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August 24, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

On Divine Providence: There is Nothing Random in the World

by St. John of TobolskThis week we will be  posting a five part series on God's Loving Providence, by the sainted John of Tobolsk. Enjoy it and meditate on this glorious mystery.What is Providence? It is one of the basic characteristics of God – to see all that is going on, was going on, and will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: divine providence, St. John of Tobolsk

August 23, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

A Good, Old Fashioned Gnostic Beatdown

St. Ireneaus of Lyon, terror of gnostics, crusher of heresyby Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonIn the second century, Irenaeus, the second bishop of Lyons, explicitly asked-with respect to the eternal Word -"for what purpose did he come down?" ( Against the Heresies 2.14.7).And the answer:"that he might … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reardon, Patrick Fr., Sermon Resources Tagged With: death, devil, gnostic, Resurrection, sin, st. irenaeus of lyons

August 22, 2015 By Fr. John A. Peck

Getting Ready…

For the Old Testament Challenge   By Fr. John A. PeckBy now, you should be well into your preparations if you plan on taking the Old Testament Challenge which starts Sept. 15th.What?! You've not started yet?!Well, don't panic. You are probably not alone, and as people love to jump on the bandwagon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Old Testament Challenge Tagged With: 2015, Old Testament Challenge

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