Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts In the Christian tradition, “apocalypse” simply means revelation, or unveiling. Yet somewhere along the line, the word came to be associated not just with prophecies about the end of the world, but with the end of the world itself—or at least with vast catastrophes and the fall of civilizations. And for some […] The post Are we living in the end times? | Ed Simon appeared first on U.S. Catholic.| U.S. Catholic
This week on a special Halloween episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Micah Kiel, a professor of New Testament at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minn., where he teaches a class called “Apocalypse-mania.” Micah is also the author of Apocalyptic Ecology: The Book of Revelation, the Earth, and the […] The post Dragons, plagues and the return of Christ: The Book of Revelation, explained appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis The post What should you do when your conscience goes against ‘the rules’? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
I often find myself not only being with Francis in prayer but asking things of him. It is important to question why I do that and why so many others do the same with their deceased loved ones.| America Magazine
November 2, 2025, The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed: The Feast of All Souls reminds us that our loved ones shine like stars, beckoning us to eternal life in the merciful hands of God. The post But they are in peace appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Purgatory is not some portion of the punishment that is hell. It is the sweet completion of what began under the sun. The post Purgatory isn’t a punishment. It’s like a dream that makes us whole. appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for the Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael O’Loughlin The post Accuse yourself of hypocrisy appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Julian Navarro The post For deliverance, just look up appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein The post Does God play favorites in prayer? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
October 26, 2025, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Not only does humility place us in a correct relationship with God, but by living humbly, we also follow Jesus’ example. The post Two final teachings from Jesus on prayer appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), October 19, 2025: Prayer, as petition or worship, is practiced in as many forms as the human imagination allows. This Sunday’s readings demonstrate the role of resistance and persistence at the core of the experience we call prayer. The post Prayer as resistance and persistence appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill The post Never count the cost appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for the Solemnity of All Saints, by Valerie Schultz The post All the angels and saints appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Jackson Goodman The post The privilege of relationship appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, by John Consolie The post Life is changed, not ended appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Apostles, by Alessandra Rose The post Trying to live synodality appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Saturday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Robert Buckland The post Bearing fruit through faithful witness appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Joe Hoover, S.J. The post Where divisions get real for Christians appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Kerry Weber The post If we desire a peaceful world, there is much work to be done appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill The post Where God’s love and a parent’s care meet appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by William Gualtiere The post Feeling rich—without wealth appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for the Feast of St. Luke, Evangelist, by Jill Rice The post Living the Gospel as Luke did appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, by Tim Reidy The post A lesson from the saints: Start praying with the psalms appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Reflection for Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time, by Eric Gregory The post Inviting Jesus over for dinner appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
A Homily for the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Father Terrance Klein The post A glimpse of heaven from a childhood tree house appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
by Deborah Under the Date Palm The problem with Sydney Sweeney is that she is a return to the drenching of overt sexuality that led us to this place of complete rejection of sexuality—mainly by young girls. Whether they acknowledge it or not, most young girls when they are in their blossoming years, are afraid...| Postcards from the Age of Reason
First of all, let me address the elephant in the room: This is a Testaments column, but I am not Alice Camille. I know that, for many of our subscribers and readers, Alice is a trusted and beloved voice whose commentary on scripture and the liturgical calendar deepened their faith and inspired their reflection. After […] The post How the persistent widow reflects God’s advocacy appeared first on U.S. Catholic.| U.S. Catholic
Martyn Whittock writes: Where should we stand on the subject of ‘Christian nationalism’? As a Christian historian (with a very eclectic set of interests, and having written about early-medieval national origins, attempts at theocracy in the 17th century, and modern European dictatorships) I am very conflicted about the combination of faith and nation. And I| Psephizo
Re: Naked Bible 99: Debunking Greek NT Manuscript Conspiracies The Bible is not God. Would it shock you to imagine that God is able to work with His Elect even if all copies of the Bible ceased to exist on … Continue reading →| Radix Fidem Blog
Do you know what false guilt looks like? Guilt can be lethal on a soul level. It’s brought on by regrets we hold onto, and it comes in many forms. We may feel guilt when we break the law, compromise our integrity, or violate God’s law. These kinds of guilt are justified. On the other hand, false guilt is irrational and unjustified. It tells us we’ve done wrong when we haven’t. It gnaws at us, depriving us of peace. The people who least deserve false guilt are often the ones most plagu...| SYMBIS Assessment
Every human struggles with bad thoughts. The truth is, our thoughts either help us or hurt us. There’s no in between. Did you know the brain is the only organ in the human body that governs identity and personality? Over 90% of our wellbeing is directly influenced by the way we think. So when our minds run on autopilot, we unknowingly hand the reins to our “bad thoughts.” The science is straightforward: our thoughts send electrical currents through our brains, which in turn release neur...| SYMBIS Assessment
A Reflection for Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time, by Ashley McKinless| America Magazine
