That the “Christusanrede” in the liturgy of St. Gregory functions as a way to portray anti-Arian theology is confirmed by other elements of the text. One interesting example of this is in the final prayer of the liturgy, the Εὐχὴ τῆς κεφαλοκλισίας.
Read moreA Journey to Heaven: An Example of Neoplatonism in the Liturgy of St. Gregory the Theologian
Nascent Christianity dealt with a number of growing pains, especially in how to express the relationship of the persons of the Trinity to one another. The difficulty in expressing this resulted in a number of major theological controversies, collectively known as the Christological controversies.
Read moreThe Silent Genocide: Christians Persecuted Worldwide
t has been 923 yrs since Pope Urban II declared the first Crusade in 1095, encouraging Christians in medieval Europe to rise up and defend themselves as well as their faith while liberating Jerusalem after several brutal encounters with Islamic tyrants. Unsurprisingly, this is a subject the normal individual along with the Vatican tend to
Read moreThe Community as the Chief Art and Architect
he Diet of Worms in 1122 brought a rather turbulent chapter in Europe’s history to a close. For nearly fifty years the question of where the authority of a bishop derives from, whether it comes from the pope or the emperor, had been the cause of civil war, excommunication and strongly worded letters between the
Read moreThe Church Father’s 5 Steps to Be Deep in History
hristianity and Hinduism are both ancient religions. Unlike Hinduism, though, Christianity is based on and founded upon specific historical events which, if we found them to be untrue, would mean our entire belief system is in vain (1 Cor 15:17). To be a Catholic is to understand the implications of this even more so than
Read moreHow the Church is a Person Without Selfhood (A Mystery Explained)
his essay will explore an explanation to resolve the theological contradiction in saying that the Church (the Body of Christ) has a preexistent nature (i.e. ‘there was never a time when the Church did not exist’) against the reality that the Church is a created thing and not a person with selfhood. The communication of idioms
Read moreHow Catholics Read the Genesis Creation Accounts
hat are the creation accounts of Genesis about? Are they simply a recalling of events which we are to take as historical facts with scientific measurements? Are they just the myths thought up by the pre-scientific mind of ancient man to explain the world around them? Conversely, are they just theological metaphors with no literal
Read moreThe Four Properties of the Church and their Relationship to Catholic Unity
o summarize the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a sacrament is fundamentally a visible sign of an invisible reality of Salvation. In his book, Introduction to the Mystery of the Church, De La Sojeole says: “The Church… is the sacrament of the Kingdom; she points to it and “contains” it in some way so as
Read moreRemigius Dei Girolami, A Medieval Mediator for Modern Times
Civil War? n August of 2017, Jesse Walker wrote an article for the Los Angeles Times entitled: Are we Headed for a Second Civil War?[1] This article discusses warnings by conservatives and liberals alike that such an event could occur, some even giving a new civil war a thirty percent likelihood. Other columnists and pundits,
Read moreRemorse, Prayer, and the Light in the Chalice
t Sunday Mass at the Alibrandi Catholic Center near the campus of Syracuse University, Father Gerry holds up the Eucharist and gold chalice and says, “We believe that this is the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Sunlight pours through the vertical rectangular windows in the chapel. The central air-conditioning hums in the
Read moreTestimony, by His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganò
This Testimony by His Excellency Carlo Maria Viganò Titular Archbishop of Ulpiana Apostolic Nuncio (Official translation by Diane Montagna) has been reprinted into the catalog of Saint Dominic’s Media because it is in line with our Mission to Pursue Peace through Truth. We remain continually concerned about the Church entering in a dark age that only a reformation
Read morePope Benedict XVI on the Priesthood and Homosexuality
__________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract In his recent interview published as the book Light of the World, Pope Benedict XVI noted that the Vatican has repeatedly stated that men with a homosexual orientation should not be admitted to the priesthood even if they performed no homosexual acts. He stated that he did not want celibacy to be an
Read moreThe Nature of God as Defined by the Creeds of Nicaea and Constantinople
he creeds pronounced at the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople are not the earliest instances of the declarative statements by the fathers about the nature, personhood, life, and works of the Triune Godhead, but they do provide a well-organized place to begin the discussion about what the Church believes about the nature of God and
