The Protestant Reformation, a seismic event in the history of Western Christianity, was spearheaded by Martin Luther, whose actions and writings irreversibly transformed the religious landscape of Europe. Central to understanding Luther's revolutionary ideas is an examination of his personal life, particularly his complex relationship with his father, Hans Luther. This relationship, marked by tension... Continue Reading →
Pat Flynn Debunks Naturalism: Insights from ‘The Best Argument for God’
Join us as Pat Flynn, esteemed philosopher, writer, and podcaster, delves into his transformative journey from philosophical naturalism to classical theism in our enlightening discussion on 'The Best Argument for God.' Exploring themes from his latest book, Pat shares personal anecdotes and rigorous philosophic insights that challenge naturalism and compellingly argue for the existence of... Continue Reading →
University of St. Thomas-Houston Partners with Word on Fire Institute to Launch New Masters Program
The Word on Fire Master’s of Arts in Evangelization and Culture at UST-Houston will launch in June 2024. All courses are taught live online, with an optional intensive in-person summer residency on the campus of UST-Houston.
Understanding Jeremiah 1:4-19
The book of Jeremiah can be perplexing, and as a result there is some bad exegesis present regarding it. A better understanding of these literary and rhetorical devices helps to remedy that.
The Ancient Near East And Genesis 1-2
It is part of history, but the Genesis account is vastly different and depicts a God that is not created in the image of man.
St. Thomas Aquinas On The Incarnation
Aquinas delves into two kinds of necessity. The first necessity in one in which there is no way we can achieve the end. There is nothing, as humans, that we can do to satisfy the due penalty for sin. This is not possible because Original Sin has corrupted our very nature. The second necessity spoken of is that of man being sufficient because of the actions of another. In this case it is Christ who sustains us.
Deuteronomy Is Misunderstood
However, the message contained in Deuteronomy is one that is applicable to us all. Deuteronomy has the unfortunate distinction of being called “second law” based on its naming in the Septuagint. As an exhortation it can be synchronized with what we read in the New Testament.
Pro-Life Group Launches “Forbidden Discussions” Video Series Targeting Gen Z and Abortion
Every generation passes wisdom to the next, but the task is more complicated in communicating with Gen Z. Just in time for the March for Life, pro-life organization Healing the Culture has launched “Forbidden Discussions,” a new video series designed to equip centennials with the arguments they need to influence their peers.
Archbishop Broglio Celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass at Walter Reed
On Feb. 14 His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass with patients, staff, and clergy at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.