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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)

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 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 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,

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

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 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)

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