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'''Mark P. Shea''' is an American author, blogger, and speaker working in the field of [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Christian apologetics|apologetics]]. Born and raised in [[Everett, Washington]], he describes himself as a "double-jump convert[,] raised more or less as an agnostic pagan, [who] became a [[non-denominational]] [[Evangelical]] in 1979, and entered the [[Catholic Church]] in 1987".<ref>[http://www.mark-shea.com/about.html About Mark P. Shea]</ref>Although he has no formal theological training, he has been published in the [[Ignatius Press|Catholic World Report]],<ref>[http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/2497/the_messiah_we_need_not_the_messiah_we_want.aspx#.Uh_AbBukork The Messiah We Need, Not the Messiah We Want]</ref> [[New Oxford Review]],<ref>[http://www.newoxfordreview.org/article.jsp?did=0996-shea When Evangelicals Treat Tradition Like Revelation]</ref> ''The Door'', [[Catholic Digest]], and ''Christianity and Literature''.<ref name=About>[http://www.ncregister.com National Catholic Register]: [http://www.ncregister.com/blog/mark-shea/ "About Mark Shea"]</ref> Shea |
'''Mark P. Shea''' is an American author, blogger, and speaker working in the field of [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[Christian apologetics|apologetics]]. Born and raised in [[Everett, Washington]], he describes himself as a "double-jump convert[,] raised more or less as an agnostic pagan, [who] became a [[non-denominational]] [[Evangelical]] in 1979, and entered the [[Catholic Church]] in 1987".<ref>[http://www.mark-shea.com/about.html About Mark P. Shea]</ref>Although he has no formal theological training, he has been published in the [[Ignatius Press|Catholic World Report]],<ref>[http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Item/2497/the_messiah_we_need_not_the_messiah_we_want.aspx#.Uh_AbBukork The Messiah We Need, Not the Messiah We Want]</ref> [[New Oxford Review]],<ref>[http://www.newoxfordreview.org/article.jsp?did=0996-shea When Evangelicals Treat Tradition Like Revelation]</ref> ''The Door'', [[Catholic Digest]], and ''Christianity and Literature''.<ref name=About>[http://www.ncregister.com National Catholic Register]: [http://www.ncregister.com/blog/mark-shea/ "About Mark Shea"]</ref> Until 1st January 2016<ref>http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markshea/2015/12/final-words-from-catholic-and-enjoying-it.html</ref>, Shea maintained the "Catholic and Enjoying It!" blog,.<ref name=Blog>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markshea/ Catholic and Enjoying It]</ref> Shea contributes a column to the [[National Catholic Register]].<ref name=About/> His one-minute “Words of Encouragement” segments have been broadcast nationally in the United States on [[WDEO (AM)|Ave Maria Radio]].<ref name=About/> |
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Shea has appeared as the character Innocent Smith on [[Dale Ahlquist|Dale Ahlquist's]] television program ''[[G. K. Chesterton]]: The Apostle of Common Sense'' on the [[Eternal Word Television Network|Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)]], and again as Innocent Smith in Ahlquist's film presentation of Chesterton's novel ''[[Manalive]]''; Shea also appeared on EWTN in the [[Television film|made-for-television film]] adaptation of Chesterton's play ''The Surprise'' as the captain of the guard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3209448/ |title=IMDb Filmography: Mark P. Shea|accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref> |
Shea has appeared as the character Innocent Smith on [[Dale Ahlquist|Dale Ahlquist's]] television program ''[[G. K. Chesterton]]: The Apostle of Common Sense'' on the [[Eternal Word Television Network|Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)]], and again as Innocent Smith in Ahlquist's film presentation of Chesterton's novel ''[[Manalive]]''; Shea also appeared on EWTN in the [[Television film|made-for-television film]] adaptation of Chesterton's play ''The Surprise'' as the captain of the guard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3209448/ |title=IMDb Filmography: Mark P. Shea|accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref> |
