- Manager of Religious Education and Catechesis
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Science and Faith Articles and Links:
The Dispute Between Galileo and the Catholic Church
God and Evolution – A Dialogue by Avery Cardinal Dulles
Billions of Planets, but Only One Earth
A Day Without Yesterday: George Lemaitre and the Big Bang
Alpha and Omega: Reconciling Science and Faith – Archbishop Chaput
The Biblical Basis of Western Science – Stanley Jaki
Suicide, Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
- USCCB Web site
- Suicide and Catholic Teaching
- A Defense of Genocide – Article on Peter Singer
- Declaration on Euthanasia – Vatican declaration
- “The Christian Meaning of Human Suffering” encyclical by John Paul II
- Eugenics to Euthanasia – Archbishop Chaput
- Euthanasia – Terms and Definitions
- Euthanasia in Europe
- Euthanasia Practices in the Netherlands
- “Gospel of Life” section on Euthanasia
- Dehumanization Triumphant — Leon Kass
- Death on Demand – Wesley Smith
- Introduction to Eugenics
- Killing as Caring (on Peter Singer)
- Nazi Euthanasia
- Nazi Euthanasia II
- Bishop von Galen’s sermon against Nazi war crimes
- The Philosopher from Nowhere (article on Peter Singer)
- Additional articles on Euthanasia
Abortion
- Teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church on Abortion
- The Gospel of Life – Major Encyclical by John Paul II
- Instruction on the Defense of Human Life – Major Vatican Document
- Veritatis Splendor (The Splendor of Truth) – Major Encyclical by John Paul II
- Humanae Vitae (On Human Life) – Paul VI
- Mother Teresa at the National Prayer Breakfast – on Abortion
- The Sisterhood 27 Years Later – Article by Barbara Curtis
- Gianna Jessen Story – Abortion Survivor
- No Girls Please – Selective Abortion in India
- Gendercide in China
- Choosing to eliminate unwanted daughters in India and China – Boston Globe article
- The Lessons of Roe by Frederica Mathewes Green
- A Case for the use of Graphic Pictures
- Abortion and Contraception – Fruits of the Same Tree
- The Birth Control Pill and Abortion
- Abortion and Slavery Comparison
- Abortion Procedures – From Rock for Life
- Abortion and Sonograms – NY Times
- Abortion and Supreme Court – US Bishops
- Abortion Stats and Facts
- Eugenics Captures Feminism
- Feminist Pro Life Quotations
- Dr. Alveda King (niece of Martin Luther King) on abortion
- Fetal Pain – Court Testimony
- Abortion Testimonies
- Interview with Norma McCorvey
- Living the Gospel of Life – US Bishops
- Against the Grain – A Day in the Life of Serrin Foster (Feminists for Life)
- Nazi Doctors
- Partial Birth Transcript
- Abortion Violence – Against Pregnant Women (ABC News and other news articles)
- Physical Health Risks of Abortion
- Planned Deception – Planned Parenthood
- How Planned Parenthood Duped America
- Testimony of Carol Everett
- When Daddy’s Dream Died
Sexuality, Chastity, Contraception
- USCCB web site on marriage and family
- USCCB page — Church teaching on sexuality
- Humanae Vitae (On Human Life)
- The Contraception Revolution and Its Fruits – Dr. John Bruchalski
- “Marital Chastity and Natural Family Planning“ by Stacey Holgate; Domestic Church.com
- “Study: Birth Control Pills Increase Breast Cancer Risk”; American Cancer Society
- The Couple to Couple League
- The Bible and Tradition on Contraception
- “Contraception: Why Not?” By Janet Smith; Catholic Culture
- “The Connection Between Contraception and Abortion” by Janet Smith
- A Basic Theology of Marriage by Christopher West
Same Sex Attraction and Homosexuality
- US Bishops on homosexuality and same six unions
- US Bishop’s Website on Homosexuality and same sex attraction
- Courage International
Pornography
- Diocese of Lincoln Resources
- Diocese of Wichita Resources
- Archdiocese of Washington Resource List
- Bought with a Price: P0rn0graphy and the Attack on the Living Temple of God
- Restored Ministry – Website by Matt Fred
- Covenant Eyes web filter
- Net Nanny Web Filter
Cohabitation
- “Cohabitation on the Rise: Data Show the Inherent Problems”; Zenit News Agency
- “Cohabitation and Divorce” By Glenn T. Stanton; Focus on the Family
- ”What the Data Show About Marriage and Families: Range of Evidence Lends Credence to Backers of Traditional Lifestyles“; ZenitNews Agency
Media Issues
- TV’s Fatal Attraction – Anti-Catholic Bias in the Media
- Television News: Information or Infotainment?
