The Liturgical Paradox of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings at Mass for Christmas Day. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
A Commentary and Reflection on the Readings at Mass for Christmas Day. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12,
This is timeline of events that outline how Pope Francis weaponized sexual immorality to make Catholics indifferent to homosexuality.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Third Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11, Luke
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Second Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 2
It is time to ask the faithful clergy we have to focus on just showing us the Father.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the First Sunday of Advent - Year B. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 63:16-17, 19, and
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Season 1 Episode 11, 'Uzzah Died for Less'
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 34th Sunday of Ordinary Time (The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe) - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by
Could you imagine these Catholics celebrating the Puritan's Thanksgiving Day? I couldn't. Could you imagine these Puritans celebrating a Day of Thanksgiving after burning down those Catholic Churches? I could! And here we are, many
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20,
Catholics are forbidden from being Freemasons, but in the Philippines, the Catholic Church faces a battle to uproot Freemasonry out of the Filipino national identity.
This essay traces how the world has fallen into the depth of darkness, despair, and demonic possession because of leaders in the Catholic Church making a ruin of their moral authority.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Wisdom 6:12-16, 1
A critical examination of Pope Francis' vision of a Synodal Church, how it weighs into history, Eastern synodality, and criticisms from traditional Catholics.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10,
In this essay, I will explore what the Catholic Church teaches about non-ordained persons concelebrating/quasi-presiding at Mass as homilist and how that affects the validity of the liturgy itself.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Exodus 22:20-26, 1
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Episode #10, 'Gay Conversion Therapy'
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6,
The essay argues that Augustine's and the Catholic Church's 'Just War' Theory are relics from a time when BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street were not in charge of the corporate war industry.
Are you ready to dive into the amazing world of the Catholic Mass? Do you want to discover the hidden treasures of the liturgy, the beauty of the sacred music, and the profound wisdom of
Come and pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Contemplative Dominican Rosary
Come and pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Contemplative Dominican Rosary
Come and pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Contemplative Dominican Rosary
Come and pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Contemplative Dominican Rosary.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians
According to a recent research, the official doctrines of the Catholic Church on the Holy Eucharist and Confession are not accepted by most U.S. Catholics, who are still not attending Mass regularly.
The death penalty is a form of violence that contradicts the Christian message of love and mercy. It is a failed sacrifice that does not bring justice or healing to anyone.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians
Ad orientum is not a backward or outdated practice, but a rich and meaningful one that deserves to be rediscovered by many Catholics today.
Why you should avoid the orans posture during the Lord's Prayer, according to Church documents and tradition.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Episode Season 1 Episode 8, 'Exorcism for Life Blood'
This essay explores the Carolingian debate about the proper way to celebrate Easter and explain why it was one of the most important controversies in the history of Christianity.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Sirach 27:30 -
Return to the Sacred is a free online course that will take you on a journey through the beauty, truth, and goodness of the Catholic faith. You will explore topics such as the sacraments, the
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Episode - Season 1 Episode 9 'God Said Hellnaw to Pachamama'
The Carolingian Debates on the Real Presence of the Holy Eucharist is a wonderful historical example of when the development of doctrine meets the Doctrine of Indefectibility.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans
The Carolingian liturgical reforms were a series of efforts by the Frankish rulers and their allies to standardize and improve the religious practices of their kingdom. They aimed to achieve doctrinal unity, harmony with Rome,
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 22:19-23, Romans
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Episode - Season 1 Episode 7 'We Talking About Practice'
This essay is about how Napoleon Bonaparte kidnapped two popes in the late 1700s and early 1800s. He wanted to control the Catholic Church and make it follow his rules. He took Pope Pius VI
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7,
This essay moves past the legend of Our Lady's Apparition to Saint Dominic to highlight the major organic and pollinated contributions to the Holy Rosary we have today.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: 1 Kings 1
“I kept on digging the hole deeper and deeper looking for the treasure chest until I finally lifted my head, looked up and realized that I had dug my own grave.” - Saint Dominic de
Father Hellnaw Sitcom - Season 2 Episode 6 'The Altar Girls Are Out of Gas'
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: 1 Kings 3:5,
