My friend, and fellow podcaster, Thad recently posted this video on the history of the Bible. I love the MS paint illustrations! Check it out. Read more

In the aftermath of The Steubenville rape, Ann Voskamp wrote a great article on manhood. As a father I was really struck by it because I know I will define manhood for my son. Here is an excerpt, but please read the whole thing. “Real Manhood never objectifies women. Real Manhood edifies women.Real Manhood means you don’t get drunk,and a man can get drunk on a lot more than alcohol.Men drunk on power, on control, on ego, lose more than... Read more

I was thrilled to read this article at the New York Times, mostly because my inner theology nerd was excited that Donatists were referenced in a major news publication. However it also does make a great observation about where the church has been and where the church is going. Here’s an except: I’ll leave it to Catholics to decide if Francis is good for the church. The subject here is how do you revive a movement in crisis. The natural instinct is to turn... Read more

This post is something of a cry for help that I have felt for a long time but have never had words to say. I still don’t. But I thought it might help if I got my frustration out. Perhaps you all have words of wisdom far beyond my own. The Bible says that we are to bear one another’s burdens so I’m giving you one of mine. I’m not sure if Paul had bloggers in mind when he wrote... Read more

I was blown away by this explanation of why Pope Francis chose his name. Speaking to the thousands of journalists and camera operators that covered the papal transition, Pope Francis recounted the story of his election and his choice of the name Francis. Read more

I was recently featured in this video along with president of the Catholic University of America, John Garvey. In it we talk about why the family is important and how education can help contribute to building individuals into servants. Take a look! Read more

Have you seen the Personal Promise Bible? It’s a Bible that you can special order to insert your name into biblical passages.  If I got one I would see my own name show up all over the Bible. 2 Peter 1:4 would become: “By which He has granted to Billy His precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these Billy may become a partaker of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.” You can also have... Read more

   Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer is now available on youtube. It’s a great documentary that explores the spirituality of a great Christian prayer tradition in the East called the Jesus Prayer. It’s a prayer that has deeply formed my own prayer life. Take a look at the video, it’s quite good.   Read more

Hans Fiene’s theological hilarity strikes again in this St. Patrick inspired video.    Read more

There is a new pope as you all know. I am personally VERY excited about this pope for a number of reasons. I have listed my top ten reasons why I am so excited. I would love to know what you all would add to my list in the comments below! 10 Reasons I’m Thrilled About Pope Francis His charism of poverty is just example a world infected by materialism needs to have. I can’t tell you how many times... Read more