From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here – The Temptations of Jesus In the account of Jesus’ baptism, the descent of the Holy Spirit is more than a simple blessing—it is the formal anointing that confers upon Him the messianic office, as kings and priests in Israel […]
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From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here Jesus’ public ministry begins with the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan by John the Baptist. This event not only marks the start of His mission but also serves as a profound theological moment that reveals Jesus’ divine identity and mission. The
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From the reviews of Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI – Chapter List Here The Promise of a New Prophet Like Moses In the Book of Deuteronomy, a distinct promise is made of a new Moses, not a king like David but a prophet unlike any other. This promise sets the stage for understanding
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Joseph Ratzinger – Pope Benedict XVI All the seemingly disparate stories written over a thousand years or more by a multitude of authors begin to make sense when one sees their fulfilment in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, as Pope Benedict masterfully portrays in the first volume of his three-part series. Every page is
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Modern scholars have calculated that Jesus was likely born between 4 and 6 BC, meaning He, the Son of God, was born during the 21st to 23rd year of Augustus Caesar’s reign, who was also called Divi filius, meaning “son of a god.” While AD 1 was originally intended to mark the birth of Jesus, a discrepancy arose due to
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In the tale of man’s first encounter with himself, we find the seeds of a much grander narrative—one that stretches from the dawn of time to the fullness of eternity. The story of Adam and Eve, often reduced to a simple moral about temptation and fall, is in fact a profound typological key to unlocking
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In order to properly frame a good answer to this question, it is expedient to first reflect on the meanings and aspects of the key words or phrases in the question. In this case, there are two; “fallen world” and “sacrifice.” Fallen World In Catholic theology, the concept of a “fallen world” refers to
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Part 3 – Certain Counsels for the Practice of the Virtues Chapter 1: How to Choose the Virtues to be Practiced in Particular St. Francis de Sales begins by likening the righteous man to “a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season.” He explains that charity guides all virtues,
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By St. Francis de Sales Part 1 – On the Counsels and Exercises Chapter 1: What is the True Devotion to God? St. Francis de Sales begins by distinguishing true devotion from superficial piety. He warns against those who pray all day but fail to control their tongues, highlighting that true devotion is not just
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Introduction The tale of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the herald of the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion, is steeped in mystical fervour and divine encounters, a narrative that has stirred the hearts of many within the Catholic Church for centuries. Born into the simplicity of a 17th-century French village, her journey from a childhood marked
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