- G Whiz – Slasher Filmmaker turned Family Filmmaker – Washington Post Article
- More Articles on Catholicism and the Media
- Video Game Addiction article
- Music Piracy – Millions of Wrongs Doesn’t Make It Right article
- Toxic Web Generation – Children Spending 6 Hours a Day in front of Screens
- Social websites harm children’s brains
- School killer’s parents break silence – Video Game Addiction
- US Bishops on Media Issues
Racism
- Pope Francis on Racism
- Brothers and Sisters to Us – U.S. Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism, 1979
- MESSAGE OF THE HOLY FATHER JOHN PAUL II FOR THE 89th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES 2003
- The Church and Racism: Towards a More Fraternal Society 1988 document by the Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace
- Stone Hill College Library on Racism
- Pope Francis on Racism and Xenophobia // Second Link
Bioethics: Stem Cell Research, IVF and Genetic Engineering
- Donum Vitae: INSTRUCTION ON RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE IN ITS ORIGIN AND ON THE DIGNITY OF PROCREATION – Official Vatican Document (1987).
- Instruction Dignitas Personae – New Vatican Document (2008) on Certain Biological Questions in the Modern World
- Physicians for Life – web page link
- Catholic Education Center – Marriage and Family (Contraception, IVF, etc.)
- The Sperm Donor Kids Are Not Really Alright – Slate Magazine article
- The Threat of Human Genetic Engineering
- When do Human Beings Begin? (Science article)
- The Basics of Stem Cells
- Pope Benedict on Stem Cell Research – Sept. 2006
- “Do No Harm” – Focus on Stem Cell Research Web Page (lots of good articles)
- Biospin – Ignoring Advancements in Adult Stem Cell Research
- Embryology: Inconvenient Facts
- Misinformation Stem Cells
- Modern Genetics is Eugenics
- Additional Articles on Stem Cell Research and Cloning – US Bishops
Books to Help You Know, Love and Defend Your Faith
Recommended Resources (recommended by Scott Hahn, Professor at Franciscan University)
{P}=Protestant and non-Catholic Authors
Books:
Akin, James. The Salvation Controversy. San Diego: Catholic Answers, 2001.
Alexander, Fr. Anthony. College Apologetics: Proofs for the Truth of the Catholic Faith. Rockford, IL: Tan Books and Publishers, 2008.
Armstrong, Dave. A Biblical Defense of Catholicism. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2003.
_____. Bible Conversations: Catholic-Protestant Dialogues on the Bible, Tradition and Salvation. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
_____. More Biblical Evidence for Catholicism. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
_____. 501 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura: Is the Bible the Only Infallible Authority? Lulu.com Publishing, 2009.
_____. The Catholic Verses: 95 Passages that Confound Protestants. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2004.
_____. Christian Worldview vs. Postmodernism. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
_____. The Church Fathers were Catholic: Patristic Evidence for Catholicism.
_____. Development of Catholic Doctrine: Evolution, Revolution or an Organic Process. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
_____. Martin Luther: Catholic Critical Analysis and Praise. Lulu.com Publishing, 2008.
_____. Mere Christian Apologetics. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
_____. The One Minute Apologist. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2007.
_____. Orthodoxy and Catholicism: A Comparison. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
_____. Protestantism: Critical Reflections of an Ecumenical Catholic. Lulu.com Publishing, 2007.
Baker, Fr. Kenneth, S.J.Fundamentals of Catholicism, Vol. 1-3. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1982-83.
