Is the Death Penalty Ever Justifiable? One day not so long ago, I was on a theology website that I log onto from time, and a question was posed to all the subscribers: “Is it okay to hate?” As I reflected upon this question I remembered the book of Psalms. In the book of Psalms, [...]
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Lenten and Easter Reflection
For many of our Christian brothers and sisters in Christ, a simple confession of faith with one’s lips is all that is necessary to be saved once and for all. I have heard many denounce the works of Catholics as no more than a futile attempt to earn salvation. Some common and typical responses I [...]
Does Studying the Bread of Life Discourse in John 6 deepen your appreciation of the Eucharist?
After reading John 6, it becomes crystal clear that Jesus sees himself as the fulfillment of the Passover we read about in Exodus. This is such an important connection because it really ties the Old Testament to the New Testament and helps us to appreciate how the Eucharist is the center of Catholic life. Jesus [...]
The Test
An Unexpected Christmas Gift My Story My sister and I were about to leave the sandwich shop and then rush off to complete some important errands. I took my final bite of sandwich and picked up my tray to get ready to leave. As I was discarding my trash I thought I would make a [...]
