Faith
The universe is balanced on a knife-edge
Did the universe just kind of fall into place? As science continues to unfold its mysteries, the exquisite design that emerges amazes …
Read MoreThe precision of the universe
The universe is so finely calibrated, that it defies logic to discount the possibility of Intelligent Design …
Read MoreMarriage view must take Bible as whole
In the Bible, God’s will regarding marriage seems to follow a progressive trajectory when we look at the Old and New Testaments together. The definition of marriage crystallizes in the teaching of Jesus. In fact, three “stages” of human transformation can be seen in the Bible, which can be described as: “prefall,” “post-fall,” and “redemption.” Each stage affects the nature and shape of marriage.
Read MoreSaints and sinners
Religious freedom is the foundation of the American Dream
You own a bakery. You’re Catholic. You are in love with your faith and strive mightily to live your faith, not just in your private life, but your public life. One day, two men walk in your door and ask you to bake them a “wedding cake.” You tell them that because of your religious convictions, you cannot honor their request, that your faith defines a marriage as being between one man and one woman. The men sue, citing discrimination. Welcome to the flashpoint of modern culture, where tolerance meets intolerance …
Read MoreThe summer of hope
It began on June 2nd, 34 years ago today. The year was 1979 when the Alitalia jetliner set down in a land that time forgot for 123 years of its thousand year history. A Man in White with kind eyes stepped onto the tarmac. He knelt and kissed the earth. What was he thinking?
Read MoreLife after delivery
One asked, “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replied, “Of course not. What would such a life be like?”
Read MoreThe danger of Christ without the cross
I think our culture has it wrong.
Read MoreDid Pope Francis really say atheism is a path to salvation?
“Lots of people are criticizing Pope Francis’ teaching earlier this week, as if he’s deviating from the Church’s teaching on the need to proclaim the good news. Contrary to what you may read in the media, please notice, nowhere does he even suggest – much less teach – that avowed atheists are saved. Instead, what he actually says is so obviously true and open to a perfectly fair and benign reading … “
Read MorePray for Oklahoma City along with Pope Francis
“The Holy Father has followed with deep concern the aftermath of the devastating tornado which has struck Oklahoma and he asks you convey to the entire community the assurance of his solidarity and closeness in prayer …
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