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The Eucharist

St. Ambrose wrote: “How is the change of bread into the Body of Christ brought about? It is by…


Faith-Focus in Trying Times

Even in the most terrifying times, God always provides a safety net:”Never will I forsake you” (Heb. 13:5). His…


On the Providence of God

God, by his providence pre-plans all that happens to us. Recognizing that theological and scriptural truth can help us…


A Meditation on Rash Judgment

A teacher sent a note to a pupil’s mother: “Take your son out of school. He is too stupid…


Why is Mary so revered in Catholic teaching and tradition?

By bringing God to the human race, Mary became the model of the Church in that same function –…


If Jesus is the only mediator between God and humanity, isn’t attention to Mary superfluous, or even distracting from a focus on Christ?

You are correct in stating that the Bible names Jesus as the only mediator between God and humans (l…


PSALM 34

PSALM 34* Thanksgiving to God Who Delivers the Just I I will bless the LORD at all times; praise…


Does the Bible forbid abortion as a crime?

It is very definitely indicated in Psalm 139:13 that God’s personal regard for the embryo begins from the time…


If we already have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us, why do we need the clergy or the Pope to help us interpret Scripture?

Let us consider the assertion that no mediumship or mediation is needed to interpret God’s word. For most of…


Can God Change His Mind?

There are many thousands of objections and questions that deal with the proper interpretation of God’s word (that’s the…