Let’s go back for a moment to the afternoon of Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
This was the report from ABC News:
“The strongest earthquake to hit the East Coast of the U.S. in seven decades damaged landmark buildings in the Washington, D.C. area, while rattling the nerves of tens of millions, just three weeks ahead of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks …
Strictly speaking spiritual renewal doesn’t follow any strict formula. It’s a work of God’s grace and, as such, is entirely dependent upon Him. Still, if we are willing to recognize our need for spiritual renewal, then we can take conscious steps in that direction. God, as it happens, loves to move in the lives of people who are earnestly seeking Him.
If we willingly submit to the discipline of our heavenly Father, in the end we will share in His holiness.
While I am personally an ex-Catholic and Ms. Hamilton’s blog is called Public Catholic, she makes an important point and makes it very well. It’s not enough to say that we’re against something. We have to clearly define what we are for and then sincerely attempt to live that out.
Central Reflections 