Discussions between Catholics and Protestants can turn into an overwhelming “shotgun-style” approach to apologetics, jumping from one topic to another, without really getting anywhere. But there’s a better way: the one doctrine that will determine whether or not you should be Catholic.
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I Have A Second Book Out!
I know that I just announced (now-imminent) release of my first book, Who Am I, Lord?: Finding Your Identity in Christ, but I have actually been quietly working on another book for a long time. It’s called Pope Peter: Defending the Church’s Most Distinctive Doctrine in a Time of Crisis and it’s out today. Surprise!… Continue reading I Have A Second Book Out!
Right Now is the Time to Fix the Liturgy
I’ve been hesitant to get too involved in the “Liturgy wars” in the Church, for three major reasons: it’s a highly charged debate; some of the hotly-debate questions are objectively true or false, some are just matters of taste, and people aren’t always great about acknowledging which are which; and finally, there’s relatively little that… Continue reading Right Now is the Time to Fix the Liturgy
What Can Catholics Add to the Conversation on Race?
On Friday, I explored the question, “How Big of a Race Problem Do We Have, Exactly?” Short answer: while there isn’t a clear racial disparity in fatal police shootings, there are racial disparities in other areas (including the use of non-lethal force by the police), and there is a growing unease within the black community… Continue reading What Can Catholics Add to the Conversation on Race?
How Big of a Race Problem Do We Have, Exactly?
Since the death of George Floyd last Monday, I’ve been trying to figure out what was worth saying in response. Racism is a moral issue, injustice is a moral issue, and these are things worth speaking out about. My experience was the same as Msgr. Charles Pope’s, who said “I know of no American who… Continue reading How Big of a Race Problem Do We Have, Exactly?
Can Receiving the Eucharist Transmit Disease?
Now that public spaces, including churches, are starting to open up again, there’s some concern and confusion about the public health implications of receiving Communion. In particular, there’s a fear that receiving from the Chalice will lead to the spread of disease. There are some big mistakes being made on both sides of the issue,… Continue reading Can Receiving the Eucharist Transmit Disease?
Pastoral Advice for the Pandemic from Pope Leo XIII
What can we learn about our pandemic response from an 1884 encyclical by this guy, Pope Leo XIII?
Who Am I, Lord? Finding Your Identity in Christ
On Friday, I announced the release of my new book, Who Am I, Lord?: Finding Your Identity in Christ (the eBook is now available, and the paperback will be out next month), and promised to share the introductory chapter on Monday. Well, today’s Monday, and here it is… (P.S. I would love to hear your… Continue reading Who Am I, Lord? Finding Your Identity in Christ
My Very First Book!
There’s a lot of really crazy stuff going on in the world, and I have clearly not had a haircut in too long, but there’s some really crazy good stuff going on, too. One of those things is that I’m officially a published author! The book is called Who Am I, Lord?: Finding Your Identity… Continue reading My Very First Book!
Did St. Augustine Believe in Salvation by Faith Alone?
Did St. Augustine believe in sola fide, the doctrine of justification by faith alone?