Author: Michael Lofton

Michael Lofton grew up in Israel and is a graduate of Christendom College Graduate School of Theology where he received his Master of Arts in Theological Studies. He has appeared on EWTN, SiriusXM Radio, Radio Maria and has contributed frequently to several websites and blogs. He is an Associate Editor at Christendom Graduate School and is the founder of Reason & Theology, LLC.
by Michael Lofton

Atonement Theories Round Table

Michael hosts a discussion with a Roman Catholic (Erick Ybarra), Eastern Catholic (Elijah Yasi), Eastern Orthodox (Fr. Patrick Ramsey), Oriental Orthodox (Daniel Kakish) and a Reformed Protestant (Turretinfan) on theories of the atonement of Christ (Ransom Theory, Christus Victor Theory, Penal Substitution Theory, etc).  

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by Michael Lofton

Missa Sicca: A Mass for the Laity at Home

Since many people may not be able to attend Mass, I decided to repost a Missa Sicca that I put together in 2015 for Church Militant. It should be used by the head of the household as a private devotional or a substitute when unable to attend Mass. In case you are not familiar with the […]

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by Michael Lofton

Examples of Doctrinal Development in Eastern Orthodoxy

In an effort to develop common ground between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, I have decided to briefly discuss the concept of doctrinal development and its existence in Eastern Orthodoxy. Some in Orthodoxy object to the concept of doctrinal development, as evident by the work of Fr. Daniel Lattier, an Orthodox priest and theologian, who lists the […]

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