The Problem According to the theological anthropology revealed in Holy Scripture (primarily Gen. 1-3, Mt. 19:3-12, Eph. 5:21-33), especially as interpreted and developed by John Paul II, man is in an essential, indispensable relationship with … [Read more...]
What is your reaction to the Cross? How do you respond to Christ crucified? In this book, Fulton Sheen seeks to answer these questions by looking at how 7 different people or groups spoke to Christ on the Cross on Calvary Hill. These 7 … [Read more...]
Since the Beatitudes are the "perfect charter for the Christian life" (St. Augustine), the roadmap to holiness, and the summary of the Gospels, it only makes sense that Our Lord would perfectly display these on the Cross, right? Fulton Sheen … [Read more...]
In this book, Fulton Sheen looks at how Our Lord made reparation for the 7 deadly sins on the Cross through His 7 last words from "the pulpit of the Cross" (St. Augustine). 1. Wrath (Anger) vs. “Father, forgive them for they know not what they … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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