Category Archives: commentary

My book, The Catholic Marriage Bed, received its first Amazon review here [now gone because I’ve updated the book to a Revised Edition]. Lots of personal insults not related to the book. Some unrelated criticism of my believe in Medjugorje … Continue reading →

Answers to your theological questions.

UPDATE, new idea: I’m thinking of setting up a GoFundMe page instead, to support my work in theology. The money would provide me with personal income, since selling theology books does not provide much money. I don’t know if this … Continue reading →

There is an idea often expressed among Catholics, that if something major happens in our lives, it must be the will and plan of God. But that is not a correct understanding of providence and grace. God does have a … Continue reading →

The latest Q and A post, for all your questions related to Catholic theology.

Here is the news story: Boy Asks If Atheist Dad Is In Heaven [HuffPo] and here: ‘Is my dad in heaven?’ little boy asks pope [The Catholic spirit]. The Pope was not giving a precise theological answer. However, he clearly … Continue reading →

UPDATE: now also available in Kindle format — My free booklet is available now, a new translation and detailed commentary on Pope Pius XII Address to the Second World Congress on Fertility and Sterility (19 May 1956). The Pontiff made … Continue reading →

The latest installment of my ask a question blog posts. You know what to do.

Chapter V from Lumen Gentium, in its entirety: 39. The Church, whose mystery is being set forth by this Sacred Synod, is believed to be indefectibly holy. Indeed Christ, the Son of God, who with the Father and the Spirit … Continue reading →

Pope Francis is about to release a new Apostolic Exhortation: Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Exult or Rejoice and Be Glad) “on the call to holiness in the contemporary world”. This could be the document I’ve been expecting which will … Continue reading →