Tom Collingwood – Page 4

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This We Will Defend

Tom Collingwood July 7, AD2020 9 Comments

Every branch of the American military has a motto. “This we’ll defend” is the U.S. Army’s motto going back to the Revolution. In many respects,

race, bias, critical race theory, Liberation Theology

A Perspective on Civil Unrest and Riots

Tom Collingwood June 6, AD2020 7 Comments

The protests and rioting surrounding the George Floyd death has brought back some tough memories. I had personal experience in the integration riots of the

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Conversion is a Spiritual, Cognitive, and Physical Journey

Tom Collingwood May 20, AD2020 1 Comment

I was never churched as a child but ended up attending a Lutheran high school because I was a borderline delinquent. The sheriff and my

Respect Life Whether Wanted or Not

Tom Collingwood April 23, AD2020 No Comments

The semi-annual 40 Days for Life had to be suspended several weeks ago as a result of the COVID 19 quarantine. At my last shift

Drawing Abortion Lines

Tom Collingwood March 15, AD2020 4 Comments

Saint Paul, Minnesota’s city council recently announced they will celebrate an “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day”. This decision clearly sets the tone; Christians must draw the

Gender Ideology: Truth and Consequences

Tom Collingwood February 21, AD2020 2 Comments

When I reflect on current conditions and issues in our Church, our culture/country or the world at large, I always try to focus on what

The Massive Persecution of Christians

Tom Collingwood January 15, AD2020 No Comments

Are you aware of the horrors surrounding the ongoing persecution of Christians worldwide? In a 2017 essay, I highlighted how that persecution has reached a

Should the Church be Saving Souls or Saving Society?

Tom Collingwood December 21, AD2019 4 Comments

As I read and hear about all the issues facing the Church it is a quandary to focus on what appears to be most important.

A Historical Storyline: An Evangelization Tool with “Nones”

Tom Collingwood November 16, AD2019 3 Comments

Surveys over the past several years have noted a gradual decline in individuals belonging to organized religion and conversely an increase in the numbers of

Church Leadership Should Serve and Protect

Tom Collingwood October 11, AD2019 2 Comments

“To serve and protect” is the motto of most law enforcement agencies. In many respects it should serve as a byword for the hierarchy of

Personal Remembrances of St. John Paul II

Tom Collingwood September 17, AD2019 4 Comments

October 22 is the feast day for St. John Paul II who is a very special saint for me. There is a personal connection to

Confronting Moral Relativism With a Map and Compass

Tom Collingwood August 31, AD2019 3 Comments

St. John Paul II challenged us all to “evangelize” and in trying to meet his charge I have found many obstructions in attempting to introduce

Considering Invalid Research, Spin, and the Truth

Tom Collingwood July 20, AD2019 No Comments

and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. (John 8:32) In reading or hearing the media discuss a particular issue a

Where Else Can I Go

Tom Collingwood June 11, AD2019 8 Comments

The clergy abuse scandal seems to never go away. The local police recently conducted a raid on our diocesan pastoral center to recover what they

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Legally Right Versus Morally Right

Tom Collingwood April 17, AD2019 4 Comments

The annual March for Life and 40 days for Life campaigns always leads me to reflect on the state of affairs of or culture’s moral

Ash Wednesday Sets the Stage for Lent

Tom Collingwood March 20, AD2019 No Comments

You are dust and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19) As an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist at my Church, I always sign up

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Infidelity: One Cause for Clergy Abuse

Tom Collingwood February 16, AD2019 4 Comments

DEFENDING THE CHURCH FROM CLERGY ABUSE In a previous essay I addressed the challenges of defending the Church in light of the clergy abuse scandal

Christmas Reflections
on our Church Culture
and the Benedict Option

Tom Collingwood January 10, AD2019 2 Comments

Christmas Eve Nostalgia At this year’s Christmas Eve children’s Mass eight traditional Christian carols were sung. I found myself singing even though I can’t carry

Intolerance

Tom Collingwood July 15, AD2018 2 Comments

The wrath of God is indeed being revealed from heaven against every impiety and wickedness of those who suppress the truth by their wickedness. (Romans 1:18)