Tag Archives: God

Faith Without Works Is Dead

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Joseph Horan

The following is something I wrote in response to a question concerning the Catholic position on Faith, Works, and Justification. I found this picture on line, and find it to be pretty funny! It depends on what we mean when … Continue reading →

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Receive Total Power!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Mark Twain described one of his characters as “having the quiet confidence of a Christian with four aces.” My brother sent around this quote to the family email chain, and it elicited the following response from me. I rather enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Explanation of the Immaculate Conception

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Joseph Horan

The following is a letter I wrote in response to a question posed concerning the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. First, the conception of Jesus in the womb of Mary by the power of the Holy Spirit is not referred to … Continue reading →

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Love Alone: Christian Spiritual Reflection #1

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Joseph Horan

What is the most important thing for our spiritual health, our life? What will lead us most precipitously into the loving heart of Christ?  In the abstract the answer may be obvious to many, but the more important question has … Continue reading →

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