Fr. Jim Sichko Appears to Be Selling a Book Full of Plagiarism
Back in early 2024, Loyola Press pulled 60 Seconds for Jesus by Fr. Jim Sichko due to plagiarism. He is now selling that same book on his website. As I exposed his plagiarism the most, I feel obliged to point […]
Preventive Medicine Can Be Ordinary Means
I recently posted a longer, denser version of this argument in the National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly. I recommend anyone who is a theologian or bioethicist to read it there. This article will try to explain why preventative medicine can be […]
Don’t Trust William Stillman on Autism & Psychic Abilities
The Telepathy Tapes have recently been a popular podcast. They investigate the possibility that some non-verbal autistics have extraordinary psychic abilities, particularly telepathy. William Stillman wrote three books on autistics having similar abilities a few years ago. Hearing about this […]
The Word or the Verb: How Language Affects Theology
A few weeks ago, I was preaching about how we should be cautious about our words, and in so doing I made the analogy between our words and the Word of God, as in Jesus, the Word made flesh. All […]
Reflections on Being at Orthodox Conference
As many of you know, I was one of two keynote speakers at “Gathered as One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church," a large conference by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute and the GOA (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of […]
My Book as a Resource on Spectrum
Spectrum publishes from the Seventh Day Adventist perspective but is independent. The publication recently had an article titled "Faith-Based Resources for Autism Acceptance Month." This article included me and my book, God Loves the Autistic Mind, as 1 of 4 […]
Amoris Laetitia Develops the Subjective Conscience from Veritatis Splendor
Woman thinking (CC0 Unsplash) As you likely know, I have written a lot on the Magisterium and particularly on Amoris Laetitia. I have a whole guide on it linking to my various posts. I take a very hermeneutic of continuity […]
Just Enough Light for the Next Step
Girl with a lamp providing light (CC0 pixabay) I have another reflection in Plough today. This time it is titled "Just Enough Light for the Next Step." It reflects on how we often only have a little light to know […]
“Spirituality on the Spectrum” In Good Faith Podcast
In Good Faith logo (fair use) BYU has a podcast called "In Good Faith" that covers a variety of perspectives on faith. I recorded an episode back in the fall and it recently came out titled, "Spirituality on the Spectrum." […]
I Will Be Teaching Long-Term at Holy Apostles
Fr. Matthew Schneider with Holy Apostles logo Recently, I signed a contract to teach theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut starting this August. I will also be preaching the retreat for seminarians and on the external formation […]