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The other day I noted I was proud of the Resistance…
…because of their golden hearts and tender consciences. That said, I do not always agree with the conclusions they reach. Case in point, a reader
Here’s a little something to blow your mind
The Church teaches that Jesus is fully God and fully man. He’s not half-God/half-man. He’s not God in a man suit. He’s not a human
A reason to be proud of the Resistance
One of the reasons I am most proud of the Resistance is that it displays a real moral conscience. The first and last instinct of
Dive into the Sheavings
Self-Control: The Unpopular Fruit of the Spirit
St. Paul teaches there are nine fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Some of those fruits are sweet as peaches in August. After all, who wouldn’t want fruits like love, joy and peace? That’s why they get most of the press and decorate all those baptismal and confirmation cards from Hallmark. But
The Works of Mercy: Bear Wrongs Patiently
Me assuming the task of writing about “bearing wrongs patiently” is like asking the Incredible Hulk for anger management counseling or seeking out Britney Spears for tips on marriage and child-rearing. I don’t bear wrongs very patiently. Why should I? Those people are wrong! They need to be set right! I’m
Death Penalty: Magisterium vs. Left and Right
When it comes to the death penalty, the Church teaches: 2267 Assuming that the guilty party’s identity and responsibility have been fully determined, the traditional teaching of the Church does not exclude recourse to the death penalty, if this is the only possible way of effectively defending human lives against
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About Mark Shea
Greetings! I’m Mark P. Shea, a Catholic author and blogger who’s also done a spot of podcasting and even acting here and there, as well as radio and TV work. My latest book, The Church’s Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching was published in September 2020 by New City Press. Other works include By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition (Ignatius), Mary, Mother of the Son, This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence (Christendom), and Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible as the First Christians Did (Basilica), Salt and Light: The Commandments, the Beatitudes, and a Joyful Life (Servant), The Heart of Catholic Prayer: Rediscovering the Our Father and the Hail Mary (Our Sunday Visitor) and The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ (Servant).
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