Reason, Faith, Vocation

Tony Snow, the former White House press secretary who died earlier this month, gave the commencement address at Catholic University of America in May, 2007.

In this address, Snow gave five tips for living boldly, living a whole life:

• Think


• Go off-road


• Commit


• Get out


• Love

Of course, he gives examples and explanations of why these actions are important. His discussion of "Commit" highlights the importance and joy of religious faith and of solid, happy marriages, both of which depend upon making commitments.

(My thanks to Amanda Shaw at the First Things blog for her article on this address.)