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2021-05-31T02:59:40-05:00

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Aquinas on Eucharistic Miracles

Last updated on: May 31, 2021 at 2:59 am By Henry Karlson

Just as the eucharist is often misunderstood, the meaning and value of eucharistic miracles are often misconstrued by well-intentioned, pious Catholics. Most of the time, eucharistic miracles refer to situations when the eucharistic species of bread and wine no longer appear as bread and wine but as flesh and blood. Another kind of miracle is when someone perceives a vision of Christ superimposed over the eucharistic bread. In either occasion, the miracle is meant to point out a truth about... Read more

2021-05-30T02:58:27-05:00

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All Saints: Nothing Is Lost, Nothing Is Forgotten

Last updated on: May 30, 2021 at 2:58 am By Henry Karlson

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit entered the world in a new way. It is called the Holy Spirit because it sanctifies those it touches. It brings the kingdom of God with it, giving those who embrace it their share of the eschatological glory, the glory of the light of Tabor. Everyone is called to receive the Spirit. Everyone is called to the kingdom of God. Everyone is called to be holy. Everyone is meant to be, and everyone can be,... Read more

2021-05-27T05:02:06-05:00

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Worship In Spirit and in Truth

Last updated on: May 27, 2021 at 5:02 am By Henry Karlson

Now that people are being vaccinated against COVID19, more and more churches are opening back up, having worship services taking place in person once again. Catholics are being told their obligations are being restored. Christians are being told, when they return to their churches, they need to follow CDC guidelines, which means, if they are not vaccinated for COVID19, they are expected to wear masks and practice social distancing.[1] While some churches continue to make masking and social distancing mandatory,... Read more

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2021-05-26T02:59:43-05:00

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Actions Are More Important Than Words

Last updated on: May 26, 2021 at 2:59 am By Henry Karlson

Actions speak louder than words, which is why we should be more concerned about doing what is good and just than speaking about it. This is not to say no one should speak up, because certainly it is important to help people realize what is and is not good, but our focus should be to get people to do what is good and not just know it. Sloth must be avoided. This is not to say everyone can do everything.... Read more

Sayings of the Desert Fathers

2021-05-24T02:58:11-05:00

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Uncreated Energies. Part Seven: Conclusion

Last updated on: May 24, 2021 at 2:58 am By Henry Karlson

The distinction between God’s nature and energy (or energies), between God’s essence and God’s activity, has caused some confusion concerning the way that distinction is to be understood. Is it a real distinction? Is it a substantial distinction? Do the energies somehow exist separate from God’s essence, becoming an independent reality of their own? Because the distinction is called real, some critics believe this is meant to indicate a substantial division making God composite instead of simple. Others critics believe... Read more

2021-05-23T02:55:43-05:00

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Pentecost And the Prophetic Spirit

Last updated on: May 23, 2021 at 2:55 am By Henry Karlson

Before his ascension, Jesus said he would not leave the faithful behind. His presence would be with them until the end of the world. Likewise, he said that they would be provided another Comforter, the Holy Spirit (cf. Jn. 14:16). The two promises go together. Through the Spirit, the presence of Christ is made spiritually present. Likewise, the Spirit, the Spirit of Christ, is the living water which Christ said he would give to all who would believe and, in... Read more

2021-05-20T05:06:56-05:00

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Bloodlust Promotes Injustice, Not Justice

Last updated on: May 20, 2021 at 5:06 am By Henry Karlson

The bloodthirsty nature of many of those who call themselves pro-life reveals itself every time they defend the death penalty. They prove that they do not care about the dignity of life and its preservation. Their bloodlust does not allow them to think life is of inalienable value. Instead, they believe some have lost their right to life and should be put to death. It doesn’t matter if someone is innocent, if the supposed victims of an accused criminal plea... Read more

2021-05-19T03:01:24-05:00

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Uncreated Energies. Part Six: Deification Is For Both Matter and Spirit

Last updated on: May 19, 2021 at 3:01 am By Henry Karlson

God truly is all-deifying, acting and working with creation, matter and spirit, seeking to elevate it with grace. All things can receive and partake of God’s divine energies for themselves. Deification is meant for all creation. And we find that everywhere God is present, God is willing to purify, illuminate and perfect those given free will with grace, so that God can be and will be present to them in their perfection: Truly, my beloved in the Lord, not one... Read more

2021-05-17T03:37:28-05:00

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Uncreated Energies. Part Five: Partakers of the Divine Nature

Last updated on: May 17, 2021 at 3:37 am By Henry Karlson

God reaches out towards us, indeed engages us so that we can become partakers of the divine nature; all things which pertain to godliness, the graces which we need, are granted to us so that we can become like god: His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very... Read more

2021-05-16T03:07:47-05:00

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Ossius of Cordova And Nicea

Last updated on: May 16, 2021 at 3:07 am By Henry Karlson

More than anyone else, Ossius of Cordova is the unsung hero of the Council of Nicea. In part, this is because criticisms coming from various Novatians and Donatists influenced the West and its understanding of his character. They suggested that not only was he corrupt, but he willingly lapsed from the faith by signing an Arian decree (the Decree of Sirmium). His defenders, among whom was St. Athanasius, held him in high esteem; they indicated that he was not culpable... Read more

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