One of the common misconceptions people have about the Catholic Church is exactly when it began. They distinguish between the original Christian Church and then explain that the “Catholic” Church is just one of the many divisions that came at a later date. One of the most common versions of this story is that Constantine [...]
One of the neat things about being a Christian is our unique connection with all of the other Christians who have ever lived. The Christian life is not just a trendy cultural fad or some fleeting “enlightened” moment in history. It’s something that has stood the test of time and has been uniquely preserved. And [...]
Recently, I decided to read a series of books by Pope Benedict XVI that just seemed like they should all go together. I started with Jesus of Nazareth, followed by The Apostles, and now his book on The Fathers. Together they paint an amazing picture of the springing forth of Christianity in history. Jesus is [...]
