 One of the images of the Christian life that St. Augustine used was an upside-down fruit tree. This tree has its roots in heaven and grows with its leaves and branches hanging down toward the earth, and its fruit is available for the benefit of any and all. Each of us is called to be this upside-down fruit tree. Each of us is called to bear fruit for the kingdom of God and for the benefit of our fellow human beings.
You can read the entire article at www.wordonfire.org/articles/st-augustines-upside-down-fruit-tree/.
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 As Christians, we are called—not to hate the person who does wrong—but to hate the wrong itself.
You can read this article at www.catholicworldreport.com/2024/09/06/there-is-a-time-and-place-for-hate/ |
Rick Clements, Ph.D.
Rick writes and speaks about topics related to the Catholic faith, with a particular focus on the ways in which a rediscovery of beauty, goodness, and truth can help to revitalize our lives and our culture. 
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