Five Steps to Deeper Discipleship
Mark P. Shea
January 24, 2025
When some Catholics hear the word evangelization, they might not know where to start. This author provides a road map to building and sharing our faith.
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Mark P. Shea
Mark P. Shea is a popular writer and speaker. He is author of the best seller The Church's Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching. He is also a regular guest on Catholic radio and writes the blog Stumbling Toward Heaven.
The Dangers of Christian Nationalism
Mark P. Shea
August 23, 2024
A growing movement seeks to blur the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy.
Making Sense Out of Scripture
Mark P. Shea
April 24, 2024
The Bible provides a number of straightforward teachings about how a disciple of Jesus is to live, but there are less clear lessons too.
The Structures of Sin
Mark P. Shea
February 25, 2024
Sin begins in the heart but often finds expression in what we do, permeating society, government, and even the Church. The social teachings of the Church show us how to push back against systemic sin.
The Church’s Best-Kept Secret
Mark P. Shea
June 24, 2023
An exploration of the Catholic Church’s social teaching can guide our approach to living out the Gospel.
Pope Francis So Far
Mark P. Shea
February 20, 2023
In the past 10 years, Pope Francis has been both celebrated and vilified. But he remains on task for reforming the Catholic Church.
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