Transfiguration plays a major role in understanding mankind, the reality and quality of freedom, and the intention of God in the creation of the Universe.by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonGregory the Theologian placed the synthetic —body and soul—quality of human existence in the larger context of the … [Read more...]
Body and Soul, and the School of Synergy
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonThe Church Fathers sometimes use the word synthesis when they speak of the mutual relationship of man’s soul and body (E.g., Clement of Alexandria, Stromateis 4.26; Cyril of Alexandria, Letters 45; Maximus the Confessor, Letters 15). When they treat of the synthetic … [Read more...]
Love and Boldness in John’s Gospel
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonLove makes the world go 'round.In the mind of John, the new life in Christ is manifest two ways: The first is outward and empirical; it looks at the evidence of one’s love for those to whom he is joined in Christ. The second is inward; it has to do with a transformation … [Read more...]
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