In case you are not aware of what indulgences are, here is a brief over-view. What is an Indulgence? The definition of an indulgence (in religious terms) is something that acts as a satisfaction for sins. It essentially acts as payment for sin. The Catechism defines it as such: “An indulgence is a remission … Read more
This entry is specifically looking at the unforgivable sin mentioned in the Bible, Mark 3:28-29, Matt 12:31, and Luke 12:10. For a full exegesis on this entire passage of Mark please read this [Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35]. Mark 3:28-29 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even … Read more
When I typed in the title of my post into Google to see what answers would come up, I was surprised to find that reputable, academic affiliated, Catholic sites were still espousing the idea that Mary was a perpetual virgin. It should be no surprise that traditional Catholic sites still push this theology. Below we … Read more
Can we really say there’s purpose to our pain? Chronic illness affects people in many ways. It’s a battle that is not ours to fight. My time line of life consists of ups and downs with various battles I have experienced throughout. Most recently I started to connect the physical and emotional pain I’ve encountered … Read more
Exegesis of Mark 3:20-35 Mark 3:20-35 (NASB) 20 And He came home, and the crowd gathered again, to such an extent that they could not even eat a meal. 21 When His own people heard of this, they went out to take custody of Him; for they were saying, “He has lost His senses.” 22 … Read more
1. Dominionism (Dominion Theology as it is formerly known) What Is Dominionism? I want to be somewhat surgical here with defining dominionism because there are really two types. One seems to be mostly benign while the other is a bit more destructive. But first I will define this piece of theology in it’s most general … Read more