by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonThe very notion of the "Gospel," the Evangelion, lies so deep in Christian memory that it takes on a tautological quality, as it were: The Gospel is the Gospel. The "idea" of it is so integral to what we mean by "Christian" that the two concepts can hardly be dissected. … [Read more...]
Because The Lord Has Sworn An Oath
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon The scene at Mount Moriah, where Abraham prepared to offer his son Isaac, has long lived in Christian memory as a source of theological reflection. Melito, a 2nd century bishop of Sardis, commented on the event at some length in a Paschal homily. In this comment we … [Read more...]
The Royal Priesthood, The Treasured People
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In his first epistle Peter once describes his audience as God's Chosen People: But you are an elect generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a treasured People, that you may declare the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous … [Read more...]
