Exploring Faith and Spirituality
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Exploring Faith and Spirituality
Discover insights on faith, prayer, and community support.
Understanding Faith Today
The Importance of Faith
Faith is the divine grace that enables us to embrace revealed truth. It acts as a radiant beacon, illuminating our path through life’s challenges. Faith offers solace and hope, fostering a profound connection with God, the transcendent source of our strength and purpose.
The 3 Veils of Accidental Appearance
Jesus said,
"I will be with you till the end of time."
He says it plainly, without hesitation, without qualifications. But then He adds something perplexing,
"I must go; I must leave the world to be at the right hand of My Father."
He must go, and yet He promises to remain. He must ascend to His Father, and yet He will never leave us.
How is this possible? How can He be with us if He is no longer with us?
The answer comes not through theological debate, but through an action, a simple, yet profound act that echoes through the ages. In an age when many no longer believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
37 pages of concise, impactful insights you can't miss!
Relativism as Religion
Foreword by Malachi Martin
Those who have read this book by Roger LeBlanc will begin to realize about half-way through their reading that the author has pulled off the almost impossible. He has handled and treated the most explosive (and for believers the most exasperating) element of Christianity today, but has done so with all the calm skill, technical accuracy and mental balance that we associate with those who have to work with nitroglycerine.
The explosive element in question is religious relativism, the denial that there is one true religion and only one. The fecklessness, the saucy presumption, the suicidal ignorance displayed by our modern religious relativists evokes a great disgust and is an incitement to violent language. This relativism is subtle, inserting itself everywhere in religion and effectively introducing a blight into Christianity and, in particular, into the ranks of Roman Catholicism.
Yet, Roger LeBlanc conducts his examination of relativism without any heat or violence. He dissects and analyzes relativism in its origin and its destruction of Roman Catholic beliefs concerning marriage, sexuality, the family, the Papacy, the Sacraments, social and political relations, education, and science.
All this in eleven highly readable chapters! He never once engages "ad hominem" arguments nor savages those who are busy destroying Catholicism. Rather, in sheer, clear logic, he demolishes all the arguments used by relativists. He reaches far back into our origins in the Garden of Eden, correctly citing the sinful relativism of Miriam, the sister of Moses. She was, in one quick instant, cursed by God and turned into a snow-white leper in order to pinpoint for all generations the innate perversion of relativism. But throughout LeBlanc's demolition of religious relativism, you will see no ranting abuse or denunciation. His monograph is a perfect example of what St. Anselm pithily defined as "fides quaerens intellectum" (the believer seeking to understand his beliefs)
For this reason, this book will be a Godsend for all classes of people: for believers who must refurbish their religious acuity, for those whose faith went cold in a cold world, for teenage and college students who must decide what they believe, and for all those who realize that, if there is a true Revelation on this earth from God, It must be unique, monopolar and accessible to the genuine seeker.
Malachi Martin
Pascendi Dominici Gregis
A contemporary Understanding of the Errors of Modernism
Pascendi Dominci Gregis (Feeding the Lord's Flock) was endorsed by Dr. Alice von Hildebrand. This is what she had to say:
"Homer is new and fresh this morning, while there is nothing perhaps as old and tired as today's newspaper." (Charles Peguy) I wish to apply these words to Pius X's magnificent Encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis. Written 102 years ago it is not only "New and Fresh," but gives us a message whose importance and urgency increased since it was written. We are very indebted to Mr. LeBlanc for having made it accessible to a large public. Papal Encyclicals are not always easy reading. While totally faithful to its message, he made it a must reading for every Catholic who realizes how his faith is threatened by the cancer of modernism "Tolle lege. (St. Augustine's Confession.VIII)
Co-Redemption - Co-Intercession
In the rich tapestry of Catholic theology, the concepts of Co-Redemption and Co-Intercession—particularly as they pertain to the Blessed Virgin Mary—represent profound expressions of her unique participation in the salvific mission of Christ. These are not inventions of modern sentiment but longstanding theological reflections, rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. To address your query directly: yes, they are "real" in the sense that they articulate established truths of the faith, though they remain matters of pious doctrine rather than solemnly defined dogmas. They invite deeper contemplation rather than division, and this booklet would indeed serve as a gateway to that exploration. There are 2 drawings included that explain the Incarnation of Christ and the Mystical Body for the benefit of skeptics and devotees alike.
272 Prophecies about Jesus Christ matched to their fulfillme
The Odds - The Old Testament was written between 1450 BC and 430 BC. It was during this time period that the many prophecies in salvation history were made. So, let us look at “probabilities” when it comes to a single person fulfilling these prophesies. Scientists guesstimate that 110 - 160 billion human beings have existed throughout history. There are close to 8 billion people alive right now which means approximately 7% of all the people that ever existed are alive right now. The following probabilities are taken from PETER STONER IN “SCIENCE SPEAKS” (MOODY PRESS). Stoner says that if we use the modern science of probability in reference to EIGHT PROPHECIES, the chance that any man who ever lived down to the present time that could have fulfilled all eight prophecies is 1 in 10 to the power of 17, or the number “1” with 17 zeroes = 100,000,000,000,000,000.
