The Apocolypse of the Mass
Apocalypse might bring to mind the world’s end – but its primary meaning is revelation. Dr Matthew Tan explains how the Mass not only reveals the real world, but also exposes what is merely fake here on earth.
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The Politics of the Mass
Is Mass simply a private event, something I take part in as an individual? Dr Matthew Tan explains why the Mass makes us a part of something much, much bigger.
The Epistemology of the Mass
What’s wrong with a “shopping list” approach to the Mass? Dr Matthew Tan explains why we ought to approach the Mass with the right epistemology…
Smartphones, Loneliness & the Church
Dr Matthew Tan reflects on how technology is making us lonely, and its impact on the Church community.
Why Theology Should Kneel
Dr Matthew Tan reflects on the role of the heart in the study of theology.
Francis & the End of the World
St Francis is often stereotyped as an animal-loving environmentalist, but St Bonaventure has reflected on much deeper aspects of this saint’s example and what his life reveals to us.
Absurdity & Waiting on God
What is the relationship between Christianity and absurdity as understood by the likes of Albert Camus and Friedrich Nietzsche? Matt Tan reflects.
Redeeming Regret
All of us will have experienced regret at some point in our lives. How do we deal with it, or understand it in light of God’s providence? Dr Matthew Tan reflects…