Catholic teaching on a range of topics.
Source: Bishop Robert Barron via YouTube Friends, this Sunday we hear the story of Jonah, a narrative about the acceptance (or rejection) of God’s mission. What would happen if every single person in our society commenced to embrace his or her mission from God? Jonah converted the entire city, from […]
I talk with Dr. Scott Hahn about the importance of true religion for civilization. Then we will take questions from patrons and super chatters.
Source: Bishop Robert Barron via YouTube In this short video Bishop Robert Barron (Fr. Barron at the time) discusses the many aspects of the devil, his deceit, deception and murderous activity, but he also emphasises that we don’t have to be beholding to these dark powers. The devil has been […]
How can the Catholic Church teach that baptism is necessary for salvation when the Bible show people receive the Holy Spirit before baptism and when Paul tells us that Christ did not send him to baptize but to preach the gospel? The author of Meeting the Protestant Challenge, Karlo Broussard, […]
Friends, today is Gaudete Sunday. It is a command to rejoice, for Jesus has made us rich through his entrance into poverty. We are reminded both by Pope Francis and the Gospel reading that we must reach out to those on the periphery, suffering from poverty—whether economic, political, or existential—just as Christ has done for us.
Friends, Advent is when we reflect upon the arrival of our Savior who came to ransom his people. We cannot think to ourselves, “I’m basically fine, spiritually.” Rather, we must be penitent; we must remember our lonely captivity. This liturgical season is about shaping softened hearts, making them ready for our coming King.
Today we’ll take a look at what Thomas Aquinas has to say about the commandment, “do not commit adultery.” Matthew 5:27. I’ll also give 5 reasons that our Lord’s words do NOT mean the Eucharist is metaphorical.
Source: St. Paul Center via YouTube Dr. John Bergsma, author of “Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls”, reflects on the mass readings for November 25, 2020. If you have any further questions about this or any topic, feel free to leave them in the comment section below! Revelation 15:1-4Psalm 98Luke […]
Source: Optivox via YouTubeDuration: 7:27:39 hours. “While I was beseeching Our Lord to-day that He would speak through me, since I could find nothing to say and had no idea how to begin to carry out the obligation laid upon me by obedience, a thought occurred to me which I […]
Source: Bishop Robert Barron via YouTube Friends, Christ is the King of all things. His rule is characterized not by totalitarianism or despotism, but rather by lovingkindness and sacrifice. He constantly reaches out his hands to defend the weak and sick, going to the limits of godforsakenness to bring back […]
Source: Bishop Robert Barron on YouTube Friends, there’s a great temptation for us to turn the Lord into a distant spiritual entity or a difficult moral taskmaster. We incorrectly believe that we have to crawl our way to the divine by our own heroism, merit, and effort. But this is […]
Fr. James Brent, O.P. discusses what we as humans can expect in the next life after our time in purgatory, and enjoy the fullness of the ‘beatific vision’. What will our bodies be like. How will we look. These and more questions, Fr. Brent answers based on the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas.