Explore David L. Gray’s essay on Catholic doctrine asserting that the Eucharist is inseparable from the Mass. It emphasizes proper intention, form, and ecclesial communion, rejecting sacrilegious practices and upholding canon law to protect the sanctity of Christ’s institution.
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Explore the profound connections between the Annunciation, the creation of the world, and the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Delve into the symbolism of the Aries Ram, the sacrifice of Isaac, and the cosmic significance of March 25 and December 25 in Christian theology. Authored by David L. Gray.
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 do provide a well-organized place to begin the discussion about what the Church believes about the nature of God and
The Nature of God as Defined by the Creeds of Nicaea and Constantinople Read More »
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 Catholic Church: Seven Historical Marks of Its Identity and Mission Read More »
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.
How Pope Francis Presents Jesus to the World: A Christological Analysis Read More »
