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Apologist77
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Since 1993, I have assembled a large, personal library of works of Catholic Philosophy (particularly Thomism); Sacred Theology and Dogmatics (e.g., Deffarari, Sources of Catholic Dogma [Enchiridion Symbolorum]; Ott, Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma); the Hendriksen set of the Early Church Fathers; and more books on apologetics and the Catholic Faith than I can keep in my apartment. (One of my favorite volumes is Matthias Scheeben’s Mysteries of Christianity.) These works and other resources, in conjunction with intensive study of Sacred Scripture, have yielded great elucidation of the Faith, which I have sought to communicate to as many others as possible. Envoy magazine published at least two brief submissions of mine. I have had two substantive letters published to the editor of the New Oxford Review (on Mary as Co-Redemptrix, Jan., 1998; and on the priesthood and laicization, January, 2007); and my first full-length article, “A Catholic Response to Sola Fide” (New Oxford Review, Sept., 2007). I have submitted a book-length manuscript, comprising nearly 35,000 words, on Catholicism. Over the past 25 years, I’ve conducted more in-depth theological discussions with Protestants and other non-Catholics (e.g., “Jehovah’s Witnesses” and Mormons, and those of no religious affiliation) than I can calculate, incorporating Scriptural and extra-biblical evidences for the Catholic Faith and indicating the flaws inherent in non-Catholic sects, philosophies and polemics. They have often been catalysts for my looking more deeply into particular subjects to dispel objections and (by God’s grace) to evangelize more effectively.
I have written in-depth essays on: the Papacy; the Holy Mass and the Real Presence; the Communion of Saints; et al. The local university paper published my brief refutation of a screed that it had printed, against the Papacy. For several months, I had the joyous privilege of advising CSU Bakersfield’s Newman Club on apologetics. I wrote a brief introduction to Cardinal Newman’s life and works for the Club; that piece occasioned the beginning of my relationship with that great group of young adults. During the Pontificate of His Holiness (Emeritus) Benedict XVI, I collaborated on a Web site that received an award from St. Charles Borromeo Parish (Picayune, MS) two consecutive years. It featured the proprietary news widget from the Holy See and was accessed in over 100 countries. I have also compiled a detailed notebook of Scriptural passages organized according to various Catholic doctrines, with related annotations. My family and I received a requested Apostolic Blessing from Pope (Emeritus) Benedict XVI in recognition of my work.
Any advice you might have concerning my obtaining gainful employment as a Catholic writer and apologist would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
Since 1993, I have assembled a large, personal library of works of Catholic Philosophy (particularly Thomism); Sacred Theology and Dogmatics (e.g., Deffarari, Sources of Catholic Dogma [Enchiridion Symbolorum]; Ott, Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma); the Hendriksen set of the Early Church Fathers; and more books on apologetics and the Catholic Faith than I can keep in my apartment. (One of my favorite volumes is Matthias Scheeben’s Mysteries of Christianity.) These works and other resources, in conjunction with intensive study of Sacred Scripture, have yielded great elucidation of the Faith, which I have sought to communicate to as many others as possible. Envoy magazine published at least two brief submissions of mine. I have had two substantive letters published to the editor of the New Oxford Review (on Mary as Co-Redemptrix, Jan., 1998; and on the priesthood and laicization, January, 2007); and my first full-length article, “A Catholic Response to Sola Fide” (New Oxford Review, Sept., 2007). I have submitted a book-length manuscript, comprising nearly 35,000 words, on Catholicism. Over the past 25 years, I’ve conducted more in-depth theological discussions with Protestants and other non-Catholics (e.g., “Jehovah’s Witnesses” and Mormons, and those of no religious affiliation) than I can calculate, incorporating Scriptural and extra-biblical evidences for the Catholic Faith and indicating the flaws inherent in non-Catholic sects, philosophies and polemics. They have often been catalysts for my looking more deeply into particular subjects to dispel objections and (by God’s grace) to evangelize more effectively.
I have written in-depth essays on: the Papacy; the Holy Mass and the Real Presence; the Communion of Saints; et al. The local university paper published my brief refutation of a screed that it had printed, against the Papacy. For several months, I had the joyous privilege of advising CSU Bakersfield’s Newman Club on apologetics. I wrote a brief introduction to Cardinal Newman’s life and works for the Club; that piece occasioned the beginning of my relationship with that great group of young adults. During the Pontificate of His Holiness (Emeritus) Benedict XVI, I collaborated on a Web site that received an award from St. Charles Borromeo Parish (Picayune, MS) two consecutive years. It featured the proprietary news widget from the Holy See and was accessed in over 100 countries. I have also compiled a detailed notebook of Scriptural passages organized according to various Catholic doctrines, with related annotations. My family and I received a requested Apostolic Blessing from Pope (Emeritus) Benedict XVI in recognition of my work.
Any advice you might have concerning my obtaining gainful employment as a Catholic writer and apologist would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!
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Sincerely, _in Christo Rege_,
Bryan Gesinger
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