The Limits of Government
“Plug the damn hole!” With that outburst of frustration yesterday President Obama signalled that he may be coming to an understanding of something many of us tried to tell him before he took his oath of office: there are limits to what government can do. The President came to office promising “hope and change,” insisting […]
Practicing Heaven on Earth
Practicing Heaven on Earth May/Discipline 26 May 2010 One day holy Brigit needed to attend a gathering of the people for a compelling practical reason, and she sat in her chariot, which was drawn by two horses. As she sat in the vehicle, she practiced on earth the life of heaven, as was her custom, […]
Psalm 149:5 Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds.
Psalm 149:5 Let the godly exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their beds. As I woke during the night, I needed to turn to You in joy. Help me to learn to exult in Your glory, revel in the power of Your name, to treasure those periods during the night when sleep […]
The Seventh Commandment
Leviticus 19.29
“Do not profane your daughter by making her a prostitute, lest the land fall into prostitution and the land become full of depravity.”
