Category Archives: theology

This verse is often mistranslated. The text clearly states that Saul was, in some sense, one year old when he first began to reign as king of Israel. [1 Samuel 13] {13:1} Filius unius anni erat Saul cum regnare cœpisset, … Continue reading →

The Bishop of Dublin, Ireland, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, has issued a “Statement on Maria Divine Mercy“. The woman who calls herself “Maria Divine Mercy” is actually Mary Carberry. She resides in the Dublin archdiocese, so Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has authority … Continue reading →

Here is the news story: Crowds swamp church in Spain after ‘Holy Grail’ claim “Two Spanish historians claim that an ancient chalice on display at San Isidro basilica in the northwestern city of Leon is in fact the Holy Grail.” … Continue reading →

Please understand that my writings about the future are speculative eschatology, based on study and interpretation, not based on knowledge that is absolute or certain. The First Secret of Medjugorje Possible Years: 2017, 2022, 2023 Date in the Liturgical Calendar: … Continue reading →

There is no such distinction. The teachings of Tradition, Scripture, and the Magisterium are NOT divided into negotiable and non-negotiable teachings. This terminology does not come from sound Catholic theology, nor from magisterial teaching. It seems to have arisen from … Continue reading →

I’ve excerpted chapters from my theology books and put them online as free ebooklets in PDF format on a few different topics: 1. On Speculative Theology and Eschatology (32 pp.) This booklet distinguishes between infallible dogma, non-infallible doctrine, and speculative … Continue reading →

These are the most popular titles this month from among my 35 books and booklets plus my translation of the Bible: The Holy Bible: Catholic Public Domain Version The Three Days of Darkness and the Time of Peace The Secrets … Continue reading →

The one all-powerful all-knowing God, who is Love, Mercy, and Justice by His very Nature, has freely chosen to offer forgiveness to all sinners, and salvation to all humanity. The offer is universal: all human persons without exception are offered … Continue reading →

I’ve used Google books to research the origin of a well-known, but often rephrased quote by Pope John XXIII on papal infallibility. Here is what I’ve found: In an audience before a group of Greek seminarians, Pope John XXIII said: … Continue reading →

If any of my readers have a question on some point of theology or Scripture, feel free to ask in the comments. As I’ve said before, these Q and A sessions are for the edification of readers; it’s not an … Continue reading →

This post is for any readers of my books or blog who have questions on topics of Roman Catholic theology. Just post your concise question in the comments below. And as I’ve said before, this is not an opportunity for … Continue reading →