Monthly Archives: February 2010

New Music: Way to Emmaus by Russ Rentler

Fellow Catholic convert and blogger Russ Rentler has released a new CD, Way to Emmaus, which I have now listened to several times and can happily recommend. I would describe Russ’ music as acoustic-folk; it’s pleasant and relaxing to listen … Continue reading

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Podcast: Holy Orders and Apostolic Succession

Last Thursday I gave a talk at my parish covering arguments for the Catholic Church from faith and reason. The topic was the sacrament of Holy Orders, the doctrine of Apostolic Succession, and how they are both critical to the … Continue reading

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How You’ll Know if the Catholic Church Is False

She’ll reverse one of her teachings* on faith or morals. Many Protestants want to disprove the Catholic Church, so they seek out contradictions in history of the (allegedly) infallible Magisterium of the Church. Books have been written about certain (alleged) … Continue reading

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The Beginning of the Reformation’s End? – WSJ.com

It’s premature to call it the beginning of the Protestant Reformation’s end, but this story is a good read nonetheless: One former Episcopalian present confessed to having to choke back tears as the first plainsong strains of “Humbly I Adore … Continue reading

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Standing on My Head: Two Fathers

This book has just been added to my wish-list: Ignatius of Antioch. Polycarp of Smyrna. There’s a certain rolling sense of thunder about them. They are to be reckoned with. They demand bold type. Their icons are august and awesome. … Continue reading

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