A Catechism of Christian Doctrine, Prepared and Enjoined by Order of the Third Council of Baltimore, or simply the Baltimore Catechism, was the national Catholic catechism for children in the United States, based on Robert
The Ante-Nicene Fathers, subtitled "The Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325" and abbreviated as ANF, is a collection of books in 10 volumes (one volume is indexes) containing English translations of the majority
Heretics is a collection of 20 essays by G. K. Chesterton and published by John Lane in 1905. While many of the chapters center on Edwardian intellectuals and literary figures, Chesterton’s themes are as relevant
'The Index Against Freemasonry,' by David L. Gray is a catalog of the works against Freemasonry by Catholic Theologian, Historian, and Author David L. Gray - a Former Freemason of 10+ years.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19,
The Father Hellnaw Sitcom - Season 1 Episode 5 "Monsignor Morris was Right"
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. READINGS: Zechariah 9:9-10, Romans
Father Hellnaw Sitcom - Season One Episode Four 'Hellnaw to Clapping'
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Episode #3 'Go Brandon Goes Confession'
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. (The 11th Sunday
De doctrina Christiana (English: On Christian Doctrine or On Christian Teaching) is a theological text by Augustine of Hippo. It consists of four books that describe how to interpret and teach the Scriptures. The first
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Season 1 Episode 1 'My Hands are Consecrated'
Father Hellnaw Sitcom Season 1 Episode 2 'No Affirmative Action for Skittles'
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ) The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. (The Solemnity of
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. (The Solemnity of
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Pentecost Sunday. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. (Pentecost Sunday) Year A. READINGS: Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 6th Sunday of Easter - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. (Fourth Sunday of Easter)
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 5th Sunday of Easter - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray. (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 4th Sunday of Easter - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
The Ball and the Cross is a novel by G. K. Chesterton. The title refers to a more worldly and rationalist worldview, represented by a ball or sphere, and the cross represents Christianity.
This article proves that Catholics are the true Christian, and rightfully called that name.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Easter - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
The way to perfection is simple—to unite one’s will with God’s, putting into action the prayer “Thy will be done.” In this precious booklet, St. Alphonsus Ligouri explains the importance of conforming one’s will to
Rather than only worshiping Jesus, this book teaches us how to do the one thing that Jesus called us to do: take up our Cross and follow Him to Calvary.
Rather than learning how to avoid near occasions of sin, The Bridegroom’s Prayer teaches us how to seek near occasions of grace through reflecting on the 13 petitions of Christ Jesus in His prayer of
The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, featuring Catholic Author David L. Gray, reflects on Palm Sunday Mass readings. The liturgy illustrates that all things, including our most valuable possessions, belong to God. This truth,
In his book, Chesterton argues that eugenic laws are a means of suppressing the poor, and predicts the abuse of eugenics. The book was influential enough that the British Parliament began to question eugenic legislation
The Everlasting Man is a Christian apologetics book written by G. K. Chesterton and published in 1925. It is, to some extent, a deliberate rebuttal of H. G. Wells' The Outline of History, disputing Wells'
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Introduction to the Devout Life is a book by Saint Francis de Sales, the first edition published in 1609. It enjoyed wide popularity and was well-received in Protestant and Catholic circles.
The Summa Theologiae or Summa Theologica (transl. 'Summary of Theology'), often referred to simply as the Summa, is the best-known work of Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), a scholastic theologian and Doctor of the Church. It is a
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
'The Interior Castle' is a classic of Christian mysticism, written with some reluctance by its author, St Teresa of Avila. The saint spent most of her life as a Carmelite nun and was noted for
On the City of God Against the Pagans, often called The City of God, is a book of Christian philosophy written in Latin by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. The book
'Confessions' is an autobiographical work by Saint Augustine, consisting of 13 books written in Latin between AD 397 and 400. The work outlines Saint Augustine's sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
A little, true book, not less beneficial than enjoyable, about how things should be in a state and about the new island Utopia") is a work of fiction and socio-political satire by Thomas More (1478–1535),
The Apologia is undoubtedly one of the greatest literary and spiritual classics.
Two and a half years before her death in 1897 at the age of 24, as Thérèse Martin began writing down her childhood memories at the request of her blood sisters in the Lisieux Carmel,
Syme uses his new acquaintance to go undercover in Europe's Central Anarchist Council and infiltrate their deadly mission, even managing to have himself voted to the position of 'Thursday'.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Second Sunday of Lent - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the First Sunday of Lent - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.
Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.