https://youtu.be/1Da_iimVfGw?si=xTHOvA7MKrZD4dAN The practice of goodness is accompanied by spontaneous spiritual joy and moral beauty. Likewise, truth carries with it the joy and splendor of spiritual beauty. Truth is beautiful in itself. Truth in words, the rational expression of the knowledge of created and uncreated reality, is necessary to man, who is endowed with intellect. ButContinueContinue reading “Beauty: FtJ 16”
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Why Dance?: FtJ 15
Why Catholics Should Learn to Dance Three authors—Dr. Kwasniewski, Dorothy Cummings McLean, and Julian Kwasniewski—respond to “traditionalist” arguments against dancing Before Discussion Notes (taken from article) We are doing our young people a huge disservice if we hedge their relations about with artificial prohibitions in an effort to overcompensate for the sexual revolution. Formal dancingContinueContinue reading “Why Dance?: FtJ 15”
How Do We Even Begin to Love God?: FtJ 11
Father John Bartunek discusses how to love God with all one’s heart by prioritizing Him above all else. He emphasizes the importance of focusing thoughts and desires on God and suggests engaging in traditional pious practices, prayer, and sacraments to resist temptation and cultivate a deeper love for God.
Fasting & Sacrifice: FtJ 8
Before Discussion Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUwBQEdmew4 Four Reasons to Fast: Self-mastery – To be able to say no to ourselves allows us to be truly free Obedience & discernment – obedience to the Church on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting can open us up to someone telling us what to do (discernment). Worship, sacrifice – FastingContinueContinue reading “Fasting & Sacrifice: FtJ 8”
Love Vs. Respect: FtJ 5
https://youtu.be/x0XTTXg–4M Please watch this before you come. It’s pretty much the best talk we’ve ever heard! We’ll touch on the rest of the notes & videos, but they are just extra if you’re interested. Before Discussion Notes Creation & Results of the Fall: Adam (wants honor & respect) & Eve (wants love/protection) Priest (santicfying), ProphetContinueContinue reading “Love Vs. Respect: FtJ 5”