On the Resurrection of the Lord

an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (40/40) Christ’s resurrection took place on the third day after his passion. Concerning the resurrection there are seven questions that must be considered.First, how is it true to say that the Lord lay in the tomb for three days and three nights and rose onContinue reading “On the Resurrection of the Lord”

On Sts. Justina and Cyprian

an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (29/40 (deo volente)) The name Justina is derived from ‘justitia’, meaning justice, for Saint Justine showed her justice by giving to every person what was due to the person. To God, she gave obedience; to her superior, reverence; to her equals, harmonious relations; to herContinue reading “On Sts. Justina and Cyprian”

On St. Dominicus

an examination of the lives of some saints for Lent (17/40 (deo volente)) Dominicus comes from ‘Domini custos’, guardian of the Lord, or a Domino custoditus, guarded by the Lord; or the name may be interpreted according to the etymology of the word dominus. St. Dominic is therefore called the guardian of the Lord inContinue reading “On St. Dominicus”