Summary of Contemplation and the Cross: A Catholic Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP

📘 Introduction Ever wondered what the spiritual life looks like through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas? In Contemplation and the Cross: A Catholic Introduction to the Spiritual Life, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., offers a profound Thomistic … [Read more...]

Summary of Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas by Michael Dauphinais & Matthew Levering

This is my summary of this great introductory book to St. Thomas Aquinas' theology. My goal in this summary is merely to provide some basic ideas and inspire you to read this book and go deeper in your own theological reflection. … [Read more...]

What is Joy? Aquinas Explains

Joy is a universal desire, embedded deeply in every human heart. For Christians, joy is meant to be our defining characteristic. Like the saints, we are called to "rejoice always" (Phil. 4:4), even amid profound suffering, with joy serving as our … [Read more...]

Book Summary: Sermons for Advent and the Christmas Season by St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Introduction: St. Bernard and the Essence of Advent St. Bernard of Clairvaux, a 12th-century monk, theologian and Doctor of the Church, masterfully brought Scripture to life with sermons that blend theological depth and spiritual warmth. His … [Read more...]

St. Joseph, Advent, and Eucharistic Adoration

An Advent reflection while in the chapel of the Canadian College in Rome... St. Joseph’s First Advent: A Model of Adoration Imagine St. Joseph during his first Advent, returning home after a long day of labor. He walks into the kitchen, sees … [Read more...]

Summary of We Who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine by Jordan B. Peterson

Introduction Jordan Peterson’s We Who Wrestle with God delves into the theological, philosophical, and psychological dimensions of biblical narratives, exploring God’s revelations throughout Old Testament history and their enduring relevance for … [Read more...]

Summary of Saint Thomas Aquinas: Volume 1, The Person and His Work by Jean-Pierre Torrell, OP

Introduction Jean-Pierre Torrell’s Saint Thomas Aquinas: The Person and His Work provides a profound and nuanced exploration of Aquinas’s life, situating his theological achievements within the broader context of his Dominican spirituality and … [Read more...]

Summary of Providence: God’s Loving Care for Men and the Need for Confidence in Almighty God by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, OP

Introduction Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange presents the doctrine of Providence as a central pillar of the spiritual life, urging us to deepen our understanding of God’s wisdom and goodness as He directs all of creation toward its ultimate purpose. As we … [Read more...]

All Souls Day Explained | Homily

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kDuaMOXW7k Homily Notes for All Souls Day Today’s Gospel speaks of a grain of wheat that must fall into the earth and die to bear fruit (see John 12:24). This image offers a helpful analogy for understanding … [Read more...]

Summary of Grace: Commentary on the Summa Theologiae of St. Thomas, Ia IIae, q.109-114, by Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, OP

Here’s a summary of Grace by Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange, focusing on my favourite theological insight from each chapter and presenting them in a way that ties into contemporary theological interests: Chapter 1: Definition and Nature of … [Read more...]