by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon When---apparently in the third century before Christ---the Sefer Shemuel was divided into 1st and 2nd Samuel, its editors found a more-than-satisfactory division point at the death of Saul. Thus, the first book ends with the Battle of Mount Gilboah, and the second … [Read more...]
Why Take The Old Testament Challenge?
by Fr. John A. Peck There are many good reasons to want to read the entire Old Testament, but to actually do it requires a certain commitment. I'd like to list a few of the reasons in this post. This is for your average reader. If you are a clergyman, see this article for reasons why you … [Read more...]
On the Unique and Exclusive Presence of the Holy Spirit
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonChrist's greatest gift to the Church is the gift of the Holy Spirit; this gift is, moreover, original, unique, and exclusive.Now if someone finds this assertion unsurprising, I suspect he may not have given it the critical reflection it calls for. There should be at least … [Read more...]
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