Doug Culp
is the CAO and secretary for pastoral life for the Diocese of Lexington, KY. He holds an MA in theology from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.
Theology 101
Who Were the Centurions Mentioned in the Gospels?
They can be traced back to the beginning of the Roman army.
Where Does the Word ‘Pentecost’ Come From?
A look behind the scenes at the ancient roots of the word.
Who Was Pontius Pilate?
Theology 101 is taking a peek behind the scenes of some of the prominent figures, groups and events referenced in the New Testament.
Who Was Caiaphas?
Go behind the scenes of the New Testament with Theology 101.
Who Were the Zealots?
There is little doubt the presence of the Zealots impacted Jesus’ life, ministry and, possibly, his death.
The Sadducees
Take a peek behind the scenes of prominent figures and events in the New Testament.
Who Exactly Were the Pharisees?
Theology 101 is taking a peek behind the scenes.
Who Exactly Was King Herod of Jesus’ Time?
“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” – WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, H...
The Eucharist and the Moral Life
The Gospels provide us with guidance as we seek to properly order our actions.
The Eucharist and the Kingdom of Heaven
Lessons on having the same mind, love, heart and thought as Christ.
The Eucharist in Salvation History
The same Jesus Christ who offered himself on Calvary now offers his body and blood on the altar.
Jesus Is the Way That Leads to Communion With God the Father
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.
We Are Made for Communion With God
If we are to truly live and be most fully alive, it only makes sense that we need to live in harmony with that for which we are made.
The Ghost of Christmas Future
Will we learn the lessons of the three ghosts as did Scrooge?
An Advent Carol
When Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in December of 184...
Encountering Jesus in the Sacrament of Holy Orders
Holy orders, or the sacrament of apostolic ministry, is the sacrame...
History of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
A timeline of the sacrament from the Old Testament to today.
Encountering Jesus in the Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage is more than just a natural institution – God is its author and it has been elevated by Christ to the level of sacrament.
Encountering Christ in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Pope Benedict XVI once said, "...the faith is not a theory, a ph...
Encountering Jesus in Reconciliation
Sin is never simply personal in its impact. It always has a social consequence as well.
Encountering Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist
In the sacrament of the Eucharist, Christ is not merely symbolically present, but truly, really and substantially present, body and blood with the soul and divinity.
Encountering Jesus in Confirmation
Like all the sacraments, confirmation is a gift to us by Christ out of love so that we may have life to the full.
Encountering Jesus in Baptism
An authentic encounter with Christ presupposes faith in him first.
Encountering Jesus in the Sacraments
Pope Benedict XVI once said, “... the faith is not a theory, a phil...
Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
Nearly a third of the world’s population professes the belief that ...