Do Catholics Work Their Way Into Heaven?
No…but through our works, and through the Sacraments, Heaven works its way into us
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10 Problems With The Media’s Take on Pope Francis & Abortion
Let us be clear, the narrative about the Catholic Church from the mainstream media is rarely accurate or trustworthy. So, when you see headlines which are like these below, it is natural to doubt them: Pope Francis Takes Leap on Abortion. Pope Francis Gives Lighter Penance To Women Who Have Abortions. So, what is going on? […]
15 Signs You Are Catholic
15 Signs You Are Catholic You are nice enough to save the pews in the front of church for the late-comers. (You also save the comfy middle part of the pew for others). You can follow every prayer in Mass, regardless of what language it is in. You have given up something sweet for Lent…at […]
Renewal Of The Catholic Church in The USA Has Started On College Campuses
In 2013, I wrote the following about renewal in the Western parts of the Church and changing the culture: Where can the Catholic Church hope to turn the tide? My thesis is this – I believe it MUST be done in the young adult stage of life. Previous research shows that college-age adults are more open to […]
10 Ways Christians Can Transform Modern Culture
10 Ways Christians Can Transform The Modern Culture Work on yourself first. The only thing we fully control are our own personal decisions. So, if we want to have any influence over culture or see any positive changes happen, we need to work on our own lives first. The best way to change your life […]
An Open Letter To The Gay Community – From A Catholic
Dear Gay Community, I am sorry. I am sorry that members of my Catholic Church (and other Christians) have not treated you with the love and respect you deserve, because we don’t agree with you on same-sex marriage or other issues. Because we disagree, that isn’t a reason to lash out at you, be triumphant, castigate […]
Is Being A “Good” Person Enough To Gain Heaven?
Is Being A “Good” Person Enough To Gain Heaven? AKA – Universalism Kills Evangelization AKA – Why Many Christians Don’t Evangelize Surveys now show us that most Christians actually operate as Universalists – that is they believe that being a “good person” will get you to heaven. Thus, many Christians now believe in what could at least […]
3 Reasons Church Closings & Consolidations Are Good For The Catholic Church
A parish is supposed to be a place of life and growth, yet many Catholic parishes have faced consolidation and even closings. This is a heartbreaking event for many Catholics and it causes much anger and turmoil. To see your spiritual home in shutters is never fun. But, it isn’t all bad news. 3 Reasons […]
Is Tolerance A Good Thing?
Words have meaning. Thoughts have consequences. Unfortunately, these are important concepts that have escaped some. Take, for instance, the word “tolerance”. In modern use, it has a unique meaning to some and a completely different meaning to others. The result behind the differing definitions of the word, mean that by subscribing to one definition above-and-over […]
The Charlie Challenge: Is It Just Harmless Fun?
If you haven’t heard about the Charlie Challenge (also called “Charlie Charlie”), then you haven’t been keeping up with the viral trends on Vine and Twitter. It is a new phenomenon which has quickly taken over teen culture. The way to play the “game” is to make four sections of a square on a piece of paper with […]
