Marcel LeJeune has a non-partisan, open letter over at the Aggie Catholics blog directed toward politicians. He articulates well what Catholics demand from political candidates. Below are some of my favorite points: Abortion isn’t just another issue. It is the primary issue, unlike any other of our time. We will not forget the poor, the …
“Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.” – St. Augustine Because I’ve built up a collection of duplicate books and resources, every Friday you’ll have a chance to win one or more of these items, absolutely free, no strings attached. For …
Fr. Robert Barron is one of the most provocative teachers of faith today. He’s a brilliant philosopher, capable of writing heavy scholarly works on theology–I’m currently pushing through his “Priority of Christ”–and he has a gift for oration and articulation. But he’s most well know for his popular presentations of faith through new media outlets …
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A few days ago, I attended a Theology-on-Tap celebration in the Diocese of Orlando which featured a talk given by the illustrious Joseph Pearce. Pearce is literally a ‘gentleman and scholar’. His British idioms, sharp intellect, and refined charm evoke one of my favorite writers, C.S. Lewis, whom Pearce is vaguely familiar with. And when …
Seven years ago, Don Miller wrote a spiritual-memoir titled “Blue Like Jazz” which eventually sold millions of copies. Don’s down-to-earth, bohemian life-style coupled with his breezy writing style attracted tons of young, Evangelical Christians. When I first began to take my faith seriously, “Blue Like Jazz” played a pivotal role in my understanding of God …
