Charlie Johnston

I'm a father and husband. I'm also contractor in Phoenix AZ. I'm a recent convert from evangelical Protestantism, but I realized years ago that I wasn't really protesting anything. The conversion journey has taken years, I had felt God pulling me toward His Church but I resisted until I couldn't take it anymore. I gave in and fell in love with His Church. I've never really written anything but I love reading and discussing Catholic theology and apologetics, which I spend a lot of my free time studying, along with ecclesiology.


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Latest Articles By Charlie Johnston
Catholic Teachings on Capital Punishment
Catholic Teachings on Capital Punishment
The 5th commandment prohibits the unjust taking of human life. We are all made in in image an likeness of God, and so all lives are precious and sacred, therefore they must all be protected.
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What is RCIA?
What is RCIA?
Even if you come from some other place in your faith life and have other reasons, you’ve heard that RCIA would be a good place to find answers to your questions.
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Another Jesus?
Another Jesus?
I will pray that your eyes are opened to the fullness of Truth that is found inside the Church that Christ founded. The one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
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May The Dogma Live Loudly Within You
May The Dogma Live Loudly Within You
When Judge Amy Coney Barrett came before the Senate Judiciary committee for her confirmation hearings, Senator Feinstein of California delivered what is now a famous line: "I think in your case, professor, when you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the Dogma lives loudly within you. And that's of concern."
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Experience Christ
Experience Christ
A few months ago, I talked at length about my state of mind leading up to my conversion, and the arguments and evidence that convinced me (video linked at the bottom of this page), but I failed to mention an extremely important part of my conversion story.
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Exploring The Biblical Foundation Of The Hail Mary
Exploring The Biblical Foundation Of The Hail Mary
The Hail Mary is perhaps the most common Catholic prayers, and one of the most Biblically based prayers in our tradition. This prayer consists of two salutations that come directly from the Gospel of Luke, and a petition for prayer.
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What Was The Significance Of Jesus' Seamless Garment?
What Was The Significance Of Jesus' Seamless Garment?
Full Question from Nora: Hi Charles, my question is from John 19:23 where it says our Lord’s robe/garment was seamless? I started to read or learn about what was the meaning, and I got totally overwhelmed, I would love to hear your insight.
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The Temptation of Christ
The Temptation of Christ
Full Question by Annette: Who gave satan power and glory and why? I don’t understand. (In reference to to Luke 4:5-8)
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Catholicism & Abortion
Catholicism & Abortion
In the time that I’ve been writing, both on my site and on several Catholic websites, I’ve tried to stay away from controversial topics. I’ve never taken a public position on communion in the hand, ordinary vs extraordinary form, Gregorian chant vs guitar Masses, and so on.
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Jewish Guilt For The Death Of Christ?
Jewish Guilt For The Death Of Christ?
Undoubtedly, Deicide, or the killing of God, is the worst evil ever committed in the universe. To kill the incarnate Son of God, the Word made flesh (John 1:14), the One who spoke the world into existence (Genesis 1:3), and Him who holds all things in a state of existence (Colossians 1:17), was a crime of unspeakable magnitude.
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Why do Catholics Baptize Infants?
Why do Catholics Baptize Infants?
What are the proper methods to administer baptisms; and at what age can one be validly baptized?
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Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?
Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?
This summer has been a rocky one for the Church in the United States. First there was the revelations about, now former, cardinal McCarrick. Then there was reports that many in the Church knew about inappropriate behavior and relationships that the cardinal archbishop was engaged in, and yet he was allowed to remain in the college of cardinals, keep his episcopal see, and remain in the priesthood.
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Father's Day
Father's Day
I originally intended to write a short post to wish all the fathers out there a happy Father’s Day, but it ended up becoming something completely different.
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The Mass: Liturgy of The Word
The Mass: Liturgy of The Word
In the First Installment of this series we looked at the Introductory Rites of the Mass, in this installment we will look at the second part of the Mass; The Liturgy of The Word.
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What Constitutes a 'Perfect Prayer'?
What Constitutes a 'Perfect Prayer'?
What is the Perfect Prayer? Any time you speak to God from your heart, and remain in reverent silence to allow Him to speak to you, I'd say that's a pretty good start.
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