[Taken randomly from Brother Francis’ lectures, with a minor amount of editing.] Some things have to become part of our knowledge through acquaintance, so to speak. Knowledge becomes impossible if everything needs a definition. If someone were to ask you … Continue reading
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Write-Up of our October Conference
The theme of the Saint Benedict Center 2010 conference was “The Romance of Wisdom.” The talks are now available on CD, downloadable MP3, and DVD. Each of the nine speakers approached the theme from his own personal perspective, all together … Continue reading
On Christian Wisdom
Wisdom does not consist in the possession of a great store of knowledge, but rather in the reduction of one’s knowledge to a few underlying principles. Growth in knowledge, through the accumulation of facts, is not necessarily growth in wisdom, … Continue reading
Homily on the Nativity of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ
(St. Leo the Great D. 461) The Voice of Peter The truths that belong to this day’s solemnity are truly well known to you, Dearly Beloved, and you have frequently been instructed in them. But just as this visible light … Continue reading
Seek the Wisdom that is the Mind of Christ
The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, addressed teachers and students from the Pontifical academies, as they start their academic year, with words of wisdom. CWN reports: Vatican, Oct. 31, 2008 (CWNews.com) – True wisdom means “following the mind of Christ,” … Continue reading