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Category: Salvation

Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

Why Foot Washing Is About Much More Than Good Hygiene

With Lent underway, a period of ascesis (rigor/self-discipline) is being observed by the Catholic faithful. … 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 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, 2022July 10, 2022

Genesis 1-3: Responding to Critics

This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.

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

Posted on June 26, 2022June 26, 2022

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, 2022June 17, 2022

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, 2022June 17, 2022

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, 2022June 17, 2022

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

This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.

One day, God called my wife and me … Continue Reading

Posted on February 20, 2022February 20, 2022

More Biblical Evidence For Infant Baptism

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This article first appeared on Catholic Stand.

Have you ever heard a Protestant say … Continue Reading

Posted on January 3, 2021January 7, 2022

Grace, Faith, and Love

Ephesians 2:8-9 (RSV-CE) states, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this … Continue Reading

Posted on August 20, 2020August 19, 2020

9 Meditations on Select Gospel Passages (Meditation 5: The Wedding Garment of Charity)

This meditation is on Matthew 22:1-14. Please click on the square in the lower right … Continue Reading

Posted on August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

9 Meditations on Select Gospel Passages (Meditation 4: Intercessory Prayer and Good Works)

This meditation is about Jesus healing the paralytic. Please click on the square in the … Continue Reading

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

9 Meditations on Select Gospel Passages (Meditation 3: Perseverance in Prayer)

A reflection on praying with faith and perseverance. Click on the square in the lower … Continue Reading

Posted on June 11, 2020January 28, 2023

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, 2020September 26, 2022

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

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

Posted on June 11, 2020September 26, 2022

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

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

Posted on June 11, 2020September 26, 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, 2020September 26, 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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