A “revert” to the faith, Ryan teaches theology at Marin Catholic College Preparatory in the San Francisco Bay Area. He earned a BA from Mt. Angel Seminary in philosophy, theology, and literature and an MA in theology & bioethics from Holy Apostles College & Seminary, as well as certification in health care ethics with distinction from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. He has been published in National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly and has also written for the Dead Philosopher’s Society blog. He is currently completing a MA in philosophy and a licentiate in bioethics from a Pontifical university in Rome. His areas of interest include bioethics, apologetics, pro-life issues, and science & the New Atheism. Ryan also enjoys food, Legos (but who can afford it?), home-brewing, and is a CS Lewis/GK Chesterton-phile. Follow Ryan: @RyanCMayer
Pope Francis just arrived in the U.S. after visiting Cuba as part of his Apostolic Journey. It’s been a whirlwind trip with serious potential for social and political effect. A Pope does not simply visit a Communist nation without leaving his spiritual footprint. Pray for Cuba, for her people and for her leaders. In case …
Americans celebrate Labor Day this week, as we do every year on the first Monday in September. For many, it means an extra day at home barbequeing with the family or out on the lake. No matter how much one might enjoy our jobs, it’s always good to have a day off. Labor Day is …
Planned Barrenhood Parenthood is getting hammered with evidence that they profit off of the sale of the body parts of fetal remains from abortions. And it’s about time. Three undercover videos released by the Center for Medical Progress reveal Planned Parenthood representatives haggling over prices for body parts and even suggesting they alter their abortion …
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The “Francis Effect” apparently hasn’t reached the kids yet. Here are 20 hilarious kids who seem unimpressed with the Successor to Peter. 1. “NOOOOOOOOOO!” 2. “Listen, ‘Papa’…you’re in my chair” 3. “They told me Popes were afraid of purple!” 4. “I’m in a glass cage of emotion!!” 5. Pope Francis: “Just so you know kid, …
Pope Francis has gained a bit of a reputation for saying surprising things. His newest encyclical Laudato Si’: On the Care For the Common Home, doesn’t pull any punches. It’s packed full of Catholic tradition and insight and is, well, downright challenging! The encyclical should serve as a wake-up call. Here are 26 Times Pope Francis Tells It Like …
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Pope Francis’ second encyclical “Laudato Si” was released this morning by the Holy See…and it’s pretty epic. It’s on ecology, the environment, creation, and much, much more! Despite some in the media reducing its contents to whatever is socio-politically controversial (ahem…climate change) there’s much more to this encyclical than what the media will no doubt …
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Being Pope is tough (I mean, I’m just guessing here…). Sometimes they probably just…can’t…even… Here are 25 Popes who just can’t even right now. 1. “Did you just interrupt me?” 2. “I’m glaring at you over my glasses. This is me glaring over my glasses.” 3. “Me too. I’m glaring over my glasses. They’re …
So you’re thinking of visiting the Vatican? Not so fast, my friend: 1. It’s crazy hard to find 2. And crazy hard to get to 3. It’s not like you can just walk right up to it 4. Let alone drive 5. The architecture is worthless 6. And thoroughly unimpressive 7. Seriously, who designed …
The “fight of the century” is today (May 2). Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2) vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (47-0), at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao is defending Welterweight champion, but Mayweather is the -225 favorite to win Saturday’s bout (don’t ask me what that means…I have no idea, I read it on the interwebz). The fight …
Need some inspiration? Looking to feel old an unaccomplished? Just kidding… Here are 25 young people who walked the talk and made the ultimate sacrifice. “Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12) 1. Blessed José Luis Sánchez …