Read moreAmerican Conservatism isn’t Enough (Religious Freedom Leads to Religious Indifferentism)
odern conservatism personifies a less-liberal solution to a classic liberal framework universally mistakenly as unquestionably true. But if the assumptions underlying our current political framework are false, which indeed they are, then the answers brainstormed in response to that framework are no good. It is true that a good tree bears good fruit and a
Read moreThe Intercession of Saint Jude Saved my Child
n May 2009, our youngest son was born at 26 weeks gestation (14 weeks premature). Scary? You bet is was. When he was born, not only were we surprised, but we were absolutely scared out of our minds. We did not really know anyone who’d been through a premature birth. We did not know if
Read moreThe Historical Reliability of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
Introduction his exegesis paper will concentrate on John 11:1-44 (the Raising of Lazarus) and will offer a particular focus the historical aspect of the passage in regards to the historical reliability concerning the family of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It is noteworthy that this is the only extensive narrative about a family in the entire
Read moreHow to Understand the Literal Meaning of Micah 3:1-12
his paper seeks to reflect upon the pericope of Micah 3:1-12 in light of the entire book of Micah and it’s historical and religious situation in Salvation History. To begin to develop a full understanding of this passage in its context, the paper will first recall the general message of the book and this passage’s
Read moreFormer Atheist Melvin K. Lewis II on My Catholic Conversion
[trx_video url=”https://youtu.be/mVhrm2JiC4E”] . ‘My Catholic Conversion’ is an Original Programming project at MyCatholicTube.COM. In this eleventh installment, Melvin K. Lewis II of the YouTube Channel Sixth Mansion, was interviewed about his conversion to the Catholic Church from Atheism. – Watch YouTube Video – Listen to iTunes Podcast or Google Play Podcast.
Read moreRace in the American Catholic Imagination
long with the rest of America, the American Catholic Church has undergone a major shift in its demographics over the past several decades. As of 2014, at least 42 percent of American Catholics are people of color.[1] Every Sunday in America, Mass is celebrated in dozens of languages, and American Catholics are increasingly diverse in
Read moreUnderstanding the Doctrine of Deification
he doctrine of deification asserts that man’s true greatness is to be found in the fact that he is “called to be god.” It emphasizes that the human person realizes his true existence in the measure in which he is raised up toward God and united with Him. Its basis is found in the words
Read moreHow to Understand Isaiah 7:14 in the Literal Context
Introduction ogether with chapter six, chapter seven lays the groundwork for the entire book of Isaiah. These are linchpin chapters that must be valued and understood first for their literal meaning, so that the beginning, remainder, and all of the book can be understood harmoniously with the full Catholic sense of Scripture. The tropological, didactic
Read moreInterview with Author David L. Gray (The Divine Symphony)
The Managing Editor of Saint Dominic’s Media sat down with the author of The Divine Divine Symphony: An Exordium to the Theology of the Mass to ask him some questions about this new book and his approach to the orthodoxy of the faith. Read the Review of ‘The Divine Symphony’, by Author Kaye Park Hinckley
Read moreJesus Descended to Hell: A Historical, Scriptural, Modern, and Pastoral Treatment
erhaps the most unexpected and striking article as Christians we profess in the Apostles’ Creed is our belief that Jesus descended into Hell. This is not said to undermine the wonder and otherness of Jesus’ Resurrection, but professing Jesus descent into Hell is difficult to imagine and understand initially. This paper sets out to explore
Read moreFormer Evangelical Protestant Seth Paine on My Catholic Conversion
[trx_video url=”https://youtu.be/E_OhcOdBRvg”] . ‘My Catholic Conversion’ is an Original Programming project at MyCatholicTube.COM. In this tenth installment Seth Paine, was interviewed about his conversion to the Catholic Church and the call to evangelize through Catholic media. – Watch YouTube Video – Listen to iTunes Podcast or Google Play Podcast.
Read moreFr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm. on My Catholic Conversion
[trx_video url=”https://youtu.be/rVMPWeesoGA”] . ‘My Catholic Conversion’ is an Original Programming project at MyCatholicTube.COM. In this ninth installment Father Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., was interviewed about his RE-version to the Catholic Church and the call to his vocation in the Carmelite Order. – Watch YouTube Video – Listen to iTunes Podcast or Google Play Podcast.
