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Is the Canon of Scripture Unchangeable?
Is the Canon of Scripture Unchangeable? The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), section 120, declares: It was by the ...Biden & Proper Preparation for Receiving the Eucharist
Joe Biden and the Question of the Proper Preparation for Receiving the Eucharist The American bishops, or more accurately a ...Pope Francis and his Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes—Pt. 1
Pope Francis and his Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes—Pt. 1 Unless you have been living under a rock, you already know ...What is Natural Law?
What is Natural Law? On “Catholic Answers Live” recently, I received a call from a fellow who said to me: ...Contraception is contrary to Sacred Scripture
Contraception is contrary to Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the infallible teaching of the Magisterium of the Church. I have ...Pope Francis Commits a Sin of Idolatry with Pachamama?
Did Pope Francis Commit the Sin of Idolatry with Regard to Pachamama? It is certainly no secret as to what ...Resurrection Of The Body
The Difference Between Spirit and Spiritual: Essential to Understanding the Eucharist and the Resurrection Jehovah’s Witnesses famously misunderstand St. Paul’s ...The Resurrection: An Historical Fact
CCC 643 claims the Resurrection to be an “historical fact.” This is following in the footsteps of the New Testament, ...Can We Apply the Promise of Jesus to Sr. Faustina for Divine Mercy Sunday to ...
First of all, we need to understand what an “Indulgence” is. For a fuller treatment of that, go here: Understanding ...Is The RAPTURE In The Bible?
Is the Rapture in the Bible? Being raised an Evangelical, and later serving as a Youth Minister in an Assembly ...Pope Francis and Tim Staples DO NOT Support Homosexual Unions that Mimic Marriage
Recently, I received an email from a constituent informing me that some Catholic blogger was claiming that “Pope Francis and Tim Staples support ...VATICAN RESPONDS: Pope’s Comments On CIVIL UNIONS
Just a few minutes ago, Austen Ivereigh tweeted the text of a letter in Spanish from a Vatican official regarding the pope’s ...9 REASONS to CALM DOWN: Pope Francis is still Catholic
Hello All! And God bless you! Just a quick response to the recent kerfuffle concerning Pope Francis and “civil unions” ...Responding to “Church Militant:” Do Muslims/Catholics Worship the Same God?
A friend of mine sent me an article from an organization called “The Church Militant” claiming I miss-represented true Church ...Is Hell Really Real? Pt. 2
Back in 2014, I wrote Pt. 1 of this post, “Is Hell Really Real?” In it, I critiqued this statement ...Understanding Pope Francis
I am doing something I rarely do on my website. I am recommending an awesome article from someone that is ...Did Christ Have the Beatific Vision from the Moment of his Conception? Pt. 2
In this post, I am going to take a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about Christ possessing ...Did Jesus Christ Have the Beatific Vision from the Moment of His Conception?Pt. 1
The main question and main point I will be addressing in these two blogs is this: Did Jesus Christ possess ...Transgenderism – How’d We Get Here?
When I was in the seminary, I remember my spiritual director, Fr. Patrick Brannan, S.J., telling me a story of ...The Eucharist in John 6
For millions of non-Catholic Christians, Jesus was using pure symbolism in John 6:53 when he declared to his followers, “Truly, truly, I ...Was the Woman Caught in Adultery Original to John’s Gospel?
To say that John 8:1-11 and the story of the woman caught in adultery was not in the original Gospel ...Pope Francis and the Death Penalty
On August 1, Pope Francis approved a change to one paragraph in the section of the Catechism of the Catholic ...A Chance for True Healing in the Church
In I Peter 4:17, St. Peter declared: For the time has come for judgment to begin with the household of ...Alleged Bible “Contradictions” – #1
I am starting a new regular feature here at www.TimStaples.com that I will call, “Alleged Bible Contradictions.” Every so often, ...Is “Centering Prayer” Catholic?
The “centering prayer” movement is a relatively new phenomenon in the Church, but it has become remarkably widespread. In some ...A Most Touching Poem by Jimmy Stewart
If you haven’t heard it, shame on you! James Stewart first read this poem, “A Dog Named Beau,” on the ...The Ross Sisters
The most flexible, athletic, talented three sisters this planet has ever seen, the Ross Sisters were a trio of American ...Why Two Judgments?
One of the absolutely best things about being an apologist is that I get to answer people’s questions about the ...Now This is a Bishop!
Did you see this folks? I must admit I was surprised when the U.S. bishops elected Archbishop Joseph Naumann of ...In What Name Were You Baptized?
Among some Christian denominations the assertion is made that baptism should be administered “in the name of Jesus only.” The ...Who Speaks for God?
Even if someone does not accept the inspiration of Scripture, he can know through the use of reason alone that ...Want to Know How to Defeat the Antichrist?
