In a world of confusion, messiness, and evil, nearly all of us at one time or another find ourselves questioning, "Where is God?" "How do I know what's right?" and "How should I live my life?"
I'm so happy to tell you- there are answers to all of these questions. And, what's more, they're not even complicated!
To know what's right and how to live our lives, we first must ask the question, "Where is God?" Where is He in this mess? Why would He allow this? Our world is such a wreck, how can one possibly believe in God?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Paragraphs 40 and 41 read:
Since our knowledge of God is limited, our language about him is equally so. We can name God only by taking creatures as our starting point, and in accordance with our limited human ways of knowing and thinking. All creatures bear a certain resemblance to God, most especially man, created in the image and likeness of God. The manifold perfections of creatures - their truth, their goodness, their beauty all reflect the infinite perfection of God. Consequently, we can name God by taking his creatures" perfections as our starting point, "for from the greatness and beauty of created things comes a corresponding perception of their Creator"
To know God is to know beauty, goodness, and Truth itself. In our world today, these transcendental realities are under attack. Thankfully, though, there is so much beauty, goodness, and truth still found in the world, especially in the Church.
When something is being attacked, people must stand up, and fight for what they believe in. In this case, for Beauty, Goodness, and Truth.
Enter the Apologist...
I, and many others, as apologists, aim to defend the Beauty, Goodness, and Truth found in the world and to lead others to find them in the Church that Christ established. Through this blog, I want to provide bite-sized answers to the biggest questions about life, the Church, and humanity itself, as well as continue to post reflections and guides as I have been in the past. I'm so excited and honored to learn and grow with you!
A few notes about the new website:
The link is now www.littleapologist.com
Feel free to share on social media and with friends and family!
On the home page, a button says "Ask a Question." When you click on it, you'll be taken to a screen where you can ask a question about Catholicism, the pro-life movement, morality, etc... I'll get back to you with an answer that is in line with Church teaching, as well as some resources, and maybe even use your question as inspiration for a post (anonymously, and with your permission, of course!). Think of it as asking a friend all your questions about Catholicism... learning about faith shouldn't be scary!
The "About" page. This page features some info about me, the blog, and my mission. THe Lord has been leading and forming me for years, and I see a real need for open, honest answers to questions about Catholicism. I'm inspired by Catholic Answers, as well as Catholic Questions. I became an apologist for Catholic Questions late last year, further inspiring me and helping me see the need for this ministry.
The mobile site looks a bit different from the desktop version... check it out on both!
The updated app will come out in the next few weeks or months.
MercyLight Designs is still the same!
The Catholic Teen Life Blog has been such a blessing and beautiful journey. I started the blog when I was fourteen, and it served its purpose as an outlet for me (a Catholic Teen) to reach other Catholic teens. Now, however, I've graduated from college. While I'll still be a teen for another year, my focus and audience have widened, and I see The Little Apologist as a way to fulfill the needs and interests of those who read the blog and follow the social media page, as well as follow the calling that the Lord has placed on my heart.
As you might have noticed, we have a new logo! The "T" in "Apologist" contains three things: a pen, a sword, and The Cross, combined to symbolize the defense of the Cross and all it stands for through the written word—what I aim to do through this blog!
It is truly an honor and a blessing to be called to serve in this capacity. Please know of my prayers for you!
If you feel so called, please comment and share this post with others so that we can reach as many people as possible, help answer their questions, and share the Beauty, Goodness, and Truth of Christ and His Church.
God bless you always!
Colleen
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