Genesis 1-3 – Part II: The Second Creation Account
In Part I of this series, I spoke of the value of the allegorical language used in the first creation account in Genesis. God communicates
In Part I of this series, I spoke of the value of the allegorical language used in the first creation account in Genesis. God communicates
The Parable of The Talents (Mt 25:14-30) is a powerful reminder that God has invested in each of us. And it is our sacred duty
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
Have you ever heard someone object to the Catholic Church’s teaching on justification? In a nutshell, the Church believes that a working faith justifies, not
Like many, I thought I had a decent understanding of Psalm 23 (The Lord is My Shepherd). But there may be some nuances I missed!
Ash Wednesday of 2017 fell on March 1. On March 7, my wife and I were on a plane from Newark, New Jersey to Tel
Everyone knows that if you put in the hard work, rewards will follow. This nugget of truth and wisdom originates from Sacred Scripture. “Make no
How often have you heard someone say “It’s not fair”? Chances are you’ve heard these words uttered or even loudly exclaimed more than once. The
Have you ever heard a Protestant say that Christians should not baptize infants because infants cannot have faith? After hearing this, you may have reflected
I think God gave each of us the gift of imagination so that we can visualize the angels, the saints, and the Holy Trinity we pray
For many Christians, there are several sections and stories within the Bible that seem beyond comprehension. Oftentimes, these can be utilized by non-believers, or those
One of the major disagreements between Catholics and Protestants involves the nature of the Mass. We Catholics believe that the Mass makes Jesus’ sacrifice on
For the best of all New Years’ resolutions, look to Our Lord and Savior. Be filled with Christ and allow Him to transform every corner
My two favorite parables are The Parable of the Talents (Mt 25:14-30) and The Vineyard Owner and His Workers (Mt 20:1-16). In God’s Will, Our Initiative by
It does not take a bible scholar to guess that when I refer to a grouchy curmudgeon in service to God, I am thinking of
I am doing a bible study on the Gospel of John. This past Saturday we were reading Chapter 13, the chapter where Jesus washes the
One of the most noticeable differences between Catholicism and many forms of Protestantism lies in our divergent attitudes towards religious images. As most people know,
The word “judgment,” more often than not, carries a negative connotation today. Judgment is almost always bad and opposed to the secular virtue of acceptance
The readings of the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) speak to us about the wisdom of God. The 1st Reading begins by warning
In accord with the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church, Mary is celebrated as the Queen of Heaven. The universal Church celebrates the feast
Most, if not all Christians, know about Jesus multiplying the loaves and fish. What many do not know, however, is that there were actually two
A few weeks ago a friend sent me a post from a priest I know who was suggesting that anyone who chose to “take the