As we have commemorated the institution of the Eucharist, and the memorial of the last supper today on Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), we prepare to recall through the experience of our liturgies the Passion and Death of our Lord on Good Friday, I thought it appropriate to post the English text of one of the most bitter yet beautiful hymns our Church possesses, the Stabat Mater…
A Few More Thoughts on Our Lady…
Last Thursday we celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin, the Mother of God, Mary. Adding this to the list of numerous things that Protestant and Evangelical theology finds “protestable” about Our Lady, I believe there are a few distinctions that are important to remember: The Immaculate Conception is about Grace [...]
Jesus Speaks at 4:00am
I’ve recently begun serving as a Guardian during Eucharistic Adoration at my parish. When I was reviewing the list of openings to decide what hour to choose (Guardians generally serve in one-hour intervals), one hour stood out in particular: 4 to 5 o’clock in the morning.
How Porn is like Strangulation
What does a healthy porn addiction and strangulation have in common? Not much you say? Well, you’re wrong. They are actually quite alike, despite the differences in form and final consequence.
Making Catholics Evangelical
No, the title of this post isn’t a trick. I’m not talking about shedding our Catholic Faith in exchange for Protestant Evangelicalism – I’m talking about embracing the fullness of our Faith, fulfilling the Great Commission, and spreading Christ’s message of salvation.
Rebuking the Prosperity Gospel
An old acquaintance of mine who has been an evangelical worship leader/recording artist from some years now recently announced that he and his family are relocating across the country as they assume a new role as the worship pastors at a church called “Destiny World Outreach” (there are dozens – if not more – places called something along those lines, so I won’t get any more specific than that)…