The Nature of God as Defined by the Creeds of Nicaea and Constantinople
The creeds promulgated at the Councils of Nicaea (325) and Constantinople (381) are not the earliest patristic affirmations concerning the […]
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: A Reflection on John 11 and the Resurrection of Christ
Introduction This exegesis paper will concentrate on John 11:1-44 (the Raising of Lazarus) and will offer a particular focus on
The Meaning and Context of Isaiah 7:14: A Prophecy of the Virgin Birth of Christ
Introduction Together with chapter six, Isaiah chapter seven forms a foundational axis for interpreting the entire book. These chapters function
Porphyry’s Attack on Christianity and How the Church Fathers Responded
Introduction Scholarly examinations of the Catholic Church in the second and early third centuries typically focus on two principal threats:
The Pope’s Three Duties: What He Does and Why He Matters
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
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)
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
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.
How Pope Francis Presents Jesus to the World: A Christological Analysis
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.
The Salvation of Aliens: A Catholic Perspective on Extraterrestrial Life
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.