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...]
Sunspots in Scripture
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonThe account of Ananias and Sapphira is arguably the most frightening story in the New Testament. We are scarcely surprised by St. Luke's comment that"great fear came upon all the Church and upon all who heard these things."In Luke's bright account of the grace of the Holy … [Read more...]
What the Holy Spirit Preserves Only in the Church
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon God's gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church is not only original, unique, and exclusive, it is also permanent. This gift is as irrevocable as the Incarnation itself. Much as the event of the Word’s enfleshment irrevocably links the Second Person of the Holy Trinity to t … [Read more...]
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