“Vincit qui se vincit” — He conquers who conquers himself. This Latin maxim, often linked to the Roman writer Publilius Syrus, captures a truth deeper than battlefield glory or personal success. In its fuller form, he wrote: “Bis vincit qui se vincit in victoria” — He conquers twice who conquers himself when he is victorious. … Continue reading Vincit Qui Se Vincit: He Conquers Who Conquers Himself
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Amor Fati vs. Fides Patris: From Stoic Fate to the Father’s Faithfulness
Why do good people suffer? It’s one of the oldest and deepest questions in human history—and one that haunts even the most faithful. If God is all-powerful and loving, why does He allow pain, injustice, and sorrow—especially in the lives of those who serve Him? Throughout history, people have tried to make sense of suffering. … Continue reading Amor Fati vs. Fides Patris: From Stoic Fate to the Father’s Faithfulness
Quod Obstat Viae Fit Via–What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way
(Note: This is a lesson I first gave to my twins on their 15th birthday and just recently altered for my son Ean's 15th birthday. ) “Our actions may be impeded…but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes … Continue reading Quod Obstat Viae Fit Via–What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way
Knights of The Father 