| 1/16/2009 |
|
| 1/16/2009 |
|
| 12/22/2008 |
Which Christmas story do we believe?
I’m glad you asked this question because it’s an important one, especially if you pay attention to the readings around the Advent and Christmas seasons.
|
| 11/18/2008 |
What did St. Paul have to say about sex and drinking?
My sister - I am so glad you asked this question. I'm even happier that you and your friends are taking this year of St. Paul so seriously and are trying to hard to take advantage of it. Good for you.
It's funny you should ask this question, actually...
|
| 10/21/2008 |
|
| 10/8/2008 |
What can you tell me about this Ephesus place?
I’m glad you’re using the Unstoppable retreat – that was team effort and I know I speak for everyone on the team when I say it was our pleasure to create it. Let us know how it worked!
Also, in terms of your Ephesus question, be sure to check out the appendix of Sword of the Spirit, particularly pages 123-133 and page 142 for more information.
That being said, there are several quick things I’d love to share with you about Ephesus:
|
| 8/28/2008 |
Who are the "Doctors of the Church"?
Well, you're right and wrong in saying that this isn't a Bible question.
You're right because the Doctors of the Church are not listed in the Bible. I'd say "you're wrong" (sort of), however, in saying it's not a Bible question, for this reason...
|
| 7/18/2008 |
What is up with the Book of Romans?
I’m so glad you asked this question. First, let me just say you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. Even St. Peter admitted that St. Paul’s writings could be tough to understand (2 Peter 3:15). St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is his masterpiece. It is as beautiful and incredible a written work as the Bible (and the world) has to offer.
That being said…it’s tough.
|
| 7/18/2008 |
What is up with the Book of Romans?
I’m so glad you asked this question. First, let me just say you’re not alone in what you’re feeling. Even St. Peter admitted that St. Paul’s writings could be tough to understand (2 Peter 3:15). St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is his masterpiece. It is as beautiful and incredible a written work as the Bible (and the world) has to offer.
That being said…it’s tough.
|
| 6/17/2008 |
The Old Testament. Where do I start?
There are some modern Christians who believe “all you need to know is the New Testament”.
While I appreciate what they’re trying to say and agree that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, is central to everything we are, live and believe…the belief that the Old Testament is not important is, well…stupid (for lack of a better term).
|
| 6/4/2008 |
|
| 5/29/2008 |
In search of "humility"
I'm glad you asked this...though, the question should probably read, "Where in the Bible doesn't it talk about humility?
|
| 5/8/2008 |
|
| 4/25/2008 |
The Gospel of St. Peter?
You’ve keyed into a popular question that has existed for centuries. While there was a work attributed to Peter (called the Gospel of Peter) it was quickly decided that it was not written by our First Pope.
|
| 4/12/2008 |
Who's "behind" the Bible?
This is a very popular question.
Actually, I answered this exact question (and 99 other topics) in a book that my friend, Todd, and I wrote last year called 100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know
|
| 3/4/2008 |
Can you lose salvation? Can you lose God's grace?
Well, first, I want to encourage you to keep having this dialogue with your friend, because it is an important one. To say that it has life and death ramification is not overdramatic, but very true. It does have huge consequences on our souls.
|
| 2/14/2008 |
Catholic grab bag: some lists that are good to know.
There are so many questions that come in asking about different Catholic traditions, etc. One of the greatest gifts we have as Catholics is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This book doesn't "make up teachings"...like many people ignorantly or mistakenly believe. No, the Catechism outlines what the Scriptures affirm and Traditions teach us. The Catechism "unpacks" and explains deep teachings...
|
| 1/24/2008 |
|
| 12/19/2007 |
How do we know Jesus was the actual Messiah?
By your question, I assume you understand “who” the Messiah is…
For those who might read this who don’t, let me take a second to explain that, before I answer your specific question.
The Messiah is the Hebrew name for the “anointed one”. The Jewish people had been waiting for the “anointed one”, the Redeemer that God promised them for centuries and foretold through prophecies. All the way back at the time of the Fall (in the Garden of Eden), we had been promised a redeemer (Gen. 3:15). “The Greek name for “anointed one” is Christos or “Christ”.
|
| 11/27/2007 |
Random facts about life...in Biblical times
The Bible has so much information that it can be overwhelming at times. Also, as you pointed out, since we live in such a different culture than the Mediterranean world and in such a different time than ancient Palestine, it can be difficult to fully understand some of the customs and cultural references in Sacred Scripture.
There are literally hundreds of resources you can look at...
|