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I know it sounds simplistic. Is it willing the good of the other? On the topic of synodality, Bishop Barron told of being at the Vatican Synod of Bishops on young people. It was his first synod; he was ordained a Los Angeles auxiliary in September That was like being in the synod hall every day.

I loved every minute of it. Matt Malone, S. Bishops making interventions at the synod was one thing. Another was the young people in attendance, he said.

Their very presence there was powerful. It was important. What we have done is we have listened to each other, and together we have listened to the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit has given us this document. We have recently relaunched the commenting experience at America and are aiming for a more focused commenting experience with better moderation by opening comments on a select number of articles each day. But we still want your feedback. You can join the conversation about this article with us in social media on Twitter or Facebook , or in one of our Facebook discussion groups for various topics.

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Before you can comment, you need to update your profile to include your first and last name, as required in our comments policy. As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body. We profess it in our creed. We're taught that to bury and pray for the dead are corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

We honor the dead in our Liturgy through the rite of Christian burial. We do all of this, and more, because when Jesus Christ took on flesh for the salvation of our souls he also bestowed great dignity on our bodies. By: Scott Hahn , and others. Everything needed to understand and appreciate the traditional Latin mass!

Extremely informative, yet very easy to listen to! This book explains prayer by prayer, what happens at the Latin Mass and why. Why is the Mass in Latin, the use of silence, bells, specific colors, etc. Reviews are very enthusiastic! By: George J. In this bold, momentous work, the pope, in his first book written as Benedict XVI, seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent "popular" depictions and to restore Jesus' true identity as discovered in the Gospels.

Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the pope shares a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian faith. Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar as the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes.

Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as "Heaven on Earth," explaining that what "we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly liturgy.

By: Scott Hahn. Uncover the theology which lead to the doctrinal development of the Theotokos, the Incarnation, and the Trinity. Discover the wisdom and influence of saints Cyril, Pope Leo, and Augustine.

Embrace the rich heritage of the Catholic Faith. By: David Meconi SJ. A master theologian offers inspiring insights into the mystery of Christ's presence in our lives.

As festive as the film Babette's Feast and as profound as the work of Ronald Knox, this fresh look at the Eucharist brings to light the spiritual meaning of meal, sacrifice, and real presence in our lives.

The Trinity is the foundation of Christian faith, the lifeblood of its liturgy. In this remarkable course, you will come to understand the Trinitarian theology and history as never before. Your professor is Fr. The idea of one God as three persons cannot be understood through human reason alone. Indeed, the doctrine of the Trinity was not something that early Christians fully grasped. By: Fr. David Vincent Meconi S. Natural law is the idea that there is an objective moral order, grounded in essential humanity, that holds universal and permanent implications for the ways we should conduct ourselves as free and responsible human beings.

These 24 in-depth lectures consider the arguments for natural law, the serious objections that have been raised against it, and the ways, despite all overt criticisms, it remains a vital and even pervasive force in political, moral, and social life today, even while traveling under another name. By: The Great Courses , and others. The Liturgy of the Eucharist has deep roots in tradition.

But the Mass has also enjoyed a dynamic history over the centuries. By: John Francis Baldovin. Peter Kreeft brings his unique insights to this most important area of our spiritual lives. He claims he himself is still a beginner in prayer, and this book is for all those, like him, who feel that they are not good at praying but desire to become much better at it. Thus, Kreeft offers simple, but profound advice and practical steps for developing a prayer life based on the time-tested wisdom of the saints and great spiritual writers, especially the principles found in Brother Lawrence's classic, The Practice of the Presence of God.

Over the past hundred years, scholars have attacked the historical truth of the Gospels and argued that they were originally anonymous and filled with contradictions. In The Case for Jesus , Brant Pitre taps in to the wells of Christian scripture, history, and tradition to ask and answer a number of different questions, including: If we don't know who wrote the Gospels, how can we trust them? How can the four Gospels be historically true when there are differences between them?

How much faith should be put into these writings? As The Case for Jesus will show, recent discoveries in New Testament scholarship as well as neglected evidence from ancient manuscripts and the early church fathers together have the potential to pull the rug out from under a century of skepticism toward the apostolic authorship and historical truth of the traditional Gospels. Ehrman misunderstands basic premises of the Gospels and the Old Testament.

One does not have to be a scholar to enjoy this book! Would you listen to The Case for Jesus again? Yes, I plan to. This book is such a treasure-house of information and discovery. What other book might you compare The Case for Jesus to and why? Perhaps another story--like Indiana Jones. I'm not kidding. This book has a kind of thrill to it that feels like your on the hunt for treasure. You find it in the truths he describes in Scripture. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it certainly was. How could anyone argue after listening to this? His evidence is so compelling and thorough. Anyone doubting their Faith should listen to this! Outstanding presentation; a must read for all Christians and non-believers. Concise and well organized book. Full of great insights about Jesus and the Bible, highly recommend. Whether you are a Christian or not I think you will find Pitre's presentation of the subject fair, scholarly, yet approachable.

He makes a surprisingly convincing case for the historicity of the gospels and Jesus claims to be Devine. The insights into 1st century Judaism make it valuable even if you have know doubts as to who Jesus was. Gives solid evidence to why some modern biblical scholars are completely wrong on their dating of when the gospels were written. Answers the tough questions on why we should believe that the Bible is accurate. This book was so very informative, powerful and backed up everything said with in depth knowledge of history.

The reader was very enthusiastic and easy to listen to. Brant Pitre has written a thoughtful and well researched examination of the case for Christ's Divinity and Messiahship. He effortlessly debunks the hypotheses put forth by many atheist New Testament Scholars , as well as those who are academically irresponsible or lazy.

I have learned a lot with this book. I have enjoyed it very much. The information is clear and easy to follow. This book answered many of my questions. Jesus divinity, his claim of who he is in the synoptic gospels, etc. Will read and listen more of Dr Brant Pitre. This book needs to be read by the new Atheists, practicing Catholics, lapsed Catholics, all Christians, and everyone who might doubt the divinity of Christ!

Dr Pitre illustrates how being familiar with the thoughts and customs of a 1st century Jew's we are able to explore with greater depth and awe the beautiful and transformative messages of Jesus Christ.

A brilliant book that grapples with the historical authenticity of the Gospels, their veracity and the historical person of Jesus Christ. Whether you are searching for answers or just curious, this is definitely worth listening to.

It shows just how solid the basis for Christianity is. Learn about Jesus here but the invitation to believe in Him and grow in that relationship is left up to the reader. A beautiful apologetic about the Case for Jesus. I especially loved the parts about the Transfiguration and the arguments against supposed anonymous gospels. What an incredible book. It has opened my eyes and esrs to stories I thought I knew.

Highly recommended. An solid piece of great scholarly work written in an intelligible and passionate language by this brilliant professor. A must read for all Catholics, heretics and inquisitive sceptics alike. What would have made it even greater is if he was the narrator, that would have made it perfect!