Background Although the doctrine of the Eucharist was well established at the Council of Trent (1545-63), new challenges arose during the Enlightenment in the 18th century and the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. Certain intellectual … [Read more...]
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...]
Here are my summary points. I hope that reading these inspires you to purchase this great book! Part 1: What Does the Bible Say? 1: Old Testament Key Ideas: Since the Eucharist is of such monumental importance, God prepared His people … [Read more...]
Here are some highlights of a retreat given by Bishop Scott McCaig: 1. We are at the end of Christendom "Christendom is economic, political, social life as inspired by Christian principles. That is ending — we’ve seen it die. Look at the … [Read more...]
Here are 10 of my favourite quotes from this great book, with some additional notes: 1. "Christian culture is essentially the Mass" (John Senior). Christendom, what secularists call Western Civilization, is the Mass and the paraphernalia which … [Read more...]
Here are 3 insights from reading Carrie Gress' book on Mary: 1. Mary is the created Immaculate Conception. In 1858, Mary said to St. Bernadette: "I am the Immaculate Conception." This not only confirmed Pope Pius IX's Immaculate Conception … [Read more...]
The Basics: What are God images? (click here) What are false God images? (click here) 2 Ways to Discover Your God Images: Questionnaire (click here) Experiential Exercise (click here) The 14 False God images: Preoccupied, … [Read more...]
“My son taught catechism to children for a few years, and to help them progress spiritually, he created a kit for becoming a saint. He wrote: I want to tell you a few of my very special secrets which will help you quickly reach sainthood. Always … [Read more...]
Responding to Trials: Shifting from "Why" to "How" "Every trial, no matter what its cause and characteristics are, is a trial of faith or of hope or of love. All three aspects are usually involved, with particular stress on one or the other" … [Read more...]
In Be Transformed, Dr. Bob Schuchts' presents the sacraments as God's primary way to heal us, our families, our Church, and the whole world. In particular, Dr. Bob presents the 7 sacraments as the 7 ways that God heals the 7 deadly wounds throughout … [Read more...]
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