Two Become One Flesh

Back in 2015 the conservative Christian world lost the legal fight over the definition of marriage, but today's youth are still called upon to explain why the Catholic Church sticks with the natural/classical understanding.  Last Thursday I gave a talk on how to navigate these discussions.

Enjoy!

Male, Female, and Gender Ideology

Today's youth are confronted by a myriad of different ideologies.  Foremost among them is Modern Gender Ideology, which accompanies the phenomenon of Trangenderism. 

Last Thursday I was given the opportunity to talk to our assembled high schoolers about this ideological battle and how they can respond as Catholics.

Enjoy!

Two Passages for Once Saved Always Saved?

I was recently invited to... and promptly expelled from... a Calvinist Bible study on the letter to the Hebrews.  Specifically it was on the latter half of Hebrews 10, a passage which warns Christians about the danger of returning to intentional sin.  That is, the danger of being damned.

When I pointed this out, several in the room were a bit disturbed and pointed to other passages which they think assert the Calvinist doctrine that salvation - once attained - cannot be lost.  Today I'm going to look at two of those passages:  John 10:25-28 and Ephesians 1:4-14.

Homily Notes: Jan 19 2020

Readings: 

• Isaiah says the "servant" will be a light to the nations

• Paul's opening to 1st Corinthians... for some reason.

• John says, "Behold the lamb of God!"

Homily Notes: Jan 12 2020

Reading:

• Isaiah speaks more about the "servant of God"
• Peter talks about the Gentiles receiving baptism
• The baptism of the Lord

Homily Notes: Jan 05 2020

Readings:

• Isaiah says there will be wealth streaming into the restored Israel.
• Paul says the inclusion of the Gentiles is the revelation of a great mystery. 
• The Magi visit Jesus and depart. 

Homily:  675 words
Estimated Time: 5 minutes

Homily Notes: Dec 29 2019

Readings:

• Sirach says to take care of your father in his old age
• Paul gives some moral commandments to the Colossians
• The holy family escapes to Egypt

Homily: 1087 Words
Estimated Time: Seven Minutes