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Husband and Wife: Theology of the Body (Part 3, Chapter 39)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/26/17
Part 3, Chapter 39
“The marriage bed should be undefiled, as the Apostle tells us, i.e., pure, as it was when it was first instituted in the early paradise, in which no unruly desires or impure thought might enter” (Introduction to the Devout Life, 152). St. Francis De Sales ... Read More »
Holy Marriage (Part 3, Chapter 38) (Saturday's Post)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/24/17
Part 3, Chapter 38
Marriage is so, so sacred. It is beautiful and our Saint says it so well. When reading this chapter, I was reminded of what is said during a marriage: THE CELEBRATION OF MATRIMONY
The Celebrant says:
Dearly beloved,
you have come together into ... Read More »
Odds of Lightning Striking (Part 3, Chapter 37)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/24/17
Part 3, Chapter 37
“I wish I would win the lottery, than I would give money to the poor, pay off my mortgage, help my parents out with some expenses and then use the rest for good.” I have had similar sentiments before. I have thought what I ... Read More »
Shoelessness (Part 3, Chapter 36)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/23/17
Part 3, Chapter 36
Shoes. To walk in someone’s shoes, that is a feat. We have heard it before that to understand someone; we should walk in their shoes. St. Francis De Sales is basically recommending the same thing today. “Always put yourself in your neighbor’s place, and ... Read More »
The Little Way (Part 3, Chapter 35)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/22/17
Part 3, Chapter 35
St. Francis De Sales wouldn’t know about the little way of St. Therese of Lisieux during his life on earth. She lived 250 years after St. Francis De Sales died. But he would like the concept and it would fit nicely with this chapter. ... Read More »
Keep in Check (Part 3, Chapter 34)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/21/17
Part 3, Chapter 34
Giving our brain a break is okay. There are times when we need to do this. There are many things that occupy our minds. So I take a break. One of the best breaks I may take in the day is the time for ... Read More »
Dancing the Night Away (Part 3, Chapter 33)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/20/17
Part 3, Chapter 33
When I was younger, I used to stay up late plays games and doing other things. Most of the time these things weren’t too bad, but they were leading me slowly away from God. I couldn’t get up in the morning, and since I ... Read More »
Gambling are Life Away (Part 3, Chapter 32)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/19/17
Part 3, Chapter 32
Gambling, Gambling, Gambling. People play the Lottery, they spend time in casinos and they gamble in many other ways. What is the point of gambling? The point is to win money. Some will argue that it is for entertainment, but overall, most people are gambling ... Read More »
Relaxing (Part 3, Chapter 31)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/18/17
Part 3, Chapter 31
Thank God for the springs in the workings of our garage doors. They make it so much easier to open and lift the heavy door. When they are broke or not working, or not even there it takes a greater effort to open the ... Read More »
Tales of Truth (Part 3, Chapter 30)
Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 3/17/17
Part 3, Chapter 30
Here in the north woods, people spend much time outdoors, one of the things they do is to fish. I hear stories about catching fish or not catching. It is interesting to hear how big the fish they caught was, or the one that ... Read More »