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The Liturgy and the Law Share the Same Source and Purpose (Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Year A

12 February, 2023 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 7:41 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

In the Liturgy, we Consume the Light of the World, thereby Becoming the Light of the World (Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time) Year A

3 February, 2023 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 11:12 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Forms the Spirit of Humility in the Hearts of God’s Remnant People (Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time) Year A

28 January, 2023 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 8:40 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass: A Journey from Darkness to Light and Back Again (Third Sunday of Ordinary Time) Year A

21 January, 2023 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 3:31 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

You Have Been Called to the Liturgy of the Holy Mass (Second Sunday of Ordinary Time) Year A

13 January, 2023 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 10:43 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy of the Holy Mass is the New Covenant Epiphany Event

6 January, 2023 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Podcasts The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A Year B Year C 10:34 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Epiphany of the Lord. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

How Freemasons Infiltrated and Corrupted the Catholic Church: A Historical and Theological Investigation

29 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 1 Comment Essays/Video Freemasonry 5:10 pm

The essay proves that Freemasonry has been secretly plotting to destroy the Catholic Church for 300 years, and that it has infiltrated the Vatican and influenced its reforms. It cites various sources, such as papal

Through the Liturgy, we are Born Again (The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God)

29 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A Year B Year C 8:52 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Octave Day of Christmas Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David

The Theology of the Incarnation Through the Liturgy (Fourth Sunday of Advent) Year A

16 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 9:38 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year A). The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Myth of Constantine’s Founding of the Catholic Church: A Historical and Theological Refutation

16 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Church History Essays/Video 1:33 am

This story, most famously told by Jehovah Witnesses and Fundamentalist Protestants, came out of their necessity to support their lie that there was an apostasy in the early Church. It is their way to explain

ESUS, CHRISTMAS & EASTER ARE OF PAGAN ORIGIN

How Christmas and Easter Celebrate the Incarnation and Resurrection of Christ: A Response to the Pagan Origin Claim

16 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Church History Essays/Video 12:58 am

It is a popular notion among anti-Christian polemicists and liars to state that the Gospel’s narratives about Jesus of Nazareth and the Christmas (Birth of Jesus) and Easter (Resurrection of Jesus) Holy Days are all

The Liturgy Comes to Make us New in Christ (Third Sunday of Advent) Year A

9 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 9:26 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Third Sunday of Advent (Year A). The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgical Teaching on the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary

7 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 5:13 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy is for People Who Know Their Lives are Messy (Second Sunday of Advent) Year A

2 December, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 9:28 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Second Sunday of Advent (Year A). The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Four Holy Desires the Liturgy Teaches Us (First Sunday of Advent) Year A

27 November, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A 11:11 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The First Sunday of Advent (Year A). The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

18 November, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 5:55 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

Through the Liturgy is How We Keep on Keeping on (33rd Sunday OT) Year C

9 November, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 11:37 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy is Creating in Us the Heart of a Martyr for Christ (32nd Sunday OT) Year C

3 November, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 4:06 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Solemnity of All Saints

1 November, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A Year B Year C 9:23 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

How the Liturgy Makes Us Worthy of Our Calling (31st Sunday OT) Year C

27 October, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 12:20 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

How the Liturgy Offers a Perfect Model to Teach Humility (30th Sunday OT) Year C

20 October, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 3:48 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

How the Liturgy Brings to Life the Scriptural Model of Cooperating with God (29th Sunday OT) Year C

13 October, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 1:56 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

A Liturgy of Healing for Lepers (28th Sunday OT) Year C

6 October, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 7:21 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

How the Liturgy Builds Us Up in Fortitude (27th Sunday OT) Year C

29 September, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:49 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

How the Liturgy Teaches Us the Path to Eternal Life (26th Sunday OT) Year C

27 September, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 10:10 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgical Teaching on True Wealth (25th Sunday OT) Year C

18 September, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:43 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

15 September, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A Year B Year C 3:52 pm

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy is Forming a People to be Present Before God (24th Sunday OT) Year C

11 September, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:37 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Humbles Us to Know that God is Completely Other (23rd Sunday OT) Year C

4 September, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:32 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

