The Spirituality of the Ancient Rite of Mass
A conference given to Keep the Faith on certain
aspects of the ancient liturgy. This conference was also published as an
article in two parts in The Latin Mass Summer and Fall editions of 2001. It is online under the title of The Spirituality of the Ancient Rite of Mass: Part I and Part II.
Modern Philosophy and the Liturgical Development
This article addresses the issue of how modern philosophical thought has influenced the the modern liturgical ritual. It was published in Christian Order in August of 2000.
Operative Points of View
This article addresses the historical intellectual causes of the psychology of neo-conservatives. It was originally published in Christian Order in March of 2001. A shorter version of this article appeared in the Spring 2001 edition of The Latin Mass Magazine under the title Conservative vs. Traditional Catholicism: Distinctions with Philosophical Differences.
Examination of Conscience – Long
This is an examination of conscience which contains specific sins pertaining to the 6th and 9th commandments.
Examination of Conscience – Short
This
is an examination of conscience which does not contain specific sins
against the 6th and 9th commandments and may be suitable for use with
those under 14.
The Unity of Holy Orders
This article addresses the issue of the non-ordination of women to the deaconnessate.
Parentis aut in Loco Parentis: The Natural Law Basis of Home Schooling
Addresses
the question whether one has a moral obligation to send one’s child to a
Catholic school as well as discusses certain aspects of the natural law
regarding children.
“Fetal” Tissue Research
This article
addresses certain issues pertaining to fetal tissue research. This may
be a good article to pass out in areas where legislation is being
discussed or in institutions where the issue has arisen.
Pastoral Theology and the Philosophy of Man
This article addresses how various views of man affect one’s approach toward pastoral theology.
Christian Art and Culture
Discusses the impact of Christian art on culture.
Parental Roles and Leadership
This article discusses the relationship between parental roles and leadership within the family.
Modern Man’s Superiority Complex
An analysis of the genesis of the complex and why it is unfounded.
The Role of the Theological Virtue of Faith in Scriptural Interpretation
Summer 2006 (Vol. XXXI, no. 2) edition of Faith and Reason (Christendom Press). This article addresses the necessity to have Faith in order to scientifically interpret Scripture.
Conferences:
The Relationship of Philosophy to Theology 11/24/98
This
was a conference given at a priest study day in the Diocese of Lincoln
on the necessity of a sound philosophical formation prior to seminarians
studying theology.
Day of Recollection given 12/8/98 at Lincoln
Topics include Our Lady’s most intimate relationship to the Blessed Trinity, Our Lady’s Service to God and our devotion to the B.V.M.
Day of Recollection given 12/4/99 at Lincoln
Topics include detachment, self-knowledge and charity.