Don’t miss Dr Craig Evans live at The Faith Explained Conference on September 27. Cardinal Thomas Collins will also speak, so grab your tickets here while you still can! Check out Dr Evans’ response to Bart Ehrman in this YouTube clip.
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Following talks that I’ve given lately, I’ve fielded a lot of questions about the persecution of Iraqi Christians. All of us have been horrified by what we’ve heard; very often we’re at a loss about what to do. Josh Canning over at Canadian Catholic has penned a nice post offering three practical action steps: 1. […]
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The Holy Father highlights the need for reconciliation, which is of particular concern for the future of the Korean peninsula. Dear Brothers and Sisters, As my stay in Korea draws to a close, I thank God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon this beloved country, and in a special way, upon the Church in […]
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Thomas Cardinal Collins will headline The Faith Explained Conference on Sept 27, along with Dr. Craig Evans. Get your tickets right here: Cardinal Collins is a phenomenal speaker with a rare gift for opening the Scriptures. Check out this clip from the Cardinal’s phenomenal Lectio Devina series on the Gospel of Mark below. See you on […]
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Q. What are some things we can learn from this Sunday’s Feast of the Ascension of the Lord? A. The Ascension affirms in the minds of Jesus’ followers many truths that Jesus had attempted to teach them prior to his Passion. Now, following Jesus’ glorious Resurrection and victory over death, the disciples can finally appropriate these […]
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Q. This Easter season, how can I convince my friends that Jesus physically rose from the dead? It’s been especially difficult for me to do this because my friends are either a) not Christians, or b) they don’t believe the Bible is the Word of God. They simply think it’s a merely human book that […]
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Q. The movie Noah, starring Russell Crowe, has inspired me to look into the biblical Noah. What does the Bible say about Noah and the Flood in Genesis 6:5-8:22? A. It’s important to realize, as scholar John Walton reminds us, that the biblical account of the Flood has been “watered down” by the way most of […]
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A question I get asked a lot, especially because of my work with new converts, is “What are the things I should be doing to live an effective Christian life?” What these people are essentially looking for is a skeletal structure for their life, so that their faith becomes integrated into it, not an add-on. […]
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Today, March 19, Holy Mother Church gives her children a treat amidst our regular Lenten practices. There are a couple of solemnities that usually fall on Lenten weekdays. One is the great Feast of the Annunciation on March 25. The other is today’s Feast of Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church. Many Christians do […]
Q. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we have the most important section of the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Why is this material so crucial? A. Matthew is a very Jewish Gospel. It was not the first Gospel to be written (that, in all likelihood, would be the Gospel of Mark), but it […]
He’s done it again. The “Pope” Culture Icon. The People’s Pope. Whatever you want to call him, he is nothing short of a phenomenon, going where no pope – not even Blessed JPII – has gone before: The cover of Rolling Stone Magazine! Well, for Pete’s sake! The issue hits newsstands on Friday…it will be […]
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One axiom in biblical studies that needs to go away forever is the so-called “Messianic secret”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this references in articles, commentaries, and sermons. What is the “Messianic secret”, you ask? It’s the idea floated by some Gospel scholars (especially of Mark and the other Synoptics) that […]
Why didn’t Jesus allow the demon he exorcised in today’s Gospel (Mark 1:21-28) to tell people who Jesus really was? Two reasons: 1. You don’t want demons to be your PR team. As the Divine Messiah of Israel, the last thing Jesus wants is demons, of all creatures, to announce to his people his true […]
Today’s great Solemnity of the Immaculate conception of Mary is usually celebrated on December 8. However, due to the second Sunday of Advent falling on that date yesterday, the Solemnity was communicated to today this year. And it’s certainly a doctrine that is misunderstood by many. The Immaculate Conception is not the Virginal Conception of […]
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Over the next while, I’ll be sharing some things I learned on my recent study trip to Israel this past summer. As well as taking a course taught by my program supervisor, the world-famous Dr. Craig Evans, I also had the chance to travel around “the land” with the good professor and another grad student, […]
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As anyone who knows me knows, I’m a big fan of the Kalam cosmological argument. It’s a wonderful argument for the creation of the universe that doesn’t depend on Scripture. One of its leading proponents is a “friend in the field” of apologetics, Dr. William Lane Craig. Check out this fantastic brief YouTube video that explains the argument:
I was recently interviewed for the popular series on the Archdiocese of Toronto’s blog called “Faces of our Faith”. I was asked about why I began The Faith Explained Seminars, what the biggest need in the Church is right now, and a bunch of other fun questions. To check it out, go here.
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Pope Francis released his very first Encyclical letter today, called Lumen Fidei (“The Light of Faith”). In actuality, it was written by two Popes – Benedict XVI had begun the Encyclical some time ago, intending it to be the capstone to his trilogy on the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love. Due to his resignation, […]
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Q. This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, and we Catholics are used to hearing about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. But some Australian priests got a bit “creative” with the liturgy a few years ago, and began opening the Mass in a different way. Instead of […]
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Q. This is Pentecost Sunday, which commemorates the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. I was looking at one of the optional Mass readings for this Sunday, and I had a question about it. It’s from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, and here’s the section I’m having trouble understanding: Brothers and sisters: […]
Craig Evans Responds to Bart Ehrman: How God Became Jesus
BlogDon’t miss Dr Craig Evans live at The Faith Explained Conference on September 27. Cardinal Thomas Collins will also speak, so grab your tickets here while you still can! Check out Dr Evans’ response to Bart Ehrman in this YouTube clip.
