Myron and Martin reflect on the freedom God gives us to choose well—or poorly. In today’s readings, Aquinas examines the name “Father” as a personal name of God, while Calvin affirms that Scripture reveals God more clearly than any other source. Today's roadside attraction is a beignet café in New Orleans, and today's civility rule addresses the subtle etiquette of accepting an invitation to stay as a houseguest.

"Scripture bears upon the face of it as clear evidence of its truth, as white and black do of their colour, sweet and bitter of their taste."
—Institutes, 1.7.2

02:33 On moral choices and modern comforts
27:19 Rules of Civility: Accept after one refusal
41:36 Roadside Attractions: Café Du Monde
46:32 Summa Theologica: Prima Pars, Q35–40
58:56 Institutes: 1.6.3–1.7.2