Wonderful essay, Kaleb! Just like to say, that I live in a parish with priests who have not lost their fervor, and that my son is blessed too be able to attend a Chesterton Academy for high school. I’m grateful that we have some good formation here, also encouraged by the young and fervent friars of the Dominican order as a great example-we have many nearby in DC. In West Virginia (WVU), my daughter attends one of the top ~10 most reverent parishes in the country-a university parish no less. And love of the TLM, despite papal mistrust, continues to grow. Therefore, there is hope indeed for further respect for StJP2’s Theology of the Body.
Thanks, Mark, that's great to hear! The Chesterton Academies are growing rapidly, as is classical education in general; hopefully it will save the rapidly-decaying American education system which as I'm sure you know has plummeted into wokeness and dumbed-down standards. It's always a blessing to live near Dominicans! I know the Thomistic Institute is in DC so they must exert a strong positive influence in your area. I believe WVU also has a Newman Society? As you say, there is always hope, no matter how dark it might seem sometime. God bless!
Thank you! Unfortunately, for the past several decades the emphasis in Catholic teaching has been on avoiding any kind of overt criticism or negativity. Homilies are also supposed to be relatable and accessible (usually also entertaining) and tend to focus more on psychology and popular buzzwords like "accompaniment" and "personal relationship" instead of pointing out errors and offering Catholic solutions. Many are too afraid of being 'cancelled' or labeled a bigot or fanatic. But there are still many great priests out there who do their best, Deo Gratias!
Wonderful essay, Kaleb! Just like to say, that I live in a parish with priests who have not lost their fervor, and that my son is blessed too be able to attend a Chesterton Academy for high school. I’m grateful that we have some good formation here, also encouraged by the young and fervent friars of the Dominican order as a great example-we have many nearby in DC. In West Virginia (WVU), my daughter attends one of the top ~10 most reverent parishes in the country-a university parish no less. And love of the TLM, despite papal mistrust, continues to grow. Therefore, there is hope indeed for further respect for StJP2’s Theology of the Body.
Thanks, Mark, that's great to hear! The Chesterton Academies are growing rapidly, as is classical education in general; hopefully it will save the rapidly-decaying American education system which as I'm sure you know has plummeted into wokeness and dumbed-down standards. It's always a blessing to live near Dominicans! I know the Thomistic Institute is in DC so they must exert a strong positive influence in your area. I believe WVU also has a Newman Society? As you say, there is always hope, no matter how dark it might seem sometime. God bless!
Back at ya! 🙏😇
God bless you for this!
Compared to the pablum of a homily I listened to yesterday this is meat and potatoes!
Why oh why Merciful Father have our priests lost their fervour?
Thank you! Unfortunately, for the past several decades the emphasis in Catholic teaching has been on avoiding any kind of overt criticism or negativity. Homilies are also supposed to be relatable and accessible (usually also entertaining) and tend to focus more on psychology and popular buzzwords like "accompaniment" and "personal relationship" instead of pointing out errors and offering Catholic solutions. Many are too afraid of being 'cancelled' or labeled a bigot or fanatic. But there are still many great priests out there who do their best, Deo Gratias!