Theology
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Does the Spirit speak in every heart?
Exploring how Christians can hold firm beliefs while genuinely respecting neighbors of other faiths in daily life.
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Birthing our own theology
From Anne Boleyn’s forbidden reading to Gisèle Pelicot’s quiet faith, real theology often begins far outside church walls.
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The overlooked contradiction in Vatican II’s baptism rules
Church teaching lets women baptize in emergencies, raising an uncomfortable question about why that logic stops short of the priesthood.
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Theological literacy – more than a digital download
Christian theology means trained reflection on faith and practice, not memorized facts, and that skill belongs to more than clergy alone.
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We become what we sing
Communal singing does more than lift a mood — it forms belief, binds strangers and slowly becomes part of what a congregation holds true.
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The art of listening — why it matters for faith
Modern life crowds out silence, but Benedict’s monks begin each day setting an intention to truly listen.
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We cannot avoid theology as disciples
Rather than mining history for precedent, a case is made for asking what serves the kingdom of God going forward.
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The ancient Catholic teaching of baptism of desire
A theology built on desire and blood, not only water, leaves no room for nationalism, persecution or claims of religious superiority.
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Theology as a resource in Christian discipleship
Theological literacy is a tool every disciple needs to navigate faith, doubt and daily life. It makes everyday life easier and richer.
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JD Vance’s conversion: politics and Catholicism don’t mix
Baptized in 2019, Vance frames his Catholic conversion around Bonhoeffer’s “cheap grace” concept while his politics tell another story.
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