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From Dust to Redemption: the Meaning of Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of repentance, fasting, and preparation for Easter in the Christian calendar. It is observed by many Western Christian traditions, including the Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheran churches, and some Methodist and Reformed communities. the day falls 46 days before Easter Sunday and is always on a Wednesday. Origins and Historical Development the practice of Ash Wednesday can be traced back to the early centuries of Christianity, though its formal observance developed over time. the use of ashes as a sign of repentance has deep biblical roots, appearing frequently in the Old Testament. People w...

the Two Babylons Exposed: the Book That Misled Millions

...ries. Yet the gospel stands apart — not because of myth but because of history and revelation. Why Hislop’s Work Persists Even though the Two Babylons is poor scholarship, it’s unfortunately had a long shelf life. That’s partly because it appeals to a certain kind of suspicion. If you’re already sceptical about the Catholic Church, Hislop offers an easy explanation: “It’s all pagan!”. But history isn’t ever that simple. And theology — especially the theology handed down through the ages by the faithful— isn’t built on conspiracy and apparent obscure connections, but on Christ and the truth of the Scriptures. Interestingly, eve...

Fact-Checking the Viral Post Connecting Human Anatomy and the Bible

...heart of the gospel. Jesus did not “reset” — He conquered death! 5. “Your heart has an electrical rhythm.” This is true: the heart has a natural pacemaker that generates electrical impulses. Scripture often speaks of the heart, though in a spiritual sense: “Guard your heart” (Proverbs 4:23); “God searches the heart” (Jeremiah 17:10). the science and the Scripture can stand side by side here without distortion, though I am unsure what point this was statement was trying to convey in the original Facebook post, as it’s just a statement of biology. 6. “Your brain lights up when you pray.” Scientific stud...

Before the Pumpkins: the Road To the Lions

...the sound of chains echoed through the streets as Ignatius of Antioch was led from Syria to Rome. the old bishop’s body was frail, but his heart burned with the strength of Christ. Each clinking step brought him closer to the arena — and to the wild beasts that would tear him apart — yet his letters brimmed with joy and passion, and a sense of urgency inspiring others to unity, obedience, and unwavering faith. For Ignatius, death was not defeat; it was the completion of discipleship, crossing the finish line of faith… the moment when imitation of Christ became complete. Ignatius of Antioch is one of my favourite Early Church Fathers mainly for h...

Lent: Day 5 - Ignatius to the Ephesians

...erview of the gospel, and from what I understand, one of the earliest extra-biblical accounts for the virgin birth: For our God, Jesus Christ, was, according to the appointment of God, conceived in the womb by Mary, of the seed of David, but by the Holy Ghost. Along with more calls and praises for unity, Ignatius seems to have very clear views on church structure and hierarchy in regards to obeying the presbyters and deacons, and imitating them as they imitate Christ, along with a similar encouragement to Hebrews 10:25 to meet regularly together in the same place because, as he says, “the powers of Satan are destroyed … by the unity of your faith.” the...

God from God: the Eternal Son in the Crib

...How can God beget a Son? Does that mean Jesus is His creation? This question comes sharply into focus during Advent, when the Church contemplates the Incarnation: the eternal Son entering the world as a baby in Mary’s womb. And to understand this, we turn to language the Church has treasured for centuries — especially that crucial distinction between begotten and created. And C. S. Lewis describes this with a real concise clarity: We don’t use the words begetting or begotten much in modern English, but everyone still knows what they mean. To beget is to become the father of: to create is to make. And the difference is this. When you beget, you beget...