These are articles on Catholic Theology.
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 »
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.
The First and Last in the Genre of ‘Lost Brother’ Reconcilement Narratives 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 »
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.
The Salvation of Aliens: A Catholic Perspective on Extraterrestrial Life Read More »
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.
Moses’ Call: How God Chose and Equipped Him to Lead His People Read More »
This article explores the concept of Grace/Favor in the ‘Pentateuch’ and makes the distinctions about how it is applied throughout.
How God’s Grace Shines Through the Pentateuch Read More »
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).
How Mary is the Ark of the Covenant: A Biblical and Theological Reflection Read More »
