Michael Thomas Cibenko

Theological Pickleball

A sports analogy that reflects the relationship between Catholicism and Protestantism.

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The Truth of Fiction

A case for the need to promote Catholic fiction.

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Upon The Death Of My Dog

After the death of my dog, some personal reflections on what our pets have to teach us.

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Let's Not Pretend We're Married

A basis in reason for avoiding fornication.

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Social Injustice

A brief glimpse at the idea of exercising social justice within our own Catholic institutions.

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Martyrs of Japan

In honor of today's Feast of the Martyrs of Japan.

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Look Up!

Why do we speak of Heaven as being "up"?

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Welcome Aboard -- It's A Mess!

Comparison between the state of affairs in the Church and Noah's ark.

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What is Truly Sacred?

A few brief notes regarding recent statements about January 6th.

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On The Cross

Some thoughts on the cross and the crucifix.

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The White Rose

A parallel between a resistance movement in Nazi Germany and the pro-life movement.

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Fides et Ratio

A poem about the relationship between reason and faith.

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Masaru excerpt

This is a brief excerpt from my novel, Masaru. Two of the characters are having a discussion regarding the Immaculate Conception. (Masaru is available through Arx Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart.)

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Love Was Their Religion?

A critique of the view that seeks to grant equality to all religions.

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Light of the Son

Personal reflection on what's required for life and growth.

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