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A Magisterium of YOU: Private Judgment and the Root of Biblicism
Explore the logical fallacies of sola scriptura through the lens of a former evangelical teacher and seminary graduate, who found theological peace in the Catholic Church. Discover why the "Bible alone" model leads to a "magisterium of one" and why the Catholic Magisterium is the essential "floor" for Christian unity and truth.

JM Zabick
Dec 29, 202524 min read


Deconstructing The “Constantinian Shift”
This piece confronts a present-day myth, popularized by sensationalist fiction, online polemics, and certain strands of anti-Catholic theology, that claims that the Roman Emperor Constantine fundamentally corrupted and paganized Christianity in the fourth century.

JM Zabick
Dec 22, 202510 min read


“Crossing the Tiber” in the Age of Algorithms
As younger evangelicals grow disillusioned with consumer-driven faith and shallow worship, many are discovering the Catholic Church—not as the caricature they were warned about, but as a deeply rooted, coherent, and spiritually rich tradition. This article explores why so many are crossing the Tiber, and what their journey says about the shifting landscape of American Christianity.

JM Zabick
Jul 18, 202524 min read


A Re-Appraisal of Saint Thomas: Our Process Model for Authentic Faith
Reconsidering the "doubting" Apostle, based in empathy and understanding for the strength he demonstrated for coming to faith.

JM Zabick
Apr 24, 20258 min read


An Incestuous Relationship with Truth
This social reality is the intellectual crisis of our day. What could pose more of a threat than the horizon of sheer ignorance?

JM Zabick
Mar 9, 20256 min read


Groundhog Day as a Sketch of the Christian Life
A 1993 film with Murray and MacDowell offers a powerful metaphor for pursuing our telos as God's creation.

JM Zabick
Feb 27, 20259 min read


Considerations for the Voting Christian
Cautions for fellow believers disheartened by the folly of this election season, particularly the antics of so many American Christians.

JM Zabick
Nov 2, 20244 min read


The Myth of the Un-Qualified "Called"
The idea has long descended the merit it may once offered. It now resides in the swirl of contemporary Christian nonsense.

JM Zabick
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Mimicking (in the Hopes of Manufacturing) the Sacred
We can blame falling away on the siren song of "the world," but the more likely culprit is that folks are simply wisening up to the façade.

JM Zabick
Aug 12, 20234 min read


How Can I Understand Unless Someone Guides Me?
Let's identify and re-evaluate our teaching authorities in the spirit of Acts 8.

JM Zabick
Apr 27, 20235 min read
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