Septuagint or Masoretic Text: Which Is the True Version of the Bible?
Biblical texts like the book of Genesis exist in a Septuagint version, and they exist in a Masoretic Hebrew version. Unsurprisingly, that has led to
Biblical texts like the book of Genesis exist in a Septuagint version, and they exist in a Masoretic Hebrew version. Unsurprisingly, that has led to
Scripture tells us that we grow closer to God to the extent that we are content with what we have and realize that God is
The Gospel reading of the 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year A) invites us to reflect on our faith journey (Luke 24:13-35). We join the two
Martin Luther thought anyone could read the Bible, interpret it, and understand it teachings. But there’s a YouTube video that proves him wrong. Kristin Saylor
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for May 2023 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. Let’s better understand key verses from May’s Readings[1] by
Some Catholics shy away from the Rosary because they view it as repetitive prayer. But it is much more than mere repetition. Thanks to divine
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for April 2023 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. Let’s better understand key verses from April’s Readings by
There are many ways of reading the Bible. Some read through the whole Bible in a year, kind of like reading a novel. Some read
Lent is a time of true spiritual renewal. We give up something we enjoy, we fast, and we give back to those in need. Recently
There are dozens of books written to explain the Book of Revelation, but nobody has achieved an understanding that most readers accept. In fact, the
Most Christians should know the story of how Martha became indignant that she was working hard preparing the meal and doing house work while her
We should all reflect on God’s abundant mercy, especially during Lent. He truly loves us, regardless of the gravity of our sins. Even if we
Put simply and bluntly, the facts of history and the teaching of Scripture clearly refute the error of “Scripture Alone” that several apostate Catholics introduced
The recent feast (Jan. 25) of The Conversion of Paul (Acts 9:1-19) is a transcendent reminder that our conversion toward Christ often has two parts.
One of the things I find most spiritually refreshing to do is to go to Adoration as often as possible. Seeing Jesus hidden in the
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. It is Catholic Doctrine more than anything else that we should get
There are many times when we think we are powerless. We believe we need to endure what is happening to us and don’t have the
“How does swearing make you feel?” This was the unexpected question I was asked as hundreds of pounds of weights quivered over my head. Back
Most Catholics take pride in the fact that Mother Church reads most of the Bible to her congregation over the span of three liturgical years.
A few weeks ago (the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time), the Gospel presented us with the parable of the poor man, Lazarus, and the rich
Some days ago I was driving by one of those home centers when I saw a crowd of day workers anxiously waiting for someone to
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the topic of gratitude has been on my mind a lot lately. Being grateful doesn’t just mean saying “thank you”