Tag Archives: Roman Catholic Church

Why is There Even a Bishop of Rome?

Posted on December 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Papal Seal According to Christian tradition, Jesus named Simon Peter as the rock on which he built his church. Really? 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of … Continue reading →

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Keys to the Kingdom? Where’s the Lock?

Posted on December 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Wake Up Dead Man (2025) We watched this third Knives Out mystery on Netflix last weekend. It’s a story about spiritual insights into human nature. It is also a critique of religion and beliefs. Over the space of the Holy … Continue reading →

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This is My 4600th Post: It Seems Appropriate, Somehow

Posted on October 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Magdalene Tower, Rennes-le-Chateau, France Over time, I come back to themes and stories that I visited more than 40 years ago. Today, I want to look at the village priest who amassed a great deal of money in the … Continue reading →

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Galileo, Galileo, Galileo, Galileo, Galileo, Figaro

Posted on June 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Galileo Recants (June 22, 1633) When faced with the almighty power of the Roman Catholic Church, Galileo recanted his belief that the earth revolves around the sun, and not the other way around. A man of science wouldn’t ordinarily do … Continue reading →

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Well, That was a Surprise, or was It?

Posted on June 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Conclave (2024) The timing of this film couldn’t have been more fortuitous. Within months of its release, Pope Francis died, and the real conclave happened soon afterward. Since we don’t get to see what goes on behind closed doors, with … Continue reading →

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The Holy Roman Empire Strikes Back But Loses

Posted on May 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Edict of Worms (May 25, 1521) It seems that the schism that happened between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism can actually be charted to this event, which saw Martin Luther be branded a heretic. Now, I have a birth … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Saint who Saw a Vision of Divine Mercy

Posted on December 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Faustina Kowalska (August 25, 1905 – October 15, 1938) I was alerted to this Catholic Saint by a YouTube video today. This timing was noted on her birth certificate. There is one inconjunct, only. Mercury Inconjunct Ascendant You are likely … Continue reading →

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It’s Preposterous, But I’ve Charted the Virgin Mary

Posted on December 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary, Mother of Jesus (August 5, 22 BC – August 15, 41 AD) I know, I know, how is that even possible? Well, if you take the starting point of Jesus’ birth on January 6, 6 BC and work backwards, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Answer This Question, Once and for All Time

Posted on December 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Are Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany the Same Person? According to the Roman Catholic Church, the answer is “no”. By introducing a sister, Martha, and a brother, Lazarus, the waters become a little muddied. But, as I have explored … Continue reading →

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If You Sift Through All of the “Facts” a Truth is Revealed

Posted on November 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Jesus: A New Vision (2020) It is very seldom that I read a book from beginning to the very end, these days. This book, I did. So the reality of Jesus’ life and death comes down to the fact that … Continue reading →

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