Category Archives: arguments

Please keep comments brief (1 to 3 short paragraphs) and closely related to the post you are commenting on. If you have a lot to say on a topic, maybe you should have your own blog. All comments are moderated. … Continue reading →

Ask me questions about my theology writings, or general questions on any topic in theology. Post you question in the comments section. Be brief. This is not an opportunity for debate. If you think you already know the answer, then … Continue reading →

Father John Zuhlsdorf writes a popular blog: Fr. Z.’s Blog — “Clear, straight commentary on Catholic issues, liturgy and life.” He is a faithful Roman Catholic priest, in good standing and active in his priestly ministry. Without doubt, he has … Continue reading →

Ask me questions about my theology writings, or general questions on any topic in theology. Post you question in the comments section. Be brief. This is not an opportunity for debate. If you think you already know the answer, then … Continue reading →

From the Vatican.va website: Communiqué on articles regarding the “Third Secret of Fatima”, 21.05.2016 Vatican City, 21 May 2016 – Several articles have appeared recently, including declarations attributed to Professor Ingo Dollinger according to which Cardinal Ratzinger, after the publication … Continue reading →

As I explained in a previous post, secular Pharisaism places blind adherence to rules above the common good and the rights of individuals. Here is one example of secular Pharisaism: Teen with brain tumor barred from prom. As I understand … Continue reading →

Does the Catholic Church have the authority and ability to ordain women as deacons? If so, should the Church ordain women to the diaconate? This post considers several common objections to the ordination of women deacons. Objection 1: Women are … Continue reading →

I am not speaking rhetorically. Some Catholics, who attend Mass and receive Communion, lack all three theological virtues: love, faith, and hope. They are not in the state of grace, due to one actual mortal sin or another. And at … Continue reading →