Catholic-Protestant “dialogue” consisting of the Augsburg Confession (Lutheran, 1530), Catholic replies (then & now), & Philip Melanchthon’s counter-reply.
Being a superior is something I am very afraid of since I think having souls in one’s charge involves a lot of danger. St Teresa of Avila So my sheep have been scattered without a shepherd and ...
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/publiccatholic/2024/05/jesus-following-clergy-lead-us-we-need-you/
Catholic-Protestant “dialogue” consisting of the Augsburg Confession (Lutheran, 1530), Catholic replies (then & now), & Philip Melanchthon’s counter-reply.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2024/05/augsburg-confession-dialogues-justification.html
In a letter addressed to the priests who participated in the meeting "Parish Priests for the Synod", Francis points out three paths to follow: recognizing the gifts of the Spirit in the faithful,...
The institution of the church in history must be understood as presenting the transcendent church which is more than the institution.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2024/05/eschatology-eucharist-and-institution/
The New Age Movement is one of the most powerful and surreptitious dangers to Catholics today. Sherry was someone who succumbed
On the second day of May, I slept in until noon. I was in my pajamas drinking coffee, when I heard that familiar soft knock. "Will you see what Jimmy wants?" I asked, and Michael got the door.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/steelmagnificat/2024/05/a-good-start-to-may/
Congratulations! You’re confirmed. You’re considered an adult in the Catholic Church now. Feel on fire with the Holy Spirit and certain about the gifts entrusted to you to help build the king...
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chocolateforyourbrain/2024/05/dear-newly-confirmed-people/
I first wrote this article titled “Who Will Milk the Cows?” in 2013 and unfortunately, the issue it addresses is as pertinent today as it was eleven years ago. On May 1st, Governor Brian Kemp...
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/labmind/2024/05/governor-kemp-who-will-milk-the-cows.html
Catholic-Protestant “dialogue” consisting of the Augsburg Confession (Lutheran, 1530), Catholic replies (then & now), & Philip Melanchthon’s counter-reply.
We all have them—Mothers. We would not have been born into this world without them. Yet everyone has a different relationship with the person who gave birth to them. To some, Mom might be a bes...
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/reflectionsintheknight/2024/05/a-story-of-quiet-hopes-and-dreams/
Never to pay attention to the vessel in which I send you my grace … all (your) attention should be concentrated on responding to My grace as faithfully as possible. Jesus, speaking to Saint Mar...
We continue learning about our faith through the euchological texts of Easter Time. Lex orandi, lex credendi. What we pray is what we believe. Preface III of Easter tells us about the sacrifice o...
Catholic-Protestant "dialogue": based on the Augsburg Confession (Lutheran, 1530), Catholic replies (then and now), & Lutheran Philip Melanchthon's counter-reply.
I compile writings from St. Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 315-387): expressing his opposition to the novel Protestant 16th century innovation of “faith alone” (aka sola fide).
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2024/05/cyril-of-jerusalem-c-315-387-vs-faith-alone.html
Have you ever felt guilty whenever you encounter a beggar or a homeless person? Here are some of the things you can actually do to help.
While we should embrace high-profile converts with love, we should also make sure their faith is tried and tested like everyone else.
What is the difference between Catholicism and Protestant Christianity? Catholicism is the Thing against which Protestant Christianity rebels.
Wednesday May 1, 2024 Saint Joseph the Worker Salt + Light Media@saltandlighttv (May 1,2023) Day1: We pray for workers of all fields and crafts that serve God and His children, as well as people ...
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/catholicbard/2024/05/this-month-in-life-may-2024/
Clearly, for critics of apologetics, the real issue with it concerns the lack of ambiguity inherent within the discipline.
Part two of a dialogue with anti-Catholic Reformed apologist & polemicist James Swan, about Protestant founder Martin Luther’s view of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2024/04/vs-james-swan-2-re-luthers-mariology-pt-2.html
Prayer, communal or personal, is one of many ways which we can and will find ourselves giving God the worship we feel God is due.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/henrykarlson/2024/04/many-ways-to-worship-god/
My compost heap had also given me gifts. The Russian kale at the edge of the compost had sprung up for the fifth year in a row.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/steelmagnificat/2024/04/a-yard-full-of-gifts/
In the end, I was left feeling empty.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/jappersandjanglers/2024/04/here-there-is-no-interest/
Part one of a dialogue with anti-Catholic Reformed apologist & polemicist James Swan, about Protestant founder Martin Luther's view of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2024/04/vs-james-swan-2-re-luthers-mariology-pt-1.html