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Salt of the Earth: Engaging Hearts and Minds With Jesus’ Metaphors

Ronald Bullis September 4, 2024

Why Doesn’t God Make it Easier to Believe in Him?

Brendan Dillon February 18, 2022

I once doubted God’s existence while studying theology in graduate school. Though not my first nor my last experience of doubt, this instance was particularly…

Animals have these advantages over man: they never hear the clock strike, they die without any idea of death, they have no theologians to instruct them, their last moments are not disturbed by unwelcome and unpleasant ceremonies, their funerals cost them nothing, and no one starts lawsuits over their wills. — Voltaire

Daily Jolt January 16, 2012

Today, enjoy a simple pleasure.

Is the song “Mary, Did You Know?” against the teaching of the Catholic Church?

Ginny Kubitz Moyer December 19, 2010

The lyrics of “Mary, Did You Know?”, a popular Christmas carol, were written by Protestant songwriter Mark Lowry. It’s a beautiful song that wonders whether…

I teach religion in a secular college and have been asked to teach a course on Catholicism. What should I cover over the course of the semester?

Rachel Bundang December 3, 2009

I teach religion in a secular college and have been asked to teach a course on Catholicism. I’m obviously somewhat limited here so what should…