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January 2026

January 26, 2026

From Caesar To God: The Authority Dilemma For Christians

Christians in the earliest era of church history, that is, before Constantine, held an ambivalent...

January 25, 2026

Embracing a Middle Path By Way Of Compassion And Empathy

Everyone needs love and compassion in their lives. Empathy, far from being a sin, is...

January 22, 2026

From Fear To Liberation: Challenging Fundamentalism

Fundamentalism is a problem, not just for Christianity, not just for religion, but for humanity....

January 21, 2026

My Engagements With World Religions: Islam Part III

My next, and, academically, greatest engagement with Islam was at the Catholic University of America....

January 19, 2026

The Christian Responsibility To Resist Authoritarian Regimes

What is going on in Iran is horrifying, to say the least. Those demanding reform,...

January 18, 2026

Zacchaeus: A Model Of Transformation And Hope

With God, anything is possible, which is why we can hope for the salvation of...

January 15, 2026

My Journey With St. Antony The Great

I chose St. Antony the Great to be my patron saint when I became Catholic....

January 14, 2026

My Engagements With World Religions: Islam Part II

Between finishing my undergraduate studies at Indiana University and starting my graduate studies at Xavier,...

January 12, 2026

Blood and Power: The Dangerous Game of Climate Politics

I don’t understand it. Not only are many Christians indifferent to climate change, many others...

January 11, 2026

John The Baptist And Jesus

John the Baptist had fulfilled his primary role in the drama of salvation. He had...

January 08, 2026

Sin in the Church: Debunking So-Called Conservatives

Time and time again, I see a rather ridiculous claim by those who claim to...

January 07, 2026

My Engagements With World Religions: Islam Part I

I did not have much contact or knowledge about Islam until I was in high...

January 06, 2026

The Grace Unleashed In Christ’s Baptism

When we talk about baptism, we can be talking about many different things. There is...

January 04, 2026

How Ordinary And Extraordinary Lives Contribute to History

Great events in history do not emerge from nowhere. They come out of the events...

January 01, 2026

Grounding Our Faith Beyond Miracles And Visions

Too many Christians get caught up with a pursuit for the supernatural, be it miraculous...

December 2025

December 31, 2025

My Engagements With World Religions: Judaism

My first introduction to Judaism would be when I read the Tanakh, which at the...

December 29, 2025

Might Does Not Make Right

Christianity consistently teaches us that God’s justice is both proportional and merciful. “I the LORD...

December 28, 2025

God’s Revelation: Breaking Down Barriers

Paul tells us that the Gospel of Christ is not man-made because it is God’s...

December 25, 2025

Christ’s Birth: A Call To Righteousness

Christ is born! Glorify him! Glorify him in the manger, where he lay, weak and...

December 24, 2025

Navigating Emotions: The Gift Of Tears In The Spiritual Life

Reading through various spiritual texts, such as those of ascetics like the Desert Fathers and...

December 22, 2025

My Engagements With World Religions: Introduction

Reading Jordan Duffner’s Finding Jesus Among Muslims made me think it might be interesting and...

December 21, 2025

Heroes Of Faith: Defying Authority For The Greater Good

We often find our faith is tested throughout our lives. We often have to ask...

December 18, 2025

Genesis And The Ongoing Struggle With Good And Evil

While the creation story of Genesis, and many other stories in the book are myth...

December 17, 2025

Understanding Our Spiritual Responsibility To The Earth

Materially speaking, Scripture says we come from the dust of the earth. Our bodies, our...

December 15, 2025

Navigating Justice And Authority

I really should not be surprised with the responses I get when I write on...

December 14, 2025

Rejecting Excuses: Accepting Christ’s Invitation

Christ is constantly calling us, pleading for us to come and follow after him. He...

December 11, 2025

Borders And Humanity: The Duty To Support Migrants

Our life on earth, our temporal existence, should be seen as a kind of pilgrimage....

December 09, 2025

The Role Of Christians In The Erosion Of Human Rights

I cannot believe how much things have changed in my lifetime, and how much they...

December 08, 2025

From Barrenness To Blessing: The Story Of Anne And Mary

Miracles surround the events which lead to the birth of Christ. On both sides of...

December 07, 2025

St. Ambrose: On Living Justly Amidst Life’s Temptations

St. Ambrose was an exceptional, and in many ways, unique saint. This can be seen...

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