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Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

Why Did Jesus Preach to Spirits in Prison?

In my previous article, we looked at why Jesus descended to Abraham’s Bosom but … Continue Reading

Posted on August 21, 2023September 5, 2023

Why Didn’t Jesus Go to the Abode of the Damned After His Crucifixion?

A few weeks ago, a friend asked me why Jesus did not go to the … Continue Reading

Posted on June 13, 2023June 13, 2023

Consider Kidney Donation

Kidney donation friend helping friend

This article on kidney donation first appeared at Catholic Stand.

The Kidney Donation Process

About … Continue Reading

Posted on May 24, 2023August 3, 2023

Pride, Pride, Pride

Pride in God above all else.

Catholic Stand originally published this article on pride.

Pride. How many times have we … Continue Reading

Posted on May 8, 2023August 9, 2023

Once Saved Always Saved: A Myth

A book by John Calvin that represents his once-saved-always-saved doctrine.

Adam’s and Eve’s fall from grace prove once saved always saved is false and, even … Continue Reading

Posted on April 27, 2023July 7, 2023

The Health Gospel: Rejecting Medicine

Rejecting medicine and the health gospel.

This article on the health gospel first appeared on Catholic Stand.

Some Christian sects … Continue Reading

Posted on March 12, 2023June 4, 2023

Foot Washing and Its Rich Meaning

Jesus washing His disciples' feet.

This article on foot washing first appeared on Catholic Stand.

With Lent underway, a … Continue Reading

Posted on February 28, 2023June 5, 2023

Unborn Child Beatified

Mother with unborn child.

This article on recent news that a deceased, unborn child is to be beatified first … Continue Reading

Posted on January 28, 2023June 6, 2023

A Catholic Priest Who Doesn’t Understand What Marriage Is

Marriage of one man and one woman

This article on marriage and a wayward priest first appeared on Catholic Stand.

Over … Continue Reading

Posted on January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 17 (Baptism Is Not a Human Work)

In the previous bulletin article, I explained why baptism is necessary for salvation.  In this … Continue Reading

Posted on December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 16 (Analogy For Understanding Grace, Faith, and Good Works)

When discussing the way in which grace, faith, and good works work together for our … Continue Reading

Posted on December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 15 (St. Paul and St. James on Good Works)

Regarding good works in scheme of salvation, James 2:14-26, says, “What does it profit, my brethren, … Continue Reading

Posted on November 29, 2022June 5, 2023

What Sperm Reveal About Sexual Morality

Sexual morality and marriage

A version of this article on sperm and sexual morality originally appeared on Catholic Stand… Continue Reading

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 14 (The Role of Good Works)

As I mentioned in the previous article, faith is necessary for justification and to remain … Continue Reading

Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 13 (The Role of Faith)

How is grace received by the individual?  The short answer is faith.  But what is … Continue Reading

Posted on October 22, 2022September 13, 2023

Why Atheism Needs God

Atheism needs God

This article on why atheism needs God also appeared on Catholic Stand.

In 1947, … Continue Reading

Posted on September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 12 (Justification and Grace)

Justification

What is Justification?  Justification is the “gracious action of God which frees us from … Continue Reading

Posted on August 21, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 11C (The Catholic Church is the True Church Part III)

In the last two talks, I demonstrated from Scripture and other early historical writings that … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 11b (The Catholic Church is the True Church Part II)

The Church Was/Is Roman and Catholic

Acts chapters 9, 19, 22, and 24 mention “the … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 11a (The Catholic Church is the True Church Part I)

In this three-part talk, I would like to demonstrate from Scripture, historical writings, and common-sense … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 10b (Covenants Overview Part II)

Davidic Covenant

I will make you a nation of kings

Solomon, Son of David (Jesus, … Continue Reading

Posted on August 7, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 10a (Covenants Overview Part I)

Covenants between God and Man: Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, New

Covenant = “An agreement … Continue Reading

Posted on July 18, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 9 (Jesus’ Divinity and Humanity)

Every Sunday, in the Nicene Creed, we profess, “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, … Continue Reading

Posted on July 10, 2022September 20, 2023

Genesis 1-3: Responding to Critics of Its Allegorical Nature

This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.

In my last article on Genesis 1-3, … Continue Reading

Posted on July 4, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 8 (Abortion and the Importance of Evangelization)

Given recent events at the Supreme Court, namely, their overturning of the 1973 Roe decision, … Continue Reading

Posted on June 26, 2022June 5, 2023

The Terminal State of Unbaptized Infants

This paper was originally published by the Homiletic and Pastoral Review journal.

Since the earliest … Continue Reading

Posted on June 19, 2022September 22, 2023

Genesis 1-3 – Part III: Literal or Allegorical?

This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.

Part I and Part II of our series established a fundamental … Continue Reading

Posted on June 18, 2022September 20, 2023

Genesis 1-3 – Part II: Literal or Allegorical?

This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.

In Part I of this series, I spoke of the … Continue Reading

Posted on June 17, 2022September 20, 2023

Genesis 1-3 – Part I: Literal or Allegorical?

Genesis

This article on Genesis 1-3 first appeared on Catholic Stand.

One day, God called my … Continue Reading

Posted on May 15, 2022September 25, 2022

7-Minute Parish Catechesis – Lesson 7 (The Problem of Suffering)

The problem of evil (discussed in the previous lesson) presents a related problem, the problem … Continue Reading

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