Doug Culp
is the Chief Operating Officer for the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States.
Theology 101
We Are Made for Communion With God
If we are to truly live and be most fully alive, it only makes sense that we need to live in harmony with that for which we are made.
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Will we learn the lessons of the three ghosts as did Scrooge?
An Advent Carol
When Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in December of 184...
Encountering Jesus in the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Holy orders, or the sacrament of apostolic ministry, is the sacrame...
History of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
A timeline of the sacrament from the Old Testament to today.
Encountering Jesus in the Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage is more than just a natural institution – God is its author and it has been elevated by Christ to the level of sacrament.
Encountering Christ in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Pope Benedict XVI once said, "...the faith is not a theory,...
Encountering Jesus in Reconciliation
Sin is never simply personal in its impact. It always has a social consequence as well.
Encountering Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist
In the sacrament of the Eucharist, Christ is not merely symbolically present, but truly, really and substantially present, body and blood with the soul and divinity.
Encountering Jesus in Confirmation
Like all the sacraments, confirmation is a gift to us by Christ out of love so that we may have life to the full.
Encountering Jesus in Baptism
An authentic encounter with Christ presupposes faith in him first.
Encountering Jesus in the Sacraments
Pope Benedict XVI once said, “... the faith is not a theory, a phil...
Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
Nearly a third of the world’s population professes the belief that ...
Can FAITH Coexist With Reason?
‘YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH’
The Letter to the Hebrews (11:1) describes...
What Old Testament Prophecies Did Jesus Fulfill?
For Christians, a full understanding of the New Testament is imposs...
Is There Proof That Jesus Existed as an Historical Person?
Purdue University professor gives historical evidence that Jesus existed
Does Hell Exist and Does Anybody Go There?
God loves all of us enough to allow us to choose love or Hell
Are All Religions Simply Different Paths to the Same God?
In his work, “The World’s Religions,” author Huston Smith highlight...
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Our own suffering invites us to imitate God's self-giving love
Why Does God Remain Hidden?
Why does God remain hidden? For the believer, this question can cha...
Does God Exist?
Does God exist? For Catholics, the answer to this question is ultim...
What Do You Say When Your Sister Wants to Argue About Religion at Family Dinners?
In 2017, Theology 101 is focusing on the topic of evangelization. S...
What Do You Say When Your Son Says He is Now an Atheist?
In 2017, Theology 101 is focusing on the topic of evangelization. S...
What Do You Say When My Brother Says He Feels Closer to God on a Fishing Trip Than in Church?
The Question
My brother says he feels closer to God when h...
What Do You Say When a Friend Has Tried Praying and Listening to God, but Hears Nothing?
We must remember that nothing can replace the power of witnessing to the Good News through our own actions and words, combined with our willingness to accompany others on their faith journey.