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Month: June 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020December 31, 2020

5-Part Series on Why One Must Be Catholic (Part 3a: Jesus Christ Founded One Church and Gave It His Perpetual Authority)

Now that we know God is absolute and that His Son, Jesus Christ, truly came … Continue Reading

Posted on June 28, 2020June 29, 2020

5-Part Series on Why One Must Be Catholic (Part 2b: Jesus Christ Walked the Earth and Is the Eternal Son of God)

In this second half of Article 2, we will look at a few Bible verses … Continue Reading

Posted on June 28, 2020June 28, 2020

5-Part Series on Why One Must Be Catholic (Part 2a: Jesus Christ Walked the Earth and Is the Eternal Son of God)

We have now proven that God exists.  Now we need to prove Jesus is God … Continue Reading

Posted on June 25, 2020July 1, 2020

5-Part Series on Why One Must Be Catholic (Part 1: The Existence of an Eternal God and His Attributes)

Series Introduction

This 5-parts series will explain why one should be Catholic. The series will … Continue Reading

Posted on June 24, 2020July 1, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 12: Common Questions)

1. Since an elderly couple cannot have children and, therefore, their sexual act is no … Continue Reading

Posted on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 11: Capital Punishment)

Catechism paragraph 2267 states, “Recourse to the death penalty on the part of legitimate authority, … Continue Reading

Posted on June 23, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 10: Euthanasia)

Catechism paragraphs 2277 to 2278 state, “Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in … Continue Reading

Posted on June 22, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 9: In-Vitro Fertilization and Artificial Insemination)

Although human life is intrinsically valuable, how we go about creating human life can be … Continue Reading

Posted on June 21, 2020August 2, 2021

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 8: Abortion)

Murder is the intentional killing of innocent human being by another human.  Direct abortion is … Continue Reading

Posted on June 20, 2020August 2, 2021

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 7: The Dignity of Human Life)

Before discussing human dignity, we need to talk about God, His existence and some of … Continue Reading

Posted on June 19, 2020June 22, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 6b: Homosexual Behavior)

How can homosexuality be immoral if people are born this way and they aren’t hurting … Continue Reading

Posted on June 18, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 6a: Homosexual Behavior)

Is it morally permissible for homosexuals to “marry” if they love one another?  Does same-sex … Continue Reading

Posted on June 17, 2020March 4, 2022

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 5: Contraception and Natural Family Planning)

There’s a common misconception that if contraception is wrong because it’s a way to have … Continue Reading

Posted on June 16, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 4: Divorce)

“Why is the Church against divorce?  Isn’t it better than being in an unhappy marriage?”  … Continue Reading

Posted on June 15, 2020August 2, 2021

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 3: Marriage, Chastity, Pornography and Fornication)

By observing our nature, we should come to realize that we are made for certain … Continue Reading

Posted on June 14, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 2: Moral Relativism)

You have probably heard some in our culture say something like the following: “1) Since … Continue Reading

Posted on June 13, 2020June 24, 2020

12-Part Series on Morality (Part 1: Introduction and Natural Law)

This series of articles will discuss some of the major moral issues (i.e. relativism, marriage, … Continue Reading

Posted on June 11, 2020June 24, 2020

6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 6: The Role of Confession)

Before delving into confession, keep in mind the following: Grace is what God does; faith … Continue Reading

Posted on June 11, 2020January 7, 2022

6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 5: The Role of Baptism)

Baptism is the washing of person with water in the name of the Father, the … Continue Reading

Posted on June 11, 2020June 18, 2020

6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 4: Paul vs. James on Faith and Works)

James 1:22-27 says, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”  James … Continue Reading

Posted on June 11, 2020June 24, 2020

6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 3: The Role of Works)

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

Posted on June 11, 2020January 13, 2022

6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 2: Faith’s Role in Justification)

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

Posted on June 10, 2020January 7, 2022

6-Part Series on the Process of Salvation (Part 1: Justification and Grace)

This six-part series will discuss justification by God’s grace through faith and works with St. … Continue Reading

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