Read moreFormer Baptist and Freemason Kevin Jackson on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
[trx_video url=”https://youtu.be/9GjeeYZ0yYc”] . ‘My Catholic Conversion’ is an Original Programming project at MyCatholicTube.COM. In this eighth installment Kevin Jackson, a former Freemason, was interviewed about his conversion to the Catholic Church from the Baptist faith. – Watch YouTube Video – Listen to iTunes Podcast or Google Play Podcast.
Read moreNatural Law’s Capability in a Pluralistic World
f one is to take part in any relevant conversation about social justice, one must first acknowledge that we live in a pluralistic world. Globalization has forced even the most devout essentialist to accept that we must share our world with a variety of societies that consist of different creeds, traditions, and philosophical understandings. Many
Read moreThe Immorality of the Death Penalty in Light of the New Torah
Introduction and Thesis his essay will examine the morality of the death penalty (capital punishment) through the lenses of the Eternal law, Divine law, Natural law, and Positive law. The most efficacious place to begin an examination about the morality of the death penalty is not by arguing from the basis of how its application
Read moreBlack Theology, the Catholic Church in America, and Communion Ecclesiology
o ecclesiology can be referred to as authentically Christian in America that does not acknowledge the significance of white racism and the resulting white privilege in American society and the American Church. To remain silent about the deadly consequences of white racism and the unjust white privilege that exists in the modern world invalidates any
Read morePericope on the Conclusion of the Gospel of John (21:15-25)
he pericope at the very end of the Gospel of John consisting of 21:15-25 may conclude the fourth Gospel, yet it is hardly to be thought of as the end of the story. Even before getting to the finish, it brings closure to the stories of two prominent disciples: Peter and the Beloved Disciple. It
Read morePagan Philosopher Prophyry’s Attack on Christianity, and the Patristic Response
Introduction enerally, the scope by which the Catholic Church is examined in the second and early third century is narrowed down to the internal threat it faced from false teaching and from the external threat of persecution it faced as a result of local and national Roman laws and edicts. Yet, what should not be
Read moreHow the Latin Church’s Sacred Worship in the Mass Cultivates the Moral Life
s human persons, we often find it helpful to return frequently to the fundaments, whether of an athletic sport or a musical instrument, to keep us grounded and mindful of the basics which we can sometimes lose track of in the details. So, before delving directly into the topic of this paper, it would be
Read moreThe History of the Catholic Idea of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony and a Series of Propositions on how Two Become One Flesh
Using sacred Scripture, writings from the fathers, councils, popes, doctors, Catholic theologians and those who are opposed to the Catholic teaching on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, I intend to communicate the history of the Catholic idea of marriage and then offer a series of propositions on the role that grace and sacrificial love plays in husband and wife becoming one flesh through the Sacrament made specifically for it.
Read moreProtestant Convert Adam Crawford on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
Adam Crawford (of A Faith-Full Life – http://adamncrawford.com/) comes on My Catholic Conversion to talk about how the pursuit of truth and consistency lead him and his whole family home the Catholic Church. Come and listen to this powerful conversion story!!!
Read moreThe ‘Woe’ Exclamation of Jesus, Micah and Amos
A study of the prophetic prefatory exclamative ‘Woe’ is beneficial both to a study in Prophetic Literature, Christology, and New Testament studies as well. This short paper, will examine the usage of ‘woe’ (Heb. hoy; Gk. ouaf), and its use with the prophets Micah (2:1-5) and Amos (5:18-20) as a form of prophetic speech.
Read moreFormer Pagan & Protestant Roy Johnston on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
By the time Roy Johnston (of Becoming Catholic – https://becomingacatholic.wordpress.com/) was seven years old he had been to seances and horrifically abused by his father. By the time he was eighteen, he had acted out on same sex attraction. By the time he was thirty, he had been involved with Native American worship rituals. Then everything changed when he found himself drunk in a Catholic Church and encountered Jesus the Holy Eucharist. He finally found the God He had been searching for his enter life.
Read moreDiscovering the Duties of the Petrine Ministry in Light of Peter’s and Jesus’ Confessions
What is clearly inferred out of Jesus’ commissions is that this is an ongoing work that will naturally extend beyond the lifespan of the Apostles.
