In today’s modern culture we are obsessed with appearances of the body. The fashion, cosmetic, fitness, and health industry are all billion-dollar industries in their own right. Now, these industries all address a crucial aspect of what it means to be a person – to care for and protect your physical body. However, to understand … More Want an intense workout? Try the Mass

One of the most common phrases you’ll hear critics say about mass is, “I don’t get anything out of the mass.” In this article, I want to zoom in on this typical expression to see what is going on under the surface of this phrase. However, before I do this I need to do what … More I don’t get anything out of the Mass

In part 1 of our study on the meaning of Lord of the Rings, we looked at the hidden Catholic themes in the story such as devotion to Mary, Confession, Exorcism, the Saints, the Eucharist, and the meaning of the ring. In sum, the ring represents sin, and as a person puts the ring on … More Part II -The hidden meaning of Lord of the Rings

I teach the Catholic faith to adults and teens alike. The problem is most of them have been so compromised by the pop culture that they immediately hit the “boring button” when I explain the Biblical story. However, thanks to author J.R.R. Tolkien’s work in Lord of the Rings there is an alternative way to … More The hidden meaning of Lord of the Rings