In order to help us comprehend this staggering probability, Stoner illustrates it by supposing that we take 1 in 10 to the power of 17 silver dollars and lay them over the State of Texas which is 268,820 square miles. The Silver Dollars will cover the entire State of Texas two feet deep. Now mark one of these silver dollars and stir the whole mass thoroughly. Blindfold a man and tell him he can travel as far as he wishes, but he gets just one chance to pick up the marked silver dollar. What chance would he have of getting the right one? The same chance that the prophets had of writing eight prophecies and having them all come true in any one man. From the book “Evidence that Demands a Verdict” by Josh McDowell, the estimated number of electrons in the known universe is around 10 to the power of 79. Now, compare 10/79 to what Stoner says happens if you bump it up from 8 to 48 prophecies, We find the chance that any one man fulfilled all 48 prophecies to be 1 in 10/157, or 1 with 157 zeros:
100,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
Now, bump that number up from 48 prophecies to 272 prophecies listed and fulfilled in this book and the numbers are absolutely staggering. It would be 1 chance in a TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION, TRILLION and Jesus would have to fulfill every single one of them. Jesus fulfilled them all.
The Most Holy Trinity as Understood by Faith
This insightful book delves deeply into the nature of the Holy Trinity, offering profound reflections on divine mysteries. While St. Patrick famously employed the three-leaf clover as a symbol, one might ponder the choice of a four-leaf clover instead. Such a symbol, however, fails to fully capture the essence of God’s nature as mirrored throughout Creation. Far more meaningful is to draw upon the truths we encounter in our own lived experiences, which resonate with the divine presence woven into the fabric of existence.
Catholicism on Trial #1
The Trial of Catholic Authority: The Church Founded by Christ
This book marks the gripping opening of a series chronicling a dramatic legal battle, where Catholic representatives are called to defend the Church’s doctrines in a court of law. For centuries, Protestants have yearned for an opportunity to challenge the Catholic Church, demanding scriptural and strictly limited historical evidence to substantiate its claims of divine authority.
In this inaugural trial, Catholic scholars must demonstrate that Jesus Christ founded solely the Catholic Church, governed by the Successor of Peter and the bishops in communion with him. The stakes are heightened by Pope Benedict XVI’s provocative assertion that Protestant denominations cannot be considered a “Church” in the fullest sense—a statement that has reverberated through the Protestant world, igniting fervent debate.
This series promises a riveting clash of theology and reason, where Catholic representatives aim to decisively affirm their doctrines, leaving Protestant challengers reeling. As a reader, you are invited to serve on the jury, witnessing a contest with implications as profound as they are sensational.
Protestants will be sorry they picked a fight.
Catholicism on Trial #2
The Trial of Transubstantiation: Unveiling the Eucharistic Mystery
In this compelling installment of the series, the spotlight falls on the doctrine of Transubstantiation—the Catholic teaching that the bread and wine of the Eucharist become the true Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ, while retaining the outward appearances of bread and wine.
This trial challenges readers to confront profound theological truths, potentially unsettling those with deeply held religious convictions. Yet, it promises to reveal insights previously unseen, as Catholic representatives wield Sacred Scripture with precision to affirm Christ’s words: “This is My Body... This is My Blood...” With masterful argumentation, they dismantle objections, leaving opponents of the Mass astonished and their critiques decisively countered.
Gone will be the days when detractors dismiss the Eucharist as mere “hocus pocus.” This riveting courtroom drama invites readers to witness a defense so robust that it reshapes perceptions of the Mass and its sacred mystery.
Catholicism on Trial #3
The Trial of Mary: Sacred Icon or Pagan Construct?
This provocative volume dares to pose a question that stirs deep conviction and controversy: Does the Catholic depiction of Mary reflect the true Mother of God, or is it a reconstructed pagan goddess, co-opted by the Church to subjugate women?
An unlikely alliance of feminists, Protestants, and pagans converges to challenge the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, united by a shared skepticism of her Catholic portrayal. Yet, as the trial unfolds, undeniable truths emerge, laying bare the complexities of this sacred figure.
Amidst the Catholic Church’s internal struggles over calls for women’s ordination, this trial unveils a startling revelation: a hidden thread of paganism woven into the feminist critique of Mary. With vivid intensity, it stages a cosmic confrontation between “the seed of the Woman” and “the seed of Satan,” illuminating the battle in striking clarity.
Mary’s chaste virginity stands as a formidable challenge to advocates of abortion and a stumbling block to the broader feminist agenda. This electrifying courtroom drama promises to captivate, revealing the profound stakes of a debate that resonates far beyond theology.
Catholicism on Trial #4
The Trial of Christ's Divinity: The Sole Path to God
This riveting volume confronts a profound theological question: Is Jesus Christ the exclusive path to God, as He claimed, or do all spiritual paths converge upon a nameless Supreme Being?
The assertion that “all paths lead to the same divine truth” stands in direct opposition to Christ’s declaration: “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.”
