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pur·sue : to follow and try to catch someone or something for a long distance or time
ve·ri·tas (Latin) : truth
In essential things, unity; in non-essential things, liberty; in all things, charity.
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Let us accept truth, even when it surprises us and alters our views.
George Sand
Trust in YHWH with all your being and depend not on your own wisdom. In all your doings turn to Him and He will direct your goings.
Proverbs 3:5-6
What is knowledge, but the slow and gradual cure of our blindness?
A.G. Sertillanges, O.P.
The Church rarely prospers more than when its teachers are teachable.
Michael Bauman
Jacob J. Prahlow writes about theology, history, and culture for the Church in the world.
Jacob serves as lead pastor at Arise Church in Fenton, MO. He and his wife, Hayley, have two amazing kids, Bree and Judah. The Prahlows live in St. Louis with their collections of pets and books.
Jacob’s life, teaching, and writing center on Jesus of Nazareth, God’s Son who came to rescue, restore, and redeem creation.
He holds a MATS in Historical Theology from St. Louis University, a MA in Religion from Wake Forest University, a BA in Theology from Valparaiso University, and certificates from the Oxford Study Centre and Summit Semester Critical Thinking Program. Learn more about Jacob here.
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Some Passing Thoughts on Baseball’s Hall of Fame
Twenty years ago, my dad and I passed an afternoon in Southern California by attending a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners. We are Chicago Cubs fans, so we were used to watching baseball played by a terrible team in a packed stadium. But in Oakland, we found the very opposite: aContinue…
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What I Read in 2022
Every year, I commit to reading as much and as widely as possible. And as a means of attempting to remember everything I’ve read and holding myself accountable to my reading goals, I track the books I’ve read each year. (Click here to see what I read in 2021) A couple of notes on thisContinue…
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A Prayer during the Noise
Dear God,Speak gently in my silence.When the loud outer noises of my surroundingsand the loud inner noises of my fearskeep pulling me away from you,help me to trust that you are still thereeven when I am unable to hear you.Give me ears to listen to your small, soft voice saying:“Come to me, you who areContinue…
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The Tyrannies of Everyday Life
It’s a busy time of year for many of us. But the truth is, many of us live busy lives year-round. Talk to anyone at almost any point during the year and ask how they’re doing. Some form of, “I’m busy,” is almost invariably part of the answer. I’m guilty of it too. I’m busyContinue…
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