One of the distinctive features of Roman Catholic worship is the use of incense during the Holy Mass, especially in its more solemn form. Despite the familiarity of using incense in worship—think here of the expression “smells and bells”—many Catholics still wonder: Why do we use incense in Mass? Where does it come from? What […] The post The Jewish Roots of the Catholic Altar: The Altar of Incense (Part III) appeared first on Adoremus.| Adoremus
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Clarke| America Magazine
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Ashley McKinless| America Magazine
Series Editors: Jennifer M. McBride, Michael Mawson, and Philip Zeigler The post T&T Clark New Studies in Bonhoeffer’s Theology and Ethics – New Volumes Available and Forthcoming (Order or Pre-Order Today) appeared first on International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section.| International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section
Sometimes people approach faith like it's a competition. A verse or passage is read, and instead of seeking to understand it, the focus shifts to proving who is right. When the rush to be right takes over, conversations that could be moments of learning or reflection turn into debates about who can quote Scripture the fastest or defend their interpretation the strongest.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Or, Doing Christian Philosophy: A Response to Calvin Goligher “We see, indeed, the world with our eyes, we tread the earth with our feet, we touch innumerable kinds of God’s works with our hands, we| American Reformer
Responding to Owen Anderson Owen Anderson has identified a tragic feature of modern spiritual life. Though we have plenty of access to the text of Scripture, “Bible literacy in the United States is at an| American Reformer
I have stored up your word in my heart,that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11) I will meditate on your preceptsand fix my eyes on your ways.I will delight in your statutes;I will not forget your word. (Psalm 119:15-16) I surprised myself this summer. To make the most of my three-month summer vacation,… Continue reading The Blessing of Memorizing Scripture| The Light for My Path
Check out our Illustrated Bible Maps Review. It's A Visual, Faith-Filled Resource for Homeschool and Family Study.| Hip Homeschool Moms
ENGRACE was created to answer a simple, powerful question: What if language learning could also be a spiritual journey?| Southern Mom Flair
Being Blessing by Fr. Jim Costigan, CPM God blesses us so that we can bless others. The Father, through His Son, blesses us with the Holy Spirit and the […] The post Being Blessing appeared first on The Fathers of Mercy.| The Fathers of Mercy
Discover four powerful truths about spiritual warfare every believer—especially teens—needs to know to stand strong in their faith.| Greg Stier
Daily devotionals are a beautiful way to connect with your spouse on a spiritual level. But in our experience working with couples, they’re surprisingly hard to do as a married couple. For some couples, praying and studying together feel easy during the dating years. Once you cross the proverbial threshold of marriage, everyday obligations take over. Suddenly, daily devotionals don’t feel quite as endearing as they used to. They have a different energy. With so many daily demands, it can ...| SYMBIS Assessment
Do Evangelicals focus too much on relevancy over timelessness?| Rambling Ever On
How to combat fear and anxiety The post 5 Scriptures On How To Conquer Fear And Anxiety appeared first on Savvy In The Suburbs.| Savvy In The Suburbs
God's kingdom doesn't operate as other earthly kingdoms. That's what the 2 Corinthians 12:9 meaning teaches us. Let's see what it says.| Rethink
Golden Alberta field ready for harvest. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matt. 5:4 I waited in my car for the early September frost to melt from my view and grimaced as I…| The Light for My Path
“Please help me stay in communication with You through my spoken words, thoughts, and songs. When I spend ample time absorbing Your Word—letting it soak … The post The Light We Need In Dark Times appeared first on Jesus Calling.| Jesus Calling
Ivan Dragicevic at Saint Philip in Franklin, TN kneeling to speak to Our Lady If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I w…| Veil of Veronica
Of the 12 times hell is mentioned in the New Testament, 11 come from Jesus. If we want to live like Jesus we got to understand the hard realities.| Greg Stier
The notion of the “Scriptures” has undergone radical changes across the centuries. Today, we picture them as a single book, the Bible. Indeed, we picture that book as private property, perhaps a personal guide for all things spiritual. Even when we hear its words being quoted in public or in Church gatherings, we imagine the […]| Glory to God For All Things
Previously, I have reflected on why the New Testament appears in the order that is does and how considering different orders can better inform our engagement with Scripture. Of course, talking about the New Testament in this way raises the obvious question, “what about the Old Testament?” This article is an attempt to answer that question by looking at the major orders in which the Old Testament can appear. First, we will consider canonical order: The post The Old Testament in Order appea...| Conciliar Post
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed? Like you are trapped in an impossible situation? No matter where you look or| Rethink
One of the key doctrinal principles of the Protestant Reformation was sola Scriptura. This principle emphasized Scripture rather than tradition as the final authority in faith and practice. The Protestant Reformers and their immediate theological heirs affirmed sola Scriptura because they believed that the Bible, as God’s very Word, was sufficient for the doctrine and […]| Helwys Society Forum
The Catholic apologist Trent Horn is so invested in church authority over scripture, that he finds common cause with Mormons against Protestants! Note that this implies that the mere form hierarchical authority is more important than having apostolic authority behind … Continue reading →| After Thought
Once upon a time, there was a man who was thrown into prison for publishing a comment about a bad government. His name was Maximilian Kolbe. While he was in prison, one of the prisoners escaped and…| IGNITUM TODAY
In Genesis 6 we find the curious introduction to a group of people (?) called the Nephilim. In verse 4, the ESV reads, “The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the so…| Via Emmaus
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If I estimate it correctly, most of the churchist attacks on sola scriptura are based on the thesis that without an authoritative church, it is every man with his Bible and his own private interpretation; no one could know what the right interpretation is; we could never have one holy catholic church; and Protestantism’s 26,000 denominations (or 35,000, or 48,000, or whatever number is alleged today) is all the proof we need of the impossibility of sola scriptura. [Note: by churchist I am t...| After Thought
