Emily’s in latest blog post about Docility draws a playful connection Mr. Miyagi from “The Karate Kid” and the concept of being docile to the Holy Spirit, reflecting on how Miyagi’s teachings can serve as a metaphor for spiritual growth.
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Together Paper – Forming Our Children Continues Our Own Formation
For August edition of Together Magazine Emily shares how even if we haven’t fully pulled the log out of our own eye, in forming our children well we can provide steps and strategies to form ourselves better in the process.
A Post on Prudence that Would be Prudent to Peruse
Known as the ‘mother’ of all virtues, Emily shares what prudence is in its full form and practical ways to approach applying more prudence in our lives.
The Power of Silence – A Sub-Virtue of Temperance
In the virtue of silence lies the hidden power of temperance – the power to listen deeply and make authentic connections. Stina explores the importance of silence in
fostering healthy and fulfilling relationships.
Austen, Temperance and Sensibility
Emily Shaw takes on the virtue of temperance in her latest blog, referencing Jane Austen’s character Marianne Dashwood from her famous novel Sense & Sensibility as a prime example of temperance not in action, and the lack thereof having effect on the world around her.
A Christian False Sense of Security
Elise Drum shares that comparison and relativism to those around us is a slippery-slope from having virtue turn to vice. And how we should be comparing ourselves to those we admire rather than those we feel morally superior to.
Stewardship and the Virtue of Justice
Stina shares the perspective of Justice in the form of stewardship, by means of giving others what is rightfully due of our finance, energy, talents and time.
Dare to Jump: Forming Couples For Marriage
Emily Shaw shares in the Together Paper the importance of preparation and human formation for better success in our marriages in this current age.
Crossing the Line: Competition & Justice
Justice does not always mean equal. Emily Shaw shares insight into how equality and equity do not mean the same thing, and how flexing the virtue of justice means things may not look fair from the outset.
Butker, Bias & Leaning Into Your Vocation
Emily shares her thoughts on the Butker speech and how the world has lied to us as to focussing on our selfish ideals, rather than focussing on God’s will for our life and following our vocation.