I’ve begun teaching a course this term entitled the Christian Understanding of God (THEO 331). I’ve created a course web page for it, and those interested can find the course outline and related downloads on that site. I’ve also uploaded the first audio lectures from the course: Presentation of the course Course lecture, part 1 [...]

Doesn’t being A Christian mean somehow that we have met the risen Christ, that we live now not just for him, but with Him? Every Easter season we read the passage of Luke’s Gospel about two disciples on their way to Emmaus, a town outside Jerusalem. This Gospel account is about a journey that often [...]

The course page for THEO 211L has been updated with the audio files for week 2: Lecture, part 1 Lecture, part 2

Welcome to all those attending the Faith Enrichment evenings being held at St. Mary parish in Greenfield Park, as well as all those who can’t make it but want to follow the evenings “at a distance” over the Internet. You can find copies of the Powerpoint slides, as well as audio files for the main [...]

I was invited to the rectory of Mary Queen of Peace parish last Sunday to offer a talk to a group of young adults (they have a group that meets about twice a month). It started with a delicious dinner and a warm mug of tea, and then we proceeded to the living room to [...]

At one time there was absolutely no evil in the world; neither moral nor physical. Man had perfect dominion over every one of his steps. The Catechism says that God had raised man to take part in his divine life (CCC 384): and from that elevation there flowed a happiness and a peace that is [...]

Guardian angels : the website Also : “Guardian angels” entry in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia.

I recently had the chance to read a book lent to me by Professor Lucian Turcescu, a colleage at Concordia University (love the bow tie, Lucian). It is based on his doctoral thesis, and is entitled Gregory of Nyssa and the Concept of Divine Persons. While his work is necessarily quite technical, the theme itself [...]

I must admit, I groaned when I saw the title to this book. I really dislike books of spirituality that try and be too “homey”, especially when they seem to be appealing to elements of our culture that I personally feel need to be evangelized, not embraced. The title of this book, to me, seemed [...]