"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd" (Matthew 9:36). The Gospels say Jesus “had compassion” for the crowds. The Greek word here is splagchnizomai … [Read more...]
Here are my notes for a lecture I gave at the Angelicum in Rome for my licentiate in dogmatic and fundamental theology, adapted for this blog post. I. Introduction Q. What is the relationship between philosophy and theology? In the 13th … [Read more...]
Introduction Let’s face it—mention the devil, and people either roll their eyes or start Googling exorcisms. But in a great course taught at the Angelicum, Fr. Serge-Thomas Bonino, OP, reminds us that Christian demonology—the study of Satan and … [Read more...]
Chapter 1: Introduction Brant Pitre’s Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary offers a profound exploration of Catholic beliefs about Mary by examining them through the lens of ancient Judaism. Drawing on the method of biblical typology, Pitre … [Read more...]
Pope John Paul II’s 1987 encyclical Redemptoris Mater (“Mother of the Redeemer”) is a deeply contemplative and theologically rich reflection on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the mystery of Christ and in the life of the Church. Written in … [Read more...]
During the Easter season, we rightly celebrate Christ’s bodily resurrection from the dead. Moreover, every Sunday, we proclaim in the Creed, “I believe in the resurrection of the body.” But how often do we pause to reflect on what His … [Read more...]
Introduction Fr. John Riccardo’s Rescued begins with three bold convictions to shake us awake: (1) we are not here by accident—we were born for this moment in history; (2) the world is crying out in spiritual despair, desperately in need of … [Read more...]
Preface In Litanies of the Heart, Gerry Crete invites readers on a healing journey inward to discover their true selves and encounter God’s loving presence at the center. Drawing from his experience as both a trauma survivor and therapist, Crete … [Read more...]
I. Introduction St. John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter Salvifici Doloris (1984) offers a profound theological reflection on the Christian meaning of human suffering. Drawing on St. Paul’s words in Colossians 1:24—“Now I rejoice in my sufferings for … [Read more...]
Introduction Contemporary Catholic theology faces a crisis of confidence in the intellectus fidei, rooted in uncertainty about the nature and task of dogmatic theology and its relation to Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium. This doctrinal … [Read more...]
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