Hello readers! It's been a while. I've been busy changing roles at work and planning a young adult retreat for my deanery. It's interesting to work on the retreat since our theme is about using our time, talent and treasure to get closer to God. I especially like the treasure part. :) It gives me an excuse to hunt in the Bible for passages that give us nuggets of wisdom regarding money.
Not sure if you all knew, but here is the link to the new encyclical addressing economics and life: Caritas In Veritate, Latin for Charity in Truth.
I also have some gem quotes from Lowenstein's book on 'Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist':
-It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it.
-Any amount of capital bears the seed of future trillions. To squander or misdirect it is a sin.
The book also makes reference to these bible passages:
-Turn in the account of your stewardship Luke 16:2
-He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. Luke 16:10
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Some Catholic Links On Economic Life
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has a site on economic life, which is more relevant and directs us in these trying times: http://www.usccb.org/jphd/economiclife/
In particular, they released 10 statements on what a Catholic's economic life should look like: http://www.usccb.org/jphd/economiclife/pdf/a-catholic-framework-for-economic-life.pdf
Also, my friend K informed me that Pope Benedict XVI will soon be releasing an encyclical on finance/economics. Can't wait to read it!
In particular, they released 10 statements on what a Catholic's economic life should look like: http://www.usccb.org/jphd/economiclife/pdf/a-catholic-framework-for-economic-life.pdf
Also, my friend K informed me that Pope Benedict XVI will soon be releasing an encyclical on finance/economics. Can't wait to read it!
Friday, June 12, 2009
New Direction Of Blog
So, it's been many a month since I last posted. The S&P500 has been gaining steadily from it's low of 666.79 in early March to over 940 in mid June. That's over a 30% gain. Sadly, I didn't go all in at around 700, but bought small quantities steadily during this time.
Anyways, I've been thinking that it might be easier to keep writing if I combine both faith and my interest in finance. Something that I've wanted to do for some time is to start looking at what the Bible says about money management and how to handle your finances. Which is why I want to start hunting for passages and tidbits around the net that could shed light on how we are to act regarding this world of moolah.
Anyways, I've been thinking that it might be easier to keep writing if I combine both faith and my interest in finance. Something that I've wanted to do for some time is to start looking at what the Bible says about money management and how to handle your finances. Which is why I want to start hunting for passages and tidbits around the net that could shed light on how we are to act regarding this world of moolah.
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