How God’s Grace Shines Through the Pentateuch
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
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
This paper will explore the purpose and motives behind first historical document of the Roman Catholic Church on Freemasonry that would end up shaping the language and position of all future statements of the Church against Masonic order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.
Descartes and God: How the Father of Modern Philosophy Approached 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.
38 Ridiculous and Blasphemous Teachings of Martin Luther: A Critical Analysis
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 judge the fruit of tree over the last 500 years unless we first examine its seed? Therefore, let us start from the beginning and blink our eyes at the 33 Most Ridiculous things that Martin Luther, the illustrious Father of Protestantism and the Bible-Only (sola-scriptura) movement, said.
Why God is “I Am” (Exodus 3:11-14)
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 He says He is.
On the Current Shape, Content, and Order of the Old Testament Canon – as an Approach to Halakah
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 into how we ought to know God, and how we ought to walk with God. In this way, the Old Testament becomes a blueprint of the Halakhah (the way to walk with God, as revealed through oral and written tradition).
A Love Story: When I Fell in Love with Lesia After First Sight
I never believed in love at first sight until I met Lesia. What began as a reluctant introduction through her brother became the quiet unfolding of a love I did not know I needed. Her beauty was humility, her presence was peace, and her voice carried truth. Loving her drew me toward the One who sent her.
How Mary is the Ark of the Covenant: A Biblical and Theological Reflection
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 Rod (which budded and convicted those who were grumbling against Moses). The Ark of the New Covenant, who is the Virgin Mary, contained Jesus (the Word of God and the Bread of Life – the new Manna from Heaven), and the Holy Spirit (which is Truth that convicts us).
In Romans, Saint Paul Quoted & Themed Heavily from the Book of Wisdom
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.
