Truth is unchanging no matter what people do to undermine it. Advancement to religious vows and ordination should be barred to those who are afflicted
If we are going to embrace Christ and His call to share Him with the world, we will encounter persecution. Not only does Jesus promise
If you watch or listen to what passes for mainstream news today, you will often hear from experts. It seems we need experts to enlighten
There are tens of thousands of different Christian churches in our world today. Each of them professes to have the inside track on attaining eternal
I always enjoy coming back to the parish after time away. Whether it’s for a weekend retreat, a month of break, or six weeks in
Last month, I offered some thoughts on forgiveness. The subject seems to have resonated with quite a few people. It also gave rise to a
Over the years I have followed various national threat assessment analyses. These analyses report, discuss, and predict what are and what will be the major
On Monday evening, February 13, 2023, Anthony McRae committed a senseless act of violence. He shot and killed three students at Michigan State University (Lansing,
The study group I am a part of began a tour through Dante’s “Divine Comedy” this week. This tour has led me to think about
Much of the culture war is being fought by a militia that is well-intentioned and capable, but disorganized and ill-equipped. They need the spiritual and
We cannot be worried about labels or backlash when it comes to speaking against the evil that is running around like a lion looking to
And How and Why We Separated. Part I discussed the misconception that Christians are saved by faith alone. Three statements from Scripture clearly and explicitly
And How and Why We Separated In the current Ecumenical effort among those professing to follow Christ, this material is an invitation to pause and
Part I introduced the thesis that God must protect His Revelation from the pollution of errors introduced by people. A study of By the way,
Even a little knowledge of conditions in the world today and of history, combined with prayerful thought, shows how obvious is the need for God
Part I and Part II of this series began the discussion of how God protects His revelation. Limitations on God’s Protection Earlier, I mentioned a
How God Protects His Revelation Even a little knowledge of conditions in the world today and throughout history, combined with prayerful thought, shows how the
It’s okay to question ordinary Church teaching on some issues. Questioning Divinely Revealed Truth, however, is another matter altogether. So when a Cardinal of the
A spiritual reflection is a short meditation that packs a huge meaning. Here are some modern-day spiritual reflections for your consideration. Getting to heaven is
Truth has to be repeated constantly, because Error also is being preached all the time, and not just by a few, but by the multitude.
Truth seems to be a pretty flexible commodity these days. And in politics, truth seems to be downright elusive. We’ve heard some real doozies from
This December, a series of daily Advent, devotional postings is running from December 1st to December 25th. Journey beside Mary, the Mother of God, as she