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August 2026

August 24, 2026

Charity Begins With Justice In Public Life

When I write on social justice, and the services which government should provide their people,...

August 23, 2026

St. Irenaeus: Defender of Christian Orthodoxy

For those following the Byzantine (Catholic) Calendar, the feast of St. Irenaeus (c. 130 –...

August 20, 2026

Beyond Individualism: Redemption Of Persons And Nations

The prophecy of Isaiah most often quoted by Christians is one which they believe was...

August 18, 2026

How Does A Vegetarian Understand Jesus’ Eating Habits?

I’m a vegetarian. I’ve written a few texts dealing with vegetarian themes, and how being...

August 17, 2026

Why Government Should Not Enforce All Christian Morals

Lately, I have seen several Christians not understand the way their faith should, and the...

August 16, 2026

Avoiding Vain Faith: The Call To Faithful Action

Can our belief in Christ be in vain? Paul would say yes. If his answer...

August 14, 2026

Jesus And Mary: Models Of Self-Emptying Love

The teaching of the incarnation tells us that God the Word assumed human nature, becoming...

August 12, 2026

Tolkien Said He Did Not Like Or Write Allegories

J.R.R. Tolkien had a complex relationship with the use of allegory. He did not like...

August 10, 2026

Reflecting On The Reflecting Pool

As I watch the ongoing events surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, from the way...

August 09, 2026

The Paradox of Mercy—Receiving It Requires Giving It

God expects us to show others mercy and grace if we want to experience mercy...

August 06, 2026

The Hidden Grace That Transfigures All Things

When Jesus went up Mt. Tabor, taking Peter, James, and John with him, he revealed...

August 04, 2026

We Can Repent Up To The Last Moment Of Our Lives

Sin’s power over us lies in the way it entices us with some good, but...

August 03, 2026

The Shared Struggle Against Antisemitism And Islamophobia

I have written many times against antisemitism and Islamophobia, explaining why both of them must...

August 02, 2026

Living As Fools For Christ In A Foolish Society

Paul was often questioned by many of his fellow Christians, not just those who preceded...

July 2026

July 30, 2026

Lessons From Lot: Welcoming Strangers And Upholding Justice

Lot, we are told, was saved because of the way he looked after and respected...

July 28, 2026

Being Peacemakers, Living As Children of God

Christ is the prince of peace; he blesses those who are peacemakers, that is, those...

July 27, 2026

Hypocrisy In The Hierarchy: When Bishops Fail Their Flock

Saint Isidore of Seville is a rather interesting figure in Christian history; at a time...

July 26, 2026

Walking On Water: Lessons In Faith And Focus

We can get so caught up in the moment, we lose ourselves in it. This...

July 23, 2026

Wisdom In Pursuing The Well-Being Of All

We should act in and with wisdom. We should not only seek after that which...

July 21, 2026

The Danger Of Defining Human Value By Material Wealth

When Jesus proclaimed his woe to the rich, he was warning them how they will...

July 20, 2026

When Lies Replace Truth: The Path To Democratic Collapse

How Tyrants Weaponize Lies It is common for tyrants to lie about their critics or...

July 19, 2026

The Teachings Of The Ecumenical Councils As Doxology

In the Byzantine tradition, we are reminded several times throughout the year of the early...

July 16, 2026

Denouncing The Theology Of The Rich

Dorothee Soelle saw how the government, far from fulfilling its purpose to promote the common...

July 14, 2026

Toxic Masculinity And The Distortion Of God’s Image

God transcends gender distinctions. Those who try to imprison God within gender boundaries, such as...

July 13, 2026

Climate Change Denial And The Cost Of Willful Ignorance

After having experienced several days of high, and sometimes record, heat, and after seeing others...

July 12, 2026

The Importance Of Putting Others’ Needs Before Our Desires

We all have different likes and interests, which means, we will not all be pleased...

July 09, 2026

God’s Unwavering Love For A Fallen Yet Good World

Everything which has been made, the whole of creation and its parts, were made good....

July 07, 2026

The Church’s Call To Kindness

Kindness is a quality which is a part of who God is, making it is...

July 06, 2026

The Cruelty Of ICE Highlighted By Sister Leticia’s Arrest

On Sunday June 28, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, from Nigeria, was walking, while wearing her habit,...

July 05, 2026

Grace And Personal Gifts In The Church

Christians need to remember that while we share the same faith, while we are one...

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