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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 »
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 Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It is noteworthy that this is the only extensive narrative about a family in the entire
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: A Reflection on John 11 and the Resurrection of Christ Read More »
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 of this passage in its context, the paper will first recall the general message of the book and this passage’s
The Literal Interpretation of Micah 3:1-12: A Biblical and Theological Analysis Read More »
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 measure in which he is raised up toward God and united with Him. Its basis is found in the words
How the Catholic Church Teaches the Doctrine of Deification Read More »
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, remainder, and all of the book can be understood harmoniously with the full Catholic sense of Scripture. The tropological, didactic
The Meaning and Context of Isaiah 7:14: A Prophecy of the Virgin Birth of Christ Read More »
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’ Resurrection, but professing Jesus descent into Hell is difficult to imagine and understand initially. This paper sets out to explore
Jesus Descended to Hell: A Historical, Scriptural, Modern, and Pastoral Treatment Read More »
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 about the deadly consequences of white racism and the unjust white privilege that exists in the modern world invalidates any
Black Theology, the Catholic Church in America, and Communion Ecclesiology Read More »
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 getting to the finish, it brings closure to the stories of two prominent disciples: Peter and the Beloved Disciple. It
The Love and Restoration of Christ: A Commentary on John 21:15-25 Read More »
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, and inspiring our actions. The author also shows how the Mass connects us with the moral teachings of the Church and the example of the saints.
How the Latin Mass Shapes and Strengthens Our Moral Life Read More »
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 Catholic idea of marriage and then offer a series of propositions on the role that grace and sacrificial love plays in husband and wife becoming one flesh through the Sacrament made specifically for it.
The Mystery and Meaning of the Two Become One Flesh Read More »
