 Before I write another word, I want to thank Jim Russell for his article in Catholic Answers (July-August 2014) magazine. I couldn't find a website for him (it appears he is more of a guest blogger rather than running his own website...but looking at all of his activities, I can understand this!), but the article stated that "some of his blog posts can be found at" http://blog.stlouisreview.com. You may have already noticed the "Prayer Before Writing" that is a constant on the blog sidebar. It has been a good reminder for me over the last few months to remember why I am writing (to learn more myself and hopefully to help bring others to Christ!). I would like to add what Mr. Russell calls a "communication covenant." To my readers & fellow writers, I promise: 1. I will pray that God's grace helps illuminate all of our interactions- both those of simple reading and more active conversations. 2. I will communicate with you respectfully and civilly. These are (rightly) issues which we feel passionate about. But even in disagreements, I will respect you fellow "seekers of truth." 3. I will not fall into negative behavior or words, such as insinuations, exaggerations, blames, or personal attacks. I respectfully ask you to do the same. 4. I will pray we will all find the truth and strive to fulfill the two greatest commandments: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:30-31)
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