Fr. Barron on Abuse Coverage

Fr. Robert Barron of Word on Fire provides a compelling and concise response to the most recent coverage of the abuse scandal. As expected, his take is worth a read. His post also has a good summary of some of the relevant Catholic coverage. Here’s Fr. Barron’s response to the issues of “defrocking” a priest… Continue reading Fr. Barron on Abuse Coverage

“Does the Eucharist Re-Sacrifice Christ?”: The Remix

Today Joe responded to the claim that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass attempts to re-sacrifice Jesus and therefore demeans the one sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. I actually had a discussion about this a couple weeks ago with a person from a Dutch Reformed perspective. The angle I find most helpful is based… Continue reading “Does the Eucharist Re-Sacrifice Christ?”: The Remix

Guess the Author

Try to guess who made these statements: Those who are in charge of the sacred mysteries, and especially those who are careless about their task, should realize that the chalices, corporals, and altar linens where the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ are offered in sacrifice should be completely suitable. And besides, many… Continue reading Guess the Author

Marriage on Offense – Part One

Leon Suprenant made a comment in response to Joe’s post about divorce and annulments that really caught my attention: I just think it would be cool to hear about the beauty, challenge, adventure, etc. of marriage and what it entails–playing offense instead of defense for a change. I completely agree. It’s time to get offensive.… Continue reading Marriage on Offense – Part One

This Rock

An earlier post by Joe describes the Catholic understanding of Matthew 16:18. Something that is not taken into account enough when discussing this verse is the location in which it was uttered. After a pilgrimage in the Holy Land a couple years ago, I can’t hear this verse without the tremendous geological and cultural backdrop… Continue reading This Rock

Greatest Question Ever?

This past week I was visiting one of the freshmen classes at the high school I serve at as chaplain. After giving them my vocation story, I asked if they had any questions. Silence. I told them that if they didn’t have any questions they would have to take the quiz their teacher had planned.… Continue reading Greatest Question Ever?

Zombie Hunting 101

Yesterday we had our first all school Mass at the high school where I serve as chaplain. It was held under a big tent (large enough to hold nearly 1,100 students plus faculty, staff, and visitors) in front of the school because our gymnasium is being worked on. The setup worked really well actually. It… Continue reading Zombie Hunting 101

Brash, Bold, or Just Bald?

I’m humbled that Joe invited me to be a contributor to this blog. He defends the truth, beauty, and goodness of faith in Jesus Christ with a tenacity and sincerity that is most welcome in the blogdom. I will come nowhere close to his depth, breadth, and volume of posts and insights. However, I’m sure… Continue reading Brash, Bold, or Just Bald?