Bahnsen, Greg, L. Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith. Texarkana, AR: Covenant Media Foundation, 1996. {P}
Butler, Scott; Dahlgren, Norman; and Hess, David. Jesus, Peter and the Keys: A Scriptural Handbook on the Papacy. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1997.
Cavins, Jeff. My Life on the Rock. West Chester, PA: Ascension Press, 2002.
Cowan, Steven B. (Ed.). Five Views on Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000. {P}
Craig, William Lane. Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics. 3rd edition. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2008. {P}
Currie, David. Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1996.
_____. Rapture: End-Times Error that Leaves the Bible Behind. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2004.
D’Ambrosio, Marcellino. Exploring the Catholic Church: An Introduction to Catholic Teaching and Practice. Cincinnati, OH: Saint Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan Communications, 2001.
Devivier, Rev. W. Christian Apologetics. New York: Joseph Wagner, 1924. (Volumes I and II)
Dickson, Charles. A Protestant Pastor Looks at Mary. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 1996.
Dubay, Fr. Thomas. Faith and Certitude. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1998.
Duggan, G.H. Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Essays in Catholic Apologetics. Boston: Pauline Books & Media, 1987.
Edwards, Mark et al (eds.). Apologetics in the Roman Empire. New York: Oxford University Press, 1966.
Fenton, Joseph C. We Stand with Christ: An Essay in Catholic Apologetics. Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing, 1942.
Geisler, Norman. Christian Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Baker Academy, 1988.
Giles, E., ed. Documents Illustrating Papal Authority, AD 96-454. Westport, CT: Hyperion Press, Inc. 1952. {P}
Grodi, Marcus, ed. Journeys Home. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1997.
Guindon, Ken. The King’s Highway. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1996.
Hahn, Scott and Kimberly. Rome Sweet Home: Our Journey to Catholicism. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1993.
_____. Reasons to Believe: How to Understand, Defend and Explain the Catholic Faith. New York: Doubleday, 2007.
Hahn, Scott and Leon J. Suprenant, Jr. Eds. Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 1998.
___. Catholic for a Reason II: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2000.
Hahn, Scott and Regis J. Flaherty. Catholic for a Reason III: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2004.
___. Catholic for a Reason IV: Scripture and the Mystery of Marriage. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2007.
Hahn, Scott and Benjamin Wiker. Answering the New Atheism: Dismantling Dawkins Case Against God. Steubenville, OH: Emmaus Road Publishing, 2008
Hardon, John, S.J. Christianity in Conflict: A Catholic View of Protestantism. Westminister, MD: Newman Press, 1959.
Hayes, Edward J., and Paul J. Hayes and James J. Drummey. Catholicism and Reason Manual: The Creed and Apologetics. Norwood, MA: CR Publications, 2009.
Hampsch, Rev. John. Scriptural Basis for Marian Doctrine and Devotion: Questions and Answers. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1995.
Hesburgh, Theodore. God and the World of Man. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 1962.
Howard, Thomas.Evangelical Is Not Enough. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1988.
_____. On Being Catholic. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1997.
Jurgens, William. The Faith of the Early Fathers. Vol. I, II, III. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1979.
Keating, Karl. Catholicism and Fundamentalism. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1988.
_____. What Catholics Really Believe – Setting the Record Straight: 52 Answers to Common Misconceptions about the Faith. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1995.
_____. The Usual Suspects. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 2000.
Kreeft, Peter and Ronald J. Tacelli, S.J. Handbook of Christian Apologetics. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994.
_____. Yes or No?: Straight Answers to Tough Questions about Christianity. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1991.
_____. A Refutation of Moral Relativism: Interviews with an Absolutist. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999.
Kurz, Fr. William. What Does the Bible Say about the End Times: A Catholic View. Cincinnati, OH: Saint Anthony Messenger Press & Franciscan Communications, 2004.
Lewis, C.S. The Case for Christianity. Old Tappan, NJ: Touchstone Books, 1996. {P}
Lunn, Arnold and Huldane, J.B.S. Science and the Supernatural. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1935.
Madrid, Patrick. Answer Me This. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2003.
