“If we know the characteristic sins of the age, we can guess its foolish and fashionable assumptions— that morality is simply a matter of personal taste,that all silences need to be filled up with human chatter or background music,that 760 percent of the American people are victims,that it is better to feel than to think,that … Continue reading Plantinga Quote
Author: Daniel Waugh
JD Vance and the ordo amoris
When it comes to politics, I always have a lot of thoughts running through my head. I try to limit my comments to issues of personal interest or that connect directly with the Church. So, I commented when Obama had an openly gay bishop pray at his inauguration, when Pence inserted 'old glory' in a … Continue reading JD Vance and the ordo amoris
Great Augustine Quote
How you loved us, O Good Father, who spared not even your only Son, but gave him up for us evildoers. How you loved us, for whose sake he who deemed it not robbery to be your equal was made subservient, even to the point of dying on the cross! Alone of all he was … Continue reading Great Augustine Quote
Reading Augustine
I've quoted a good bit of Augustine recently, so I thought I'd recommend a few books I've read on and by Augustine for those who may want a deeper dive. First and foremost, read Confessions. It is a powerful spiritual autobiography. Don't read anything on Augustine till you've read this (unless you need a short … Continue reading Reading Augustine
Books I Enjoyed in 2024
It's been a busy year, and I haven't met my goal (though I hope to finish two or three more books before midnight on the 31st). It was a great year, though, with some excellent books taken off my 'to-read' pile and added to my shelf. Theology/Christian Living The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Christ, … Continue reading Books I Enjoyed in 2024
God Entranced 