How to Read the Bible Like a Catholic
Originally published Oct. 14, 2021. My wife is a huge fan of the Harry Potter series. She’s read all of the books multiple times and attended the midnight premiere of each film. When we were dating, the films were still being released and I attended one of the...
Mary: Model of Discipleship
Prior to joining the St. Philip Institute team and moving to the Diocese of Tyler, I was living in Tallahassee, Florida, pursuing a PhD in religious studies at Florida State University. Doing coursework in religious studies rather than theology proper was a bit of an...
The Eucharistic Piety of St. Faustina
Among most Catholics today, the mention of St. Faustina is associated immediately with the feast of Divine Mercy, the chaplet, and the novena, and for good reason. These were the primary tasks given to young Maria Kowalska as Jesus began to reveal his plans for her...
Why Does the Sacrament of Marriage Matter?
When I talk to my high school students about marriage, I lay out overlapping ideas which build upon each other. The first idea is that marriage is essential to civilization; this highlights the natural aspect of marriage. The second idea is that there is more to our...
Do Whatever He Tells You: The Mission of the Blessed Mother
If you’re a Catholic, you’re probably familiar with the statement, “Catholics worship Mary.” If you’re not Catholic, you may have thought this at some point. The emphasis Catholics place on the Blessed Virgin can be confusing, even for Catholics sometimes. Isn’t Jesus...Upcoming Events
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