The theme of overcoming in the Book of Revelation is important to understand. Often times we get so caught up in the prophetical aspect that we lose this important trait. However, we can read through the book of Revelation and come away from that endeavor with a hope and faith that is revitalized [1]. the theme of overcoming happens very early on in the book. For example Revelation chapter two, and in some respects chapter three, and full of overcoming... Read more
We are full swing into the year and Lent is now here. Time has flown by. Every year we hear the conversations about who will give up what, but sometimes we forget that we can take up something, too. Lest we forget, Lent is a season of repentance and preparation for Easter. During this time, we remember the passion of our Lord, our own sin, and how through the grace of Christ we can become better. Here are three ways... Read more
It is that time of year again. A time where millions of Christians the world over observe the season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection and abstinence and teaches us that there are things more important than our carnal desires. Lent has been observed since the beginnings of the church and looks to the time that our Lord spend fasting in the desert before the start of his public ministry. St. Ignatius of Antioch in 110 AD said... Read more
Dr. Bruce Tallman recently joined me via Zoom to discuss his conversion to the Catholic church, his spiritual direction practice, and his new book titled “God’s Ecstatic Love: Transform Your Life With A Spiritual Masterpiece”. In this interview we discuss what led him to the Catholic church, what spiritual direction is and how the Holy Spirit led him to it, and the work of St. Francis de Sales that led to his newest release. About God’s Ecstatic Love (Taken From... Read more
Fr. Gerald Murray joins me today to discuss his new book “Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society”. The church has undergone, and is undergoing, many different crises and Fr. Murray tells us how to navigate through. The book will be available on April 7th and is published by Emmaus Road. Calming The Storm The book is available for pre-order in the hardback for on Amazon and here on the St. Paul Center website. If... Read more
I recently had the opportunity to interview Kyle Pietrantonio of Duc In Altum Catholic Schools Cooperative. Not long ago, DIA Schools Collaborative’s sole activity was an annual conference for Catholic school leaders, teachers, and campus ministers. In the fall of 2020, DIA shifted to a membership association that provides strong connections and communication among Catholic schools nationwide. The goal was to embolden the network of like-minded Catholic educational collaborators to foster ideas, discuss challenges, and find support. Today, hundreds of... Read more
Author Robert Leblanc of the Catholic Moment recently joined me to discuss his great new book titled “Five Smooth Stones: Facing the Goliath of our Fears“. In our discussion we discuss the five smooth stones in regard to virtue and how they can powerfully shape our spiritual lives. Robert has graciously provided a discount for listeners and views that want to check out the book. Visit https://www.catholicmoment.ca/book and enter the code “faith” for a 10% discount. About Five Smooth Stones:... Read more
Catholic apologist Ken Litchfield recently joined me to discuss the Magisterium. Ken takes us on a journey from Genesis thru Revelation to show its biblical roots. He also shows us how it operated in the early days of the church. It is a very interesting episode. What Is The Magisterium? The Magisterium is something that is often misunderstood. To be fair there are many Catholics that have some misconceptions about is. The Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraph 100 states,... Read more
In the study of linguistics, it is normal to see that the meaning of words may change over time. One such word that fits the category is the word “sacrament”. When we hear that word, we think of the seven sacraments administered by the church. They are a promise from Christ to show that he is still among us. To do this properly we look to the Latin term sacramentum. Sacrament and Sacramenteum What does the word sacramentum mean? To the Roman soldier... Read more
Our church has a rich tradition. This tradition goes back to the very beginnings of the church and was passed down via the apostles. When I first started looking into the claims of the Catholic church, I turned to the church fathers. I thought I would read them to prove that he early church fathers were not Catholic. One of those church fathers I came across was St. Ignatius of Antioch. His words hit me in a way that is hard to describe.... Read more
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