Non-Catholic experts on Catholicism. Sacred Space. NOTE: Yes, I kept saying it was episode 124. It’s 123 Our sponsors are: Rhodes: The band with our great intro music. New Reformation Press. Order your copy of the Treasury of Daily Prayer from NRP. And do it soon. Zaccheus Press– Fine Catholic Books, including Priestblock 25487. TheContinue reading “Internet Monk Radio Podcast #123”
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Damning With Faint Protestant Praise and a Question for My Catholic Friends
Hello Catholic friends. I’ve got a good one for you. The passing of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus has been noted on many Protestant blogs, and, unfortunately, some of the commentary has been a far cry from the classy tribute of Paul McCain. More typical is this post by Greg Gilbert, who can’t quite see howContinue reading “Damning With Faint Protestant Praise and a Question for My Catholic Friends”
Three Obstacles to Good Preaching
Before I talk about preaching, a bit of context for new readers. 1) In the course of my job, I hear, at minimum, 6 sermons a week. (Monday – Thursday, then two on Sunday.) 2) At least two of them, sometimes 3, are preached by me. 3) These sermons are preached to an audience ofContinue reading “Three Obstacles to Good Preaching”
The Theology Program: New Classes Start Tuesday
Regular IM readers know that I’ve promoted Michael Patton’s ministry at The Theology Program. It’s the finest seminary level educational opportunity I know of and easily accessible in several differing formats. Online classes are the best way to experience The Theology Program, and four online classes are set to begin this Tuesday. You still haveContinue reading “The Theology Program: New Classes Start Tuesday”
Some Mistakes to Avoid With Young Adult Children
1. Assuming they don’t want to hear that they are loved. (Dads….are you listening?) No one is as mature and “beyond” the need for affection as they appear to be. There are some hard cases, but most of us are never too old to treasure those people who tell us they love us. 2. AssumingContinue reading “Some Mistakes to Avoid With Young Adult Children”
Refelctions on Being the Parent of Adult Children
When you are a 52 year old dad, and you have a 20 year old, college student son, it’s not all that unusual if you don’t have many one-on-one, personal conversations. But my son and I had a good one today, and it left me with an abundance of things to reflect on. 1. I’mContinue reading “Refelctions on Being the Parent of Adult Children”
The Question is God; the Answer is Jesus
Anything that one imagines of God apart from Christ is only useless thinking and vain idolatry. – Martin Luther * * * It’s been a very interesting day. I can’t tell you much about it, but I can tell you something. When a discussion starts about God, the Christian is not faced with theContinue reading “The Question is God; the Answer is Jesus”
Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: A Question About Apologists
Tonight’s “Open Mic” question is a simple one. If you don’t get it, I’m not going to help you. Catholics, I thought about this just being about your team, but that wouldn’t be fair. OK. Here it is. Tonight’s iMonk Cafe Open Mic Question: “Why are apologists….you know…..why are they the way they are?” SomeContinue reading “Open Mic At The iMonk Cafe: A Question About Apologists”
“It Was There, So I Ate It”
Philippians 3:17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. 18 For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 TheyContinue reading ““It Was There, So I Ate It””
Salvation: Is It So What? or Whatever?
Comments are closed on this post. Galatians 3:10 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justifiedContinue reading “Salvation: Is It So What? or Whatever?”
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