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The Theology of Confession Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 18 1485 “On the evening of that day, the first day of the week,” Jesus showed himself to his apostles. “He breathed on them, and said to them: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; …
Read moreFrom the Rector/CCD, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1/30/22
The Liturgy of Baptism Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 17 1235 The sign of the cross, on the threshold of the celebration, marks with the imprint of Christ the one who is going to belong to him and signifies the grace of the redemption Christ won for us by his cross. …
Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1/23/22
The Theology of Baptism Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 16 1275 Christian initiation is accomplished by three sacraments together: Baptism which is the beginning of new life; Confirmation which is its strengthening; and the Eucharist which nourishes the disciple with Christ’s Body and Blood for his transformation in Christ. 1276 “Go …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, 1/16/2022
Introduction to the Liturgy Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 15 1110 In the liturgy of the Church, God the Father is blessed and adored as the source of all the blessings of creation and salvation with which he has blessed us in his Son, in …
Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis Lesson, The Baptism of the Lord, January 9, 2022
Christian Friendship From a Sermon by St. Gregory Nazianzen, On his friendship with St. Basil Basil and I were both in Athens. We had come, like streams of a river, from the same source in our native land, had separated from each other in pursuit of learning, and were now united again as if by …
Read moreFrom the Rector, January 2, 2022, The Epiphany of the Lord
From a sermon by Saint Leo the Great, pope Christian, remember your dignity Dearly beloved, today our Saviour is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no place on the birthday of life. The fear of death has been swallowed up; life brings us joy with the promise of eternal happiness. No one is shut …
Read moreFrom the Rector, December 26, 2021, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph
From a commentary of Luke by Saint Ambrose, bishopMary visits Elizabeth When the angel revealed his message to the Virgin Mary he gave her a sign to win her trust. He told her of the motherhood of an old and barren woman to show that God is able to do all that he wills. When …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 19, 2021
Why did the Word become Flesh? Paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church Lesson 14 456 With the Nicene Creed, we answer by confessing: “For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit, he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.” …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021
Introduction to Hebrews and Revelation Adapted from notes by Dr. Steven Smith and Mark Giszczak Lesson 13 A. Author: i. Traditional: St. Paul ii. Modern: Unknown Jewish disciple / colleague of Paul (Timothy, Apollos, Barnabas, etc.) iii. * Dr. Smith’s suggestion: Pauline circle B. Audience: i. Unnamed “holy brethren” (3:1, 12, 10:19) ii. …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021
Theological Legacy of the Catholic Epistles By Dr. Brant Pitre Lesson 12 1. Letter of James a. The Immutability of God (James 1:17) b. Doctrine of Justification (James 2:14-26) c. Sins that Cry out to Heaven: injustice to the wage-earner (James 5:4) d. Anointing of the Sick and Confession of Sins (James …