Black Theology, the Catholic Church in America, and Communion Ecclesiology

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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 […]

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The Love and Restoration of Christ: A Commentary on John 21:15-25

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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

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Porphyry’s Attack on Christianity and How the Church Fathers Responded

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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

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How the Latin Mass Shapes and Strengthens Our Moral Life

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The Mass is not only a worship of God, but also a school of morality. In this article, the author explains how the Mass cultivates our moral life by forming our conscience, strengthening our will, and inspiring our actions. The author also shows how the Mass connects us with the moral teachings of the Church and the example of the saints.

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The Mystery and Meaning of the Two Become One Flesh

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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.

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The First and Last in the Genre of ‘Lost Brother’ Reconcilement Narratives

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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.

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How Pope Francis Presents Jesus to the World: A Christological Analysis

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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.

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