Ancient image of Jesus the Good Shepherd Raymond E. Brown, SS was a priest of the Order of St. Sulpicius recognized as the pre-eminent Catholic biblical scholar… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Part 1”

Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Many of our contemporaries regard Him as a great prophet, perhaps. Certainly they regard Him as a great moral teacher, the Rabbi… Read more “Was Jesus of Nazareth God? Introduction”

St. Justin Martyr Today, June 1, is the Memorial of St. Justin Martyr, patron saint of Christian apologists and patron of philosophers. Justin was born into a… Read more “St. Justin Martyr”

Bishop Robert Barron recently stated that Christians are the most persecuted religious people in the world right now. I don’t have a way to confirm that, but… Read more “Christians Arrested for Teaching About Christ”

The Harrowing of Hell Matthew 16:13-18 When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of… Read more “The Gates of Hell”

John 14:15-21 Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, aand he will give you… Read more “Keep My Commandments”

This is my March column for the East Tennessee Catholic. March 20, 2026 The grace received in the sacrament of reconciliation is powerful and transformative By Deacon… Read more “Sin ‘is not the end of the story’ for us”