tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418166821095736040.post8067803627448861056..comments2023-04-04T09:08:04.554-05:00Comments on musings from the pastor's study: THE DEPTH OF FAITHfr. david tokarzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14323039126889157726noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418166821095736040.post-41880540926596496682010-11-08T05:51:28.885-06:002010-11-08T05:51:28.885-06:00His relationship with the Catholic J.R.R. Tolkein ...His relationship with the Catholic J.R.R. Tolkein was what led the atheistic-tending C.S. Lewis to accept the Christian Faith, becoming a member of the Church of England.fr. david tokarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323039126889157726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418166821095736040.post-68036510051636873682010-11-08T00:03:28.099-06:002010-11-08T00:03:28.099-06:00Just a brief rumination on pathways to perfection,...Just a brief rumination on pathways to perfection, it tends to be a long journey, particularly when one is faced with imperfections of so many strains. When one opens one's mind to the spirit, which is a switch from the secular, a change of attitude occurs. This is best arrived at with the help of a spiritual director, prayerful friends, and continuous religious study. I am always fascinated by the conversion of others. An example is G.K. Chesterton. It seems with his far-reaching intelligence, and a delving nature, he was also influenced by Maurice Baring, a convert in 1901, who prayed unceasingly for Chesterton. He was also quite close to Hillaire Belloc, a staunch, outspoken Catholic. These three thinkers enjoyed many years of friendship. Their thinking processes formed a sphere of knowledge about all aspects of living but with a spiritual bent that led to the conversions of Baring and Chesterton. Relationships are important and fulfilling in <br />nurturing spiritual growth.NEWER PATHWAYShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16886600691681161967noreply@blogger.com