What comes to mind when you think about the death of Jesus? A Roman execution? Yes. An unjust martyrdom? Certainly. The sacrifice of the Son of God? Definitely. The consummation of a wedding? Really??? "How could a first–century … [Read more...]
Summary of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre
December 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Summary of The Mass: The Presence of the Sacrifice of the Cross by Charles Cardinal Journet
November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
"Servant of God" Charles Cardinal Journet (1891-1975) was the 1st Swiss Cardinal in the Catholic Church. He was a close friend of renowned philosopher Jacques Maritain (with whom he founded the theological journal Nova et Vetera in … [Read more...]
Summary of The Trinity: On the Nature and Mystery of the One God by Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
My Introduction This book is about Trinitarian theology: "the confession of the Church that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three distinct persons who are one in being and essence" (5-6). Using "Aquinas's reflection on the mystery of God … [Read more...]
My 1st Book: 9 Days to Corpus Christi by Fr. Rich Conlin
November 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
On August 13th, 2023, I released my 1st book during my final Sunday at Corpus Christi Parish in Vancouver, BC. 9 Days to Corpus Christi: A Total Consecration to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament This book is the 1st ever consecration … [Read more...]
Summary of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas by Dominic Legge, OP
November 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
My Introduction Dominic Legge’s book, The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas, seeks to affirm one simple but critical statement: “Aquinas’s Christology is Trinitarian.” The significance of this statement is threefold: For … [Read more...]
Wisdom and Love in St. Thomas Aquinas by Etienne Gilson
October 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Aristotelian Society of Marquette University each year invites a scholar to speak on the Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas. In 1951, Etienne Gilson gave the following lecture about Aquinas. Here are two key questions with summary points from his … [Read more...]
How I Learned Italian in 1 Month | Week 3: Magnanimity
September 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKsYgNgc-jA https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prodigalcatholic/episodes/How-I-Learned-Italian-in-1-Month--Week-3-Magnanimity-e29e30f … [Read more...]
Review & Summary | The Ultimate Language Learning Guide by Johnny Harris & Nathaniel Drew
September 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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How I Learned Italian in 1 Month | Week 2 Lesson: MORE Humility
September 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
https://youtu.be/HGpxjdgrHxY https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prodigalcatholic/episodes/How-I-Learned-Italian-in-1-Month--Week-2-Lesson-MORE-Humility-e2958t0 … [Read more...]
How I Learned Italian in 1 Month | Week 1 Lesson: Humility
September 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
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