Scandals don’t undermine Church authority
The new wave of clerical sexual abuse reports we are seeing is saddening to all of us. Our priests and bishops are called to be lights to the world, and … Continued
Read about Graham here.
The new wave of clerical sexual abuse reports we are seeing is saddening to all of us. Our priests and bishops are called to be lights to the world, and … Continued
In my previous column, I looked at why God allows evil. Much of what I wrote there applies to suffering as well. So building on this foundation, and well aware … Continued
If God is truly good and “all-powerful,” why is there evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? A young child dies and their parents are … Continued
Some claim that Christians should still be keeping the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) rather than worshipping on Sunday. Some even contend that Sunday worship violates the Third Commandment, “Remember the Sabbath … Continued
Abortion is one of the most controversial topics out there today. But for a Catholic, Jesus’ teaching on this matter through Sacred Scripture and his Church is crystal clear. In … Continued
I write this column primarily to try to explain the truths of the Catholic faith in a clear and convincing way, both to encourage and strengthen people in their faith, … Continued
I write this column primarily to try to explain the truths of the Catholic faith in a clear and convincing way, both to encourage and strengthen people in their faith, and … Continued
In a previous article, we saw that for more than 1,900 years, virtually all Christians held that Mary was perpetually virgin, including all major Protestant reformers. But still some object today, citing … Continued
In my last column, we looked at the Scriptural evidence for the Immaculate Conception, while noting the objections some people have still needed to be addressed. Some claim the Immaculate … Continued
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception (dogmas are doctrines or teachings of Jesus and the Apostles that the Church formally defines) teaches that from the moment of conception, Mary’s soul … Continued