We Come to the Liturgy as the Poor, Cripple, Blind, & Lame (22nd Sunday OT) Year C

28 August, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:28 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Satisfies our Hope in the Coming of the Kingdom of God (21st Sunday OT) Year C

21 August, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:24 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Provides the Remedy for our Chronic Condition of Sin (20th Sunday OT) Year C

14 August, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 6:03 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgical Teaching on the Participative Nature in our Life with Christ (19th Sunday OT) Year C

7 August, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 5:59 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgical Teaching on Quality of Life Over Quantity of Life (18th Sunday OT) Year C

31 July, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 5:55 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Gives Us God’s Justice (17th Sunday OT) Year C

24 July, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 5:50 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

Through Us, the Liturgy Prepares the World to Receive Christ Jesus (16th Sunday OT) Year C

17 July, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 5:40 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Equips Us to be Merciful (15th Sunday OT) Year C

10 July, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 5:34 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Makes Us New in Christ (14th Sunday OT) Year C

3 July, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 4:22 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy Orients Us to Christ (13th Sunday OT) Year C

26 June, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 3:32 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Influence of Freemasonry on America’s Founding and History

23 June, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Essays/Video Freemasonry 4:51 pm

The article claims that Freemasonry has influenced the US history and politics, from the founding fathers to the current president. It argues that Freemasonry is a secret society that promotes a false religion and a

We Need the Liturgy (Solemnity of Corpus Christi) Year C

19 June, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 4:29 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L.

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – Year C

12 June, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year C 4:45 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Year C. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Liturgy of the Catholic Mass is Preparing Us to be Martyrs (Pentecost Sunday)

5 June, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass Year A Year B Year C 5:18 am

Reflection on the Readings at Mass for Pentecost During the Day. The Liturgical Sense of the Scriptures Podcast, by Catholic Author and Theologian David L. Gray.

The Threat of Prince Hall Freemasonry to the Catholic Church and the Black Community

30 March, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Essays/Video Freemasonry 4:17 pm

The article explores the history and influence of Prince Hall Freemasonry, a branch of Freemasonry that admits Black Americans. It argues that Prince Hall Freemasonry is incompatible with Catholicism and promotes a secular worldview that

The Sacramental Nature of Freemasonry: How Masons Imitate and Reject Catholicism

24 February, 2022 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Essays/Video Freemasonry 4:17 pm

A former Freemason explains the principles and purpose of Freemasonry and why they are incompatible with Catholicism. He also exposes the syncretic philosophy and religion of Freemasonry that blends various ideologies and beliefs.

Freemasonry 101: An Overview of Its Religion, Philosophy, Rituals, and Plots

17 November, 2021 David L. Gray, ThM 1 Comment Essays/Video Freemasonry 4:09 pm

Freemasonry is a secret society that claims to be compatible with Christianity, but is it really? In this article, a former Freemason explains the origins, beliefs and rituals of this organization, and why he left

The Influence of Freemasonry on the Music and Faith of Haydn and Mozart

3 March, 2020 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Essays/Video Freemasonry 5:32 pm

Father Michael Heinrich Weninger, a member of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and also an Austrian Freemason – belonging to the Grand Lodge of Austria AF&AM (Ancient Free and Accepted Masons)

Creating Liturgical anti-Arian Polemic The Nicene Creed in the Liturgy of St. Gregory the Theologian

Arian and Gregory: How a Theologian Defended the Divinity of Christ

7 May, 2019 Dr. Nicholas Newman 1 Comment Church History Essays/Video Worship & Praxis 7:00 am

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

A Journey to Heaven: An Example of Neoplatonism in the Liturgy of St. Gregory the Theologian

A Journey to Heaven: How the Catholic Church Teaches Us to Prepare for Eternal Life

25 March, 2019 Dr. Nicholas Newman 0 Comments Church History Essays/Video Worship & Praxis 8:09 am

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

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The Role of Community in Shaping Art and Architecture: A Catholic Perspective

15 November, 2018 Dr. Nicholas Newman 0 Comments Catholic Philosophy Church History Essays/Video 7:12 am

[the-subtitle] 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

How the Two Natures of Christ Share Their Properties: A Christological Doctrine

30 October, 2018 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Catholic Theology Ecclesiology Essays/Video 7:54 am

