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February 2016

February 08, 2016

The Incorruptibles Are Scary as Hell

There are some things, as a Catholic, that I'd prefer were kept secret from my...

February 05, 2016

Lent is Coming, Hide the Kids

A friend of mine recently commented that she's weary of the Church calendar this year....

January 2016

January 21, 2016

Is Protestantism a System Designed to Fail?

If you know anything about my journey towards the Catholic Church you'll know that it had,...

January 17, 2016

What Evangelicals Don’t Know About the Rosary

For all good Evangelicals, myself included, Mary is the ultimate stumbling block on a journey...

January 07, 2016

Godparents Wanted: Apply Within

I do not like to speak on my wife's behalf. Her story is her own...

December 2015

December 30, 2015

The New Year’s Resolution Every Catholic Should Be Making

With the declaration, by Pope Francis, of this year as a special Jubilee Year of...

December 29, 2015

When Jesus Said, “This is my Body,” He Meant It

As a Catholic, I believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharistic elements. That is to...

December 24, 2015

My First Christmas as a Catholic

I never, for even a second, want to diminish my spiritual journey as a Protestant....

December 15, 2015

Why Are Demons Afraid of Mary?

Father Gabriele Amorth is a fascinating man. Until very recently, the elderly Italian priest served...

December 14, 2015

An Evangelical at the Door of Mercy

We are a people of the tangible. A people of the here and now and, as...

December 07, 2015

How Much Ritual Is Too Much?

When Thomas Howard made his journey from Evangelicalism to Anglicanism (and then to Catholicism) in...

November 2015

November 30, 2015

Is This Why the Priest Wears Purple?

There's a power-packed G.K. Chesterton quote about the Catholic Church being the greatest antidote to...

November 29, 2015

A Christianity Without a Past: A Protestant Deep in History

By day I'm a Kindergarten teacher. I hang out with 3 and 4-year olds and sometimes...

November 16, 2015

My Journey from Evangelical to Catholic

I was recently invited to star in my breakout role to take part in a video...

November 15, 2015

In the Face of Violence, Pray for Peace

The collective wisdom of the Internet can make anyone question the trajectory of humanity in the...

November 05, 2015

Eucharist as Evangelist: Let Jesus Do the Talking

I recently found myself in a conversation with an old friend. He's a reader of...

November 02, 2015

5 Reasons I’m a Better Christian as a Catholic

When I decided, as an Evangelical Protestant, to become a Catholic it was for a...

October 2015

October 23, 2015

I Hate My Neighbour

I hate my neighbour. OK, so hate is maybe too strong of a word, but,...

October 12, 2015

No, Religion is Not “Bad.” You’re Wrong.

As a younger Evangelical I would've marched, proudly, in the Parade to End Religion. If such...

September 2015

September 30, 2015

No, You Don’t Know The Pope

I'm an emotional guy. This is no secret. I'm known to break down in tears...

September 22, 2015

I Am the Pope (And So Are You!)

Over on his critically acclaimed blog Standing on My Head, Anglican priest turned Catholic pastor Dwight...

September 16, 2015

Don’t Worry Catholics, Your Church Will Be OK

I joined the Catholic Church, as an Evangelical, at what I've come to recognize as...

September 12, 2015

Jesus Was A Refugee

Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a...

September 07, 2015

Why Is Catholicism So Unattractive to Evangelicals?

As a younger Evangelical I painted a clear distinction between Catholics and Christians. The two were not synonymous...

September 01, 2015

Why Can’t We Do Catholicism Well?

The parish wishes to remain anonymous. Really, it could be any parish, anywhere in North...

August 2015

August 25, 2015

An Evangelical Challenges Catholics

A little while ago I had the opportunity to chat with Konrad Aderer, correspondent for...

August 25, 2015

Why I Left My Parish: A Cautionary Tale

When I decided to get serious about becoming a Catholic I phoned up the Catholic...

August 23, 2015

How Do Evangelicals Explain Lourdes?

There were, admittedly, a myriad of reasons why I decided to become a Catholic but...

August 21, 2015

Do We Need to Use the Word “Abortion”?

I want to make something perfectly clear from the start. I am, unfailingly, a son of...

August 21, 2015

What Should We Do With Bad Catholics?

Money-centred and drug-addled Christians. Catholics who can't wait to get the Host and get out...

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