I’ve written before about how the love of people and the love of God are closely related, and so by loving people, we are loving God. But there’s another, maybe simpler reason to love people: God loves them, and he…
God Loves People. We should too.
Practicing the Presence of God in the Eucharist
When I was in grade school, once a month we would gathering around the Blessed Sacrament in adoration. And when we would go there for our holy hour, my grade-school self would tell you: I was so bored. I would…
The Cappadocian Settlement and the Trinity
Today’s article is going to take a bit of a deeper dive into Church history and theology. Particularly, we are going to look a the Cappadocians and their influence on our theology of Trinity. When people refer to the Cappadocians,…
Understanding Providence
God continually provides for our needs, but most of the time he does so anonymously: this is called providence. We can take providence for granted, thinking that it is just good luck. But we are Christians: we know better. In…
Real Life in Christ
“Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” John 17:3 Throughout the Gospels, Jesus speaks about bringing life. But this is no ordinary life: it is…
Functionalism vs. Vitalism: the Extremes of Human Life
End-of-life decisions are some of the most agonizing heart-breaking. When my mother was dying in the hospital, I was chosen to be her medical power of attorney, which meant that I had to make decisions about her care. It was…
The Purpose of Penance
This post might seem more appropriate for the Lent. However, Advent is also a penitential season in the Church. We tend to forget that because of all the gifts, shopping, parties, and food during this time. But just like Lent,…
The Gospels are True
The first four books of the New Testament (the Gospels) tell of the events of Jesus’ birth, ministry, death by execution, and resurrection. These are historical events, witnessed by many people. As time passed, it became necessary to write down…
Is the Trinity in the Bible?
The Trinity is the central dogma of our faith. It is the revelation of the ultimate reality of God Who is Three Persons, but One in being. In a sense, all other doctrines and dogmas flow from this paramount belief….
Sleeping Beauties
Yesterday we celebrated the feast of All Souls. On this day we remember those who have gone before us in death and pray for their quick release from Purgatory. But it also a day for a memento mori where we…