I recently interviewed Author and apologist Ken Litchfield and we discussed a very important question. We discuss whether or not a Christian can lose their salvation? Evidence From Christian Sources We look at the biblical evidence to show that they can. Ken also answers some common objections. Throughout the interview Ken gives scriptural evidence from... Continue Reading →
Deuteronomy, The Gospel, And A Change Of Heart
First, it is unfortunate that Deuteronomy, and the Pentateuch as a whole, are for the most part ignored. They are a part of divine revelation and as such should be discussed a bit more. In all fairness I am also guilty of this. I admit that I am not a priest or deacon, but do... Continue Reading →
Behold Your Mother
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother." And from that... Continue Reading →
Feed My Lambs
After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." He then said to Simon Peter a... Continue Reading →
Seek Unity
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them... Continue Reading →
Go and Bear Fruit
I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord.-John 15:16 Today's gospel reflection is taken from the antiphon before today's Gospel reading. Jesus makes a very direct point and simply says "Go and bear fruit that will last". It seems so easy, and yet so complicated at... Continue Reading →
Gospel Reflection: Go Into All The World
Jesus said to his disciples: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick... 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 →
May 8 Gospel Reflection: We Have An Advocate
Jesus said to his disciples: "Now I am going to the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do... Continue Reading →
Three Ways Suffering Can Lead Us Closer to Christ
There was a man that was hunting in a forest just outside of Pittsburg. It was early in the morning, the sun was just starting to rise, and there was snow as far as the eye can see. The hunter sat down against a tree to catch the beautiful sunrise. He would eventually fall asleep... Continue Reading →