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Teaching as Ministry

Over the years, I have been asked what a occupation most resembles teaching. I have heard numerous analogies, ranging from being an auditor -- as you constantly need to check the work of your students -- to a zookeeper -…
This is My Beloved Son: Hebrews 1:1-3 and Luke 9:28-35

The Book of Hebrews is the epitome of the Old Testament focused through Gospel lens. Nowhere does this Gospel message come into sharper focus than in these opening three verses of the epistle. Christ, Christ, CHRIST A…
Free Speech and the Catholic Church

Our innate, American sense of individualism doesn't tend to like deferring to others. But sometimes we have to realize that it's not really up to us. Sometimes other people know better than us; we're not experts on every…
"God Squad" Bugs Best Buy

By Aaron at Faith and Geekery Electronics retail giant Best Buy has shut down a well-meaning priest’s attempt at Christian witness via humorous parody. Not too long ago, Catholic clergyman Luke Strand could be seen…
Why a Lack of Priests is Hurting the Catholic Church

You can hear the priest breathing on the other side of the screen as you kneel. "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. My last confession was three months ago." The confessional is small and…
How Can You Stand Next To The Truth And Not See It? - U2 at Giants Stadium

Talk about jealousy - our friend Nathan was among those fortunate enough to score tickets to U 2's much-anticipated gig in NYC last night, and he sent us the following report. [To read Aaron Zimmerman's excellent 4-part…
Breaking Priestly Vows: Graver Offense to Cheat With a Man or Woman?

A recent article entitled Does it matter more if a priest cheats with man or woman? discusses the challenges some Catholic priests face to remain celibate. Last week, a tabloid featured pictures of well-known Flor…
QOTD: Do You Have a Right to Know Your Priest/Pastor's Salary?

by revelife crew Do you have a right to know your priest/pastor's salary?
QOTD: Does Your Church Have Female Pastors/Priests?

by revelife crew Does your church have female pastors/priests?
Byzantine Catholicism: The Priest Who Taught Me What Spirituality Is

I remember the scent of incense; I remember the colors of the stained glass windows as the sun peeked through the clouds; I remember the icon of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus in one hand and our church in the other; I…