Dr. Scott Forrer recently joined me discuss how the Holy Spirit works to heal. We discuss the power of the cross, how to die to your self, and how the Holy Spirit can heal memories through prayer. Dr. Forrer is a board certified Neurologist who calls upon his experience as a physician to show how... Continue Reading →
Hearing God’s Voice And Following His Will
It seems that everyday I get at least one email from someone I have never met asking a simple, and yet complex question. How do I know what God's will for me is? Another question that goes along with it is very common in these messages. When I pray how do I know It Is... Continue Reading →
Trinity: Absolute Knowledge And Knowability
The Trinity is a mystery that is dogma and must be believed for one to call themselves a Christian. This is a leap of faith, because though we know it is true, we are not able to understand everything about it. Do we need to understand everything about it in order to believe? Some would... Continue Reading →
Natural Knowledge Has Limits
Truth is all around us. It is something concrete and is not able to be changed. For one to come to truth one must have a knowledge of that truth. In this case there is natural and supernatural knowledge. Natural Knowledge Has Limitations Man is a creature of reason, and it is through this reason... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit And Evangelization With Nancy Ward
Nancy Ward Joins me this week. She is the author of a great book titled "Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story". In this great book she gives her story on her journey into the church and it includes the stories of others as well. We talk about how the Holy Spirit helps us, developing our relationship... Continue Reading →
Trinitarian Reflection
If the Trinity is not able to be fully known is it worth trying to understand? We would not be doing our duty as Christians if we did not try to do so.
Procession of Trinitarian Persons
The Trinity is a complex subject, and at times is very misunderstood. Some try to rationalize and fall into error by declaring a type Tritheism, or even Modalism. However, the persons of the Trinity are three persons of one essence. The Trinitarian Godhead is made up of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and all... Continue Reading →
Mission of Divine Persons
When discussing the Trinity, we can see that the three persons are of the same essence and One God. In the Nicean creed we profess that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. This mission of divine persons can be seen directly in their processions. Through this mission of procession, we can... Continue Reading →
Filioque: Why The Disagreement?
The Orthodox and Catholic churches are the oldest in Christendom. They have many things in common, and there are some things that are disagreed on. The churches both have valid Apostolic Succession and valid sacraments. In fact, both observe the seven sacraments instituted by Christ, and carried on by the Apostles. A couple items that... Continue Reading →
Aquinas and the Concept of Relations
When it comes to the concept of relation there is some clarification that must first take place. To the everyday person, relation means someone to whom you are related. At the base level this is correct, but philosophically it goes a little deeper. This is especially true when discussing relations in connection with the Trinity. ... Continue Reading →