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The Historicity of Miracles: The case of Julian the Apostate and a lesson for our time

June 24, 2018

June 24, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – On the 26th of this month of June in 363 A.D., the Roman Emperor Flavius Claudius Julianus (331-363 A.D.) died from a mortal wound he received at the Battle of Samara during the Roman army’s withdrawal from Ctesiphon, the Parthian capital. This emperor, known to history as Julian the Apostate, … More The Historicity of Miracles: The case of Julian the Apostate and a lesson for our time

The Bread of Presence foreshadows the Eucharist

May 10, 2018

May 10, 2018 (Edward J. Barr – Guest Contributor) – Most Catholics recognize the manna provided by Yahweh to the Israelites in the desert (Exod. 16) is a prefiqurement of the Eucharist. Catholic faith can only be fully understood if viewed in the context of the faith and practices of God’s chosen people. The gift … More The Bread of Presence foreshadows the Eucharist

Keeping one’s eyes on the ball

May 8, 2018

May 7, 2018 (Steven O’Reilly) – There has appeared elsewhere, again, the claim that the conclave that elected Pope Francis was invalid (see a recent interview with His Excellency, Bishop Rene Henry Gracida of Corpus Christi, Texas – see The Okie Traditionalist here). I greatly respect Bishop Gracida, but I do believe the casting of doubts on the … More Keeping one’s eyes on the ball

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The Historicity of Miracles: The case of Julian the Apostate and a lesson for our time

The Bread of Presence foreshadows the Eucharist

Keeping one’s eyes on the ball