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What Does “Eat My Flesh” Mean? (PART I)

In this in-depth exploration, we dive into one of the most profound and debated teachings of Jesus recorded in John chapter 6. The phrase, “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you,” has sparked centuries of theological discussion, division, and reflection among Christians […]

Works vs. Works of the Law: Understanding True Christian Justification

“Faith Alone” distorts the gospel and breaks obedience off as a part of faith When exploring the essentials of Christian faith, one topic that often causes confusion is the distinction between works and works of the law. This distinction is critical to understanding how a person is justified before God according to the Bible. In […]

March 25: The Solemnity of the Annunciation, The Date on Which Jesus (May Have) Died, and… and Tolkien Reading Day?

And somehow, J.R.R. Tolkien—who deliberately scheduled the destruction of the One Ring on this exact date—understood this profound connection better than most modern believers.Today, we’re connecting these threads across faith, history, and fantasy to reveal why March 25th might be the most profound date you’ve never thought twice about. For the early Church, determining the […]

How St. Patrick’s Mission Preserved Western Civilization – And What It Can Teach Us Today

The collapse of the Roman Empire. Germanic tribes sweeping across Europe. The loss of ancient knowledge. In the midst of it all, one former slave would change the course of history by converting Ireland to Christianity, ensuring the survival of Western civilization. This isn’t a fictional tale—this is the incredible true story of St. Patrick. […]

The Monk Who Defied a Dying World: How St. Benedict Saved the West

Full Name Benedict of Nursia Born c. 480 AD, Nursia (modern Norcia, Italy) Died c. 547 AD, Monte Cassino, Italy Feast Day July 11 (Catholic Church) Patron Saint Of Monks, Europe, students, farmers, against poison, among others Major Contribution Founded Benedictine monasticism; wrote the Rule of St. Benedict Place of Death Monte Cassino (monastery he […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Suits and Menswear

Because There Are Some Things Guys Just Need To Know… With this entry, I’m taking a break from my usual commentaries and giving some very simple and practical advice to my half of the population.  Given all the fashion faux paxs and interesting choices of attire at Mass I’ve seen, I’ve come to learn one […]

The Psychological Effect of “Her Body, Her Choice”

Something I’ve wondered about, especially with the recent conviction of Kermit Gosnell, is how Planned Parenthood, NARAL, and other pro-choice advocacy groups claim themselves as the guardians of women’s health, yet work to silence women who have been hurt by the procedures and speak out.  How can they claim these positions even with well-documented cases of the facilities’ foul […]

The Election of Pope Francis I in Pictures.

He’s the first Francis, the first Jesuit, the first American, etc. His papacy will probably be noted for its accent on humility.

Book Review: American Patriots: By Rick Santorum

Through a friend of a friend, I managed to get on the Tyndale list for preview/review copies of books.  the first one that they gave me was Rick Santorum’s American patriots. In a nutshell, it’s a neat book.  The faux-aged paper is a bit tacky, but the contents, if not researched and cited to an academic […]

Young Earth Creationism vs. Old Earth Evolution: The Catholic Position.

God is Love.  He perfect, omnipotent (all powerful), omniscient (all knowing), and omnibenevolent (all good).  Being Love in his very essence, he gives freely of himself to another, for the sake of the other, expecting nothing in return. God created us precisely because He is Love, and desired to share himself with us freely, expecting nothing in return.  In those […]

Pope Benedict XVI is REALLY Setting the Bar High For Giving Up Something For Lent.

A Collection of Thoughts Pope Benedict has shocked the world by announcing that he’ll be abdicating his position as the successor of Peter, the Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church. Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonisations, but also to communicate to you a decision […]