Before Christ’s second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers ...“Maggie’s War”
Last week, I had the honor of sitting one seat away from a true American hero, James “Maggie” Megellas. For ...Is the New Testament Church Hierarchical?
A few years ago, I was helping a member of the Church of Christ clear up misconceptions he had about ...Tim Staples on the Patrick Coffin Show
What a blast! A blast from the past, in fact! I was blessed to be a guest (I sound like ...Catholic Answers and Relevant Radio
I have received lots of questions about why Catholic Answers is no longer airing “Catholic Answers Live” on the stations ...The Best Verses Never Used to Demonstrate the Truth of the Eucharist
Much of what Christians are asked to believe is not explicit in Scripture. In fact, some of what we believe ...The Marine Corps Way to Cut Down a Christmas Tree
Maybe it’s the old Marine in me, but I absolutely loved this that was sent to me by another veteran ...Is Immersion the Only Way to Baptize?
I recently received an email from a former Catholic who was livid that the Church baptized by pouring water rather ...The Fastest Gunslinger Ever is Alive Today!
If you have ever fired a hand-held pistol of any kind, you will appreciate this video. This man, Mr. Bob ...Is Jesus a Human Person?
After writing my last post, “When the Word was Made Flesh, Did God Change?” I received an excellent follow-up question. ...When “the Word was Made Flesh,” Did God Change?
Yesterday, I received an excellent question. It is not exactly a common question, but I do get it about 5 ...Yes, Another Update on my Health
Howdy Folks, Greetings and salutations from a comfortable perch at an undisclosed coffee shop in sunny Southern California! Val and ...What Did Jesus Mean by “It is Finished?”
I would guess almost every Catholic who witnesses to his Faith has heard something akin to this I received from ...Update on my Health
Howdy Folks, I first want to thank you all for the prayers and support Val and I have been receiving ...The Queen Esther-Mary Connection
When we consider the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is always helpful to consider the accumulation of examples ...30 Greatest Movies of All Time – Pt. 3 – #21 through #30
Well, here we are at the home stretch! These three last posts have been the most difficult I have ever ...30 Greatest Movies of All Time – Pt. 2 – My #11 Through 20
I know I was too verbose in Pt. 1, so I will try to be more concise here in listing ...30 Greatest Movies of All Time – Pt. 1 – My Top Ten
This post started as my “top ten” greatest movies list, but I would have had to leave out too many ...Defending Pope Francis – Pt. 4 – Not Another Footnote!
Perhaps I should have titled this post to reflect it as a continuation of the “feeding frenzy” against Pope Francis ...Defending Pope Francis – Pt. 3 The Feeding Frenzy
Over the last year or so, I have received numerous emails and all manner of communique from not a few ...Defending Pope Francis – Pt. 2 – Amoris Laetitia
In my last post, I outlined the controversy over Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia. Now let’s break down what ...Defending Pope Francis – Pt. 1 – Amoris Laetitia
In this first part, in fact, in the first two parts, of my four part series I am calling, “Defending ...Greatest Trick Golfing Shots Ever!
If you enjoy trick shots in golf the way I do, you’d love to watch some of the best like ...Is the New Covenant Church Hierarchical?
I’ve been gone for quite a while due to the fact that we’ve overhauled the website. We’ve also created a ...Jimmy Akin – Apologist Extraordinaire
It’s been a while since I’ve recommended an apologist, or a website, or both. Let me do both now. As ...The Filioque Controversy
“Filoque” is Latin for “and the Son” and refers to the part of the Nicene Creed wherein Christians declare the ...Were Adam and Eve Real or Symbols?
In recent years it has become more and more in vogue to say Adam and Eve were not real historical individuals; ...Another Attack Against a Priest Not in the News
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that Catholics (and Christians in general, but especially Catholics) are ...The Travesty of Christians Supporting Homosexual “Marriage”
In my DVD, “Truth and Consequences,” I first declare the biblical truth concerning the infallible teaching authority of the Church, ...The Great Lie of Seventh-day Adventists
Ellen White’s “Original Lie” The Founder of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, Ellen Gould White, had some choice words to say ...The Perpetual Virginity of Mary Pt. 2
In my last post, I gave an abbreviated version of three of the eight reasons I give for Mary’s perpetual ...The Perpetual Virginity of Mary Pt. 1
Perhaps the two most commonly employed texts by those who deny Mary’s perpetual virginity are: Matthew 13:55-56: “Is not this ...America Will Reject Abortion When America Sees Abortion
The title for this post is taken from Fr. Frank Pavone, the Founder and President of Priests for Life, who ...More Guns, Less Crime
Some of you may remember the masterpiece of research and presentation on the matter of guns against the insanity of ...On “At Home With Jim and Joy”
In case you missed it, I had a blast on “At Home With Jim and Joy” on EWTN. I was ...Understanding Indulgences
To say there is confusion and misrepresentation among non-Catholics on the topic of Indulgences may well qualify as the proverbial ...How Works Work
How can Catholics claim “works” are necessary for salvation for Christians who have reached the age of accountability when Romans ...The F-22 Raptor – The Baddest Fighter in the World
If you are a military buff as I am, you will appreciate this video of the F-22 Raptor defeating 5 ...Is the Assumption of Mary Historical?
