Posts Tagged ‘Imperfection’

Peter, Paul and the messiness of Christian discipleship

Monday, June 24th, 2024
Discipleship

We all like things neat, uncomplicated and in good order. But as we step over the threshold into the virtual world created by artificial intelligence, it seems to me that inclination may be more problematic than ever. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen a number of images circulating on social media. A baby dolphin, Read more

Catholicism’s central teaching: how to be imperfect

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

The quest for perfection can never been attained in any endeavor worthy of humans. The demand for being perfect, based on Matthew 5:14, “Be ye therefore perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect,” became the deranged and deranging discipline that was brought to an end by Vatican II’s healthier attitude toward spiritual growth. One of Read more