Category Archives: Ambrose

Day 22 Christ laid down His Life Voluntarily

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

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.

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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