The Managing Editor of Saint Dominic’s Media sat down with the author of The Divine Divine Symphony: An Exordium to the Theology of the Mass to ask him some questions about this new book and his approach to the orthodoxy of the faith. Read the Review of ‘The Divine Symphony’, by Author Kaye Park Hinckley […]
Interview with Author David L. Gray (The Divine Symphony) 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 »
f one is to take part in any relevant conversation about social justice, one must first acknowledge that we live in a pluralistic world. Globalization has forced even the most devout essentialist to accept that we must share our world with a variety of societies that consist of different creeds, traditions, and philosophical understandings. Many
Natural Law: A Universal and Rational Basis for Morality in a Pluralistic World 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 »
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 of persecution it faced as a result of local and national Roman laws and edicts. Yet, what should not be
Porphyry’s Attack on Christianity and How the Church Fathers Responded 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 »
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 Pope’s Three Duties: What He Does and Why He Matters 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 »
