The Anti-Modernist

The world is utterly chaotic, and I for one moment cannot deny that fact, but I can also say that in this chaotic world that I find peace. However, I wish not so much to focus upon peace as hope. As I recited the Divine Office, I am quite often moved by many of Psalms, but one that stands out today in my mind is Psalm 35 [36] from Lauds: Ant. O Lord * thy mercy is in heaven Psalm 35 [3] 35:1 The unjust hath said within himself, that he would sin: * there is no fear of God before his eyes. 35:2 For in his sight he hath done deceitfully, * that his iniquity may be found unto hatred. 35:3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and guile: * he would not understand that he might do well. 35:4 He hath devised iniquity on his bed, * he hath set himself on every way that is not good: but evil he hath not hated. 35:5 O Lord, thy mercy is in heaven, * and thy truth reacheth even to the clouds. 35:6 Thy justice is as the mountains of God, * thy judgments are a great deep. 3...

I think it is a common misconception in society, and even among Christians that our brethren are to be perfect, and when they fall short of the mark it is an opportunity to taunt or tempt them. It is true that we are called to be perfect, and this is a constant process, but the failures of a person do not necessarily necessitate that one sound a horn in triumph over them or that we are better. In fact, it should be remembered that race we run is not against them; rather, when we are judged our Lord will gaze upon us to see if we have lived up to what He knew we were capable of. It is he who knows are flaws, vices, weaknesses and shortcomings. Every encounter with those err is opportunity to do one of two things: 1. Charitably correct them and take note of the act ourselves so that we too learn and avoid it. 2. Pray for them. There will be many circumstances where the shortcomings of other will try us, especially those who abide with us and I think this quote by St. Josemaria is qu...

I am an insomniac. I think this has been a recurrent issue for me since my youth, but it is only in adulthood that it has been truly difficult for me. I have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. As a result, I find myself rising  about 1am and 3am and so on... It has been the advice of doctors that I do not remain in bed once it becomes apparent that I will not sleep, as this will cause greater anxiety and this of course leaves me with time. I really do not like to waste time, and what I mean by that is that I like to sanctify my time, either by prayer or holy reading. I find that being awake at 1,2 or 3am that I am not always the most attentive; in fact, I can be down right zombie like. Nevertheless, it can be an excellent time to say Matins. Now, there will be some who read this blog who will know what Matins are, and there will be others who have a question mark above their head, so allow me to elaborate. Matins : The first of the canonical hours. Now replaced s...

I had taken a hiatus of sorts from writing. I think in many ways I had to figure out what I was doing with this blog, and I truthfully began to feel that I had paid too much importance on political events than I should have, which in many respects caused me a great deal of inner despair. I have spent the last few months in more interior and spiritual pursuits, which I felt have settled me quite a bit and perhaps I can now return to writing, but writing in the fashion which I had begun...in a more informative and prayerful fashion to help and inform faithful Catholics or those searching.