Read moreThe 7 Historical Marks of the Catholic Church
There remains to be fewer greater errors in regards to man’s historical perception of the Church than when he, sometimes in forgivable ignorance, posits that the Church emerged only after the Death of Jesus.
Read moreFormer Spiritual but not Religious Lyn Mettler on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
Lyn Mettler spent her childhood being indifferent to religion and agnostic in regards to who Jesus is, but in her 30’s felt a light tug on her heart from God to the Catholic Church. That tug turned into a conversion and that conversion turned into deep chase for the most important thing.
Read moreFormer Protestants Jim and Julie Nicholson on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
Julie Nicholson and her husband Jim were lifelong Protestants. When I say they were ‘lifelong Protestants’ I mean that they at one point in time had tried almost every Protestant denomination at least once. Then that journey of futility finally ended when they discovered the Catholic Church. Listen to their testimony in this episode of ‘My Catholic Conversion’, and find out how they stumbled onto the only Church that Christ Jesus Established through His Apostles.
Read moreFormer Lutheran George Sipe on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
George Sipe was a lifelong Lutheran, and he was happy, content, and comfortable being a Lutheran until a number of policy and doctrinal changes in his ELCA Synod made him uncomfortable. He knew he could no longer remain Lutheran, or at least in that Lutheran Synod, and it was in his search for a new Church that began to ask himself those questions that lead people home to the Catholic Church.
Read moreFormer Jehovah Witness Cary Dabney on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
Carey was raised in a strict Jehovah Witness (Watch Tower Society) home and was discouraged from questioning what he saw was contradictions in his family’s faith. He resolved at 18 to leave home and discover the truth for himself, which he eventually did in the Catholic Church. Listen to one man’s journey through intellect and reason to the only Church that Christ Jesus Himself established through His Apostles.
Read moreFormer Agnostic Katrina Fernandez on ‘My Catholic Conversion’
Powerful Conversion Story. Looking back now Katrina Fernandez can see how God had always been leading her to the Catholic Church all her life, but it took the difficult path of Agnosticism, Feminism, and a Abusive Marriage for her to finally find her way home for good.
Read moreThe First and Last in the Genre of ‘Lost Brother’ Reconcilement Narratives
This narrative is rich in theological meaning and real life praxis of the faith. There is a great deal to say here about the trustworthiness of God, the silliness of fear, and the benefits of showing humility before God and man. There is also a great deal to consider about Esau and the father in Luke’s narrative being like an image of the Church.
Read moreThe Homiletic Christology of Pope Francis Regarding the Ongoing Mission of Christ Jesus
By searching out the most used keywords and themes in Pope Francis’ homilies from 2013 and 2014, I have found that Pope Francis does not seem to be very interested in engaging in a homiletic search or a proclamation of the Historical Jesus, such as we witnessed with his predecessor.
Read moreExistence of and Salvation for Extraterrestrials
Altogether, the initial relationship between science and faith seems to be incompatible in regards to this question. Initially faith is only concerned with what to do with the possibility of ET life existing, while science is only concerned with answering the questions of if and how ET life exists.
Read moreA Narrative Analysis on the Call of Moses
For their part, the Biblical narrators, through their literary devices of type-scene, word/phrase/concept repetition, and dialogue, have seamlessly tied Moses into the Covenant that God made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Read moreThe Concept of Favor (Grace) in the Pentateuch
This article explores the concept of Grace/Favor in the ‘Pentateuch’ and makes the distinctions about how it is applied throughout.
Read moreThe Natural Emergence of Catholic-Christian Monasticism
A common element between the asceticism we find in India and that in Palestine was the philosophy of dualism professed through a detachment from the material world; particularly with the Jains and the Essenes.
Read moreOn Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry in 1738
This paper will explore the purpose and motives behind first historical document of the Roman Catholic Church on Freemasonry that would end up shaping the language and position of all future statements of the Church against Masonic order and all similar associations.
Read moreGod’s Role and Place in Descartes’ Approach to Metaphysics
The role and place of God in René Descartes approach to metaphysics is prime-sequitur. Being that God is first and supremely perfect; perfect knowledge of all things that follows from God is also dependent upon God.
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