Mark writes, regarding my most recent post on the LDS Hoffman scandal: hm… Thanks, once again, for the effort and time you put into this. Just one complaint though: PLEASE don’t use wikipedia to cite sources! I would also recommend using current, up to date, official LDS documents if you really actually want someone to… Continue reading On Wikipedia and Charity
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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
C.S. Lewis’ Argument from Desire (and Neurology)
My post from earlier got me thinking about the way that we are or are not wired for God. One of the most convincing proofs for God comes from C.S. Lewis’ argument from desire. Peter Kreeft explains it very well here, and structures the argument in a Thomist fasion like so: Every natural, innate desire… Continue reading C.S. Lewis’ Argument from Desire (and Neurology)
There’s Just No Winning With Some People.
Over at Newsweek‘s website, their underlying views regarding religion are on display for those who care to look. I offer two exhibits. Sharon Begley’s (Un)wired For God. Because of the speed at which highly developed societies like those in Western Europe lost the Faith, Begley’s article explores the fact that religion may, in fact, be… Continue reading There’s Just No Winning With Some People.
Which Traditions Are Authentic?
First things first, if you haven’t read Fr. Andrew’s latest post, or heard his recent homily, they’re very much worth your time. There’s a tag at the bottom of his posts that says “Fr. Andrew,” so if you ever want to skip my stuff and get right to his, I won’t be offended! A blogger… Continue reading Which Traditions Are Authentic?
The Trouble with “Americanism”
I. Why Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a Bad Standard You may remember that Kathleen Kennedy Townsend wrote a singularly foolish piece for Newsweek claiming that Obama is more Catholic than the pope, because his views better represent American Catholics. In a particularly confused phrasing, she writes: When Obama meets the pope tomorrow, they’ll politely… Continue reading The Trouble with “Americanism”
Red Coins of Redemption
As I was finishing my time in prayer in our adoration chapel last night, I said goodnight to the other man in the chapel. He told me that it was good to see a priest in there praying and asked me to wait a minute. He pulled out his wallet and took out a bill.… Continue reading Red Coins of Redemption
What’s the Catholic Position on Feeding Tubes?
The Catholic Church is clearly and unambiguously opposed to euthanasia, the intentional ending of life (through an act or refusal to act) as an attempt to alleviate suffering. But at the same time, there are clear limits to what one ought to do to preserve life. We should respect and love life, but we shouldn’t… Continue reading What’s the Catholic Position on Feeding Tubes?
On St. Paul’s Body and the True Cross
Ever since the days of the earliest Christians, there’s been a belief that the relics of Christ and certain of His Saints have healing powers. In Acts 19:11-12, for example, we hear that, “So extraordinary were the mighty deeds God accomplished at the hands of Paul that when face cloths or aprons that touched his… Continue reading On St. Paul’s Body and the True Cross
Wisdom 2 on the Suffering of Christ
Yesterday’s first reading at Mass was Wisdom 2:12, 17-20. I think it’s a shame that they chopped up one of the clearest Old Testament prophesies of Christ. Here’s 2:12-20 in its entirity: Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to us; he sets himself against our doings, Reproaches us for transgressions of… Continue reading Wisdom 2 on the Suffering of Christ