A Reflection on The Exorcist: Believer
Originally published at Catholic Insight on October 24, 2023.The latest Exorcist installment consists of two girls disappearing into the woods after unknowingly communicating with the demonic realm. O…
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The Peterson–Craig Encounter: A Missed Opportunity?
Originally published at Crisis Magazine on February 23, 2018. On January 26, Wycliffe College, a graduate school federated with the University of Toronto, hosted a discussion on the questio…
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An Approach to the Santa Legend
Originally published at Catholic Insight on December 24, 2017. This year, I want to raise an issue that is often neglected by many Christians, concerning the character of Santa Claus. Who is he, real…
Finding God In Nabeel Qureshi’s Loss
Originally published in Convivium on September 26, 2017.Nabeel led a brief yet remarkable life, in my mind somewhat comparable to the prodigious 17th century Catholic physicist, mathematician, philos…
Fell On a Black Day: A Reflection on Chris Cornell’s Suicide
Originally published at Catholic Insight on May 22, 2017.Chris Cornell, the frontman of the Seattle grunge rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, was declared dead on May 18. Chris Cornell, the fr…
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A Reflection for Christmas: God, Truth, and Love
Originally published at Catholic Insight on December 20, 2016. As Christmas rolls around this year, try not to be swept up in the hoopla of consumerism and economic materialism. In our day and age, w…
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The Liturgical Spirituality of Dom Virgil Michel
Originally published in the American Journal of Biblical Theology, Volume 17(03), January 17, 2016. Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine…
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Theological Notions Simplified for Children
Originally published at Catholic Insight on January 12, 2016. A review of William Lane Craig's children's book series titled What is God Like?: The Attributes of God for Children. William Lane Craig…
Once Again A Christian
Originally published in Convivium on August 1, 2015. "I am a once again Christian. I wanted to thank you for your love and kindness. You were instrumental to my return to Christianity. God b…
Examine All Claims, Not Just Religious
Originally published in the Ottawa Citizen on September 4, 2010. I'm glad to see that Justin Trottier and the Center for Inquiry are at least finding a bit more precision with their bus poster slo…