[the-subtitle] 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

The Four Properties of the Church and their Relationship to Catholic Unity

16 October, 2018 Brian McCauley, M.A.T. 0 Comments Catholic Theology Ecclesiology Essays/Video 12:49 am

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:

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Remigius Dei Girolami, A Medieval Mediator for Modern Times

9 October, 2018 Dr. Nicholas Newman 0 Comments Church History Essays/Video 7:54 am

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

The Nature of God as Defined by the Creeds of Nicaea and Constantinople

21 August, 2018 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Catholic Theology Christology Ecclesiology Essays/Video Pneumatology 7:42 am

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

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: A Reflection on John 11 and the Resurrection of Christ

7 August, 2018 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Biblical Theology Essays/Video 7:00 am

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

The Literal Interpretation of Micah 3:1-12: A Biblical and Theological Analysis

30 July, 2018 Brian McCauley, M.A.T. 0 Comments Biblical Theology Catholic Theology Essays/Video 10:27 pm

This paper seeks to reflect upon the pericope of Micah 3:1-12 in light of the entire book of Micah and its historical and religious situation in Salvation History. To begin to develop a full understanding

Race and Catholicism in America: A Historical and Cultural Exploration

24 July, 2018 Cary Dabney, MDiv 0 Comments Catholic Philosophy Essays/Video 7:19 am

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

How the Catholic Church Teaches the Doctrine of Deification

14 June, 2018 Cary Dabney, MDiv 1 Comment Catholic Theology Essays/Video Soteriology 7:24 am

The 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

The Meaning and Context of Isaiah 7:14: A Prophecy of the Virgin Birth of Christ

1 June, 2018 David L. Gray, ThM 1 Comment Biblical Theology Catholic Theology Essays/Video 7:48 am

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,

Interview with Author David L. Gray (The Divine Symphony)

16 May, 2018 Managing Editor 0 Comments Author Interviews Essays/Video 9:24 am

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

Jesus Descended to Hell: A Historical, Scriptural, Modern, and Pastoral Treatment

19 April, 2018 Brian McCauley, M.A.T. 0 Comments Catholic Theology Eschatological Theology Essays/Video 7:49 am

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’

Natural Law: A Universal and Rational Basis for Morality in a Pluralistic World

6 September, 2017 Cary Dabney, MDiv 0 Comments Catholic Philosophy Essays/Video 12:07 pm

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

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

16 July, 2017 Cary Dabney, MDiv 9 Comments Ecclesiology Essays/Video 9:56 am

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

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

10 July, 2017 Ezra Escudero 0 Comments Biblical Theology Essays/Video 11:07 am

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

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

3 July, 2017 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Church History Essays/Video 6:43 am

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

How the Latin Mass Shapes and Strengthens Our Moral Life

27 June, 2017 Brian McCauley, M.A.T. 0 Comments Essays/Video Sacramental Theology The Catholic Mass 12:30 am

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,

The Mystery and Meaning of the Two Become One Flesh

20 May, 2016 David L. Gray, ThM 1 Comment Catholic Theology Essays/Video Sacramental Theology 1:11 pm

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

The Pope’s Three Duties: What He Does and Why He Matters

8 February, 2016 David L. Gray, ThM 9 Comments Ecclesiology Essays/Video 10:30 pm

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.

The Catholic Church: Seven Historical Marks of Its Identity and Mission

23 December, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 8 Comments Catholic Theology Christology Ecclesiology Essays/Video Pneumatology 12:57 pm

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.

The Reformation of Pope Francis (2013 – 2015)

13 October, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Essays/Video Perspectives on Francis 9:20 pm

Four prophetic essays written between 2013 and 2015 by David L. Gray about the Reformation of Pope Francis.

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

3 August, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Biblical Theology Catholic Theology Essays/Video 6:18 pm

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

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

28 May, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Catholic Theology Christology Essays/Video 12:56 pm

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

The Salvation of Aliens: A Catholic Perspective on Extraterrestrial Life

16 May, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 14 Comments Catholic Theology Essays/Video Soteriology 11:09 am

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

Moses’ Call: How God Chose and Equipped Him to Lead His People

6 May, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Biblical Theology Catholic Theology Essays/Video 10:50 am

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.

