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That without which Christianity could never do…or could it?? If I asked you this question, “Is there a particular Christian belief that is so basic most believers in Christ consider it irreformable?” What would your answer be? You might say, for example, the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, or, the virgin birth. Undoubtedly, these … Continue reading Is it really that obvious? A case for Tradition

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David L. Gray has just published a book called The Divine Symphony: An Exordium to the Theology of the Catholic Mass. In it he delves into the theology of the Mass, bringing the reader a deeper appreciation of it. The Mass As Divine Symphony The “red thread” through the book that David makes is the analogy … Continue reading The Theology of the Mass: Divine Symphony Book

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My friend Luke Burgis and his co-author Joshua Miller just published a new book, Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person. Unrepeatable seeks to rediscover the full meaning of the term “vocation” within the Catholic Church (and the world at large). Vocation in the Narrow Senses “Vocation” has come to mean different things to different … Continue reading Unrepeatable Book: Rediscovering the Full Meaning of Vocation

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I’m typically a late adopter when it comes to technology. Odd, since I’m a technologist and full-time software engineer. But I was one of the last people in my set to get a smartphone or an Instagram account (which I don’t use). But with cryptocurrency, I’ve decided to become an early adopter. This post is … Continue reading Can Catholics Comprehend Cryptocurrency?

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That without which Christianity could never do…or could it?? If I asked you this question, “What’s the most basic Christian doctrine?” What would your answer be? Take a moment to think about it. You might say, for example, the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, or, the virgin birth. Undoubtedly, these two are distinctive beliefs … Continue reading Is it really that obvious? A case for Tradition

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Half a millennium of contention and division October 31st 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the beginning of a period in the history of Christianity commonly known as the Protestant Reformation. According to the traditional accounts, Martin Luther drafted and nailed a set of 95 theses or propositions for theological debate to the door of … Continue reading A fresh and comprehensive case for Catholicism

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Beginning with the avalanche of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein a few months ago, each week has revealed more and more allegations primarily against liberal men in Hollywood and politics. As women (and men) are encouraged to step forward, we’ve seen the rapid demise of moguls like Matt Lauer, Kevin Spacey, Ben Affleck, Al … Continue reading The Liberal Sex Abuse Scandal

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I’m pleased to announce that we have released version 2.0 of our Pray: the Catholic Novena App! The Novena Year In Review A little over a year ago we launched the novena app, and to our delight it has helped tens of thousands of Catholics pray more novenas than they ever had in their life. … Continue reading Become a Saint, Through Novena Prayer

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Setting up the context The Catholic Church has been around for two thousand years. It has an extremely rich and variegated history that has witnessed everything from the height of the ancient Roman Empire to the current hyper-connected state of our globalized world. Given such length and complexity, it’s no surprise that we find many … Continue reading Those anti-Catholic lies that won’t die

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We as Catholics have an obligation to support the Church. This support, however, can be accomplished in many different ways. A New, Old Way to Tithe One way that my wife and I have decided to tithe is by donating directly to a person whom we want to support. This person doesn’t have to be … Continue reading A Different Way to Tithe as a Catholic

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