What has Pentecost to do with freedom? What is freedom exactly? What is it not?by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonWhen we declare that God created the Cosmos in freedom, we mean that nothing outside of God had to be. Modern philosophers seriously ask—as other philosophers, for centuries, implied—why is … [Read more...]
Day One of the Week – Pentecost
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonThe fourth century introduced a significant change of perspective with respect to Pentecost, when the Council of Nicaea determined that the date of Pascha should always fall on the first Sunday of spring. Up to that point, a certain measure of local custom had prevailed, … [Read more...]
Pentecost: The Whole Paschal Season
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon In Luke's theology the mission of the Holy Spirit is especially related to the event of Pentecost. Consequently, the forgiveness and remission of sins---the Holy Spirit's first gift---forms a theme foundational to the imagery of Pentecost. This is the case, whether … [Read more...]
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