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The character that I chose is the main character of this film, a California doctor named Tom Avery. The journey that Tom goes on puts him on many of Father Martin’s paths to God. His son dies while trying to complete the Camino de Santiago. Avery is an upper class man enjoying a life ofContinue reading “The Way”

Path of Belief Good Life – Kanye West This is a very upbeat song that has to do with being grateful for what you have and believing in yourself.  “Like we always do at this time I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky I g-go forContinue reading “6 Paths to God Playlist”

“Unless the cross and the lynching tree are seen together, there can be no genuine understanding of Christian identity in America and no healing of the racial divide in churches and seminaries as well as in the society as a whole. I know the cross and the lynching tree are not comfortable subjects to talkContinue reading “Cone and Goizueta Blog”

Christ our Ancestor gives an in-depth look at the Bantu’s image of the “ancestors”. These ancestors guide you through life and help you make the right decisions at every turn. One of these ancestors is Jesus himself. Many people look at Jesus as an inspiration and role model, and in the world of Bantu ChristianityContinue reading “Who is Jesus in African Christology?”

Adoration of the Trinity – Albrecht Dürer The painting I chose was Adoration of the Trinity by German Renaissance Artist Albrecht Dürer. Finished in 1511, I think this beautiful work of art gives a dazzling vision of heaven, and perfectly represents the vision of the trinity. The crowded altar depicts the trinity, as God isContinue reading “Trinity Blog Post”

Born in 1581, St. Vincent de Paul grew up as a normal child. His family owned property as well as livestock, and he would attend weddings and go out just as any other boy would. At 20 years old, he was ordained but viewed priesthood as an economic opportunity to take care of his family.Continue reading “What Does It Mean to Be Vincentian?”

In October of 1517, a man named Martin Luther was enraged with the ways of the of the Catholic Church. He studied the bible diligently and overtime came to disagree with many of the teachings of the Catholic Church. His anger culminated with his 95 theses. He objected to the sale of indulgences, which wereContinue reading “Martin Luther Blog Post”

I believe in one all-powerful God, the creator of heaven and Earth. Through the Lord and savior Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, completely human and divine. For our salvation he became human, born of the Virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, and through his crucifixion for our sins at the hands of PontiusContinue reading “Nicene Creed Rewrite”

The modern day version of The Parable of the Prodigal Son involves a factory-worker father and his two sons. The family lives a comfortable life, with the father providing enough for his family to live without worry. The older son is exactly like his father, working a lowly job under his father, in hopes ofContinue reading “Parable Project”

While there have been false prophets in history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. does not fall into this category. To embody every quality a true prophet has is incredibly rare, but Dr. King absolutely represents everything a prophet should. Those who are specifically chosen by God to lead people out of discrimination and persecution areContinue reading “Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a False Prophet?”