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The Baptism Betrothal
When we consider the Sacrament of Baptism, two things become readily apparent. The first is how important baptism is in…
Author Kevin M. Tierney
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Signs and Sacraments
We understand the sacraments as “visible signs of an invisible reality.” While this is true, it really doesn’t tell us much about the sacraments. A visible sign of what? What is the reality? The questions (and answers!) contemporary Catholicism provides are clearly not satisfying.
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Theology of the Wounded
I am of the opinion that we cannot develop a proper evangelization and theology centered around the sacraments because of the way we currently practice our faith. Any proper evangelization begins at home, and we need to take a better look at some realities of our faith.
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The Sacraments And Union With God
True as they all are, their answers are incomplete. They are means, not the end. Why does God wish to “marry us?” What is the purpose of God providing peace? As always, the answer may be found within the Scriptures
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Beyond Booster Shots: A Different Approach to the Sacraments
I think we Catholics approach the sacraments from a flawed analysis. We view them as mere “booster shots” for the already holy. So long as we are without mortal sin, we go to the sacraments, get our booster shot of infused grace, and we become holier. While there is certainly this aspect to the sacraments, there needs to be a lot more to the sacraments if we are taking the Biblical, historical, and magisterial evidence seriously.
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A Second Look at Confession
If you ask any priest, he will tell you that one of the biggest dangers attacking healthy marriages in the Church today…
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Did Christ Make the Apostles Priests?
When discussing the Catholic priesthood, many questions need to be considered. First and foremost, we must ask ourselves where the…