An interview with Norm from the Catholic social networking site Awestruck. We discuss his site and the role of the Church in engaging people through modern means of communication. We review Matt Maher’s new album and talk about going to the Rock and Worship Roadshow. Moles! Track Meets! Ethan’s Birthday and St. Patrick’s Day Brownies! Guacamole! Teenage insurance woes! Too much good stuff!…
Author: Deacon Adam N. Crawford, O.P.
On Christ Alone – The Parable of the Vine and Branches
Two of the five solae (only’s) resulting from the Protestant Reformation are that of solus Christus or, “Christ alone”, and soli Deo gloria or, “glory to God alone”. These two seem to have been added at some point well after the initial three (the bible alone, faith alone, and grace alone), but we see them commonly included in a list of five solae by…
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AFFL #023 The Logan and Adam Show
Logan takes over as co-host for this week’s show and he talks about taking his driving test and the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance. We talk about petitioning for a new Chief for Clan Crawford and the upcoming Highland Games. We review the movie Saving Mr. Banks, discuss our Lenten journeys, and Logan reflects back on his entry into the…
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Implicit Realities in Scripture
There are many implicit realities in both life and the Scriptures. Things that while perhaps not explicitly stated are nevertheless very much true. I would like to briefly touch on several implicit realities found within the holy Scriptures. Let’s begin with one that we can all perhaps agree on. — 1 — The Trinity The doctrine of the trinity is one that…
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AFFL #022 And The Oscar Goes To…
We talk Oscar winners, catch up on Valentine’s Day and our trip to Half-Moon Bay for Ash Wednesday. Adam shares about his trip to Nashville and we talk about 40 Days of Life and issues of autonomy vs. dependence. 40 Days For Life Subscribe to the show at iTunes, or Stitcher, and let us know what you think by giving us a rating…
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The Art of Becoming a Child
We have all heard about the art of manliness. But what about the art of becoming a child? As a father of three boys I consider it my solemn duty to turn my three children into men. When you hear the word “men” in your head, hear it as if John Wayne or Clint Eastwood were saying it: low, gravelly, hard,…
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AFFL #021 Shadow Puppets and Board Games
On this week’s show we talk board games and shadow puppets, and discuss fitness apps for helping you stay in shape. We review the movies American Sniper, Big Hero 6, and Boyhood. We also talk about Lenten disciplines and the difference between disciplines of engagement and disciplines of abstinence. Check out the new logo and let us know what you think!…
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Praying the Gay Away…Or Not
Recently I stumbled upon this video on Facebook and felt compelled to share it with you along with a few of my thoughts. Please take a moment to watch it, it’s under twenty minutes – you’ve got the time 🙂 After you’ve finished watching you can read my thoughts below and then let me know what you think in the comments…
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AFFL #020 Taking Flight!
Logan takes flight lessons and Missy goes along for the ride. We discuss the Superbowl and Superbowl ads. We review a couple of podcasts and a catch up on a few movies – Monuments Men, Divergent, and The Boxtrolls. Adam shares a couple of new podcasts he is listening to and we also discuss what to do with family members who want nothing…
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On Faith and Works – The Parable of the Talents
Two of the five solae (only’s) of the Protestant Reformation are those of sola fide or “faith alone,” and sola gratia or “grace alone”. With that in mind, a dispute often arises among Christians over the role (or even necessity) of good works in the life of the believer. Many believers claim that faith alone is enough – even the word “believer” connotes images of faith and…
