J.R.R. Tolkien was well known as a writer, but also as a Catholic who instilled his writings with images that revealed his faith life. In this first of three episodes on Tolkien, we discuss his imagery of Attachment and Evil in his trilogy The Lord of the Rings.
Category «Living the Catholic Life»
The Making Of A Catholic Priest
Fr. Stephen Gadberry, priest of the Diocese of Little Rock, joins us to tell us about his life and his specific call to priesthood, but also to remind us that all of us have a call from God.
Ask And You Shall Receive
After reading certain scriptures, some might be lead to think that because Jesus said it, you can ask God for anything and you will receive it. But, a more thorough reading of Sacred Scripture reveals the truth, and the promise, behind these passages.
Suffering That Saves
There is certainly a lot of suffering in many forms in the world today, so how we might see our suffering as well as the suffering others as meaningful and purposeful in participating in the plan God has laid out for the salvation of the world is a critically important topic to discuss.
And Who Is My Neighbor
Most of us are quite familiar with the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. But, in the divisive time in which we live, it bears rereading, and asking ourselves to identify who Jesus would tell us our neighbor is today.
Living In A Culture Of Death
In the wake of recent mass shootings and other violent crimes, alongside increases in drug overdoses, addiction and suicides, it is imperative to recognize the work of the devil in all this and to not be overcome by the culture of death.
Spiritual Physics 2
With the theological concept of Spiritual Physics, God is really warning us of real dangers to our bodies and souls when we choose to disobey. In this second episode on the subject, we look at the eternal consequences of not following the Laws of God.
Spiritual Physics
When God revealed His laws to us, some have seen them solely as rules we must follow to get to heaven. But in actuality, they are more akin to the laws of physics. God is really warning us of real dangers to our bodies and souls when we choose to disobey.
Religious Assent
Some Catholic teachings can be challenge a worldly viewpoint, and can therefore be more difficult to follow. Sometimes, the Church requires our religious assent, even if we struggle to believe.
Bold Yet Meek
One must be bold sometimes to proclaim the truth of God in this day and age, and yet one must also me meek and humble like Jesus. it may seem tough or even impossible to balance boldness and meekness.