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09/01/2006

Snakes on a Plane!

Even Samuel L. Jackson likes this reflection!

Objective and Subjective Truth

Notes for a presentation I gave at the parish on truth.

07/11/2006

Celibacy

A few Biblical quotes about celibacy Jesus calls celibacy a gift that is given to some for the sake of the kingdom of heaven : Matthew 19:10-12 The disciples said to Jesus, “If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” He answered, “Not all can accept […]

Reflection 5

Some of my favorite quotes from John Paul II, “The Christian Meaning of Human Suffering” : The mystery of the Redemption of the world is in an amazing way rooted in suffering, and this suffering in turn finds in the mystery of the Redemption its supreme and surest point of reference!!! (31) With the Passion of Christ […]

Resources for “The Da Vinci Code”

Notes, Links and Sources for The Da Vinci Code  Below are the notes from the adult education classes that I have taught the past couple of summers. (downloadable for the moment only as Word (.doc) files) Class 1: Faith vs. Fiction  The main theological issues of The Da Vinci Code : * Was Jesus just a man? * Was […]

Sacred Heart

This summer, while studying Spanish in Mexico, I stayed with the Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. One of their big feast days every year is the celebration of the Sacred Heart of the Lord. Part of the festivities was a small biblical skit taken from the Song of Songs, in which Jesus comes […]

Justin Martyr

The Apology of Justin Martyr [Roberts-Donaldson translation, full text here] A really amazing text, written around the year 150 to explain and defend the Christian faith to its pagan opponents. In its final paragraphs, 65-67, Justin describes the Eucharist and their Sunday worship. CHAPTER LXV — ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS. But we, after we have thus washed him […]

05/24/2006

Deacons

Q & A  “What is a deacon?” A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church who assists the priest at Mass and who is entrusted with proclaiming the Gospel and even preaching on occasion. He can also help with celebrating baptisms, marriages, and funerals. “Deacon” comes from the Greek word meaning “service.” See […]

“Deacons stay standing!”

I was ordained a deacon and didn’t run away!

04/14/2006

Only in heaven!

We might have some surprises waiting for us…