Category Archives: Roman Catholicism

Is it a sin to celebrate Christmas?

Posted on December 22, 2021 by RC

You have heard it said, and rightly so, that it’s rather important to define our terms. Here is a case in point. There are at least three ways we use the phrase “celebrate Christmas.” The first is as the celebration … Continue reading →

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Bible in 5, II Peter; Is celebrating Christmas a sin?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Why do we have such a hard time grasping grace?

Posted on August 19, 2021 by RC

Because we need it. I mean that in two ways. First, we have a hard time grasping grace because we are sinners, and sin begins with pride. All of us, from the most pious saint to the most egregious sinner … Continue reading →

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New Theses, New Reformation

Posted on July 13, 2021 by RC

Thesis 83- We must see our good deeds as filthy rags. It is easy enough to laugh at the folly of Tetzel. The crass salesman of indulgences that played such a vital role in the Reformation is something of a … Continue reading →

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S is for Sacraments

Posted on June 22, 2021 by RC
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Parable of the Midnight Visitor; Catechism 79; Ex Opere Operato

Posted on June 17, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Curating Movies, Stowaway; Appeal; Forever Friend, Dr. Rich White

Posted on May 21, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Catechism 75; Atin-Lay, Anthropomorphism; Forever Friends, Rich White

Posted on May 20, 2021 by RC

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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When Liberals Speak for God, or

Posted on March 26, 2021 by RC

The Sour Reign of Pope Lemon Sometimes it’s tough to learn our lessons. Don Lemon last summer said this on national TV (if you count CNN as national TV)- “Jesus Christ– if that’s who you believe in—Jesus Christ admittedly was … Continue reading →

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Strange Bedfellows

Posted on March 3, 2021 by RC

All is not actually fair in love and war. And the enemy of my enemy is likely not to be a trustworthy ally. Some years ago I had the occasion to speak to a group of pro-lifers on ministering outside … Continue reading →

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