Temperance (mastery over instincts)

I am reading a book about virtues by Tim Gray and Curtis Martin. The chapter on temperance had a line that really spoke to me:

"Peace of soul is a fruit only of those who have conquered themselves."

I have a long way to go on this virtue, but knowing the fruits of this virtue makes me that much more motivated to pursue it.

Sunday, Jan 11

Today's homily touched me as I thought about the power of Baptism and thought about the Holy Spirit coming down upon Marisa and Brett and the Lord saying, "You are my beloved daughter and son."

This has to be one of my favorite verses in the scriptures. (Mark 1:9-11)

I am going to try having at least two posts per week now. One on Sunday evening in order to reflect on the mass, and one on Wednesday or Thursday to touch on something that I am studying or experiencing. We'll see how that goes. :)