How God’s Grace Shines Through the Pentateuch

22 April, 2015 David L. Gray, ThM 3 Comments Biblical Theology Catholic Theology Essays/Video 1:41 pm

This article explores the concept of Grace/Favor in the 'Pentateuch' and makes the distinctions about how it is applied throughout.

The History and Spirituality of Catholic Monasticism

23 September, 2014 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Church History 2:43 pm

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.

The History and Impact of the 1738 Papal Bull Against Freemasonry

16 September, 2014 David L. Gray, ThM 19 Comments Essays/Video Freemasonry 7:00 pm

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

Descartes and God: How the Father of Modern Philosophy Approached Metaphysics

19 February, 2014 David L. Gray, ThM 0 Comments Catholic Philosophy Essays/Video 1:45 pm

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

38 Ridiculous and Blasphemous Teachings of Martin Luther: A Critical Analysis

11 September, 2013 David L. Gray, ThM 300 Comments Church History Essays/Video 10:39 pm

As we approach the five hundred year anniversary of the Protestant reformulation on October 31, 2017, it is good to look back examine how that all worked out for them. For, how are we to

Why God is “I Am” (Exodus 3:11-14)

8 April, 2013 David L. Gray, ThM 2 Comments Uncategorized 10:59 am

What the Divine and human authors intended to communicate through this encounter with YHWH and Moses is that the essence of the name of God is who God is in praxis. God actually is who

On the Current Shape, Content, and Order of the Old Testament Canon – as an Approach to Halakah

23 January, 2013 David L. Gray, ThM 1 Comment Uncategorized 6:29 pm

When I say that the order the Old Testament has a theological chronology, what I am suggesting is that its order leads us not only into an appropriate encounter with God, but also leads us

A Love Story: When I Fell in Love with Lesia After First Sight

24 October, 2012 David L. Gray, ThM 2 Comments Uncategorized 12:00 am

As I said before, Lesia was a very desirable woman, and, honestly, she seemed to be exactly what I had been searching for all of my life – so, I acquiesced. It was mid-February

How Mary is the Ark of the Covenant: A Biblical and Theological Reflection

25 August, 2012 David L. Gray, ThM 11 Comments Biblical Theology Essays/Video Mariology 1:03 am

The Ark of the Old Covenant contained the Decalogue (which is the Law/Word), a Pot of Manna (which was the bread from Heaven that sustained the life of the Hebrews during the Exodus), and Aaron’s

In Romans, Saint Paul Quoted & Themed Heavily from the Book of Wisdom

10 June, 2011 David L. Gray, ThM 23 Comments Uncategorized 2:54 pm

The reason why St. Paul did quote and use themes from the book of Wisdom in his Letter to the Romans is because it is a book that they would have been very familiar with.

The Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry (Complete 2-Book Set)

The Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry & Compendium on the Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry (Complete 2-Book Set)

Unlock a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church’s stance on Freemasonry with this exclusive two-book set, available only at Saint Dominic’s Media. For just $19.95, you can delve into the comprehensive insights provided by David L. Gray in both “The Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry” and its companion, “Compendium on the Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry.” Plus, enjoy the added benefit of free shipping!

The Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry: David L. Gray meticulously explores the historical and theological perspectives of the Catholic Church regarding Freemasonry. This book offers a thorough examination of the Church’s teachings, providing readers with a clear understanding of why Freemasonry is incompatible with Catholic doctrine.

Compendium on the Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry: This companion volume serves as an essential guide, summarizing and expanding upon the key points discussed in “The Catholic Catechism on Freemasonry.” It is designed to offer readers a concise and accessible reference, making it easier to grasp the complex theological arguments and historical context.

Why Buy Both Books Together?

Comprehensive Insight: Gain a complete understanding by reading both the detailed analysis and the summarized guide.
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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enrich your knowledge and faith. Order your paperback two-book set today and embark on a journey of discovery with David L. Gray’s authoritative works on the Catholic Church’s teachings on Freemasonry.

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