Go and Sin Some More: The Bishops of Malta Endorse Adultery
The bishops of Malta have issued a document titled “Criteria for the Application of Chapter VIII of Amoris Lætitia.” For those who haven’t been paying attention, Chapter 8 of AL deals with whether...
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I’m excited to announce that my latest book, “The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did” (published by Catholic Answers Press) is now available on Amazon for pre-order! This book...
View ArticleThe Old Evangelization: Questions and Answers
My book The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did has just been released by Catholic Answers Press! In order to introduce the book, here is a brief Q&A I recently did with the...
View ArticleCatholic Answers Live
Earlier this evening I was the guest on Catholic Answers Live to talk about my new book, The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did. If you missed it you can view it here: The post...
View ArticleUpcoming Radio Interviews
I have a number of upcoming radio interviews talking about Catholic evangelization and my new book, The Old Evangelization: How to Spread the Faith Like Jesus Did: Thursday, May 4th, 7:45 AM EST:...
View ArticleThe Sacrament of Confirmation: New Textbook
Midwest Theological Forum – creators of the Didache Series of High School Catholic textbooks – has just introduced the first book in their new Sacramental Preparation series: The Sacrament of...
View ArticleNew Podcast!
I’ve started a podcast! My plans are to put up about two episodes a week. I’ll discuss the same topics I cover in my writings: Catholicism, technology, culture, and baseball. My guess is about half the...
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Mass Exodus: Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?
For a further discussion of this issue, listen to my podcast “Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?” The post Mass Exodus: Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church? appeared first on Swimming...
View ArticleThank You, Karl Keating
It was 1991. I was in college, an enthusiastic Evangelical Protestant. My roommate was a just-as-enthusiastic Catholic. Inevitably this led to many theological debates, such as whether we are assured...
View ArticleWhy I Signed the Filial Correction
By now most Catholics have heard of the “Filial Correction” issued by a group of 62 clergy and scholars and addressed to Pope Francis. In essence, the Filial Correction argues that by his words, deeds,...
View ArticleSuper Bowl Culture-Changing Commercials
I’m not a big football fan. I don’t watch any of the regular season, and just a little of the playoffs. But I’m an American, so I do usually watch the Super Bowl, if not for the game, then for the...
View ArticleMy First Conversion
My conversion to Catholicism was the most important moment of my life, leading me into the Church Christ founded. But this conversion when I was 21 years old was actually my second religious...
View ArticleArmed Guards at Schools Aren’t the Answer
The nation witnessed another school shooting last week, this time in Florida. And like the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, the Left flocked to the tragedy in order to scream for more gun...
View ArticleSt. Billy Graham?
Billy Graham, the famous Protestant evangelist, died yesterday at the age of 99. Graham, of course, is one of the best-known and beloved Americans of the 20th century. He met with every President since...
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Escaping the Health Insurance System
In 2016 I decided to leave my job to become self-employed. I had already lined up some clients and felt confident that I could bring in enough revenue to support my family and pay my bills. My family...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Education Option for Catholic Families Today?
It’s a common occurrence for homeschooling parents: you tell someone you homeschool, and the immediate reaction is, “Oh, I could never do that!” For some reason, there’s an immediate defensiveness on...
View ArticleThe Decline of Ecclesia: A Parable
“It’s no good, calling the police,” I explained. “Why not? It’s their job to protect us!” I understood my nephew’s frustration. Our once-beautiful town of Ecclesia has for years been overridden with...
View ArticleCatholic Answers Live
I was on Catholic Answers Live last night to talk about evangelization. If you missed it, you can check it out here: The post Catholic Answers Live appeared first on Swimming Upstream.
View ArticleSooner or Later God’ll Cut You Down
Johnny Cash has a word for warning for Cardinal McCarrick and the bishops who enabled him: The post Sooner or Later God’ll Cut You Down appeared first on Swimming Upstream.
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Best Nike Kaepernick Ad Parodies
Last week Nike released an ad featuring controversial former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. In case you were visiting Mars the past week, here it is: For those who might be unaware (would that be...
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