Summary of Aquinas on the Nature of Theology by Dr. Bruce Marshall

Full Title: “Quod Scit Una Uetula: Aquinas on the Nature of Theology.” In The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (eds. Rik van Nieuwenhove and Joseph Wawrykow; South Bend, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2005). (click here to purchase the book). Here … [Read more...]

Summary and Review of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre

Here are some of my key summary notes from Brant Pitre’s brilliant and accessible book on the Eucharist: Pitre's Goal: Seeing the Eucharist through 1st century Jewish eyes The central aim of Pitre’s book is to explore the Eucharist through the … [Read more...]

Summary of Mirae Caritatis (“Wonderful Love”): On the Holy Eucharist) by Pope Leo XIII

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...]

Wisdom and Love in St. Thomas Aquinas by Etienne Gilson

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...]

Summary of Behold, It Is I: Scripture, Tradition, and Science on the Real Presence by Fr. George Elliott and Stacy Trasancos

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...]

Summary of Priesthood in a New Apostolic Age by Bishop Scott McCaig (Priest Retreat 2023)

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...]

Summary of How the Eucharist Can Save Civilization by Dr. Jared Staudt

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...]

Summary of The Marian Option: God’s Solution to a Civilization in Crisis by Carrie Gress

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...]

Summary of God Images by Bill Gaultiere

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...]

Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Holiness Kit

“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...]