Archive - Brad Bursa

A Lesson from Lectio

Feb 3 •

January 2025

The Sayings: Poverty

Practical Wisdom (Part III) — some notes on our responsibility for proclaiming the Gospel.

Jan 31 •

Our (Little) Commission

A White Paper for Stella Maris Family of Parishes

Jan 25 •

Ladder of Humility

An introduction to the Ladder of Humility from the Rule of St. Benedict.

Jan 19 •

The Sayings: Teach Yourself

Practical Wisdom (Part II) — How to overcome poor classroom management.

Jan 17 •

The Sayings: Need vs. Call

Words of wisdom to which I return with frequency (Part I)

Jan 9 •

What do we mean by "gospel"?

Joseph Ratzinger on the meaning of the word "gospel."

Jan 1 •

December 2024

Disguised for All to See

A Christmas Reflection

Dec 25, 2024 •

Lectio Divina: A Simple Guide

A primer on divine reading.

Dec 15, 2024 •

Reflections on the necessity of prayer and a few prayer resources.

Dec 10, 2024 •

It's Always Advent

An introductory essay on Advent and the Christian life. This is the first in a series on the thought of Benedict XVI and the manner in which…

Dec 1, 2024 •

November 2024

The Power of the Pencil

An analogy for the Christian life.

Nov 25, 2024 •

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