Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the health-check domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/brownpelican/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the mfn-opts domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/brownpelican/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121
There’s Wealth in Our Tradition, by John Litwinovich – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

There’s Wealth in Our Tradition, by John Litwinovich

“Open Borders” USCCB Migration Chair Blasts Biden’s Executive Order, by John Lavenburg
June 6, 2024
Archbishop Chaput: On the Power of the Powerless
June 6, 2024

Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash

By John Litwinovich, Catholic Exchange, June 6, 2024

John Litwinovich is a Secular Franciscan, a member of the Little Portion Fraternity in Granite Bay, California. With a background as a human services administrator and Peace Corps and VISTA volunteer, his current focus is Catholic writing, travel and research, spending portions of most years in Italy. He is author of the Assisi Walking Adventure Guide and other faith-based works.

 

Avatar photoIn times of turmoil, it can be wise to reflect on the past, less for nostalgic purposes and more for finding answers. Clinging to the past may be a fault, but the guidance of our spiritual ancestors is a gift to be treasured.

The signs of our time keep worsening. Unjust wars and terrorist killings are exploding across the globe, family and community values are eroding, the deaths of unborn children are celebrated as personal freedom, ideologies are undermining science, and norms and values are changing as if no lasting truths exist. At times truth itself, having fallen prey to so many corrupting forces, can be difficult to recognize.

In the past may be found understanding and inspiration. In the past, there are teachers. …

Continue reading >>>>>>>