G.K. Chesterton wrote, “The large philosophy is that which allows of many moods; such as charity, or zeal, or patience.  And it is so with what I count the largest philosophies; which can be in revolt against the Patience of the World while it is loyal to the creator of the World; which can love the world like Saint Francis, or renounce the world like Saint Jerome.”

The tension between being a contemplative or an active Catholic, between being Martha or Mary is a false tension each of us is called to follow Jesus as He wants us too. 

May God Be Praised!