“How Was I Supposed to Know?”
Long ago, a friend once observed that all of History is divisible into two phases: It’s not altogether fair, of course. When I was five,
October 2, 2026
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The attractive witness of Pope Leo
Given the meaning of the word “Catholic”, the Pope has always been the planet’s pope. But I’m happy to see Rolling Stone appreciating him. Evangelists
October 1, 2026
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Shocking Truths
It is a shock to discover that Tyrannosaurus is closer in time to the cell phone than it is to Stegosaurus. It is likewise a
September 30, 2026
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Bible Stories Keep Happening Over and Over
Meet Hank Kunneman. He runs Lord of Hosts Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He founded it in 1997 and calls himself a prophet. He guaranteed Trump
September 29, 2026
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The Sign Called Bartimaeus
A subtle and slender thread often connects the Old and New Testaments. For instance, Jeremiah 31:7-9 prophesies a great throng of returning exiles from Babylon about 70 years after the great catastrophe of Babylonian conquest which struck Israel in 587 BC. Promising that the Lord has not abandoned Israel, he
The Sacrament of the Eucharist: The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Yesterday, we looked at the fact that the book of Revelation reflects the shape of the Mass. We noted that that it begins with a penitential rite, moves on to the Liturgy of the Word and is filled with thanksgiving. The final thing to note is that it climaxes in
Tonight We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1984
Last week, we started looking at the broad movement we have seen among conservatives (including Catholics) over the past several years to excuse, minimize, defend and champion the use of torture by the US government in the “War on Terror”. Among Catholics, in particular, the conversation has taken place at
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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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