saints
Biographical and theological reflections on notable Christians throughout history.
St. Irenaeus, Scripture & the Church Paid Members Public
St. Irenaeus was the Bishop of Lyons, France and died as a holy martyr for Christ. He was discipled by another Bishop named Polycarp, who himself was martyred for Christ at the age of 86 and was personally trained by Apostles such as John. Here is what this second century
St. Augustine, Trinity & Filioque Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
The following is taken from St. Augustine’s On the Trinity Book 5 (V). All emphasis will be mine. Chapter 8.— Whatever is Spoken of God According to Substance, is Spoken of Each Person Severally, and Together of the Trinity Itself. One Essence in God, and Three, in Greek, Hypostases,
Reformers on Intercession of Mary & Saints Paid Members Public
Martin Luther Now I do not know in all the Scriptures anything that so well serves such a purpose as this sacred hymn of the most blessed Mother of God, which ought indeed to be learned and kept in mind by all who would rule well and be helpful lords.
Irenaeus, Apostolic Succession & the Roman See Paid Members Public
The following is taken from St. Irenaeus’ Adversus haereses, Book III. All emphasis will be mine. Chapter 3 A refutation of the heretics, from the fact that, in the various Churches, a perpetual succession of bishops was kept up. 1. It is within the power of all, therefore, in every
St. Cyprian, Baptism & the Eucharist Paid Members Public
The following extract on water baptism and the holy Eucharist is taken from The Epistles of Cyprian, Epistle 62. All emphasis will be mine. 1. Cyprian to Caecilius his brother, greeting. Although I know, dearest brother, that very many of the bishops who are set over the churches of the
St. Augustine on Psalm 45 Paid Members Public
I share St. Augustine’s masterful exegesis of Psalm 45, since this brilliant theologian explains how every verse points to the coming of our glorious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and shows that this specific Psalm prophesies that the Messiah is the God-Man whom the Father anoints to rule forever.
Bellarmine on the Jews & Muslims Paid Members Public
St. Robert Bellarmine wrote this about Jews and Muslims in his exposition of Jeremiah’s prophecy in 31:33-34: But if someone contends that these last words too are to be understood of the present time, one can reply that here the Prophet is not speaking of the hidden mysteries
Chrysostom, Samaritans and God Paid Members Public
I quote from St. John Chrysostom’s Homilies on the Gospel of John, Homily 33 John 4:23-27., where he affirmed that the Samaritans were indeed worshiping God, albeit in an imperfect manner. All emphasis will be mine. John 4:21-22 Jesus says unto her, Woman, believe Me, the hour