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The Early Church Fathers’ Understanding of Mary

Dr. Richard DeClue

December 11, 2024

From the earliest Apostolic Fathers to the last of the great Greek Fathers, we see recognition of Mary’s role in God’s plan of salvation.

The Peace that the World Can’t Give

Bishop Robert Barron

December 11, 2024

Friends, on this Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday, I want to draw attention to our second reading, which is from St. Paul to the Philippians.

Richard DeClue 10Q

10 Questions with Richard DeClue | Church Councils, Women’s Ordination, and Rigidity in Theology

Dr. Matthew Petrusek

December 10, 2024

Richard DeClue, Word on Fire Institute Professor of Theology, joins Matthew Petrusek for a game of 10 questions.

Peggy Noonan speaking at a podium

‘A Certain Idea of America’ is Noonan-esque Indeed

Rachel Lu

December 10, 2024

In “A Certain Idea of America,” it’s clear that Peggy Noonan’s faith is a constant source of support and wisdom for her personally.

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EP38 | Behind Closed Doors with Reagan & Nixon — Ken Khachigian

Dr. Tod Worner

December 10, 2024

Tod joins Ken Khachigian to discuss his memoir “Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan and Nixon” and the complexity of human nature.

Virgin Mary

Mary’s True Freedom, Beauty, and Holiness

Fr. Billy Swan

December 9, 2024

Mary shows us that a deep and trusting friendship with the Lord brings us true freedom and the discovery of a life of beauty and holiness.

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WOF 467: The Fall—and Rise?—of Men

Dr. Matthew Petrusek

December 9, 2024

How should we interpret this apparent masculinization of the faith and its effect on revitalizing the challenging role of men in society?

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The Reality of Careerism in the Vatican

John Allen, Jr.

December 6, 2024

Most cardinals sitting inside the Sistine Chapel aren’t praying for power; they’re praying honestly and sincerely that “this cup may pass.”

True Myth, the Inklings, and the Creative Value of Good Graphic Novels

Haley Stewart

December 6, 2024

Haley interviews John Hendrix, a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. He is the Kenneth E.

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Active Participation: A Recommendation

Dr. Richard DeClue

December 5, 2024

Active participation in the liturgy means understanding the rites and prayers and taking part in the sacred action with devout collaboration.

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