Follow a thread through the library
Browse recurring topics and themes across study notes, reading journals, articles, and notebook entries.
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Patristics
Catena Aurea - Vol. I
A verse-by-verse collection of Gospel commentary from the Church Fathers, compiled by St. Thomas Aquinas.
The Didache
A translation of one of the earliest Christian documents, offering a glimpse into the faith, worship, and daily life of the early Church.
The Shepherd of Hermas
A series of visions, commandments, and parables exploring repentance, holiness, discipline, and growth in Christian life.
Against Heresies
A foundational defense of the Christian faith that refutes Gnosticism and explains the unity of Scripture, creation, and salvation.
City of God
A theological and philosophical classic that explores suffering, virtue, God's providence, and the contrast between the earthly city and the City of God.
Exposition of the Faith
A systematic exposition of Christian doctrine that explains the beliefs of the early Church on God, creation, Christ, the sacraments, and salvation.
1 & 2 Clement
A call to the Corinthian Church back to unity, humility, order, and faithful Christian living, alongside an early homily urging repentance.
The Epistle of Barnabas
An early Christian interpretation of Scripture exploring covenant, Christ, Jewish practices, and the Two Ways.
The Epistle of Polycarp
Polycarp encourages Christians toward faith, righteousness, perseverance, and practical obedience to Christ.
The Epistle to Diognetus
An early Christian defence of the faith describing God’s love, Christ’s coming, and the Christian place in the world.
The first and Second Apologies
The Apologies defend Christianity against Roman accusations by presenting it as the true philosophy, grounded in reason, fulfilled prophecy, and the person of Jesus Christ.
The Martyrdom of Polycarp
An early account of Polycarp's martyrdom and his faithful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death.
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Scripture
Why Bible Verse and Psalm Numbers Differ
While looking at the NET Bible, I really enjoyed that hovering over a passage number would pop that passage onto the page. So I went into the rabbit hole of...
Jesus Walks on the Sea
Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) and at Mass the readings and homily were about Jesus walking on the sea (Matthew 14:22-33). The theme today was...
Transfiguration and Moses
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord and so I am reading the following Scripture passages: - Matthew 17:1-13 - The Transfiguration of the Lord...
The Epistle of Barnabas
An early Christian interpretation of Scripture exploring covenant, Christ, Jewish practices, and the Two Ways.
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Theology
A Handbook on the Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
A collection of essays exploring the Jewish historical, cultural, and theological background of the New Testament and the Christian faith.
Against Heresies
A foundational defense of the Christian faith that refutes Gnosticism and explains the unity of Scripture, creation, and salvation.
The first and Second Apologies
The Apologies defend Christianity against Roman accusations by presenting it as the true philosophy, grounded in reason, fulfilled prophecy, and the person of Jesus Christ.
delighting in the trinity
Why Father, Son and Spirit are good news
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Apologetics
Against Heresies
A foundational defense of the Christian faith that refutes Gnosticism and explains the unity of Scripture, creation, and salvation.
The Epistle to Diognetus
An early Christian defence of the faith describing God’s love, Christ’s coming, and the Christian place in the world.
The first and Second Apologies
The Apologies defend Christianity against Roman accusations by presenting it as the true philosophy, grounded in reason, fulfilled prophecy, and the person of Jesus Christ.
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Christian Living
The Didache
A translation of one of the earliest Christian documents, offering a glimpse into the faith, worship, and daily life of the early Church.
1 & 2 Clement
A call to the Corinthian Church back to unity, humility, order, and faithful Christian living, alongside an early homily urging repentance.
God, Marriage, and Family
A biblical theology of marriage, family, parenting, and household life.
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Christology
Jesus Walks on the Sea
Today is the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) and at Mass the readings and homily were about Jesus walking on the sea (Matthew 14:22-33). The theme today was...
Exposition of the Faith
A systematic exposition of Christian doctrine that explains the beliefs of the early Church on God, creation, Christ, the sacraments, and salvation.
Transfiguration and Moses
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord and so I am reading the following Scripture passages: - Matthew 17:1-13 - The Transfiguration of the Lord...
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Covenant
The Epistle of Barnabas
An early Christian interpretation of Scripture exploring covenant, Christ, Jewish practices, and the Two Ways.
