A Word to Sinners | The 7 Last Words of Jesus | Part 2

Our Lord spoke seven times from the “pulpit of the Cross” – and these are called His seven last words. In response, those who were on Calvary’s Hill that afternoon addressed seven words to Him on the Cross, thus revealing the seven different … [Read more...]

I SLIPPED HIS FINGERS | Poem for Lent by Fulton Sheen

https://youtu.be/cONL9JALhok If you prefer to listen to a podcast format (click here). "I slipped His fingers, I escaped His feet,     I ran and hid, for Him I feared to meet.     One day I passed Him, fettered on a Tree,     He turned His … [Read more...]

A Word to the Humanists | The 7 Last Words of Jesus | Part 1

Our Lord spoke seven times from the "pulpit of the Cross" - and these are called His seven last words. In response, those who were on Calvary's Hill that afternoon addressed seven words to Him on the Cross, thus revealing the seven different … [Read more...]

Summary of The Religion of the Day by the University of Mary (Prime Matters)

This book is a sequel to From Christendom to Apostolic Mission (click here for my summary). Since the authors hope this book "furthers a living conversion" (14), here is my attempt to further it. The Three-Front Battle "God in Christ came among … [Read more...]

Summary of Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness by Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure and St. Claude de la Colombière

This book from TAN includes both (1) an extract of the book, "The Knowledge and Love of Our Lord Jesus Christ" by Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure (1588-1657), which was a constant companion during the life of St. John Vianney; (2) extract from the … [Read more...]

A Summary of The Doctrine of Providence by St. Thomas Aquinas

Here are some of my personal reflections from a class on St. Thomas Aquinas' doctrine of Providence by Fr. Serge-Thomas Bonino at the Angelicum (2023-24). For the sake of my own understanding, I've summarized it all through 5 identities for God. … [Read more...]

Summary of Scripture and Metaphysics: Aquinas and the Renewal of Trinitarian Theology by Matthew Levering

Introduction Problem: Scripture VS. Metaphysics: Modern Trinitarian theology often opposes scriptural and metaphysical modes of articulating truth. The result? "First, some have repudiated Greek metaphysics, arguing that it has served as a means … [Read more...]

Summary of Aquinas on the Nature of Theology by Dr. Bruce Marshall

Full Title: “Quod Scit Una Uetula: Aquinas on the Nature of Theology.” In The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (eds. Rik van Nieuwenhove and Joseph Wawrykow; South Bend, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2005). (click here to purchase the book). Here … [Read more...]

Summary of The Thomistic Doctrine of the Triune God and Spiritual Life by Gilles Emery, O.P.

Click here for access to Emery's article. Here are some of my summary notes: 1: The practice of Trinitarian theology is a spiritual exercise of faith. The study of Trinitarian theology is an exercise of faith because we are dealing first with … [Read more...]

Summary of Transubstantiation by Elizabeth Anscombe

Click here to read Elizabeth Anscombe's famous essay on the Eucharist. My Favourite Idea: Transubstantiation is simple for 3-year-olds. "It is easiest to tell what transubstantiation is by saying this: little children should be taught about it … [Read more...]