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
John
The author of the Fourth Gospel is generally considered to be St. John. The three Letters of John and the Revelation of John are also attributed to this saint.
Luke
St. Luke, or Luke the Evangelist, was the most prolific of the Gospel writers.
Barabbas
Now on the occasion of the feast [Pilate] used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested.
The Sabbath
The Sabbath was entrusted to Israel to keep βas a sign of the irrevocable covenant.β
The Conversion of St. Paul
St. Jerome said it best: βIgnorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.β
A Christmas Lesson
The sacred Scriptures teach us a great deal about the way God operates in the world.
Who Was Stephen, the First Martyr?
A peek at some of the prominent figures and events in the New Testament.
Who Were the Centurions Mentioned in the Gospels?
They can be traced back to the beginning of the Roman army.
Where Does the Word βPentecostβ 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 Jesusβ 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 Jesusβ Time?
βUneasy lies the head that wears a crown.β β 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 β God is its author and it has been elevated by Christ to the level of sacrament.