Letter of Peter Overview

From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible:Peter's two letters are full of sound advice and exhortations for daily Christian living. Peter's letters, like James', are practical.Peter had taken the centre of Church authority to the centre of the … [Read more...]

Fr. Bill Casey – Spiritual Combat Talks

Fr. Casey - Talk 1 - We are in Battle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlpTFUqOkj0   Fr. Casey - Talk 2 - The Devil: Liar and Murderer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7SE5FjauCk   Fr. Casey - Talk 3 - Spiritual Battle of our … [Read more...]

James Overview

From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: The author of the Epistle of James was probably not the James who was one of Jesus' twelve disciples, John's brother. That James was martyred very early, probably in 44 AD. The author was probably … [Read more...]

The Letter to the Hebrews – Overview

From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: No one but God knows who wrote Hebrews, or to whom. As Romans is the world's first systematic theology, Hebrews is the first apologetic for the Christian faith. Hebrews argues for the … [Read more...]

First Timothy, Second Timothy, Titus, and Philemon – Overview

First Timothy - How to be a Bishop Timothy became the bishop of the important city of Ephesus. Timothy was having a difficult time dealing with problems (some members needed discipline, widows and old people were being neglected, and false … [Read more...]

The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin

Called to holiness "You therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Mt. 5:48). 4 principles from Pope St. JPII to a basic understanding of the spiritual journey - [1] Union with God of this depth is totally unattainable … [Read more...]

Colossians Overview

From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: Colossians is simply colossal. It is about how big Christ is. Whereas Ephesians is about the greatness of the Body of Christ, Colossians is about the greatness of the Head. The key passage in … [Read more...]

Reflections from Seminary Retreat

Over the last four days, I took part in my first seminarian retreat in White Rock. 30 men stayed at the large farm property - a perfect setting. Here are some reflections from my retreat experience: 1. It's okay to be under construction - Will … [Read more...]

Philippians Overview

From Peter Kreeft's You Can Understand the Bible: Philippians is a pastoral, personal, intimate letter whose unifying theme is sanctity, or Christ-mindedness (2:5). It was written from house arrest in Rome where Paul was awaiting death. 1. The … [Read more...]

Ryan Anderson – What is Marriage?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWIhZ5xJJaQ   Ryan Anderson gives a fantastic talk on What is Marriage. He does not talk about marriage on a moral basis, or theological basis, or historical basis, but focuses on a political/philosophical … [Read more...]