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,…
The Cappadocian Settlement and the Trinity
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,…
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…
I Heard My Father’s Voice
Recently, I was teaching the story of Abraham to my students. The climactic story is the one where God calls him to sacrifice his son Isaac. It is the most famous story about Abraham. Even people who have never picked…
For a Wedding is a Funeral
“Come to the church on Saturday,” I said to my students, “Come and see Mr. Grayson die.” That is what I said when I invited my students to my wedding. This past week I was privileged to attend both a…
Forgiveness and The Law
Very recently, the wife of a famous murder victim very publicly forgave the man who killed her husband. The reaction to this has be wide and varied. Some expressed admiration. Others were incredulous. And still others were humbled. But the…
The Lesson From Simon’s Mother-In-Law
This past weekend I was down with an illness. Nothing life-threatening, but it had me up two nights in a row. To tell you the truth, I feel like I’ve been through the wringer. But as the sickness cleared up,…