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Mark P. Shea is an American author, blogger, and speaker working in the field of Roman Catholic apologetics. Born and raised in Everett, Washington, he describes himself as a "double-jump convert[,] raised more or less as an agnostic pagan, [who] became a non-denominational Evangelical in 1979, and entered the Catholic Church in 1987".[1]Although he has no formal theological training, he has been published in the Catholic World Report,[2] New Oxford Review,[3] The Door, Catholic Digest, and Christianity and Literature.[4] Until 1st January 2016[5], Shea maintained the "Catholic and Enjoying It!" blog,.[6] Shea contributes a column to the National Catholic Register.[4] His one-minute “Words of Encouragement” segments have been broadcast nationally in the United States on Ave Maria Radio.[4]
Shea has appeared as the character Innocent Smith on Dale Ahlquist's television program G. K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), and again as Innocent Smith in Ahlquist's film presentation of Chesterton's novel Manalive; Shea also appeared on EWTN in the made-for-television film adaptation of Chesterton's play The Surprise as the captain of the guard.[7]
Books
- This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence (Christendom Press, 1993) ISBN 978-0931888489
- By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition (Our Sunday Visitor, 1996) ISBN 978-0931888489
- Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible as the First Christians Did (Basilica Press, 1999) ISBN 978-0964261068
- Shaken by Scandals: Catholics Speak Out About Priests' Sexual Abuse (Charis Books, 2002). ISBN 156955353X (Contributed "Chapter 9 - Dark Hour: The Long Good Friday of 2002")
- Tolkien on Film: Essays on Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' (Mythopoeic Press, 2004). ISBN 978-1887726092 (Contributed "The Lord of the Rings: A Source-Critical Analysis")
- A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About The Passion of the Christ (Ascension Press, 2004) ISBN 978-1932645422
- A Guide to Narnia: 100 Questions About The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Ascension Press, 2005) ISBN 978-1932645972
- The Da Vinci Deception: 100 Questions about the Facts and Fiction of The Da Vinci Code[8] (Ascension Press, 2006) ISBN 978-1932927641 (co-author with Edward Sri)
- Amazing Grace for Survivors (Ascension Press, 2008). Contributed "All is Forgiven, Sadie Hawkins!". ISBN 978-1934217474
- Mary, Mother of the Son (Marytown Press, 2014)
- Catholic Controversies: Understanding Church Teachings and Events in History (Moorings Press, 2010) ISBN 978-0982766200 (Contributed "The Mother of the Son: The Case for Marian Devotion" and "Purgatory: Where is That in the Bible?")
- Disorientation: The 13 "isms" That Will Send You to Intellectual "La La Land" (Ascension Press, 2010) ISBN 978-1934217948 (Contributed "Americanism")
- The Church and New Media: Blogging Converts, Online Activists, and Bishops Who Tweet (Our Sunday Visitor, 2011). ISBN 978-1592760336 (Contributed "Chapter 4: - Modern Epistles: Blogging the Faith")
- The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ[9] (Servant books, 2012) ISBN 1616360097
- The Heart of Catholic Prayer: Rediscovering the Our Father and the Hail Mary (Our Sunday Visitor, 2012) ISBN 978-1592761777
- Salt and Light: The Commandments, the Beatitudes, and a Joyful Life (Servant books, 2013) ISBN 978-1616364960
References
- ^ About Mark P. Shea
- ^ The Messiah We Need, Not the Messiah We Want
- ^ When Evangelicals Treat Tradition Like Revelation
- ^ a b c National Catholic Register: "About Mark Shea"
- ^ http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markshea/2015/12/final-words-from-catholic-and-enjoying-it.html
- ^ Catholic and Enjoying It
- ^ "IMDb Filmography: Mark P. Shea". Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ Dawes, Mark (13 May 2006). "The Da Vinci controversy". The Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
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- ^ Exton, Benet (22 April 2012). "Book review: "The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ"". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
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External links
- Official website
- Catholic and Enjoying It, Shea's blog
- Shea's blog at the National Catholic Register