Genesis 15 contains a very mysterious sacrifice - Abraham cuts in half a cow, a goat, and a ram; as well as offering a pigeon and turtle dove. The Lord responds as a burning torch and fire pot pass through the midst of the offering.
To understand this sacrifice, we review the story of Abraham and then give the commentary especially of St Augustine.
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On the First Sunday of Lent, we hear of our Lord's temptation in the desert. We discuss the three levels of sin - temptation, delectation, and consent - and give advice from St Francis de Sales and others on how to overcome temptations!
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St Thomas Aquinas outlines the various ways a man can offend against justice through sins of speech. We discuss detraction, calumny, reviling, derision, susurration, and others. Knowing these categories can help us avoid falling into these sins in the future!
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Do Catholics have to believe that the world was created in six days? Six twenty four hour periods? Or should Catholics at least believe that it was six million years? St Augustine and St Thomas didn't think so. There is an entirely different interpretation which avoids all possible conflict with modern science.
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