Daily Archives: April 17, 2018

Dante’s PURGATORY, Canto 18: ZEAL AND DILIGENCE

Posted on April 17, 2018 by davidbruceblog

https://pixabay.com/en/running-couple-action-man-woman-2353880/ *** ZEAL AND DILIGENCE *** zeal and diligence Mary, Julius Caesar exemplars of both *** NOTE: Souls purging the sin of sloth recognize that Mary and Julius Caesar are exemplars of the virtue they need to acquire. After the … Continue reading →

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NOTES on Paul Tillich (1886-1965): Faith as Ultimate Concern

Posted on April 17, 2018 by davidbruceblog

Paul Tillich’s concept of faith as ultimate concern is fascinating. According to Tillich, “Faith is the state of being ultimately concerned: the dynamics of faith are the dynamics of man’s ultimate concern.” All of us have many concerns. Certainly we … Continue reading →

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