WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES Jesus Christ MAKE? (Part Three) Maurice Agbaw-Ebai
We ended our previous section by pointing out that human brokenness, or existential wretchedness, could often times serve as the raw material thanks to which the need for God enters into the drama of human existence. As disheartening as the state of sin is, when we have the courage to turn to God, human sinfulness […]
Morality Truly Christian, Truly African: Engagements with the Theology of Paulinus Odozor
Co-organized by Maurice Agbaw-Ebai and Matthew Levering Mundelein Seminary November 2-4, 2023 1. Paulinus Odozor, C.S.Sp. (University of Notre Dame) – Respondent at end of event 2. Maurice Ashley Agbaw-Ebai (St. John’s Seminary) – “Ratzinger’s Theological Anthropology in Conversation with Aspects of Paulinus Odozor’s Understanding of the Human Person in Christ” 3. John Cavadini (University of Notre […]
What difference does Jesus Christ make? (Part 2)
In the first part of our reflection on the topic of what difference Jesus makes, we ended on the position that the Temptations constitute, in their innermost core, a theological debate between Satan and Jesus. The challenge for Jesus to prove his identity as the Son of God. It is likewise important to keep the […]
Burkina Faso Jesuit Priest Makes History as First African to Win Ratzinger Prize
The Beautiful Catholic Priesthood Today
Perhaps of all the days in the Liturgical Calendar, it might appear out of sync for one to reflect on the meaning of the Catholic Priesthood on Ash Wednesday. After all, this day, as does the Church’s Liturgy, constitutes an invitation to reflect on two not very uplifting realities of human existence, namely, our mortality […]
Joseph Aloysius Ratzinger – Benedict XVI at 95th
On this same Saturday Easter Vigil 95 years ago a young Bavarian was Born. One who will become a Christian, Priest , Bishop , Cardinal and the 265th Successor of Peter. Benedict XVI is the oldest Pontiff to have reigned on the Chair of Peter. The oldest before him being Leo XIII (93 years and […]
Father Jude: reflections for Friday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Show-show for Jesus.
Father Jude: reflections for Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary Time
Father Jude: reflections for Friday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time
What is the state of my soul? Filthy or clean?
Happy Birthday, Pope Benedict XVI!
Prayers and well-wishes for continued good health for our inspirational father, Jospeh Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI, on his 94th birthday!