Dr. William Marra tells us what the Sacrament of Confirmation is, stresses its importance, and locates it within the milieu of the Sacramental System.
...Father Brian W. Harrison, O.S., analyzes the 1965 Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation entitled Dei Verbum. This two-part lecture covers the Magisterial doctrines of inspiration and inerrancy, previous ecclesiastical pronouncements,...
Father Kenneth Baker, S.J., gives a homily in which he speaks of how the Bible is a text inspired by God, entrusted to the Church for the nurturing and guidance...
Dr. John Rao discusses the reactions to Chalcedon and the Monophysite Movement. Monophysites were active in both Egypt and Syria. Eventually they developed a parallel hierarchy which split the Church...
Dr. John Rao discusses the topic of Papal Authority: Beyond Weakness and Willfulness. Dr. John Rao delivers a vigorous discourse on Papal authority.
...Father Anthony J Mastroeni says that “Religion is the strongest element in man’s self control. History is shown to be littered with the wreckage of nations that have become indifferent...
Father Baker tells us of the Sacrament of Holy Communion, the last of the Sacraments of Initiation, the rite of Holy Communion in Holy Mass and its importance in the...
Fr. Richard Munkelt describes the Enlightenment’s reinterpretation of Natural Law. The Enlightenment insisted that it was simply concerned with what is “natural”. But how do you determine what is a...
Mr. Michael Davies’ book, “Pope John’s Council,” sets Vatican II within its proper historic framework and gives the listener a clearer understanding of the activities that took place behind the...
Fr. Miceli offers an analysis of Humani Generis and its significance today. In this sermon, Father Vincent Miceli, S.J., discusses Humani Generis, the “Forgotten Encyclical” promulgated on 12 August 1950...
In this 8th part of Dr. Marra’s lecture series we are offered a deep and philosophical study of the Old Testament. Dr. Marra explains Saint Augustine’s interpretation of Genesis, and...