Category Archives: Ambrose

Day 72 How is the entire Christ contained in the Eucharist?

Posted on June 12, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we discuss the manner in which the whole Christ (i.e. the body, blood soul and Divinity) is contained in both species, although differently. We discuss the meaning of the term “concomitance” and how the substance of Christ … Continue reading →

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Day 71 Three Mysteries of the Eucharist

Posted on June 11, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we read the Catechism concerning the three mysteries of the Eucharist. The Catechism also gives considerable evidence from Scripture, the teaching of the Fathers and declarations from church councils concerning the truth that Christ’s true body and … Continue reading →

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Day 22 Christ laid down His Life Voluntarily

Posted on February 10, 2023 by marklangley

In this episode we continue to discuss Christ’s passion with particular focus on the voluntary nature of Christ’s death. We also read Q. 47 article 1 concerning the question “Whether Christ was slain by another or by Himself?”:

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The Prodigal Son and The Prodigal Mind: Our Lord’s Parable for Educators

Posted on March 29, 2019 by marklangley

Our Lord’s parable about the man who had two sons, upon the younger of whom tradition has bestowed the sobriquet ‘prodigal,’  provides an excellent lesson for parents everywhere who are concerned about the education of their children. I have a … Continue reading →

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The Sun Shall be Darkened: First Sunday of Advent.

Posted on December 1, 2018 by marklangley

No one can hear the Gospel for the First Sunday of Advent without feeling at least a twinge of dread. I mean, Yikes! People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world. Our Lord undoubtedly meant to … Continue reading →

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