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Theological Virtues
St. Paul said, “Now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity” (1 Cor 13:13). Father Geiermann writes: “By uniting us directly to God each of the theological virtues exercises a fourfold influence … Continue reading
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Tagged Faithfulness, Hope, Love, Peter Geiermann, Virtue
Virtue in Practice
Christ said, “If any man will come after Me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Lk 9:23). Father Geiermann writes: “By self-denial we clear the ground, by prayer we accept the plan of … Continue reading
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Tagged Eternal Life, Peter Geiermann, Virtue
Types of Prayer
Father Geiermann classifies prayer into three types: vocal, mental, and mixed: “Vocal prayer is prayer expressed in words. Though no definite formula is necessary for vocal prayer, it is advisable to use the prayers approved by the Church to safeguard … Continue reading
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Prayer of Petition
Father Geiermann discusses the essentials of prayer of petition. He writes: “It always includes three things: the raising of the mind to God, the presenting of a petition, and a reason for invoking the divine aid. . . . Our … Continue reading
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Tagged Alphonsus Liguori, Peter Geiermann, Prayer, Thomas Aquinas, Virgin Mary
Grace: Offer and Acceptance
Father Geiermann has these comments to make about God’s offering, and our accepting, grace: “All who sincerely desire to know and do God’s will, both in regard to the choice of their vocation and the particular obligations of their state … Continue reading
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Tagged Faithfulness, Good works, Grace, Mystical Body of Christ, Peter Geiermann, Prayer
Minding the Truth – Part 3 of 3
Having discussed five ways to open our minds to the truth, Father Geiermann proposes five more: A sixth way to open our minds to the truth is by curing fickleness. He writes: “Fickleness is a tendency of the mind to … Continue reading
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Tagged Judgment, Peter Geiermann, Truth
Minding the Truth – Part 2 of 3
Father Geiermann has already discussed four ways to open our minds to the truth. Now he mentions a fifth way: by restoring the mind. “Restoration of the mind consists in qualifying it for the perception and use of truth. This … Continue reading
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Minding the Truth – Part 1 of 3
Here the Redemptorist Father Peter Geiermann discusses ten ways to open our minds to the truth. One way is by removing ignorance. He writes: “Ignorance is a want of knowledge. It is always a misfortune and often a fault. To … Continue reading
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Tagged Peter Geiermann, Truth
Divine Providence and Free-Will
In Book II of his De fide orthodoxa (On the Orthodox Faith), St. John Damascene (ca. 645-749) shows how each person is free to act in a universe ruled by Divine Providence. St. John makes this distinction between good and … Continue reading
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How Divine Providence Works
St. John Damascene (John Mansur, ca. 645-749) in Book II of his De fide orthodoxa (On the Orthodox Faith) explains how Divine Providence works: First, he defines Divine Providence as “the care that God takes over existing things.” He adds: … Continue reading
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Why Do Infants Die?
St. Gregory of Nyssa (ca. 335-94) tackles the heart-wrenching, faith-testing question: Why Do Infants Die? In his treatise On Infants’ Early Deaths, St. Gregory suggests a possible answer, while holding steadfastly to the conviction that God, in His Divine Providence, … Continue reading
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Tagged Divine Providence, Gregory of Nyssa
Why the Third Day?
St. Athanasius of Alexandria (ca. 296-373) in his Oratio de incarnatione Verbi (On the Incarnation of the Word) suggests reasons why Jesus Christ chose to rise on the third day after his death, rather than at an earlier or later … Continue reading
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One God in the Harmony of Creation
St. Athanasius of Alexandria (ca. 296-373), who became bishop of Alexandria in 328, wrote the treatise Oratio conta gentes (Against the Heathen) to refute polytheism. In the following excerpt, he explains how the unity of God is proven by the … Continue reading
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Tagged Athanasius of Alexandria, Creation
Inordinate Attachments – Part 4 of 4
Father Geiermann concludes his discussion of inordinate attachments: Concerning inordinate self-esteem, he writes: “Self-esteem consists in paying tribute to our own excellence. In the natural order, and especially in the order of grace, our excellence is primarily the work of … Continue reading
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Tagged Humility, Peter Geiermann
Inordinate Attachments – Part 3 of 4
Father Geiermann continues his discussion of inordinate attachments: Concerning honors, he explains: “Honor is a tribute to excellence and a reward of virtue. There is an excellence of person, an excellence of appearance, an excellence of position, and an excellence … Continue reading
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Tagged Humility, Obedience, Peter Geiermann
