Sunday Gospel: Getting Out of the Mountaintop Mindset
The Gospel for this Sunday is from Matthew 17:1-9 and details the transfiguration of Jesus: Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was...
View ArticleStandardized Tests and Academic Objectification
For millions of high school Juniors and Seniors, Tuesday morning was filled with efforts to woo colleges and universities through the achievement of one of the most heavily-weighted pieces of their...
View ArticleDon’t Believe Everything You Think
This past weekend, Katie and I left the kids with the grandparents and drove to Dallas for the Dave Ramsey Smart Conference. While the opportunity to spend even 24 hours away from the kiddos was rather...
View ArticleWhat if Lazarus Said “No”?
In the world between Adam and Jesus, man’s relationship to sin was one of slavery. The relationship was based not only in fear, but, as St. Paul tells usFor the wages of sin is death, but the gift of...
View ArticleVideo: Crux Fidelis – Veneration of the Cross
Truth & Charity contributors Matt and Andrew Sciba sing in the St. John Berchmans Cathedral schola on Good Friday, 2012
View ArticleAre We Using Religious Education and Confirmation as a Stick and Carrot?
Growing up in a faithful Catholic family, I received the sacraments at the ages regulated within the Dallas diocese – the same ages more or less seen around the country. Naturally, my baptism occurred...
View ArticleWanted: High School Theology Teacher
A position for a Theology teacher has opened up at Loyola College Prep High School in Shreveport, LA. Fellow T&C contributor Micah Murphy and I both teach in the department as well as a grad from...
View ArticleAre ADHD Medications Merely a Post-Contraceptive Control?
I recently read an article detailing the results of a CDC study that found more than 10,000 American toddlers are on ADHD medication. Mind you, these are 2 and 3 year-old children who are being...
View ArticleJob Search: Diocesan Director of Campus, Youth and Young Adult Ministries
The Diocese of Shreveport, LA has opened a search for a new Diocesan Director of Campus, Youth and Young Adult Ministries. See the job description here. Submit resumes to: Randy Tiller Catholic Center...
View ArticleHigh School Q&A: Engagement and Prayer
My classes recently covered topics regarding the relationship between the body and soul, plus marriage and sexuality (you can read most of the lecture here). I made it a point to speak candidly and...
View ArticleNew Waves for Truth & Charity
Since first envisioning the idea of Truth & Charity in my parent’s living room on a cold December evening, I have been blessed to be the Editor in Chief. Seeing that vision come to life and move...
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