Category: The Average Catholic
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Does God Want Me to Keep my Stuff?
Private property is a hallmark of a capitalistic economy. The counter is a socialist/Marxist/communist position that argues elimination of private property to some degree in favor of a collectivist shared property paradigm. There are clear inequalities from Capitalism as “those who have” have in a abundance and “those who have not” lack the basic necessities…
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The Double Economy within our Souls
Saint Paul discusses a battle within ourselves between the flesh and the spirit. The spirit yearns for God while the flesh yearns for earthly pleasures. These two sides are often seen in opposition to each other, but not always. We humans are designed in the image and likeness of God and can only be satisfied…
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There are Either Two Genders… or Billions.
The discussion of gender is growing by the day and I wish to put in my two cents. I wish to treat this subject with due respect and reverence. I must confess, I am confused by the gender movement of today. I must admit that I don’t quite understand the issue. What’s the problem? What’s…
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Mind, Body, Soul…. And Wallet.
Is it possible to be a good Catholic in a consumerist capitalistic society? I’ve heard it often said that Catholics lack direction and guidance on how to conduct themselves spiritually in concerns of their finances. The role of the laity is meant to bring God into places where He has yet to shine. I’ll offer…
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Abortion is Not a Problem. It’s a Solution.
Abortion is a solution. It is a terrible solution. An intrinsically evil solution. It is, by definition, artificially ending the life in the womb. It is a solution nonetheless. I consider myself pro-life, but I get frustrated with my compatriots when they don’t acknowledge an abortion as a solution. If we see it as the…
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Euthanasia the Epitome of Capitalistic Efficiency
Pope Leo’s latest encyclical, Humanitas Magnifica, says, “When efficiency becomes the ultimate measure of value, human beings are tempted to see themselves as a project to be optimized rather than as persons called to relationship and communion.” This is crystal clear in terms of Euthanasia. The desire to artificially end someone’s life is at best…
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Colorblindness Helps Explain Sola Scriptura?
The human eye is one of the most sophisticated product of evolution nature has to offer. The process of receiving electromagnetic light through the cornea which translates into images that the human brain can decipher and react to is awe inspiring. The corneas are the transparent part of the coat of the eyeball that covers…
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The Human Tradition that All Protestants Use Shamelessly.
Jesus Christ established a church in the First Century. I believe all Christians can agree to that sentence. The breakdown is about who, what, where, why, when, and how He established the Church. After two thousand years, the question is how much of what we call “The Church” today is divinely inspired or human creation?…
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What Kungfu Movies Taught Me about the Virgin Mary.
I was a fan of Jackie Chan growing up. The jumps and stunts in the movies inspired my childhood shenanigans to my mother’s chagrin. The stories involved overcoming obstacles both physical and spiritual. The protagonist is on a path of self-discovery and must adapt and change to find the fulfillment that they are looking for.…
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The Practice of Tithing vs Financial Insecurity
Lent has begun! What a glorious time to take stock of our spiritual health and reassess our relationship with God and neighbor. Lent is a penitential season in the Catholic Church and other denominations. A quick lesson, penance is not meant to be a punishment though it usually follows after some sort of crime or…