How to help Iraqi Christians
BlogFollowing talks that I’ve given lately, I’ve fielded a lot of questions about the persecution of Iraqi Christians. All of us have been horrified by what we’ve heard; very often we’re at a loss about what to do. Josh Canning over at Canadian Catholic has penned a nice post offering three practical action steps: 1. […]
Pope Francis’ latest homily from Korea
BlogThe Holy Father highlights the need for reconciliation, which is of particular concern for the future of the Korean peninsula. Dear Brothers and Sisters, As my stay in Korea draws to a close, I thank God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon this beloved country, and in a special way, upon the Church in […]
Cardinal Collins to speak at The Faith Explained Conference Sept 27
BlogThomas Cardinal Collins will headline The Faith Explained Conference on Sept 27, along with Dr. Craig Evans. Get your tickets right here: Cardinal Collins is a phenomenal speaker with a rare gift for opening the Scriptures. Check out this clip from the Cardinal’s phenomenal Lectio Devina series on the Gospel of Mark below. See you on […]
Ascension Sunday Q and A
BlogQ. What are some things we can learn from this Sunday’s Feast of the Ascension of the Lord? A. The Ascension affirms in the minds of Jesus’ followers many truths that Jesus had attempted to teach them prior to his Passion. Now, following Jesus’ glorious Resurrection and victory over death, the disciples can finally appropriate these […]
Q and A on the Resurrection: Just the (minimal) facts
BlogQ. This Easter season, how can I convince my friends that Jesus physically rose from the dead? It’s been especially difficult for me to do this because my friends are either a) not Christians, or b) they don’t believe the Bible is the Word of God. They simply think it’s a merely human book that […]
Q and A on Noah
BlogQ. The movie Noah, starring Russell Crowe, has inspired me to look into the biblical Noah. What does the Bible say about Noah and the Flood in Genesis 6:5-8:22? A. It’s important to realize, as scholar John Walton reminds us, that the biblical account of the Flood has been “watered down” by the way most of […]
3 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Faith in Lent
BlogA question I get asked a lot, especially because of my work with new converts, is “What are the things I should be doing to live an effective Christian life?” What these people are essentially looking for is a skeletal structure for their life, so that their faith becomes integrated into it, not an add-on. […]
Saint Joseph, Powerful Intercessor
BlogToday, March 19, Holy Mother Church gives her children a treat amidst our regular Lenten practices. There are a couple of solemnities that usually fall on Lenten weekdays. One is the great Feast of the Annunciation on March 25. The other is today’s Feast of Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church. Many Christians do […]
Jesus: Lawmaker, Not Breaker
BlogQ. In this Sunday’s Gospel, we have the most important section of the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Why is this material so crucial? A. Matthew is a very Jewish Gospel. It was not the first Gospel to be written (that, in all likelihood, would be the Gospel of Mark), but it […]
Papa Was a Rolling Stone
BlogHe’s done it again. The “Pope” Culture Icon. The People’s Pope. Whatever you want to call him, he is nothing short of a phenomenon, going where no pope – not even Blessed JPII – has gone before: The cover of Rolling Stone Magazine! Well, for Pete’s sake! The issue hits newsstands on Friday…it will be […]
Like the Caramilk Secret, the “Messianic Secret” Doesn’t Really Exist
BlogOne axiom in biblical studies that needs to go away forever is the so-called “Messianic secret”. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this references in articles, commentaries, and sermons. What is the “Messianic secret”, you ask? It’s the idea floated by some Gospel scholars (especially of Mark and the other Synoptics) that […]
Shut Up…and Get Out!
BlogWhy didn’t Jesus allow the demon he exorcised in today’s Gospel (Mark 1:21-28) to tell people who Jesus really was? Two reasons: 1. You don’t want demons to be your PR team. As the Divine Messiah of Israel, the last thing Jesus wants is demons, of all creatures, to announce to his people his true […]
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
BlogToday’s great Solemnity of the Immaculate conception of Mary is usually celebrated on December 8. However, due to the second Sunday of Advent falling on that date yesterday, the Solemnity was communicated to today this year. And it’s certainly a doctrine that is misunderstood by many. The Immaculate Conception is not the Virginal Conception of […]
The Israel Chronicles: The Tel Dan Inscription
BlogOver the next while, I’ll be sharing some things I learned on my recent study trip to Israel this past summer. As well as taking a course taught by my program supervisor, the world-famous Dr. Craig Evans, I also had the chance to travel around “the land” with the good professor and another grad student, […]
And God said: “Kalam!”
BlogAs anyone who knows me knows, I’m a big fan of the Kalam cosmological argument. It’s a wonderful argument for the creation of the universe that doesn’t depend on Scripture. One of its leading proponents is a “friend in the field” of apologetics, Dr. William Lane Craig. Check out this fantastic brief YouTube video that explains the argument:
My interview with “Faces of Our Faith” is now live
BlogI was recently interviewed for the popular series on the Archdiocese of Toronto’s blog called “Faces of our Faith”. I was asked about why I began The Faith Explained Seminars, what the biggest need in the Church is right now, and a bunch of other fun questions. To check it out, go here.
Pope Francis’ First Encyclical Released Today
BlogPope Francis released his very first Encyclical letter today, called Lumen Fidei (“The Light of Faith”). In actuality, it was written by two Popes – Benedict XVI had begun the Encyclical some time ago, intending it to be the capstone to his trilogy on the three theological virtues of faith, hope and love. Due to his resignation, […]
Q and A on Trinity Sunday
BlogQ. This Sunday is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, and we Catholics are used to hearing about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. But some Australian priests got a bit “creative” with the liturgy a few years ago, and began opening the Mass in a different way. Instead of […]
Commentary on Sunday Readings – Pentecost
BlogQ. This is Pentecost Sunday, which commemorates the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. I was looking at one of the optional Mass readings for this Sunday, and I had a question about it. It’s from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, and here’s the section I’m having trouble understanding: Brothers and sisters: […]