Bishop MichaelJun 86 minDebunking the false doctrine of Once Saved Always SavedThe Myth of Once Saved, Always Saved I often cringe when I realize the erroneous theology and false doctrines I believed as a young...
Bishop MichaelJun 72 minThe Narrow Path — More on John 6:53I’m increasingly in awe, realizing just how narrow the path to Salvation is. Especially when we understand how important the Eucharist is...
Bishop MichaelJun 76 minWho is Saved?So, what’s been ruminating through my brain has been the question of who is actually saved?
Bishop MichaelFeb 1621 minOriginal Sin, or Ancestral Sin?An Ancient Faith/Orthodox view of Original/Ancestral Sin vs original sinMortal Sin FYI: most of my posts are not my original thought,...
Bishop MichaelFeb 152 minAn Ancient Faith ChurchWhat do we mean when we call ourselves an Ancient Faith Church? Basically this term aligns us with the faith of the Apostles, Fathers,...
Bishop MichaelFeb 92 minEthics — Ectopic Pregnancy and the Principle of Double EffectQuestion: What is the Church’s teaching on ectopic pregnancies? in overly simplistic terms, the question comes down to is, is it...
Bishop MichaelFeb 83 minLiving Icons of ChristAre you living your life so as to point others to Christ? If so you may be on the path to becoming a Living Icon. We, the Imago Dei are...
Bishop MichaelFeb 81 minPurgatory and indulgencesAncient faith and orthodox Churches view the Roman Catholic doctrines of Indulgences and purgatory as new age innovations. The idea of...
Bishop MichaelFeb 64 minAncient Faith/Roman Catholic differencesAncient faith/ Orthodox churches and Roman Catholic Churches are generally in agreement on the following tenets of faith: Both churches...
Bishop MichaelJul 9, 20215 minSmells, Bells, and Other Holy TraditionsWhy is it that so many outside the Church seem so spiteful regarding our Catholic, Sacramental faith. As a convert to our particular...
Bishop MichaelJun 21, 20214 minCountry Club or Hospital?FYI: The Church isn’t a country club for saints, it’s a hospital for sinners. Here’s a newsflash for you — every person within the walls...
Bishop MichaelJun 20, 20212 minHappy Father’s Day?Can I wish anyone a “Happy Father’s Day”? Is it still apropos? Will it trigger any unsavory memories or responses? Even way back in time...
Bishop MichaelJun 17, 20212 minPray to Stop the Hate So many Christians are in need of a personal revival - a radical transformation of heart. How do you respond to things in the world that...
Bishop MichaelJun 17, 20214 minYCTMWTDPRIDE a Spiritual Cancer In my book “Deathly Silence” I discuss the escalating problem of sin in our age. However, one sin in particular,...
Bishop MichaelMay 26, 20212 minWe’re Not Called to Fit InChristians are called to be TRANSFORMED not conformed... “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing...
Bishop MichaelMay 22, 20216 minLove VS HateShould We Hate the Sin and Love the Sinner? What’s wrong with the phrase “Hate the Sin and Love the Sinner”? No, the term isn’t found in...
Bishop MichaelMay 15, 20212 minTipping Tables and Social JusticeWhat’s your take on the modern violent Social Justice Movement? Can this sort of violence find justification in scripture, specifically...
Bishop MichaelMay 13, 20212 minMysticism vs Contemplative PrayerWhat do you know about prayer and the interior, spiritual life? If you truly love God and are called according to His purposes, prayer...
Bishop MichaelMay 3, 20212 minDivorce and RemarriageMany folks who hear that we’re an Old Catholic jurisdiction, assume we are a liberal church or that our liturgies must be in Latin. Many...
Bishop MichaelApr 10, 20213 minTrust and ObeyI’ve been going through some crud with an adult child and his family recently, and have been praying fervently for guidance and even...