Category Archives: Apologetics

Introduction to Islam (Part 5 of 5): The Catholic Response

Posted on February 6, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

Today I would like to conclude my introductory series to Islam. This series wasn’t intended to be an apologetic response to Islam, just an accurate and objective description of Islamic belief and practice. It is my hope that this will … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Islam (Part 4 of 5: Religion)

Posted on February 5, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

This blog entry continues the series I began a few days ago to provide a brief overview of Islam. In Part 1, I began by looking at Muhammad and the origins of Islam.  Next, in Part 2, I looked at … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Islam (Part 3 of 5: Faith)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

I began this series examining the founding of Islam and the person of Muhammad. Next, I took a very broad look at the Qur’an and some of its teachings and application to Islamic life. Islam demands of its believers “faith” … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Islam (Part 2 of 5: Revelation)

Posted on February 2, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

In yesterday’s blog post I began a brief introduction to Islam.  I focussed primarily on the founding of Islam and Muhammad. Today I would like to look at the divine revelation which Islam claims to have received, which is found … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Islam (Part 1 of 5: Muhammad)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by This Restless Pilgrim

This is one of the many blog entries I was halfway through before being distracted by something shiny… I started preparing this series of entries around the time of the media storm from the “Burn a Qur’an Day“. I was … Continue reading →

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Beginning Ignatius’ letter to Polycarp

Posted on October 18, 2010 by This Restless Pilgrim

Well, we’re finally here!  The last letter of St. Ignatius of Antioch!  I’m posting this a bit earlier than usual because the next couple of weeks are going to be rather busy. Each of the Ignatius’ letters are special for … Continue reading →

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Beginning Ignatius’ letter to the Smyrnaeans

Posted on October 16, 2010 by This Restless Pilgrim

The final two letters of St. Ignatius which we read are both sent to the city of Smyrna.  The first letter is sent to the Church as a whole, the second specifically to their bishop, Polycarp. This first letter is … Continue reading →

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Beginning Ignatius’ letter to the Philadelphians

Posted on October 12, 2010 by This Restless Pilgrim

Ignatius is moving! Thus far we have been reading the letters this inspirational martyr wrote from the city of Smyrna, but we must now follow him to Troas where he will write his last three letters before completing his journey … Continue reading →

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Beginning Ignatius’ letter to the Ephesians

Posted on October 5, 2010 by This Restless Pilgrim

This week in the JP2 Group we will be continuing our study of the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch, martyr of the early 2nd Century. Last week we read his words to the Trallians where Ignatius presents unity with the bishop … Continue reading →

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Another Patristics Resource

Posted on September 29, 2010 by This Restless Pilgrim

Wow, they just keep coming!  Soon there will be published yet another “user friendly” resource for the writings of the Early Church Fathers! I just got the following email from Karl Keating, president of Catholic Answers: My debate was a … Continue reading →

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