Pascal’s work is a collection of thoughts, unfinished at his death, but still incredibly profound. One of my favorite parts, and why I see Pascal as a kindred spirit, is how he wrestles with the silence of God in the universe: This is what I see and what troubles me. I look on all sides, […]
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Having Faith and Doubt – When Both Sides Sometimes Make Sense (Reflections on Pascal’s Pensees)
I’ve been sharing reflections on portions of Blaise Pascal’s Pensees (Thoughts), writing with my students at PSU Berks in mind. Today I come to one of my favorite quotes from the book: This is what I see and what troubles me. I look on all sides, and I see only darkness everywhere. Nature presents to […]
What Motivates You? Thoughts on Pascal’s Pensees (Listening to the Saints)
“Vanity is so anchored in the heart of man that a soldier, a soldier’s servant, a cook, a porter brags, and wishes to have his admirers. Even philosophers wish for them. Those who write against it want to have the glory of having written well; [72] and those who read it desire the glory of […]
Beliefs and Desires – Thoughts on Pascal’s Pensees (Listening to the Saints)
I used to write a “Weekly Word” every Friday, devotional thoughts geared towards the CSF students at PSU Berks. This summer I am bringing the Weekly Word back in hopes of providing spiritual support to the students while they are home. Blaise Pascal lived in France in the mid-1600s and by all accounts was a […]