The Biblical Story
Tracing the story of Scripture from creation to new creation, discovering how God's covenants, promises, and kingdom provide the foundation for Christian theology.
Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Examining the meaning of Christ's death and resurrection through Scripture and the Christian tradition, exploring sacrifice, atonement, redemption, and victory over sin and death.
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Repentance
The Shepherd of Hermas
A series of visions, commandments, and parables exploring repentance, holiness, discipline, and growth in Christian life.
1 & 2 Clement
A call to the Corinthian Church back to unity, humility, order, and faithful Christian living, alongside an early homily urging repentance.
Repentance, Sin and Holiness
Exploring the Christian understanding of sin, repentance, temptation, spiritual discipline, and the lifelong call to holiness and perseverance.
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Transfiguration
The Face of Moses — Horned or Radiant?
Exploring the passage that says that the face of Moses was horned after meeting God.
The Transfiguration of the Lord
Exploring the Transfiguration of the Lord and its meaning.
Transfiguration and Moses
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord and so I am reading the following Scripture passages: - Matthew 17:1-13 - The Transfiguration of the Lord...
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Christian Life
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Creator/creation distinction
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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divine attributes
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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divine simplicity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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eternity
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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goodness
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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immutability
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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Incarnation
City of God
A theological and philosophical classic that explores suffering, virtue, God's providence, and the contrast between the earthly city and the City of God.
The Mercy of God
While reading John Damascus I came across this passage "God’s goodness is revealed in that He did not disregard the frailty of His handiwork, but was moved with...
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Mercy
The Mercy of God
While reading John Damascus I came across this passage "God’s goodness is revealed in that He did not disregard the frailty of His handiwork, but was moved with...
The Risk of Carrying it All
While sorting my notes on The Shepherd of Hermas, I came across this passage, "Just as elderly people, hopeless of renewing their youth, expect only to sleep,...
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omnipotence
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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providence
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Examining the mystery of the Trinity through Scripture, the early Church, and the ecumenical councils, asking how Christians came to confess one God in three Persons.
Who is God?
Exploring who God is through Scripture and the Christian tradition, studying the divine attributes, providence, creation, and the mystery of the Trinity.
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Reflection
A Reminder on Patience
I’ve been following the Liturgy of the Hours for two days and today one of the morning readings was this, "Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that...
Being Thankful
This passage is a reminder of how we should always be thankful and give thanks to God for all we have. "the Lord declared to the ungrateful: “If you have not...
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Virtue
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Abraham
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angels
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apostolic worship
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Asceticism
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Assumption
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Beatitudes
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Biblical Background
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Biblical Commentary
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Christian Identity
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Christus Victor
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Church
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Church Fathers
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contemplative prayer
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Conversion
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Creation
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Creation ex nihilo
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death
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demons
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Discipleship
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Divinisation
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Eucharistic assembly
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Eve/Mary typology
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exile
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Exodus
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Faith and obedience
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Fall
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Family
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Fasting
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fixed-hour prayer
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Fulfilment of the Scriptures
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Genesis 1–3
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Gifts and fruits of the Spirit
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goodness of creation
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Gospels
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Holiness
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Imitation of Christ
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Immaculate Conception
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intercession
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Jesus as the New Moses
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Jesus' prayer
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Jewish Roots
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Jewish worship
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Judgment and mercy
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Kingdom
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Kingdom of Heaven
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Law
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liturgical year
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liturgy
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Liturgy of the Hours
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Lord's Prayer
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Martyrdom
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Mary in Scripture
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medieval developments
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Messiah
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Mortal/venial sin
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nature of evil
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New Covenant
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new creation
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Observation
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original sin
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Parenting
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Passions
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Passover
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Pastoral Ministry
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Penance
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perpetual virginity
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Persecution
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perseverance
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Philosophy
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Psalms
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Ransom
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Recapitulation
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Repention
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restoration
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Resurrection
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Righteousness
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Sacrifice
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Sermon on the Mount
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Spiritual Formation
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spontaneous prayer
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Substitution
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Systematic Theology
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Temple
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Temptation
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The Church
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Theological/cardinal virtues
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Theotokos
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Trinity
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