Christ Is Our Advocate
Mark Etling, PhD
October 21, 2025
We believe God the Holy Spirit to be our advocate, the one who inspires and guides us on our journey of faith.
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Mark Etling, PhD
Mark Etling, PhD, is coordinator of adult faith formation at St. Nicholas Parish in O’Fallon, Illinois, and an adjunct professor of theology at the School for Professional Studies at St. Louis University.
Mary Magdalene, Visionary
Mark Etling, PhD
July 4, 2025
The Gospel of Mary is one of many Scriptures that was not accepted by the Church for inclusion in the New Testament.
St. Mary Magdalene: Leader and Visionary
Mark Etling, PhD
March 22, 2025
One early Christian writing describes Mary Magdalene as equal to the apostles, perhaps even a leader among them. It claims that anyone with spiritual maturity has the ability and authority to teach and interpret the Gospel.
Understanding the Trinity
Mark Etling, PhD
February 19, 2023
When we are aware of the beauty and loving interactions in our lives, we are actually recognizing the Trinity.
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