At the Origin of Being: Creation as a Call to Fulfilment
At the heart of philosophical and theological reflection lies a question as simple as it is decisive: what is something in its essence?
Tag Metaphysics
Explorations and reflections on metaphysics, its fundamental questions, and its impact on philosophical thought and the understanding of reality.
The Road to Emmaus: Courage to Break the Chains of Paralysis
Difficulties bring down the weak but strengthen the strong. In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 24, we see the disciples on the road to Emmaus returning to their former lives, trapped in their weaknesses and disappointments.
The Conditioning of Love | Essays, by André Costa
Perhaps you’ve never realised it, but temptations, when they occur, strike against your purposes, your faithfulness, or your vocations.
The Dialogue of the Carmelites: Faith, Fear and Redemption on the Threshold of Martyrdom
There are works that stir the senses. Others that tear open the soul. The Dialogue of the Carmelites, by Francis Poulenc, is not merely an opera, but a spiritual battlefield where human drama intertwines with the mystery of faith. Inspired by…
The Conversion of Saul in Caravaggio’s Work
Caravaggio is widely recognised as a master of the chiaroscuro technique, a painting style that explores the dramatic contrast between light and shadow to create depth and visual impact.
The Victory of God over the Egyptian Pantheon
The episode of the ten plagues of Egypt, described in the Book of Exodus, goes beyond the story of a national liberation and becomes one of the most iconic and impactful moments of the Holy Scriptures.
God Being God – Could He Not Simply Have Saved Everyone Without the Sacrifice?
This is a highly pertinent question that was asked during a catechesis group session. To answer it, we turn to the Catechism of the Church: CCC 609. In sharing, within his human heart, the love of the Father for humankind, Jesus…