Monthly Archives: July 2012

Faith and Leadership

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Dr. Jerry Deegan When my good friend Dr. Tom Neal asked me to share some of my thoughts on Faith and Leadership I said yes because I thought it would be a good chance for me to … Continue reading →

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Tender Faith

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger-priest Father Fuerte A letter of faith to the Mother of God from a priest-son Dear Loving Lady, I am growing more grateful for my faith in your son Jesus. One of the things I enjoy most about … Continue reading →

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Faith and the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Mandie DeVries St. Paul defines faith as the “evidence of things not seen,” but we all experience times when circumstances appear to be evidence that our faith is vain, that God does not save, and that the … Continue reading →

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A Hungry Faith

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Debbie Chalik Faith and Personal Conversion: A Journey of Truth and Promise When I joined the Catholic Church on November 11, 1984, it was the beginning of a wonderful journey, a journey that began with just one … Continue reading →

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Faith and True Healing

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Claire Grace Lord, I want to be healed…! Or do I??? I can remember the exact night I told this to my Lord. Lord just heal me of this pain, whatever it takes, even if it hurts … Continue reading →

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A Barron Faith

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Father Robert Barron gives an excellent clarification of what faith is.

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A Fresh, Catholic Approach to Scripture

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

A new and fresh approach to the study of Sacred Scripture by Matthew Phelps has appeared on the scene, rooted in the ancient Catholic method of reading the Scriptures drawn from the Mass with a spirit of prayerful attentiveness to … Continue reading →

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Vatican II On Fire

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Yet another fabulous Fr. Robert Barron video, this time on Vatican II.  Take a gander:

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New Parents and Faith

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

By Guest Blogger Jon Leonetti Parents of Faith Teresa and I will have a newborn running (or laying) around the house come December.  And as you can imagine, we couldn’t be more excited.  But with all the excitement, shopping, fun, … Continue reading →

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Catechism *in Sum*

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.

Over this upcoming Year of Faith, we will be offering many reflections on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, that authoritative interpretation of the Second Vatican Council given to the Church twenty years ago. But here I wanted to recommend … Continue reading →

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