This trial challenges those who recast the loving God revealed through Jesus Christ into an impersonal, universal deity, a move deemed the pinnacle of arrogance. Such a view, it is argued, seeks to justify sin by redefining redemption on human terms, sidestepping the transformative call of Christ’s revelation.
At the heart of this courtroom drama lies a critical question: Did Jesus explicitly claim divinity, proclaiming “I am God”?
If Scripture affirms this bold assertion, the implications are staggering. Readers are thrust into the jury’s seat, witnessing a clash that compels a decisive choice: to embrace the mercy of the Lord God or to face His judgment. In this trial, there is no middle ground.
Catholicism on Trial #6
The Trial of Justification: Faith, Works, and Salvation
This compelling volume probes the heart of a timeless theological divide: What if “works” and the Sacraments of the Catholic Church are essential for justification?
It challenges readers to explore profound questions: Is there a distinction between “grace” and “unmerited grace”? If not, what role does human free will play in redemption—if any at all? Did Christ redeem specific individuals who can never be lost, while choosing not to save all humanity? And if God draws the elect without human cooperation, does this render Him a tyrant for withholding salvation from others?
This trial exposes the seismic fault line that has separated Catholics and Protestants since the cataclysmic “Reformation.”
Even today, its aftershocks reverberate through debates on the essence of salvation, inviting readers to witness a courtroom clash that reshapes understanding of divine grace and human destiny.
Catholicism on Trial #7
The Trial of Mormonism: Christian or Cult?
This provocative volume confronts a contentious question:
Are Mormons truly Christian, as they claim, or do they employ Christian terminology to mask divergent beliefs?
Mormons profess faith in the Father in Heaven and His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, affirming the miraculous conception of Jesus within Mary, His miracles, and His death and resurrection. Yet, does this align them with Christianity, or is it a calculated façade?
The stakes are high in this courtroom drama, as the trial probes whether Mormonism is a legitimate expression of Christian faith or, as Mormon Apostle Orson Pratt ominously suggested, a cunning and deceptive imposition—one that could lead millions to embrace a false truth, only to face despair.
If Mormonism is found wanting, it risks being branded a cult in the most perilous sense. In truth, Mormonism is more like a sci-fi Trilogy of an un-holy trinity.
Readers are invited to serve on the jury, witnessing a riveting clash that unveils the truth behind Mormon beliefs and their implications for salvation.
73 Reasons to Reject Sola Scriptura
The Trial of Sola Scriptura: Challenging the Sole Rule of Scripture
This thought-provoking volume dedicates a section to each of the 73 books in the Catholic Canon of Scripture yet omits the biblical text itself. In its place, it presents 73 incisive arguments dismantling the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura—the belief that the Bible alone serves as the ultimate authority, and that individuals, guided by the Holy Spirit, can interpret Scripture correctly apart from the Catholic Church.
The book’s cover, adorned with an “Easy Bible Button,” delivers a powerful critique: Protestantism, fractured since the Reformation, lacks a unified voice from Scripture. The absence of a singular, authoritative interpretation underscores the impossibility of unity under Sola Scriptura.
With tens of thousands of legally registered Protestant denominations divided over biblical interpretation, this work exposes the doctrine as a flawed and divisive rule of faith.
Readers are invited to explore this compelling case, which challenges the foundations of Protestantism and advocates for the unifying authority of the Catholic Church.
My Dogma ran over your Karma
The Trial of Eastern Religions: Confronting Karma and Christianity
This incisive volume addresses the surging influence of non-Christian Eastern religions across Western media, from Buddhism and Hinduism to martial arts, yoga, transcendental meditation, the occult, and so-called “Christian Zen.” It unveils a concerted effort to erode the foundations of Christianity, promoting philosophies that challenge its core tenets.
At the heart of this critique lies the enduring appeal of karma, a doctrine sustained by the impenitent and uninformed since humanity’s fall. Karma offers a system of self-redemption, allowing individuals to absolve their sins through personal effort—a stark contrast to Christian teachings. This book boldly asserts that there is no compatibility between Christianity and Eastern religions that equate human nature with the divinity of Jesus Christ.
With urgency, this trial exposes the inner workings of karma and its implications, calling for a robust defense of Christian truth. Readers are invited to witness a compelling clash of worldviews, illuminating the irreconcilable divide between self-salvation and the redemptive grace of Christ.
Aborted Children and the Beatific Vision
The Power of Forgiveness
The purpose of this book is to help parents enter into a prayerful and loving relationship with their children whom they have aborted. These children are not lost. They are alive and dwell in the presence of God, and they remain members of our families and are willing to help us as powerful advocates.
Truly, these children can say to their parents, "I am not lost. I am still here, I am alive, I am with you, and we are still family. I love you and I want to pray with and for you. I am your advocate with God."
Truly, parents can say, "I am not lost. I love you and I am sorry for what I have done. Thank you for not abandoning me and for calling me "Mother" or "Father". I want to develop a prayerful relationship with you. Please help me in telling God how truly sorry I am for what I have done. Thank Him for me, for His great mercy. With you I have the courage to do this."