Written by Sensei Mitch on February 6, 2022
Prayer, Faith and the Martial Arts
Quotes . Religion . State of MindPrayer is not something you hear much about in the Martial Arts, which I think if unfortunate. Many of the ideals taught in the Martial Arts are religious. Specifically I see a strong connection to the teachings of Christianity. Take for example the quote pictured to the Right: “The best reason for learning karate is
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving
Events & Holidays . ReligionToday we gather, we eat, we celebrate, we relax, we eat some more, but many of us miss the Thankful part of the day. We miss what we should be thankful for; and we miss what others are thankful for. Today try to see what you have to be thankful for. Try to see what
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 20, 2014
Happy Easter!!
Events & Holidays . Religion“SPE SALVI facti sumus”: In hope we were saved, says Saint Paul to the Romans, and likewise to us (Romans 8:24). Today, of all days, I thought it appropriate to share some of Pope Benedict’s words:(emphasis mine) “We who have always lived with the Christian concept of God, and have grown accustomed to it, have
Written by Sensei Mitch on April 16, 2014
The Way
A Zen Thing . Religion . State of Mind . VideoThe Way we should live but usually don’t. As Martial Artists we are supposed to be role models, we usually are not. Like so many we do things for selfish reasons. We miss the multitude of opportunities God sends our way to do those small (and big) things and improve the lives of our fellow
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 17, 2014
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Events & Holidays . ReligionThis day is not all about leprechauns, shamrocks and green beer. This is a day to honor and pray to St. Patrick. He was an influential saint who, 1,500 years ago, brought Christianity to the little country of Ireland. He was born about 385 in the British Isles, was carried off while still very young
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 7, 2013
Unity, Truth, and Goodness
A Zen Thing . Quotes . State of MindWhat do Unity, Truth, and Goodness have to do with the Martial Arts? That is perhaps hard for many to see, especially those new to the Martial Arts. Here is a quote to start the conversation with: Franciscan John Duns Scotus says that when the one, and the true, and the good are operating in
Written by Sensei Mitch on December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas…Eve…
Events & Holidays . ReligionMy favorite holiday is almost here! Christmas was, is and always will be my favorite holiday. No not because of the present (though that is a nice touch) it is because of the spirit of Christmas. If that doesn’t make sense then I am sorry to say you don’t have it…the Spirit that
Written by Sensei Mitch on December 10, 2011
Can You Say Merry Christmas?
Events & Holidays . ReligionThis post is a bit stream of consciousness and a bit reflection. I was out Christmas shopping today, people were pleasant enough but not once did anyone say Merry Christmas, not once did anyone say Happy Holiday’s, it was kind of sad. It didn’t make me sad, it just seemed sad. Have we become so
