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Agendas, Terrorism, and Human Dignity

I'm so disappointed that people are using the recent San Bernardino shooting to launch into finger pointing about Islamic Extremist Terrorism. The shootings reinforced their desire to see tight restrictions put on Muslims, to justify their opinion that we should not take the Syrian refugees into thi... (www.catholic365.com)

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Evidence for the Existence of God from Experience, Part 8: Consciousness

As human beings, we possess the capacity to know ourselves and our surroundings. We can understand how the world works. But, the world itself cannot understand how it works. The world lacks the consciousness to do so.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Where does the Bible say that people in heaven can hear our prayers?

I hate to answer a question with a question, but please bear with me. Do you believe in the Trinity? I’m assuming that you do.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Whenever we talk about the importance and necessity of aging gracefully, we seem to imply to anyone listening that a significant key to aging gracefully falls within our own sphere of control. As if it is up to us in large part. But is it? How many of us can determine the length of our days on earth... (www.catholic365.com)

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When the World Cried Never Again

While I was in college, I was required to study abroad for both of my majors. I spent three semesters in Europe--first France (a lifetime dream come true), then I moved onto England and finally, Austria.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Through acts of mercy, it's as if Jesus says, "Through others, you do good to Me; through others, I do good to you."

In the end, Jesus says we will be judged on love—love for Him, expressed in how we have loved others—how we have lived the works of mercy.... (www.catholic365.com)

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From Here to Eternity

Some years ago I had dinner with friends in London. When I was leaving their home I was introduced to the husband’s father, who was busy digging in the garden. Taken by surprise and not knowing what to say I asked a rather stupid question – “And what are you doing?” I said.... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Doors! The Doors!

As Pope Francis opens the Holy Door for the Year of Mercy let us reflect on that symbol and enter into this time of great Grace. The Scripture begins with a closing of a door in Genesis and ends with Jesus standing outside that door and knocking in Revelation. The door symbolizes our free will befor... (www.catholic365.com)

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You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

Words spoken must be words lived otherwise they are “sounding brass and clanging cymbals”. Love spoken must be loved lived if it is to be true. We can flip the word ‘love’ around so easily that it has lost its meaning and lost its power. The same is true for words like forgive, reconciliation, peace... (www.catholic365.com)

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Call No Man Your Father on Earth

Don’t you know that the Bible tells us not to call any man Father? Why are Catholics so persistent in their unbiblical practices of calling Priests Father? It has been awhile since I have heard these statements, but I am sure I will hear them again at some point in my lifetime. Occasionally I hav... (www.catholic365.com)

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What do John the Baptist, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Baptist chaplain for AA, and a Catholic priest have in common? They all believed in the power [grace] of confessing one’s sins to provide palpable closure, healing, and forgiveness regardless of the era and/or their religious denomination in their lif... (www.catholic365.com)

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"Word" on the Streets

Overheard---two young men---discussing their view of the Word, on the darken streets in a poor neighborhood. It says, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” “So—I am a sheep?” “No—you are protected.” “Yeah right.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Evidence for the Existence of God from Experience, Part 7: Martyrdom

In all of human experience there is perhaps nothing so sublime or profound as the witness of one who is willing to sacrifice his or her life for the sake of the other, and for the sake of the Other Who is God. “Greater love has no man,” St. Paul said, “than to give his life that another might live.”... (www.catholic365.com)

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Who is the Schoolmaster that leads us to Christ?

Galatians 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. This verse was written by St. Paul of Tarsus. What is he talking about? Most people seem to think he is talking about the Ten Commandments. And there's nothing wrong with that answer... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mercy Has No Limits

Mercy and forgiveness go both ways, God toward us, and us toward others. As concerns others forgiving us, we cannot control that. It is a futile waste of time and energy to try to control others. We can only control, with the help of God’s grace, our own attitudes and actions.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Catechumens, Candidates, and RCIA

The Second Vatican Council revived the period of the Catechumenate in stating “The catechumenate for adults, comprising several distinct steps, is to be restored and to be taken into use at the discretion of the local ordinary... (www.catholic365.com)

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Mary felt the cold winds swirling around her body. She road the donkey that Joseph had bought for them. She was tired, but happy. The babe in her womb kicked hard today. She smiled. Joseph lead the donkey. “Joseph,” she said, “Come, feel Him kick. He’s happy.... (www.catholic365.com)

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Jesus of Many Colors

Christian pictures and icons are a common aid for worshippers all across the world. These figures allow Christians to conceive a better idea of God, a saint, or even the Blessed Virgin, to help them grow in love and faith. One of the most common images portrayed in the Church is, undoubtedly, Jesus,... (www.catholic365.com)

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The Force Awakens: Ultimate Episode

Anticipation has been building. This Friday the newest installment of Star Wars Episode VII: "The Force Awakens" hits screens around the world, promising to set box office records and define popular culture for the foreseeable future. What might that mean for Christmas? To Christians? In this Year o... (www.catholic365.com)

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Give and Receive Presence for Chistmas

Observing the increasing emptiness in pews. Aware of the increasing emptiness in hearts. God became flesh. The days of relationship-less ritual and religion are gone. As are the people not convinced leaders are in a real relationship with Jesus Christ.... (www.catholic365.com)

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