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Fathers, Sons, and Sacrifices: On the Second Sunday of Lent
On the Readings for February 25, 2018, the Second Sunday of Lent […]
Abraham
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What does it mean to “host” Jesus in the Eucharist?
It is a proverbial truth that if you really want to clean your house, plan a dinner party. The pressure of hosting your family or friends will force you to do what you otherwise might […]
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The Godless Confusion and the God of Justice
Readings: • Gn 18:20-32 • Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 • Col 2:12-14 • Lk 11:1-13 According to atheist Richard Dawkins in his best-selling book The God Delusion, the God of the Old Testament is “arguably […]
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The light of patriarchs, the rule of the fathers
Patriarchy has had a ‘bad rap’ in recent years. It seems that no matter what leftist movement we’re talking about, all appear united in a common belief that ‘patriarchy’ is an unequivocal evil which must […]
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Should suffering shake our faith?
Premier Christian Radio in the UK just sponsored a survey that investigated how the COVID crisis has affected religious beliefs and attitudes. There were three major findings—namely, that 67% of those who characterize themselves as […]
Essay
Genesis, Covenant, and Salvation History
One of the unique aspects of the Genesis narratives is that the sacred author(s) have such a profound consciousness of divine election that they see the beginning of the Hebrew people as flowing very naturally […]
Essay
Why don’t Millennials want to evangelize?
When I read the recent results from a Barna Group report suggesting that just under half (47%) of Christian Millennials think it’s wrong to evangelize, I confess I felt a bit like the Apostle Paul, […]
Essay
Abusing Zacchaeus
Fr. James Martin’s approaches to interpreting Scripture have a long pedigree in Western Christianity; they’re largely rooted in the modernism of liberal Protestantism. […]
Essay
“Woe to the shepherds who mislead and scatter the flock …”
On the Readings for Sunday, July 22, 2018. […]
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Seven Last Words from the Cross: “Father, forgive them…”
What does it take to forgive? A unique mental attitude is required at the natural level; only an infusion of divine grace can elevate that […]