Stephen has given talks for a variety of Catholic venues, including parish events, Knights of Columbus councils, Catholics United for the Faith chapters, and national conventions. Below are some of the topics on which he has spoken. To arrange a talk for your group, contact Stephen here.
What was the Apostles’ understanding and practice of the Eucharist in the years before 70 AD? How is the Eucharist
related to the Todah sacrifice of the Old Testament? How does the sacrifice of Christ complete and fulfill the sacrifices of
the Mosaic Law?
The Eucharist in the Apostolic Church
In the Mass, we encounter a great mystery of faith. Why does the Catholic Church teach that the Mass is a true sacrifice?
What is the blood of the new and eternal covenant? How do the prophets of the Old Testament foretell this mystery, and how
does the New Testament provide the key to unlock it?
Scripture and the Mystery of the Mass
Scripture study groups are becoming increasingly popular among Catholics. What is the difference between
“deductive” and “inductive” Scripture study? How should the Catechism be used in a study and what other
resources are available?
Scripture in the Catholic Study Circle
The New Testament often describes the Church in the language of prophecy. What does this prophecy teach about the nature
of the Church? How does the Church relate to Israel in the Old Testament and to the world?
Prophecy in the Book of Acts
The Old Testament relates a covenantal history that reaches its climax in the prophecies of the New Covenant. How are these
prophecies fulfilled in the Church? What is biblical sense of the Church's identity as the People of God?
The Church as Israel Restored
Historical studies of Jesus of Nazareth have been pursued since the Enlightenment. What patterns of errors have repeatedly
made in these studies? Why should Catholic nevertheless be interested in the historical study of Jesus?
The Many Quests for the Historical Jesus
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