I did not grow up Calvinist. Though I knew of it, I never gave it much attention. From the beginning the whole thing sounded wrong. However, in college I had a sudden influx of friends who were either Calvinist or seriously considering it. Finding myself unexpectedly surrounded by Calvinists and conversing about it, I wondered … Continue reading An Interesting Pickle: Accept Free Will and Become Catholic?
Month: August 2015
Thoughts of Tears and Grief During Maudlin Moments
Do tears bring healing or do they stop up the wells of the soul? If the tears eventually dry up, does it mean healing has come or does it mean the heart has solidified? Does it mean we can feel again or does it mean we have stopped feeling? When weeping for those we care … Continue reading Thoughts of Tears and Grief During Maudlin Moments
Is “Rome” the Antichrist?
Joe Heschmeyer, on his blog Shameless Popery, had a very interesting post about the Roman Church. Below is the second section that dealt with whether Rome is the Anti-Christ, a popular claim among many non-Catholics. I hope he doesn't mind me "re-posting" his work. -------------------------------------------------- II. Is “Rome” the Antichrist? We’ve just seen Saint Jerome … Continue reading Is “Rome” the Antichrist?
I Must Follow if I Can 