Origen of Alexandria, born around A.D. 185, stands as one of early Christianity’s most significant theologians and scholars. His life and works reflect a deep devotion to Scripture, a relentless pursuit of truth, and a controversial legacy that shaped Christian theology for centuries. This blog explores what we know of Origen’s life, based on historical […]
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Have you ever found yourself doing something you swore you wouldn’t do? Maybe you overindulged in food or drink after vowing to cut back, lashed out in anger despite your intention to stay calm, or fell into gossip when you’d resolved to keep silent. Perhaps you faced a deeper temptation—one you truly detested—yet found yourself
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In Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre reimagines how we understand Mary by connecting her role as the queen mother to the ancient traditions of Israel. With a focus on biblical context and historical insight, this chapter reshapes common perspectives on Mary, showing how her position as the mother of Jesus mirrors
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The Ark of the Covenant has long captivated the human imagination, from ancient Jewish worship to modern pop culture, famously through Raiders of the Lost Ark. Yet, beyond its legendary status, the Ark serves as a significant biblical and theological cornerstone. In Chapter 3 of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre explores
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When I first contemplated the words of the Lord’s Prayer, the line “Give us this day our daily bread” initially seemed straightforward. At the time, I interpreted it as a clear reference to the Eucharist, which I was receiving daily. However, I began to question the phrasing—why the apparent redundancy between “daily” and “give us
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In Chapter 2 of Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary, Brant Pitre explores how Mary is understood as the “New Eve” within Christian theology. Drawing from the New Testament, Old Testament, and ancient Jewish traditions, Pitre highlights the deep theological parallels between Mary and Eve, showing how Mary fulfills the role of the woman
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Chapter 1: Queen of Heaven In his comprehensive exploration of Marian theology, Brant Pitre’s book Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary delves deeply into the foundations of Catholic beliefs about Mary. The first chapter, titled “The Queen of Heaven,” tackles one of the most misunderstood aspects of Marian devotion—her title as Queen of Heaven—and
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The existence of evil in a world created by an all-good, all-powerful God has puzzled and challenged thinkers for centuries. Why do suffering, moral failure, and natural disasters occur if God is both loving and omnipotent? These questions, often called “the problem of evil,” require careful thought and explanation. Drawing on the insights of St.
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What does it mean when we say something is “good”? Consider for a moment what makes a good smartphone, a good teacher, or a good cup of coffee. Are we applying the same criteria of goodness to each? When we call a smartphone “good,” we might mean it has excellent battery life, a sharp display,
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Do you ever wonder if your decisions are truly yours? Are your actions born of your own freedom, or are they dictated by forces—biological, societal, or divine—that lie beyond your control? These questions cut to the heart of what it means to be human. For centuries, philosophers and theologians have debated the relationship between divine
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