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October 2020

October 28, 2020

Why I Don’t Celebrate The Reformation (And Neither Should You)

When I attended an Evangelical summer youth camp when I was 17, we had a...

August 2020

August 18, 2020

Dreams and the Spiritual Realm

Ever since I was little, I've always had really bizarre dreams. Growing up in a...

July 2020

July 28, 2020

A Collection: Explaining Catholic Beliefs About Mary

Since I started blogging after my reversion to Catholicism in 2016, one of the topics...

July 07, 2020

Pachamama, Black Lives Matter and the Spirit of Iconoclasm

Earlier this year, the Catholic community had endured the excitement of the Amazonian Synod which...

June 2020

June 23, 2020

What Is The Definition Of A Cult?

As a Catholic blogger, I often receive comments from people who may not agree with...

May 2020

May 09, 2020

A Contemplation of Soli Deo Gloria (Glory To God Alone)

Years ago after experiencing a period of attending many funerals of lost friends and family,...

April 2020

April 23, 2020

The Idolatry of Freedom and the Inconvenience of Sacrifice

Considering both scenarios, it makes me wonder, what exactly is 'freedom' and at what point...

March 2020

March 12, 2020

A Reflection on the Parable of the Good Samaritan

The first week of March was a pretty rough haul for me. In addition to...

February 2020

February 29, 2020

Scripture, Apostolic Succession and the Importance of Foundations

"According to the commission of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I...

February 23, 2020

A Reflection on Ash Wednesday

"By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground, for...

February 18, 2020

OPINION: Uproar Over Role Of Women In Wake Of Querida Amazonia

In the wake of the newly released apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia, outrage seemed to have...

February 07, 2020

Why Would Anybody Need Jesus?

As someone who was raised Catholic and spent nearly 12 years as an adult Evangelical,...

January 2020

January 29, 2020

10 Things That Cause Catholic Social Media To Erupt

Catholic social media circles are a volatile place to be, though some would argue that...

January 28, 2020

12 Theological Heresies Defined In Church History

When it comes to reading the Bible, many Christians often assume the passages are clear...

January 23, 2020

Religious Trauma Syndrome, De-Conversion & Reversion to Catholicism

In the non-denominational Bible college I attended in my early 20's, one of my instructors...

January 20, 2020

Hand Gestures During Contemporary Worship and the Orans Posture

For the amount of years I've spent as an Evangelical, I've attended my share of...

January 09, 2020

Francis Chan, Christian Unity and the Real Presence of Christ

Most of my Catholic readers probably wouldn’t have known who Francis Chan is until recently....

January 02, 2020

In Defense of Mary: Co-Redemptrix?

One of the most common criticisms towards Catholics is how they seem to elevate Mary...

December 2019

December 30, 2019

Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2019 by Coffee & Crucifix

After first blogging in the winter of 2016, I never thought I'd still be doing...

December 18, 2019

Dialogue With Protestant In Response To My Article “Call No Man Father”

As a Catholic blogger, I've immersed myself into joining several social media blogging groups in...

December 17, 2019

The Priesthood & “Call No Man Father”

As an adolescent, I was terrified of one of the priests at my home parish....

November 2019

November 18, 2019

Corey Taylor’s Message To Kanye West Still Relevant

***CONTENT WARNING: COARSE LANGUAGE*** In a previous article, I wanted to emphasize how new Christian...

November 14, 2019

Is War Justifiable?

In the wake of All Hallows' Eve, November is a somber month. Especially considering All...

November 07, 2019

Four Types Of Catholics You Will Find In North America

In almost every culture, there are usually sub-cultures that reside in them. In my observation...

November 04, 2019

Why I Pray For The Dead

Anytime we lose someone dear to us, it feels like someone plunged their hand into...

October 2019

October 21, 2019

Why Bother Going To Confession?

"He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them...

October 17, 2019

The Surprising Origins of Symbols and Gestures in the Music Scene

Symbols and gestures have carried significant importance among every culture, religion and group throughout history....

October 12, 2019

Paganism, Catholicism and the Amazonian Synod

As someone who has spent a significant amount of time in the Evangelical community, it...

October 08, 2019

Who Is ‘SUSAN FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL?’

Unless you're familiar with Catholic internet culture, this article probably won’t make sense to you...

October 04, 2019

In Defense of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity

In the current secular culture, the idea of prolonged virginity is often scoffed at. I...