_____. Any Friend of God is a Friend of Mine. Basilica Press / Simon and Schuster, 1996.
_____. A Pocket Guide to Catholic Apologetics. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2006.
_____. A Pocket Guide to Purgatory.
_____. Does the Bible Really Say That?: Discovering Catholic Teaching in Scripture. Cincinnati, OH: Servant Publications and St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2006.
_____. Pope Fiction: Answers to 30 Myths and Misconceptions about the Papacy. Rancho Santa Fe: Basilica Press, 2000.
_____. Search and Rescue: How to Bring Your Friends and Loved Ones Into – Or Back Into the Church. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2001.
_____. (ed.).Surprised by the Truth: Eleven Converts Give the Biblical and Historical Reasons for Becoming Catholic. San Diego: Basilica Press, 1994. (Volumes II and III also available through Sophia Institute Press).
_____. Where is That in the Bible? Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 1999.
_____. Why is That in Tradition? Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2002.
Madrid, Patrick, and Pete Vere. More Catholic than the Pope: An Inside Look at Extreme Traditionalism. Huntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 2004.
Marks, Frederick. A Brief for Belief: The Case for Catholicism. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1999.
Miravalle, Mark. Introduction to Mary. Santa Barbara: Queenship Publishing, 1997.
_____. Meet Mary: Getting to Know the Mother of God. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2008.
McDowell, Josh.The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict Fully Updated to Answer the Questions Challenging Christians Today. Grand Rapids: Nelson Reference, 1999. {P}
Most, Fr. William. Catholic Apologetics Today. Rockford, IL: Tan Books & Publishers, 1986.
Nevins, Albert J. Answering a Fundamentalist. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1990.
Olsen, Karl. Will Catholics be Left Behind?: A Critique of the Rapture and Today’s Prophesy Preachers. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2003.
Ray, Stephen K. Crossing the Tiber. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1997.
_____. Upon this Rock I Will Build My Church. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999.
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Romero, Fr. Mario. Catholic Pocket Evangelist: Biblical Outlines for Scripturally-Based Discussion of the Roman Catholic Faith. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1999.
_____. Unabridged Christianity. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1999.
Rumble, Rev. Dr. Leslie and Carty, Rev. Charles Mortimer. Radio Replies, 3 volumes. Rockford, IL: TAN Books, 1979.
Schreck, Alan. Catholic and Christian: An Explanation of Commonly Misunderstood Catholic Beliefs. Cincinnati, OH: Servant Publications and Saint Anthony Messenger Press, 1984.
Shea, Mark. By What Authority? An Evangelical Discovers Catholic TraditionHuntington, IN: Our Sunday Visitor, 1996.
Sheehan, Rev. Apologetics and Catholic Doctrine. Dublin: Gill and Son, 1959.
Spencer, Robert. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades). Washington, DC: Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2005.
_____. Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions about the World’s Fastest Growing Faith. Encounter Books, 2003.
Sproul, R.C., and John Gerstner, and Arthur Lindsay. Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984. {P}
Steichen, Donna. Prodigal Daughters. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1999.
Staples, Tim. Nuts and Bolts. San Diego: Basilica Press, 1999.
Stravinskas, Fr. Peter. The Catholic Church and the Bible. Ignatius Press: San Francisco. 1996.
Strobel, Lee. The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998. {P}
Sungenis, Robert. Not by Bread Alone: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for the Eucharistic Sacrifice. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 2000.
_____. Not By Faith Alone: The Biblical Evidence for the Catholic Doctrine of Justification. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1997.
_____. (Ed.). Not By Scripture Alone: A Catholic Critique of the Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura. Queenship Publishing: Goleta, CA, 1998.
Vitz, Paul. Faith of the Fatherless: The Psychology of Atheism. Minneapolis: Bethany Fellowship, 1974.
Ward, Maisie and Sheed, Frank. Catholic Evidence Training Outlines. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1934. Reprinted in 1992 by Scepter Press, New Rochelle, NY.
Wiker, Benjamin. Moral Darwinism: How We Became Hedonists. Downer’s Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2002.