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...]
The Sole Forum Where Creation Can Examine Itself
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonThe thinking man, if he wants his thought about freedom to be complete, must also reflect—on the basis of his own experience—that freedom is inseparable from consciousness and the conscious experience of pursuing and discerning truth. If freedom is really free, it must be … [Read more...]
On the Virgin Birth and the Creation of Woman
by St. John ChrysostomIt was fitting that the Giver of all holiness should enter this world by a pure and holy birth. For He it is that of old formed Adam from the virgin earth, and from Adam without help of woman formed woman. For as without woman Adam produced woman, so did the Virgin without man … [Read more...]
