Eusebius of Caesarea
The Season of Advent The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight the paths of our God. The prophecy makes clear that…
The main purpose of these articles in the bulletin is to expose our parishioners to the depth, breadth and wealth of Catholic tradition. Thus far, we have discussed the Sacred…
Great Intellectuals
St. Irenaeus of Lyons Born in Smyrna (modern-day Turkey) around the year 135AD, St. Irenaeus of Lyons was raised in a Christian family. As a young man, he was a…
Great Intellectuals-Part III
Etymology and Definition Last week we learned that to be intellectual is more than simply being a brainiac or a know-it-all. Rather, a person who is intellectual is one who…
Great Intellectuals-Part II
Etymology and Definition Last week, I ended my article by saying St. Justin, “teaches us that Catholicism poses no threat to intellectualism.” Before we continue looking at the lives of…
Great Intellectuals
St. Justin, Philosopher and Martyr To begin our series on the great intellectuals of Church history, we will reflect on the 2nd century deacon and martyr St. Justin. Born around…
Great Intellectuals-Introduction
It is no exaggeration to say that the Catholic Church saved Western Civilization. After the fall of Rome in 476 AD, much of the prestigious culture enjoyed by the European…
The Blessed Virgin Mary- Part VIII
“Behold Your Mother” “Behold your Mother” (Jn. 19:27). John, the beloved disciple, is given to Mary as a son and Mary is given to the beloved disciple as a mother….
The Blessed Virgin Mary- Part VII
“Woman, Behold Your Son” This last article on the Blessed Virgin Mary will be divided into two parts both of which will be an exposition on the interaction between Christ…