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“Man needs God, otherwise he remains without hope”

November 5, 2022 Carl E. Olson 3

Readings: • 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 • Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 • 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 • Lk 20:27-38 “Let us put it very simply: man needs God, otherwise he remains without hope.” That statement […]

Detail from 'Crucifixion' (c.1315) by Giotto di Bondone [WikiArt.org]

Vatican II and the universality of Christ’s saving mission

November 3, 2022 Nicholas J. Healy, Jr. 1

The distinguishing feature of the doctrine and the pastoral program of the Second Vatican Council is Trinitarian Christocentrism. The Council’s teaching on the nature of Sacred Liturgy, on the mystery of the Church, on the […]