Month: July 2020

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.
I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.”
– Matthew 5:17

Live the Faith! Tip of the Week:

What do you know about the Dead Sea Scrolls? You’ve probably heard heard of them before, but do you know what they are? What they have to tell us about Christ or our Christian heritage and its Jewish roots?

Take a moment to listen to Dr. John Bergsma, a professor of Catholic Theology and Dead Sea Scrolls Scholar, and consider purchasing a copy of his book or audio series’ on the Dead Sea Scrolls to learn more.

Dr. John Bergsma is a is a professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He will be featured in the all new year of TMIY, All Things New, coming this fall.

“So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone. Through him the whole structure is held together and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord.”
– Ephesians 2: 19-21

Live the Faith! Tip of the Week:

Do you know why we believe what we believe? Is the Catholic Church really different from other Christian denominations? What does it mean to have the ‘fullness of faith’?

Take some time to think about these questions and honestly ask yourself if you could give a thorough defense of your faith. Then, seek out the answers to from authors like Dr. Bergsma. Spiritual reading is a vital part of the spiritual life and will better prepare you to defend the truth of our Catholic faith when called upon.

Dr. John Bergsma is a is a professor of Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He will be featured in the all new year of TMIY, All Things New, coming this fall.