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Ecclesia Christi Midweek

Homilies

Father Justin reminds us that the Cross transforms the old distinction between foreigner and citizen, while Fr. Brendan presents the sacramental life of the Church as a foundation for gratitude in the Christian life.

Articles

While the priests of the Archdiocese of Baltimore are gathered at their bi-annual convocation, Fr. Brendan offers some thoughts on beauty, revelation, and the priesthood. Anyone who has followed along with the Catholic 301 program will find this reflection some welcome time spent with the theology of our old friend Hans Urs von Balthasar.

Witness

Gina Ruppert finds God at work in the midst of her stupidity, and challenges us all to act on whatever God asks of us, no matter how ridiculous the request might seem.

How do you see Christ alive in our Archdiocese? Ecclesia Christi wants to hear from you! Witness pieces of 2,000 words or less can be submitted for review to ecclesiachristibaltimore@gmail.com.

Catholic 301

Father Justin introduces Joseph Ratzinger’s 1993 text The Nature and Mission of Theology by recapping the revolutionary methodology of the Second Vatican Council and exploring some major themes in the first part of the book.

Previous Catholic 301 recordings are posted each week under the “Podcast” tab. Register now to join us in person for the full year of Catholic 301 courses!

Upcoming Events

Solemn Vespers at the Basilica this Sunday, October 16 will be followed by a talk by D.C. Schindler of the JPII Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family on The Theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. Vespers begins at 5pm in the main church.

At the Cathedral on Monday, October 17, Dr. Eric Mabry of the University of St. Thomas, Houston will present a lecture entitled The Horizon of Eternity in Our Hearts: Thomas Aquinas Contemplates Glory. Dr. Mabry’s lecture begins at 7pm in the Parish Center.

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