by Dcn. Andrei Psarev The legacy of Archimandrite Robert Taft S.J. is so significant that no one who is seriously interested in the evolution of the Divine Liturgy can afford to ignore it. In his interview the esteemed scholar, indeed, the “patriarch” of Byzantine liturgical studies, tells us … [Read more...]
Christ Jesus – High Priest and Victim
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Whereas in Luke's presentation of Jesus' prayer the Savior appears as the sacrificial victim, in John's presentation he is portrayed, rather, as the sacrificing priest. The relevant text is Jesus' lengthy prayer in John 17. Notwithstanding the subtlety of John's … [Read more...]
The Gates of Hell are Locked from the Inside
by Dn Joseph Gleason C.S. Lewis said the gates of hell are locked from the inside. It is real, and people actually go there. But they are there by their own consent. Hell is a place of self-exile. This position avoids the extremes of both the Universalists and the … [Read more...]
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