Contrary to the claims of Messianic Judaism, Jesus did not establish a Jewish-only Church (The Way) and then later inspire a gentile church (Christian). Jesus established one Church, the Catholic Church into which His believers, both Jews and Gentiles, are grafted. Just like the hybrid apple tree with all its grafts remains one apple tree, so too the Holy Catholic Church.
Identity lies can cause us to mistreat our body. It is through relationship with Jesus that we find our true identity, one of dignity and beauty. “Behold, I make all things new”.
The science has already shown that use of AI to conduct research, summarize, and write for us not only mitigates critical thinking, it atrophies. It’s illogical to believe that having something else do your thinking will somehow grow your ability to intellect, reason and know. If anything, you’ll grow in its likeness rather than God’s.
God has an interesting way of bringing things into my ‘radar’. Twelve years ago, I wrote about Catholic journalist James Foley. Sadly, I had forgotten it until God brought it before me now. August 19th is the 12th anniversary of his execution, beheaded by ISIS after nearly two years of captivity. His crime? Providing the world with pictures of the true reality of suffering in war-torn Syria.
To help in these trying times, I’ve posted an extensive list of resources for Catholic spiritual direction, therapy and life coaching, and the spiritual life, prayer, and discernment of spirits. The inclusion of living contemporary authors or specialists is not meant to imply endorsement or any connection with the person or ministry. These are included as the bulk of their work (at the time of this writing) has been faithful to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church given in Scripture and Tradition and as handed down by the saints.