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Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ

Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. This stark judgment of St. Jerome’s on the necessity for each Christian to…

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The Extraordinary View of Jesus Found in the Gospel of John

The Extraordinary View of Jesus Found in the Gospel of JohnSomething is different about the Gospel of John. The other three gospels — Matthew, Mark, and Luke — read like very much like historical narratives. Because of their similarity in structure and content scholars group them together as the Synoptics. John doesn’t follow their outline and his style differs in being deeply poetic, contemplative, and […]

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The Bible as a Great Adventure | Jeff Cavins, scholar and writer

The Bible as a Great Adventure | Jeff Cavins, scholar and writer “I want to encourage you to integrate the Gospel message into your life, because it’s the only message that cuts through all of the darkness, cuts through all of the politics and everything else, and gets to the heart of an individual.” — Jeff Cavins, keynote address at the 2021 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Holy […]

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Ten Ways to Fall In Love With the Bible

At the end of September the Church celebrates the memory of Saint Jerome. Born a saint, he was not: he had a fiery and explosive temper that brought him many enemies, fierce and long temptations against chastity that he battled with prayer and prolonged fasting, and long prayer vigils—this was Saint Jerome. Despite his temperamental defects and […]

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The Word of God: Sword of the Spirit

The Word of God: The Sword of the Holy SpiritWords have power. Words are mighty instruments to construct but also great weapons to deconstruct. With words, mountains can be erected, and with words, they can be razed. With words, things can be called into existence, and with words, they can be recalled into nothingness. The power of words must not be underestimated. Words have […]

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Six Common Biblical Fallacies Used to Criticize Devotion to Mary

Six Common Biblical Fallacies Used to Criticize Devotion to MaryAnti-Marian Protestants often rely on several biblical fallacies to minimize the significance of Mary and slander Catholics as well as others who are devoted to her. Identifying these fallacies and calling them out for what they really are is an essential part of defending the faith. Here are six common fallacies you’ll often encounter when […]

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