Easter is the greatest time of the liturgical year. Though Christmas it wonderful, Easter is like our Super Bowl as Catholic Christians. Not only are we celebrating new people joining the church, but we are celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The resurrection is so important that St. Paul tells us that if... Continue Reading →
Gospel Reflection: Grief to Joy
Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no... Continue Reading →
Gospel Reflection: True Peace
The disciples said to Jesus, “Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now? Behold, the hour... Continue Reading →
Gospel Reflection: We all Need a Helper
Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning. "I have told you this so that you may not fall... Continue Reading →
New Podcast Episode: The Importance of the Resurrection
Listen to the new podcast episode where I discuss the importance of the resurrection, and how it applies to individual believers. https://www.spreaker.com/user/theology_still_matters/the-importance-of-the-resurrection_1
Deeds of Christ
Every Sunday in the creed we declare that Jesus is our Lord, but what does that mean? What implications does that have on our lives? In the Gospels Jesus tells us to love our neighbor (Mark 12:31), love God (Matthew 22:37), and show mercy (John 8:11). How do his words correlate to his deeds, and... Continue Reading →