Curiosity and Human Nature
When we look at the celebrations of the Church we need to remember that there is logic to everything. When and how we celebrate things is not simply…
Faith Library
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Called and Chosen
Readings for January 26, 2014: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Flick on the television, turn to the news, and notice how hopeless it all looks. Terrorists kill hundreds…
Pope Francis: Through Baptism, each of us becomes “missionary disciples”
The New Evangelization is a call to each of us to deepen our own faith, believe in the Gospel message, live it out in our lives, and then…
Studying the Gospel of Luke: Introduction
Editor’s Note: Today we welcome Stuart Dunn to our team of New Evangelizers bloggers. Stuart will begin his posting here by sharing a study of the Gospel of…
Digital Discipleship Bootcamp
Back in June, 2013 I wrote a post about a class I was taking called Digital Discipleship Boot Camp. I have since completed the course and will now…
Behold the Lamb of God
Readings for January 19, 2014: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time The Protestant Church is all about the Bible; the Catholic Church is all about the Sacraments. Right? Not…
Don’t Believe Everything You Read
You shouldn’t believe everything you read in the Bible… At least if you’re reading without considering the speaker or the context, that is. Perhaps you’ve been troubled by…
The Baptism of the Lord
Readings for January 12, 2014: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord At first glance, the scene makes little sense. John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming…
Drawn Together by the Bible
“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and…
A Reflection on Epiphany
Readings for January 5, 2014: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Up until now, all has been quite humble. A donkey ride to a dusty town south…