The Feast Of Christ The King

ShareThe last Sunday of October is the traditional Feast of Christ the King.  Pope Pius XI instituted this significant celebration for a lasting peace among the nations, in the encyclical Quas Primas, he explained:  ”7. It has long been a common custom to give to Christ the metaphorical title of “King,” because of the high degree of [...]

Philosophical insights from St. Thomas Prayer

ShareI was reflecting on following prayer of St. Thomas and realized how his philosophical and theological insights are reflected in this inspired prayer.  I think that St. Thomas opposes the dispositions for Communion in different pairs that correspond to:  potency and act, body and soul, and intellect and will. Hence, St. Thomas asks that one [...]

Atheism Tapes

ShareI hope these posts of mine are appropriate for this discussion board. I am in my first class here at HACS, and I am finding discussion on Blackboard difficult to generate. Anyway, here is my post. I’ve started listening to “The Atheism Tapes” on Netflix. First, is the interview with English Philosopher Colin McGinn. I’ve [...]