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Thoughts on a Prayer Walk
One important part of the Writing Process is the “The heck with it! I’m taking a long walk!” phase. Some days your brain is in
Max Boot on the Endless Republican Strategy of Creating Disaster and then Blaming Those They Hate for It
Here he is on the Pandemic Edition of the Strategy: ‘Instead of assuring the public that the pandemic would miraculously disappear on its own or
We Are Not Nearly Out of the Woods Yet
The New York Times on the clear and present danger posed by the lawless, nihilist predators and enemies of the common good known as the
Dive into the Sheavings
Hail Mary: Now and at the Hour of Our Death
I once read an interview with Garrison Keillor in which he recounted going to a funeral. During the final prayers, the minister prayed for the deceased—“and for the next person here who is going to die.” He said that most of the guests were outraged and offended, but that he
The Benefits of Belief
Many people assume “true” Christianity is wholly and utterly altruistic and sentimental. Often, to illustrate this, Jesus’ command to the rich young man (“Go, sell all you have, give it to the poor, and then come and follow me”) is trotted out to support the notion that the gospel is
Is John the Author of His Gospel?
A common notion floating around in Pop Culture is that “modern scholarship” has somehow proven the Gospel of John is more or less unhistorical fantasy written by a pseudonymous author. Here’s the facts: the tradition of the Church, supported by the unbroken line of patristic testimony, as well as internal
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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