Pre sermon note on the Gospel, that the story of the rich man and Lazarus is not a parable but true history.
The book of Amos (from which we have read last week and this) offers a good opportunity to speak of the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Below, see a handout of an outline of the prophetic books.
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In this sermon, we consider St Matthew (on his feast day) as a marvelous example for reflection on the parable of the dishonest steward (the Sunday Gospel passage).
After considering the life, ministry, and martyrdom of St Matthew, we also discuss his Gospel and give reasons why the Catholic tradition has maintained that it was the first Gospel written.
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As the feast of the Triumph of the Cross takes the place of the normal Sunday Mass, we consider the story of St Helena, of Emperor Constantine, and of the finding of the True Cross.
We especially recommend the book Helena by Evelyn Waugh.
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In this final class in our course on the Confessions of St Augustine, we discuss the final books. Books X-XIII are recognized as being more philosophical and perhaps more challenging.
Anthony Esolen's study questions are [here]!
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Today, Pope Leo XIV has canonized the first saints of his pontificate - two great saints of the modern day and for youth: Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis.
We discuss their lives and heroic example. Below, also see links to documentaries about each of the saints!
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A documentary about St Carlo Acutis [here]!
A short movie about St Pier Giorgio Frassati [here]!