The book of Psalms is one that carries such a range of genre and emotion. Within its pages we have prophecy, such as Psalm 22 all the way to repentance in Psalm 51. However, the book starts off with a foundational proclamation. In Psalm 1:1 we read, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers” (ESV-CE). For purposes of this study the Hebrew noun... Read more
Finding a ride to Mass can be a struggle for a Catholic person with disabilities. We are told all the time by those around us that we should make every effort to attend Mass—only to find that our options are limited due to a lack of transportation. For those of us who contend with the daily challenges of disabilities and cannot drive, being unable to figure out how to find a ride to Mass only adds to that frustration because... Read more
If you are familiar with my writing then you know how much I enjoy a good book. I have collected quite the library that ranging from scholarly theological works to daily devotionals. However Hearts Burning Within Us is unique as there is nothing like it that I have read. It is an important book for our time that answers questions that real college students have about the faith. The Hearts Burning Within Us Concept Bill Snyder, the founder of Patchwork Heart Ministry and one of... Read more
The Old Testament prophets have much to say to us today. In their time they were speaking the words of Yahweh to a people who were utterly lost and trying to find their own way. The way had rescued them from slavery in Egypt and led them to the promised land. Time and again the people of Israel strayed from the Lord, and time and again the Yahweh stayed faithful and loved them with an everlasting love. One of the... Read more
The Bible recounts: But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21 In my opinion, Joseph is the unsung... Read more
The first letter of the Saint Paul to the Corinthians is one that is filled with intrigue. The reader sees a church that is in peril and is operating under a type of class system, sexual immorality is taking place, and one that is not operating under the modes of worship prescribed by Paul. It is the matter of worship that Paul turns to in chapters 11 through 14 of first Corinthians. Corinthians And Proper Context There are many issues... Read more
Author Thomas Salerno recently joined me to discuss his work as an author of catholic fiction. We discuss how he began writing, how fiction can share the faith, and how he has grown in his faith through writing. He is a talented and inspirational writer that you should follow. Check out his website at www.thomasjsalernowrites.com. Fiction and Faith Thomas Salerno is a prolific writer and writes for many websites that you may be familiar with. Some of those websites include... Read more
The book of Jeremiah is one that is both perplexing and enlightening. There is much that happens within the text, so much in fact that that some of it may go unnoticed because something else is being focused on. By sheer number of words Jeremiah is the longest book in Holy writ. Within its pages we see a last attempt by Yahweh, through Jeremiah, to set Judah on the right path. Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet Jeremiah is called the weeping... Read more
Today is Thanksgiving and it has been quite the year. Over the past year I have broken a few bones and endured a few staph infections. Through it all I give thanks. I give thanks for my health, for my family, and for the strength to endure. There is always something to be thankful for and the saints show us that. The Saints Were Thankful The bottom line is that there is always something to give thanks for. We give... Read more
I recently had an opportunity to once again interview Gary Michuta. This time we discussed his most recent book titled Revolt Against Reality. How did we get where we are as a society? In his book Gary takes a deep dive into these issue that span centuries. He exposes the enemies of faith and reason and shows us how to fight back. Check out the book at Catholic Answers. About Revolt Against Reality (From The Publisher) We seem to be living... Read more
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