The misuse of the faithful in the Synod of Synodality. Recently, I wrote an article about the extreme content found in National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America for the Diocesan Phase of the 2021-2023 Synod. This “synthesis” appears to be an attempt by those who dissent from Church teaching to enact change. I contend that those who lead this effort seek to appeal to sensus fidelium in their attempt at doctrinal change. The... Read more
5 things that would happen if the Catholic and Orthodox Church reunited. The Roman Catholic and Orthodox Church share a lot in common. They both trace their origins back to Pentecost, where Jesus established His Church. Therefore, both Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy hold the honor as the Church Jesus personally established. In fact, these Churches were one for over a thousand years. The official split took place in 1054 AD. The sacking and conquest of Constantinople in 1204 AD by... Read more
Allow me to introduce you to the Episcopal Church. I jest in the title of this article. All people, regardless of background, I desire join the Catholic Church. I do not wish any to leave Christ’s Church. My jest highlights my concern for dissenting or heterodox Catholics who I believe are more theologically in the line with the Episcopal church than the Catholic Church. In this article, I lay out why I think heterodox Catholics may find great happiness in... Read more
Where is the faithful’s voice in the Synod of Synodality? Recently, I read an alarming interview between EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo and Cardinal Gerhard Müller on The World Over. They discussed The Synod on Synodality. A movement hijacked by dissenting voices within the Church as the true movement of the Holy Spirt with the Church. If true, this represents a real threat to Catholicism in the US, but globally. In this article, I quote the document National Synthesis of the People... Read more
What bad Christian behaviors invalidate Catholic moral teaching? Bad Christians exist. Bad Christians existed at the beginning of Christianity, and they exist still. Such Christians make Jesus and the Church look bad. They do not live up to the standard set by Jesus and the Apostles. Liars, thieves, killers, adulterers, fornicators, and hypocrites occupy our pews , and even at times the Chair of St. Peter. Given these facts, how does the Catholic Church still hold itself as a moral... Read more
Sin, The Principle of Double Effect, and Pastoral Care. Recently, I wrote an article in response to another Patheos blogger regarding the Church’s view on Catholics in the LGBTQIA+ community. In this article, I concluded with the following exhortation: No one desires the death of another, especially a family member. But Catholics need not lie to LBGTQIA family members and thus put their souls at eternal risk. Love does not do that. Imagine a loved one who believes their salvation... Read more
The Synodal Path to schism in Germany In past articles, I addressed different aspects of the call for women’s ordination in the Catholic Church. I addressed The Jesus Prerogative, why the Catholic Church does not ordain women, and the biblical case for women’s ordination. I now turn to what many consider the last hope for real theological change on the matter—The Synodal Path. Particularly, I respond to the document produced by the German Synodal Forum titled, Women in Ministries and... Read more
Choose the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Recently, another Patheos blogger wrote an article titled, I Choose Life. In the article, the author describes her experience with “traditionalist” Catholics. Also called a “cafeteria Catholic” for her views on the application of Church teaching on sexuality when applied to LGBTQIA Catholics and neurodiverse individuals. The author claims her approach best reflects the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching on the Sanctity of life and the Dignity of the Human Person, Pope... Read more
Key biblical passages that support women’s ordination to the priesthood. In past articles, I wrote about The Jesus Prerogative on women’s ordination and on whether or not the Catholic Church can change its view on women’s ordination. In this article, I will examine the biblical passages that support women’s ordination. What do these passages teach us? Given these passages, can the Catholic Church amend its views on women’s ordination? Passages In Direct Support of Women’s Ordination Sadly, no passage in... Read more
What the Heck is Hell? Recently, a reader asked me questions regarding the Christian doctrine of Hell. For this article, I elaborate further and provide my understanding of this ancient doctrine. I address the following questions about Hell. Why is there a Hell? What is Hell? What do those in Hell experience? Please feel free to ask any follow-up questions about this topic in the comment section below. Hell is God’s great compliment to the reality of human freedom and... Read more
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