Wednesday, February 02, 2005
A thought
In reference to this thread:
. . .while they discuss "social justice" (usually in dangerously socialistic political terms), they focus on reconciling their homosexual/bisexual behavior to Catholic doctrine. Furthermore, they could care less about uniting with the pro-life group on campus. . . . I can attest first-hand that Newman Centers are NOT spiritually fulfilling.
I think it needs to be said that regardless of the behaviour going on at certain Newmans, we are called to love, always, unconditionally. It may feel liberating to go on a rant when you see something bad happening, but it usually won't help. When I do it, someone please correct me (Thanks Z(ed) for the occasional swift kick in the ass).
The only way to really change anything is to be holier yourself, to pray more, to love more, to realize what Paul says in Ephesians 6 is true:
11 Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power. 11 Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.
Our struggle is not against flesh. It is against Hell. You won't get anywhere by attacking a person, it's like cutting off a head of the hydra. You have to pray, and strengthen your spiritual armor. Get a confessor. Love everyone always. Don't entertain thoughts. Be transparent. Pray the Rosary, the Liturgy of the Hours.
Be not afraid.
. . .while they discuss "social justice" (usually in dangerously socialistic political terms), they focus on reconciling their homosexual/bisexual behavior to Catholic doctrine. Furthermore, they could care less about uniting with the pro-life group on campus. . . . I can attest first-hand that Newman Centers are NOT spiritually fulfilling.
I think it needs to be said that regardless of the behaviour going on at certain Newmans, we are called to love, always, unconditionally. It may feel liberating to go on a rant when you see something bad happening, but it usually won't help. When I do it, someone please correct me (Thanks Z(ed) for the occasional swift kick in the ass).
The only way to really change anything is to be holier yourself, to pray more, to love more, to realize what Paul says in Ephesians 6 is true:
11 Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power. 11 Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.
Our struggle is not against flesh. It is against Hell. You won't get anywhere by attacking a person, it's like cutting off a head of the hydra. You have to pray, and strengthen your spiritual armor. Get a confessor. Love everyone always. Don't entertain thoughts. Be transparent. Pray the Rosary, the Liturgy of the Hours.
Be not afraid.