In an earlier blog post I wrote about the biblical evidence for the Assumption of Mary. And in my book, Behold ...Evangelism in 2016 And Beyond
Pope Paul VI wrote what may well be the greatest single work ever written on evangelism in his Apostolic Exhortation, ...What a Conference! “OneFaithExperience!”
I have to say this was one of the most enjoyable conferences I’ve been to in a long time. The ...Was Mary Free From Labor Pangs?
In the wake of the first (human) sin of Adam and Eve, God spoke directly to our original parents and ...One Faith Experience Video: Check It Out!
Folks, the conference (“One Faith Experience”) at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, is just two days away and there ...OneFaithExperience Conference Will Be Televised!
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am going to be speaking at an absolutely awesome conference at St. Louis ...The Truth About Patrick Coffin/Patrick Madrid Exposed!
It finally happened, folks. And now we can no longer deny it. It was just another day at Catholic Answers ...Donald Trump Was Right… Then Wrong!
You can get the entire transcript of the now-famous interview here, but Chris Matthew’s town hall meeting interviewing Donald Trump and then ...Why I Have Decided to Leave the Catholic Church
I am letting you be among the first to know. It is true. I am leaving the Catholic Church. I ...Mother Angelica – My Recollections of a Living Saint
The first time I met Mother Angelica was in February of 1998, when I went to Birmingham, Alabama to appear ...Update on OneFaith Experience Conference!
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am going to be speaking at an absolutely awesome conference at St. ...How Can the Church Teach Angels?
In John 5:43, Jesus declared: I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not receive me; if another ...You Must Come to This Conference!
April 23, 2016 at St. Louis University. It is called the “One Faith Experience Conference – 2016.” And it is ...Truth and Consequences
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us, in paragraph 2051, that the infallible teaching authority of the Church extends ...Are the Ashes of “Ash Wednesday” Contrary to Scripture?
Around every Ash Wednesday I get the “ashes” question from non-Catholics, almost always rooted in Our Lord’s famous words from ...Turn the Other Cheek?
As a father of eight (two in heaven, and six on earth), I have the perfect excuse to watch children’s ...Are All Christians Saints?
In Colossians 1:1-2, St. Paul says: Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our ...One More Time With Fred Astaire!
After my recent blog post with my top 10 Fred Astaire dance sequences, I just had to do another post because ...The Greatest Dance Sequence Ever Filmed
Those are the words of the great Fred Astaire speaking of this dance sequence performed by “the Nicholas Brothers” (Harold ...The Greatest Dancer Ever
There were many great dancers in Hollywood in years long past. Gene Kelly, Donald O’Conner, Danny Kaye, the Nicholas brothers ...The Church and Capital Punishment
Years ago, my wife and I were at a fundraiser for a candidate who was then running for President of ...Do the Infancy Narratives Contradict Each Other?
What do apologists for atheism and liberal Scripture scholars have in common? They both love to find alleged “contradictions” in ...Is a Fetus a Person From the Moment of Conception?
It is hard to believe it has been 42 years (coming up on 43 years in just a month and ...Queen of Heaven? Part II
As I said in an earlier blog post, Pope Pius XII pithily summarized the core reasons Christians ought to honor ...Luisa Piccaretta and the Divine Will II
Why post these articles on “the Kingdom of the Divine Will?” After all, the Church is investigating the claims of ...Luisa Piccaretta and the Divine Will
I have recently been asked, and I often get asked, about Luisa Piccarreta and “the Kingdom of the Divine Will.” The ...Does the Catholic Church Teach We Are Gods?
A common question I get as a Catholic apologist is rooted in a somewhat controversial paragraph from the Catechism of the ...Another Great Apostolate
If you haven’t been to his website, you are missing out. Steve Ray is a dear friend and Catholic convert ...Do the “Dead Know Nothing?”
The toughest texts to deal with concerning the natural immortality of the soul are found in the Old Testament. These ...Did Tertullian and St. Augustine Deny the Real Presence?
Many Protestant apologists claim we Catholics present a partial picture of the early Fathers with regard to the Eucharist. Both ...Queen of Heaven?
Pope Pius XII effectively summarized the core reasons Christians ought to honor Mary with the title of Queen of Heaven and ...
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