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Theological Meaning: Understanding ‘Eodem Sensu Eademque Sententia’

Rory Fox October 8, AD2025 4 Comments

The Latin formula eodem sensu eademque sententia is a traditional theological way of describing sameness-of-meaning. The formula is often quoted as part of an insistence

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Candlemas

Discovering Deeper Meaning in Christmas Carols

Genesius December 23, AD2023 1 Comment

Dale Ahlquist, author and co-founder of Chesterton Academy high school in Minneapolis,  said in one of his talks about Chesterton, “Catholics often know the answer

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faithlessness

Faithlessness: A Void Within and Without

Dennis Dillon December 4, AD2023 1 Comment

In an increasingly complex and often contradictory world, faithlessness emerges as a specter haunting the corridors of the human heart. This lack of faith can

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free will, agency

Reclaiming Our Sense of Agency and Rediscovering Our Connections

B.J. Gonzalvo June 2, AD2021 1 Comment

Lessons and Stories of the Past Year Over a year has gone by since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. We have been through on

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romance, Valentine, sexuality, love, large families

Valentine’s Day Needs St. Valentine Again

Anthony S. Layne February 14, AD2020 1 Comment

It’s Valentine’s Day again. It’s hard to believe now that this annual celebration of romance and érōs ever had any connection with Christianity, let alone

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The Lonely Way of the Writer: A New Year’s Message for My Fellow Writers

Mark C. McCann January 12, AD2018 5 Comments

Every January 1st, many of us decide to come clean with our personal struggles and make resolutions to better ourselves in the days ahead. In

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Life and Intelligibility vs. Death and Inanity: Scientism and Meaning

Bob Drury November 16, AD2017 7 Comments

Moses set before the people Life and Death; from another aspect, Intelligibility and Inanity. He urged them to choose life (Deuteronomy 30:19). The Transcendentals Life

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Turning to God, the Creator, or Acting Out a Parable

Bob Drury March 12, AD2017 No Comments

In the encyclical, FIDES ET RATIO (Faith and Reason) Pope St. John Paul II explains how faith and reason are the foundation for human wisdom.

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