Over the course of our lives we will be faced with many difficult decisions. These decisions may be life altering and may change us forever. In the encyclical Veritatis Splendor, Saint Pope John Paul II writes, “Acting is morally good when the choices of freedom are in conformity with man’s true good and thus express the voluntary ordering... Continue Reading →
Are Suicide Victims Without The Hope of Heaven?
Suicide impacts everyone. There is a suicide in the United States every twelve minutes, and it is the tenth leading cause of death! Why one would resort suicide is a matter of debate and there is hardly a cut and dry scenario to pull from. Not to mention: Christians are not immune to it. Recently,... Continue Reading →
Infanticide Is Here
My eyes have seen it, and I still can't believe it. I read multiple news reports and thought I was trapped in some sort of alternate universe. However, it did happen, and no, I was not in an alternate universe. On February 25, 2018 the United States Senate voted down a bill that would protect... Continue Reading →
Reason and the Development of the Will
In the very beginnings of sacred scripture we read of the Lord creating. Each step of creation ended a similar way with the words by describing their goodness. In Genesis 1:31 God had just finished creating man and commanded them to procreate and exercise dominion over the Earth. Genesis 1:31 states, “God saw everything that... Continue Reading →
The Incarnation and the New Law of Grace
In sacred scripture we read that man was created he had a perfect relationship with God. Man is the pinnacle of creation, and God gave man everything. In return the Lord asked man not to each of one tree in the garden. Man did not listen, rebelled, and had to face the consequences of sin... Continue Reading →
A Matter of Intent: Abortion and Moral Theology
It happens every day in our communities. Every day women make a very difficult decision about whether to keep their babies or not. However, instead of adoption many are choosing abortion. According to data from the Centers of Disease Control, every day approximately 1,788 pregnancies are ended by abortion (www.cdc.gov). What is abortion? What is... Continue Reading →
The Dangers of Porn
There is a great enemy among us that many welcome with open arms. It is seductive, welcoming, and before you know it the claws of this demon extend into every area of your life. Many think its harmless, but the statistics say otherwise. Pornography is a medium of media consumption that destroys marriages, families, and... Continue Reading →
Episode 10: Breaking Down The Ten Commandments – SoundCloud
In this episode I take a look at the Ten commandments and break them down in more detail. Listen to Episode 10: Breaking Down The Ten Commandments by The Bible Catholic Show #np on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-682230997/episode-10-breaking-down-the-ten-commandments
Aquinas and the Principle of Double Effect
Over the course of our lives we will be faced with many difficult decisions. These decisions may be life altering and may change us forever. In the encyclical Veritatis Splendor, Saint Pope John Paul II writes, “Acting is morally good when the choices of freedom are in conformity with man's true good and thus express... Continue Reading →
The Ten Commandments, Part Two
6. You shall not commit adultery This command prohibits sexual activity with any person other than one’s spouse, and also any emotional connection as well. This command also extends to masturbation as it turns the sexual gift into a selfish act. It protects the dignity of the sacramental marriage, prohibits divorce, and encourages a chaste... Continue Reading →