Qorbono Q&A

Can a miracle prove that I am saved? What if God worked through me so powerfully that I raised the dead? In this Q&A reflection, we look at the Catholic distinction between sanctifying grace and charisms — graces given for the benefit of others. Drawing from Saint Paul, the Catechism, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Judas, and Our Lord’s warning in Matthew 7, we explore why mighty works, even real mirac...

In this candid and wide-ranging talk given at the law office of LiMandri & Jonna, Michael reflects on what it means to fight for truth in a world increasingly set against the Christian vision of man, family, law, and grace. (00:00) - Opening: A Legal Victory and a Deeper Question (01:45) - Pelagianism: The Temptation to “Just Do It” (03:00) - Grace: The Energy Without Which We Cannot Move (04:...

Is Peace Capitulation? (An extended answer is available for download here ) After President Trump’s threat against Iran, Pope Leo responded with a sharp condemnation that immediately stirred controversy. Was the Holy Father simply condemning the horrors of war, or did his words risk sounding one-sided in a conflict shaped by Iran, Hezbollah, Israel, and the collapse of Lebanese sovereignty? In thi...

What if Lent isn’t about giving things up — but about discovering what God wants to give you? (00:00) - Introduction: The Lent You Didn’t Plan (01:10) - The Problem: “Spiritual Dieting” (02:50) - Bottom-Up vs. Covenant Approach (04:30) - The Catechism: Conversion & Divine Initiative (06:00) - “Speak, Lord, for Your Servant Hears” (07:15) - The Positive Moral Approach to Lent (08:45) - Identify...

What is the purpose of Scripture? The answer to this question might seem obvious until you start thinking about it. What is the purpose of Scripture in our lives ? Does reading the Scripture and knowing the Word of God matter? How does it affect my daily life? This talk is broken into three main parts:  Overview of Scripture and purpose in our life Difficulties in properly interpreting Scripture C...