A Hero's Defense of the Faith - Edmund Campion's Ten Reasons

Edmund Campion came to England a fugitive but an apostle determined to preach the truth. His first writing upon arriving from Rome was his Brag, but The Ten Reasons were his last and most deliberate defense of his heroic mission to England and to his faith. The conclusion of that work. What fire!

Gold, glory, pleasures, lusts. Despise them. What are they but bowels of earth, high-sounding air, a banquet of worms, fair dunghills. Scorn them. Christ is rich, who will maintain you: He is a King, who will provide you: He is a sumptuous entertainer, who will feast you; He is beautiful, who will give in abundance all that can make you happy. Enrol yourselves in His service, that with Him you may gain triumphs, and show yourselves men truly most learned, truly most illustrious. Farewell.

Campion, the Priest

Campion, the Hero

Great Quote from the Brag

Lessons from the Cockpit: Flying and writing to give us a new perspective on life.

I'm new to blogging. Finding a new blog and thus, blogger is like uncovering hidden treasure. New perspective, experience, difference, and similarity. Things we agree on and things we don't! But all with a lot of insight to teach us. 

Christopher Laney and www.lessonsfromthecockpit.com
offer new insights on flying and life. See what he has to say.

Feb. 3, National Holiday? Four Soldiers and Men of God and their Ultimate Sacrifice.

I just missed a National Holiday. February 3rd came and went just like any other day despite the unanimous resolution of the American Congress in 1988.

Feb. 3, 1943, when one of the most remarkable and inspiring acts of heroism in the history of warfare took place during World War II. It is a day to honor the heroism of the Four Chaplains, who selflessly gave their lives “that others may live.”

NFL Super Bowl vs. Pro Bowl - a difference? We play like we live and we live like we play!

The Pro Bowl seems less and less a sporting event - at worst, a farce and at best, a full payed Hawaiian vacation for fan favorites. 

But football and sports in any shape continue to fascinate millions - why? There is some competitive element deep down in man that has to battle it out on the field. He has to prove his mettle to himself and others.

How to pray: FaceBook, Twitter, What it isn't, and 6 Steps to Communicating with God.

We're constantly communicating with people. We prove that man is a social animal with the thousand different gadgets to talk and chat. We have computers, FaceBook, SKYPE, instant messengers, cell phones, IPads, and just about anything else possible to stay in touch.

But are we in touch with God? He's the most important person in our life, considering that he created, redeemed, and keeps us alive. Yet numerous excuses jump to mind - I don't have time; I don't know how.

He's not on FaceBook. He doesn't have email. We don't know his cell number. So how can we stay in touch with him?

Prayer! A whole lot could be said on the subject, but let's start with the basics of how to start a conversation with God.