Tag Archives: Fathers of the Church

On the priesthood by St. John Chrysostom

Posted on 28 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today, looking for things about the Sanctus, I ran across this, which priests could incorporate into an examination of conscience: From Book VI On the priesthood by St. John Chrysostom. My emphases: 4. […] What manner of man ought [the … Read More →

Posted in Our Catholic Identity, Patristiblogging, SESSIUNCULA, The future and our choices | Tagged angels, Fathers of the Church, On the priesthood, Patristics, priesthood, sanctuary, St. John Chrysostom
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25 July: St. James the Greater and St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel reading

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today is the feast of St. James the Apostle. This is James, the son of Zebedee and brother of John. He and John were nicknamed “Boanerges“, “Sons of Thunder”. James is the only Apostle whose martyrdom is recorded in Scripture, … Read More →

Posted in Just Too Cool, Patristiblogging, Saints: Stories & Symbols | Tagged Fathers of the Church, Herod Agrippa, martyrdom, Patristics, Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater, St. John Chrysostom
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USCCB: Patristics in the formation of seminarians

Posted on 30 August 2006 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The USCCB issued a program for formation for US seminaries. Inter alia the conference has codified that Patristics (study of the theology of the Fathers of the Church) is to be included. Here are the relevant paragraphs: 201. Patristic studies … Read More →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Patristiblogging, Priests and Priesthood | Tagged Fathers of the Church, formation, Patristics, priesthood, seminary
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