Shaun McAfee is the founder of Epic Pew. He is an husband, father, author, blogger and eternal student of the Church. View his website ShaunMcAfee.com for more.
I admit, I’ve never heard of Bartolomé de las Casas and I probably never would have if I didn’t pick up this book. He was a 16th-century Spanish colonist who acted as a historian and social reformer before becoming a Dominican friar. He was appointed as the resident Bishop of Chiapas, and the first officially appointed “Protector of the Indians”. If …
Born in the year 907, Saint Wenceslaus lived in a period of great political unrest. He was the son of the Duke of Bohemia and grew up a pagan. His grandmother St. Ludmilla introduced Wenceslaus to Christianity. Filled with jealousy at Ludmilla’s relationship and influence over Wenceslaus, his mother Drahomira ended up murdering her mother …
What You Might Not Know About the Good King, St. Wenceslaus Read More »
West Chester, PA, July 22, 2019 — In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline study, Ascension has announced that it will be hosting two landmark events featuring the creator of the TGA Bible Timeline study in Garden Grove, CA and Washington, D.C. Last fall, Ascension launched the Great Adventure Bible, …
The Great Adventure Bible Timeline Study is 15 Years Old—And There’s a Special Event! Read More »
If we genuinely want to prevent history from repeating itself, we need to understand that history.
The Easter Vigil is wonderful. I go every year. But it’s also long. Sometimes, it’s veeerrryyy looooooonnng. But, it’s worth it. Still, it’s fun to about the memories, too. Here are a few moments you might be familiar with. When you arrive in the parking lot Because you remember being received into the church When …
Feels Every Parent at the Easter Vigil Understands Read More »
The Easter Vigil is wonderful. I go every year. But it’s also long. Sometimes, it’s veeerrryyy looooooonnng. But, it’s worth it. Still, it’s fun to about the memories, too. Here are a few moments you might be familiar with. When you arrive in the parking lot Because you remember being received into the church When …
Her laughing was so contagious. Just watch.
Did you know the Bible was written by over 40 authors? What else don’t you know about God’s Word?
Good writing is hard to come by, especially in the saint section of Catholic book stores, so let me get straight to the point: go buy Benedict XVI: His Life and Thought immediately. This book is incredible.
