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2022-07-20T02:47:18-05:00

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Hospitality

Last updated on: July 20, 2022 at 2:47 am By Henry Karlson

Hospitality has an important place in the Christian life. We are meant to recognize the inherent dignity of other by treating them with respect. This is why we are meant to welcome others when they come to us, a principle which was recognized by the earliest Christians. “Practice hospitality ungrudgingly to one another” (1 Ptr. 4:9 RSV). To encourage Christians to follow what they should naturally be inclined to do, the author of the book of Hebrews said that when... Read more

2022-07-18T06:41:25-05:00

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Christ, Not Knowledge, Saves

Last updated on: July 18, 2022 at 6:41 am By Henry Karlson

One of the dangerous tendencies or temptations those who study theology have to overcome is the suggestion that exhaustive theological knowledge is necessary for salvation. A comprehensive understanding of the faith is impossible. Thus, to require it for our salvation would make salvation impossible. The absolute truth of the Christian faith is the truth of God, and only God can comprehend God. “Rather, none know God with innermost knowledge save God.”[1] It is dangerous to impose some sort of theological... Read more

2022-07-17T02:48:10-05:00

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Love And Glory

Last updated on: July 17, 2022 at 2:48 am By Henry Karlson

Jesus glorified God the Father in everything he did. “I glorified thee on earth, having accomplished the work which thou gavest me to do” (Jn. 17:4 RSV). One of the ways he did this was to empty himself of his divine glory in his assumption of human nature, and then, continuing on with that kenosis, he also emptied himself of human glory as he suffered and endured the shame of becoming an outcast from society. And thus, having found himself... Read more

2022-08-16T14:58:13-05:00

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The Anti-Catholic CatholicVote ?

Last updated on: August 16, 2022 at 2:58 pm By Henry Karlson

There is a long history of anti-Catholic bigotry being used to attack Catholics in the United States. That history includes evangelicals trying to make sure Catholics could not get in positions of political power and authority. Even Billy Graham tried to use that anti-Catholic bias against John F. Kennedy, suggesting Kennedy should not be president because of his Catholicism. If someone, or some organization, could be shown to specifically target Catholic politicians in order to have them removed from office,... Read more

Politics and Religion

2022-07-13T02:46:32-05:00

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Glory, Vainglory, And Humility

Last updated on: July 13, 2022 at 2:46 am By Henry Karlson

“Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 6:1 RSV). True glory is found in humility. We should not be seeking to make ourselves look great in front of others. When we do so, and we receive accolades because of the way we appear to others, we might be pleased with ourselves, for we have gained what we desired,... Read more

2022-07-12T02:57:34-05:00

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All Evil Acts Come Out Of And Seek Some Good

Last updated on: July 12, 2022 at 2:57 am By Henry Karlson

The way so many of us think about morality, the way so many of us think about good and evil, is dualistic. That is, we tend to think good and evil are equal and opposite to each other, making good and evil substantial entities in and of themselves. This leads us to believe that if we do something evil, no good would have led us to act in such a way, nor will any good come out of it. Similarly,... Read more

2022-07-10T02:46:41-05:00

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Righteousness Comes From God

Last updated on: July 10, 2022 at 2:46 am By Henry Karlson

Paul always loved the Jewish people. He was one of them. He always saw himself as one of them. His faith in Jesus did not diminish his hopes and fears for his people. He always believed they had a special place in the world. He always hoped for their salvation. “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved” (Rom. 10:1 RSV). The people of Israel had a very profound religious faith, one... Read more

2022-08-16T14:58:44-05:00

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Put Away The Sword: On Gun Control

Last updated on: August 16, 2022 at 2:58 pm By Henry Karlson

After the Fourth of July mass-shooting in Highland Park, Pope Francis once again reiterated his plea for our society to move beyond its cycle of violence; that is, he indicated, once again, the need for gun control in the United States: Pope Francis has decried the tragic shootings that killed six and wounded some 30 others during a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park on Monday, appealing for a rejection of all forms of violence,... Read more

Politics and Religion

2022-07-06T02:46:59-05:00

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Our Neighbor And Our Salvation

Last updated on: July 6, 2022 at 2:46 am By Henry Karlson

We are to love our neighbors as ourselves. We are to take care of them and their needs, just as we take care of our own. This love should motivate us so that we do not live just for ourselves, but rather, make sure we live for others. We are not meant to be individualists. We will never be holy if we ignore our neighbor. Anyone who suggests we can abandon the world, because we don’t like what is in... Read more

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2022-07-04T02:45:29-05:00

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What Does Catholic Mean?

Last updated on: July 4, 2022 at 2:45 am By Henry Karlson

The Catholic Church is called the Catholic Church and not the Roman Catholic Church because it is far more extensive than what is found in Western Christianity. The reality of the Catholic Church is that its essence lies in its universality, its catholicity, and not just in the relationship people have with the Bishop (or Pope) of Rome. Because so many, including apologists, have centered their discussions on the papacy, the catholicity of the Church is often forgotten; in doing... Read more

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