Monthly Archives: March 2015

“It fills us with awe to see him dying like one accursed”

Posted on 31 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Although we praise our common Lord for all kinds of reasons, we praise and glorify him above all for the cross. It fills us with awe to see him dying like one accursed. It is this death for people like … Continue reading →

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“Christ escaped the curse of the law precisely by becoming accursed for our sake”

Posted on 30 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

As the first-fruits of our renewed humanity, Christ escaped the curse of the law precisely by becoming accursed for our sake. He overcame the forces of corruption by himself becoming once more “free among the dead.” He trampled death under … Continue reading →

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“Ride on! Ride on in Majesty!”

Posted on 29 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Love Thine Enemy

Posted on 28 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by George MacDonald Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy; but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, … Continue reading →

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“All get what they want …”

Posted on 26 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Kasper and Moloney on the Divine Attributes

Posted on 25 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Fr Daniel Moloney recently reviewed Walter Cardinal Kasper’s book Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life for the March issue of First Things. I have not read this book, and I have to admit that Kasper is not … Continue reading →

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The Speculated God of Roger Olson

Posted on 22 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Most theology books, suggests Roger Olson, should probably come with a warning label on the front cover: “Nothing but guesswork inside.” Whenever theologians depart from the clear teaching of Scripture, they are engaging in speculation. They probably know this, but … Continue reading →

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“There is an end to the deadly tedium of the impersonal”

Posted on 22 March 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

I AM THAT I AM.  Yes, indeed, it is He Who is Being. He alone truly lives. Everything summoned from the abyss of non-being exists solely by His will.  My individual life, down to the smallest detail, comes uniquely from … Continue reading →

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