by Dr. Luke Arredondo | Aug 16, 2022 | CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Theology 101
Prior to joining the St. Philip Institute team and moving to the Diocese of Tyler, I was living in Tallahassee, Florida, pursuing a PhD in religious studies at Florida State University. Doing coursework in religious studies rather than theology proper was a bit of an...
by Dr. Luke Arredondo | Apr 26, 2022 | CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Theology 101, CET: Year of Mary and the Eucharist
Among most Catholics today, the mention of St. Faustina is associated immediately with the feast of Divine Mercy, the chaplet, and the novena, and for good reason. These were the primary tasks given to young Maria Kowalska as Jesus began to reveal his plans for her...
by Michael Johnston | Feb 15, 2022 | CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Marriage, CET: Theology 101
When I talk to my high school students about marriage, I lay out overlapping ideas which build upon each other. The first idea is that marriage is essential to civilization; this highlights the natural aspect of marriage. The second idea is that there is more to our...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Jan 7, 2022 | CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Theology 101, CET: Year of Mary and the Eucharist
If you’re a Catholic, you’re probably familiar with the statement, “Catholics worship Mary.” If you’re not Catholic, you may have thought this at some point. The emphasis Catholics place on the Blessed Virgin can be confusing, even for Catholics sometimes. Isn’t Jesus...
by Dr. Luke Arredondo | Nov 23, 2021 | CET: Learning the Faith, CET: Theology 101
November is a great time of the year, especially in this part of the country. In East Texas, November means temperatures are finally getting to some respectable levels. It might not actually be cold, but at least the sweltering heat of summer has finally left us....