Demons Are NOT What You Think!

By The Stream Published on August 31, 2025 What if everything you’ve been taught about demons is only half the story? In this eye-opening 23-minute video, you’ll discover how their dark origins connect to the Gospel and why understanding them…

The Power of Prayer

Consider carefully what follows. I John 5:14-15: This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked…

New Beginnings – The Stream

Israel spent a total of 40 years in the desert, but they wandered as punishment for their unbelief for 38 years (Deuteronomy 2:14). This is significant because it ties into an often-overlooked detail that is vital to understand the healing Jesus…

The Smell of a Skunk and the Odor of Sanctity

I was speaking to one of my Capuchin confreres recently who had just returned from visiting his family.  He remarked that there were a number of skunks around his sister’s home.  These little creatures can be quite cute.  Skunks are notorious,…

10 Reasons Why I Am Not a Cessationist

One of the texts cessationists — those who believe the gifts of the Spirit, such as prophecy, tongues, and healing, ceased after the apostolic era — most frequently cite is 1 Corinthians 13:8-12: Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will…