In the Gospels, the Pharisees complain about Jesus performing miracles on the Sabbath. Our Lord famously turns to them and says “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.” (Mark 2:27). Jesus says this to refute the…
Man Was Made For The Sabbath
What is Jesus Like?
This is a different kind of writing than I usually do. I am going to be very personal. I have been reading and praying with the Gospels for decades, and seeking Jesus out at Church and in the sacraments, too….
“I Have Only On Thing To Do Today.”
We are busy. I do not know when you are reading this, but I imagine that you are in between your many important activities of this day. From the moment we wake until we fall asleep, our lives are filled…
Three Types of Atheist Arguments
There are few American Catholic writers that I have read more than Dr. Peter Kreeft. I even wrote him a fan letter calling him “an American CS Lewis.” In my years as a teacher, I have found his wisdom, holiness,…
Jesus and Sexual Desire
Modern western culture has a permissive attitude towards living out sexual desire between adults: if you are an adult who wants to have sex, and one’s adult partner is willing, then western society generally says you can, and even should,…
A Gold Medal in Blasphemy
A few days ago, the 2024 Summer Olympics began in Paris, France. To the shock and disgust of Christians around the world, it began with a recreation of The Last Supper. But this time Christ was replaced by a woman…
The Eucharist: Adventures in Space and Time
Allow me to offer a small reflection on the Eucharist. Often when I receive Communion, I reflect on the connection that this creates between all Catholics in the world. When I was a child, my pastor explained the Eucharist in…
New Evangelizers Post: Jesus and the Rich Man Part 3
Peter then states that, “We have given up everything and followed you.” (Mk 10: 28) In Matthew’s Gospel, this statement is followed up with, “What shall we have, therefore?”(Mt 19:21) This question appears to be implied from this statement of…
Meaning
Life in the modern world can be difficult. While reality is what it is, that doesn’t mean it is always easy. Sometimes our difficulties living in the world seem insurmountable, so much so that we sometimes find that we simply…
Jesus and the Rich Man Part 2
“At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.” (Mk 10:22) This story is a foil to the discipleship calls found earlier in the Gospel. In Mark 1, Peter, Andrew, James, and John…