Friends in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, I'm speaking at the In His Presence Women's Conference at Prince of Peace Parish this weekend. If you're in the area, please join us!
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What does grace do to human nature?
At the end of A Brief Catechesis on Nature and Grace, Henri de Lubac quotes Ratzinger, “a Christianity which offers man something less than making him God is too modest” (172). This bold and continuous refrain connects Christian thought and hope, from Ratzinger, through de Lubac, to early Church Fathers like Saint Athanasius, who wrote, “God became man that man might become God.” These statements reveal several points that de Lubac expands upon in his Catechesis. First, human nature is distinct from divine nature. Second, God infuses human nature with divine grace, transfiguring human nature to “supernatural.” Third, the Divine Nature, revealed in the Incarnation, offers salvation to humanity, and with grace, humanity may freely turn from sin toward the teleological end of unity with God in eternity.
Upcoming Event in the Diocese of Providence
I'm traveling up to New England to serve at the Diocese of Providence Convocation. The Convocation is March 16 at Bryant University. Information on registration and my talk is linked. Hope to see you there!
What do the Sacraments Mean for the Rest of our Christian life?
Friends, having returned from an amazing opportunity to speak at the LA Religious Education Congress alongside some of my Notre Dame professors, I'm back to the work of studying and synthesizing theology. This week's assignment asks us to apply our reading from The Bible and the Liturgy by Father Jean Danielou to a pastoral talk.… Continue reading What do the Sacraments Mean for the Rest of our Christian life?
LA Religious Education Congress
I'm speaking this Sunday, 18 February at the LA Religious Education Congress. The theme of this year's conference is "Be Loved." Amid the noise and hast of life, this is a weekend to be inspired and reminded that you are completely LOVED! My talk is entitled - "Renewing Vocation in the Domestic Church: A Biblical… Continue reading LA Religious Education Congress
Desacralized Culture – How did we get here and Can The World be Re-Sacralized in Modern Culture?
Friends, in my Catholic Sacraments class, we recently read Ratzinger's "Theology of the Liturgy: The Sacramental Foundation of Christian Existence" and Louis Bouyer's Cosmos. I love Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI). His writing always hits that perfect balance of pastoral and theological. I cried when he died. It's taken me a while to warm up to… Continue reading Desacralized Culture – How did we get here and Can The World be Re-Sacralized in Modern Culture?