In this morning’s epistle reading, we read from the Book of Hebrews 13:7-16. During the reading, one particular verse stood out, and I’d like to offer some brief remarks. The verse is as follows: “For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come” (Hebrews 13:14). With […]
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Ezekiel 16:15: “But you trusted in your beauty and used your fame to become a prostitute. You lavished your favors on anyone who passed by and your beauty became his.” Jerusalem was made beautiful in the eyes of the nations by the hand of God, but she chose to use her fame to seek after the […]
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When my parents divorced, I had to choose between them, but it’s not what you think! Please allow me the chance to explain. Many years ago, my father and mother were married and loved each other. Through the years, their love for one another manifested in the conception of several children, of which I am […]
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In the Second Vatican Council document Dei Verbum, the official position of the Catholic Church on Bibliology (the study of the nature, authority and proper interpretation the Bible) is explained. Of particular interest is the section that speaks on the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture (§11). In it, we read the following: Therefore, since everything […]
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The Immaculate Conception from an Eastern Orthodox Perspective – Rev Dr John (Patrick) Ramsey There are many works out about this topic and many collections of patristic sayings around the topic. This article will not be an attempt to consider all these writings in themselves but rather to present a theological position on the matter […]
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(WARNING: Some of these screenshots contain disturbing content and language.) I write this post because I’m tired of being lied about by Mike from Restoring the Faith and Trad Patrick from Rights and Duties. I truly believe everyone needs to be warned about what they are doing behind the scenes. Mind you, I didn’t search […]
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I’ve often observed that some people accuse others of the very things they appear to do. Case in point, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski posted the following comment about me on Facebook, accusing me of “excessive haste and misguided zeal…” and rushing “to the studio for a half-hour program to ‘take down’ the next threatening falsehood.” His […]
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I recently watched the discussion between Dr. David Bradshaw and Christopher Tomaszewski on the essence and energies distinction, which was hosted by the channel Intellection Conservatism. Both of these men have been guests on my channel and I’ve appreciated their content. I also enjoyed the discussion and feel both behaved charitably; in fact, they both […]
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A Memorial Day I Will Never Forget On this Memorial Day, I find myself thinking about the last conversation I had with my mother. I had sent her a picture of my youngest son months before, and it was on this day she responded and acknowledged his existence. Her message was followed by the usual […]
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