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Introducing my New Book!
Dear Virtual Friends, I hate promoting myself. But they say it’s imperative to do so if you write a book—especially if you believe the content is worth reading. I certainly do. But I don’t think that suggesting that you get a copy my latest book is promoting me per se. Much of it was inspiration. […]... Read More
Coming soon……
Coming very soon: My latest book, which is very different from my first three. This one is an in-depth, scholarly, and comprehensive look at human sexuality and marriage. It covers human nature, what it means to be a sexual being, and the covenant of marriage from an historical, philosophical, and moral point of view – […]... Read More
Rule of Thumb re: Good and Evil
Love is truthful and life-giving. This is because Truth (Jn 14:6) is eternally begotten of Love (1 Jn 4:8); and the giver of Life proceeds from both (Gn 2:7; Lk 1:35). Anything we do that counters truth or life cannot be love. It opposes God and His very nature. Avoid immorality at all costs (1 […]... Read More
Erika Kirk and Forgiveness of Evil-Doers
Many people are confused about what it means to forgive someone who has gravely harmed you. And this is understandable, for two reasons: 1) people see anger as a feeling rather than a choice, and 2) there are two basic concepts that share the word “forgiveness”: a) absolution or remission of guilt, and b) letting […]... Read More
Annulments – what and why?
Why are there so many annulments today? And how is it essentially different than divorce? Dr. Paul and Fr. Holmes sit down to discuss the what and why of annulments in our confusing times.... Read More
What is Marriage?
Our age of insanity no longer understands human nature; and because of this, natural marriage is routinely attacked. Paul and Fr. Holmes go beneath the surface on the question: What is marriage?... Read More
What on EARTH is Mortal Sin and Where the HELL Does it Lead You?
I‘m happy to introduce my third published book. Actually, it’s more like a booklet, and sells for only $6.99. Here’s the blurb describing it on Amazon: . “Despite its title, this is a serious book. That’s because the road to eternity begins now. Although Scripture assures us that God wants all people to have fullness […]... Read More
Does Love of God Exclude Fear of God?
I recently read about a journalist’s interview with a former Christian evangelist who recently served time in prison for immoral criminal behavior. He has since genuinely repented. A very important point of exchange came here: Interviewer: “At what point did you stop loving God?” Former evangelist: “I never stopped loving God. I stopped fearing God.” […]... Read More
Avoiding Divorce through Faith and the Word
Divorce is often the result of a constant battle of the wills. What might be the remedy to this ailment? Scripture speaks of two important acts of faith, which can greatly impact one’s worldview and stave off marital rupture: 1. God’s will must always be top priority over one’s desires in all decision-making (Mt 6:33). […]... Read More
The True Double Standard
Is there a double standard between the sexes? Of course there is, as there should be. But it’s not in what the world means by ‘double-standard’. What the world means is that it’s more acceptable for one sex to sin than the other (as if that’s advantageous); and that’s ‘not fair’. The double-standard that is […]... Read More
Masc. and Fem. Psychological Approaches to Love
More on the masc. and fem. psychological approaches to life and love. C.S. Lewis once captured its spirit in Screwtape Letters with the following quote: “To a woman, unselfishness means taking trouble for others; to a man it means not giving trouble to others… the woman thinks of doing good deeds and the man of […]... Read More
The Complementary Sexual Dynamic the Modern World Hates
Today’s first reading at Mass is the most un-PC in the New Testament (Eph 5:21-33), which, unfortunately, leads some clergy to avoid it out of lack of faith, lack of understanding, or cowardice. Yet, it offers a clear illustration of the beauty of the masculine-feminine relational dynamic, whose source is found the eternal relation between […]... Read More
Love is Love?
Love isn’t love unless it’s love. The great liberal fallacy of today is that truth can be an obstacle to love. To the contrary, truth defines, and is the form of, love. Sincerity, tenderness, and attraction without truth to inform the content of its action can be very dangerous and harmful.... Read More
Divine Mercy?
Divine mercy is understood only in light of divine justice. God's mercy is necessary and priceless. Yet, after losing two generations to terrible catechesis, how many even know they need mercy? ... Read More
12 Quick Points to Ponder on the Redemption of Man
1) Man’s sins are an infinite offense against the infinite and perfect goodness of God; an injustice that causes a profound rupture between God and man. Since disunion with God is Hell, mankind by sinning chose its eternal destiny. 2) To be reconciled with God, the offender (mankind represented in Adam) must pay the price […]... Read More
How Can Jesus Command Us to Love Our Enemies?
Today’s gospel reading has Jesus exhorting His followers to love their enemies, contrasting this with Jewish and pagan teaching. . There are two places mentioned in scripture that Jesus’ followers express dismay at the difficulty of His teaching: consuming Him in the Eucharist (Jn 6:66) and His ban on divorce (Mt 19:10). If there were […]... Read More
Light and Love
Light is to truth what love is to life.... Read More
Reflecting the Trinity
Love begets truth, which together produces life. Likewise, truth is the form of love, which is inherently life-giving. This eternal paradigm of the Blessed Trinity reflected in creation corresponds to the truth of our being, i.e. human nature. Acts that contradict the truth of human nature can never be love, despite any subjective desire or […]... Read More
Truth about Sex as Seen Analogously through Food
Church doctrine is based on the two great God-given gifts of reason and Revelation. When passions and self-centered goals are put aside, one is able to clearly see the truth of our being.... Read More
Necessity of Evangelization over Politics
With one disappointing election after another, we must admit that after 50 years of cultural decay, attempting to change things through the political process may be futile. Our nation as a whole has rejected Reason (the Logos) and embraced irrational power-driven hypocrisy that seeks to dominate others for one’s own selfish ends. This latter way […]... Read More
Love the Sinner while Hating His Sin?
Distinguishing distinctions R1: What he’s doing is terrible. That guy’s a dirt bag! R2: Hey, we have no right to judge. You’re an intolerant jerk! S: Hey, hey! Don’t you two hear each other? R1: Yes, I think we need to teach a little lesson to this flower child. S: BOTH your attitudes are […]... Read More
Building a Spiritual Second Floor without a Foundation
Every good parent (and good authority figure in general) in the beginning spells out with clarity what the boundaries are. Analogously, when children know the acceptable area on which they can play, they then may be free to play to their heart’s content. The fence around the yard keeps them safe from danger. This is […]... Read More
The Bottom Line Commandment
In today’s gospel, Jesus separates the sheep from the goats – in principle – with one simple line: “If you love me you will keep my commandments” (Jn 14:15). We can infer that those who don’t, won’t. Since this fundamental precept is the difference in one’s eternal destiny between Heaven from Hell, it’s imperative that […]... Read More