YouTube is something we have all heard of and viewed on occasion. Some, like me, even have our own channels where we do all kinds of things. As someone who rarely is able to sleep through the night, I tend to turn on YouTube and let the videos roll. In addition to videos about professional wrestling (I’m a huge fan), I also binge videos about Catholic theology, evangelism, and apologetics. There are no shortage of channels out there, but here... Read more
Now he was casting out a demon that was mute; when the demon had gone out, the one who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” 16 Others, to test him, kept demanding from him a sign from heaven. 17 But he knew what they were thinking and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house. 18 If Satan also is... Read more
The Eucharistic prayer is recited after the angelic hymn of praise known as the Sanctus. You know it: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts . . . This may seem like a repetitive hymn, and to those that hear it quite frequently that may be the case. However, its placement before the Eucharistic prayer is not accidental. Sanctus And Scripture It is actually a combination of two biblical passages, one from the Old Testament and another from the New Testament. The... Read more
Last year the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation awarded three ministries $100,000 to implement or expand their ministries. The three winners last year were Catholic Sprouts, Eden Invitation, and the Juan Diego Network. The OSV Institute is bringing back the challenge for 2021. In addition to the three prizes of $100,000, there is education on how to approach investors or philanthropists and the opportunity to network with other apostolates. The OSV Institute will provide professional guidance, spiritual formation, and personal development needed... Read more
Arianism, though thoroughly condemned, has had many emanations throughout history. The theology may not be the same, but the foundational ideology is that Christ did not always exist. In this section three modern day sources of Arianism will be discussed along with the church’s Apostolic response. Arianism And The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints One movement which is gaining in popularity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They also teach that Jesus is... Read more
The Trinity is a mystery that is dogma and must be believed for one to call themselves a Christian. This is a leap of faith, because though we know it is true, we are not able to understand everything about it. Do we need to understand everything about it in order to believe? Some would say that to believe we must have absolute knowledge of the subject. To not have this knowability is a contradiction in the eyes of many.... Read more
“When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our... Read more
When we read through scripture an the works of the early church fathers something we see something become apparent. Not all doctrine that we have today was in its current form in the earliest days of the church. Heresies came up, questions were asked, and from this further clarification and development came about. The kernels of faith that were passed on by Jesus and the disciples were molded and thought on to come to what we have today. Saint Cardinal... 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... Read more
Lent snuck up on me this year. I am sure that you can agree that this year has been interesting to say the least. In fact, that would be an understatement. We have gone through so much, both as a church and as a country. However, the church calendar does not stop and neither does time. It is one again time to refocus and reexamine our own personal faith. Lent is the perfect time to do this. Soon we will... Read more
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