Perhaps three of the most influential Eastern Fathers of the Church were the Cappadocian Fathers: Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa (Basil’s brother) and Gregory Nazianzus. They advanced the development of Christian Trinitarian theology, especially our understanding of the Holy … Continue reading
Category Archives: Learning Our Faith from the Church Fathers
In the last issue, I began sharing the role that Athanasius played in helping the Church find the appropriate words to express its belief in Who Jesus Christ is. This led to a condemnation of the priest Arius who did … Continue reading
In the last issue of the Bulletin, I began sharing should thoughts about one of the greatest Eastern Fathers of the Church, St. Athanasius. Outside the pages of the New Testament itself, Athanasius is probably the man to whom we … Continue reading
In the last issue I introduced some thoughts on the theology of Athanasius the Great. He truly stood out as a prominent figure in the early church. Athanasius’ theological style was deeply philosophical. In furtherance of this cause, Athanasius employed … Continue reading
I have been trying, in this article, to provide my readers with excerpts from the great Greek Fathers of Our Church. As you have probably deduced from the material I presented from the work of Gregory Palamas, the Fathers are … Continue reading
As you have probably gathered if you have been following this article, Gregory uses the Transfiguration of Jesus as a means to help us come to a deeper understanding of human existence and also the purpose of this life, namely … Continue reading
Another great Father of the Eastern Church is, of course, Gregory Palamas. Like Maximus the Confessor, the Transfiguration of Our Lord was at the very center of his theology. The vision of the Divine Light of Tabor stands at the … Continue reading
As you read Maximus, his holistic view of the human person is more than evident. In a more explicit way than his predecessor, Maximus shows that the human intellect is not unaffected by man’s corrupt and mortal nature. For while … Continue reading
In the last issue of this article, I began to describe Maximus’ treatment of the Transfiguration of Christ. He was not, however, content simply in describing the otherness of such a vision. His fundamental concern is above all ascetic and … Continue reading
Another outstanding Father of the Church, which everyone should be acquainted with, is MAXIMOS THE CONFESSOR. I truly hope that his name does not come as a surprise to anyone reading my Bulletin since I have mentioned him many times … Continue reading