wait to get back :) | | Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 | | 5:39 pm |
Woot!! I am back in GRaps for the evening to go see Mustard Plugg (a ska band) with Ryan at the Intersection. I am sooooo happy to be in GR, I miss it so much :( Hope break is going well for everyone! I might be going to Ryan's New Year thing, but I don't know for sure yet... | | Thursday, December 21st, 2006 | | 4:47 pm |
Wo0t!!
I am really, really happy because I am at a computer in my Nana's apartment complex, and I can get online!! Yay!! I no longer feel completely isolated from everyone... Life is pretty good...adjusting to being here. Two major perks are that it's a nice neighborhood so I can go for walks (which I did for an hour today) and Courtney's right down the block :) Hopefully things will continue to go well. Christmas is almost here, yay :) | | Tuesday, December 19th, 2006 | | 1:49 pm |
Wow. I got a 3.6 GPA this semester. I'm really surprised I did so well. CHICAGO.......... Oh man, what a day. I can't believe we actually went and got to spend a day in that exhilirating city. The lights, the architecture, the massiveness of the buildings around us...it was amazing. We pretty much had the best group ever, too. The car rides there and back were hilarious, lol, especially on the way back because we were all so tired we were acting sleep-drunk. I won't say much about the actual day since most people have already posted something and Rob wrote a very detailed entry, but man...what an amazing day. It was definitely on of the best days I've ever had. I DEFINITELY want to go back sometime this school year. Going back to Muskegon in half an hour. I'm not as sad to go back as I was over Thanksgiving break, mainly because I feel truly happy and at ease with my life for the first time in months. I am really going to miss Knape, though, and everyone at AQ. Courtney lives right by me now, though, so that will be awesome, and I'm going to be staying with Kelly for the last five or six days of break at her house up north :) I'll also be able to get online at the library near my Nana's apartment so I won't feel so isolated from everyone, lol. A memorable quote...:D "Stupid happy frickin' chicken!!!!! I'll see you in the toilet tomorrow!!! *makes frantic waving motion* " - Rob, as we pulled away from this gas station that had a fried chicken restaurant. He ate there and kept saying afterwards he was going to get e-coli from it :D | | Sunday, December 17th, 2006 | | 1:03 am |
SOO nice not to have homework, papers, or exams!!! Aw man...it is amazing to just be at Aquinas with friends and not have to do anything academic. It would be even better if Reslife hadn't temporarily changed the locks on the doors at Knape...grr... Today my arm muscles are sore, especially on the lower part of my arms (I don't know technical terms) from last night, when I attempted to do a pull up twice and also got really tense during foosball. How sad is that?! :D Now that the stress from the last several weeks is gone, I am finally able to be excited about going to Chicago. I'm so happy that I finally get to go, since I've wanted to go there for a long time and have never been able to. I'm glad that I'm able to go with the group that is going...it's going to be a fun day :) I'm really looking forward to it. | | Saturday, December 16th, 2006 | | 2:03 am |
Wow, what a week. I'm so incredibly glad that exams are done and all of my stress is finally gone. Woot :) Current Mood: content | | Thursday, December 14th, 2006 | | 8:59 pm |
| | 4:21 am |
Prayer request: Could you guys keep someone from my old youth group in your prayers? His name is Corey and I just found that his grandpa passed away this week, and he's been having a really rough time over the past couple years. I have no idea how he's taking this, but I'm sure he and his family could definitely use some prayers. Thanks, guys. |
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