Who got to choose which books were allowed in the Bible and which were not? What was the criteria that they used? We answer the most difficult questions about the Bible’s origins in today’s show.
This is a sneak preview of my second (new) Ox Talk Podcast. Also, for the first time ever, my lovely wife Joy joins me on the microphone in this podcast. You won’t want to miss this one!
Click to Listen: Podcast #039: How Was the Bible Assembled
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Today is a special public preview of “Ox Talk Podcast” – a special podcast for Members of the New Saint Thomas Institute.
Here’s a controversial topic to discuss with your Catholic friends: Is the Blessed Mother just “Mediatrix” or is she the “Mediatrix of All Graces” (Mediatrix Omnium Gratiarum)?
Mary as Mediatrix of ALL GRACES?
At the Second Vatican Council, there was a move to define Our Lady as the Mediatrix of All Graces. Pope Saint Pius X had used this language openly and Pope Benedict XV instituted a feast of Mediatrix of All Graces.
However, the German bishops at Vatican II objected that the title “Mediatrix of All Graces” was potentially confusing. They especially objected to her mediation of sacramental graces. “How could Mary be the Mediatrix of the 7 Sacraments?”
I’m a big defender of Mary as the Mediatrix of All Graces…including the 7 Sacraments – as you’ll see in the second online course below. Our Blessed Mother is the Mediatrix of the 7 Sacraments.
Below is a free sample video course for our Members of the New Saint Thomas Institute. It’s the second in a NSTI series this month on Mary’s mediation. I hope that others will join NSTI and start benefiting from these online courses.
If you’re interested in learning theology and you want to lock in your tuition at only 25 per month (before the price of tuition rises), now is the time to join.
Don’t lose your bonuses. The offer (along with December bonuses) expire on Thursday December 12th.
Your 10 extra benefits if you sign up as Member of NSTI before 3pm on Dec 12:
I’m giving you the “How to Learn and Pronounce Latin” Course ($197) for FREE. (coming Dec 12)
My mp3 presentation on the Theology of Saint Joseph: Josephology
My mp3 presentation on “How we Lost Catholic Masculinity and How We Can Regain It”
My mp3 presentation on “How to Pray the Rosary Daily” (coming Dec 12)
Ebook version (pdf) of my book The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism and the Origins of Catholicism($8.95)
Locked in tuition at the same level as our Charter Members: 25 per month
Access to our Member Theological Forum
Thomas Aquinas Reading list (Bibliography)
Outlines to the Summa theologiae
Full access to all previous high-definition video courses. This means literally hours of interesting and college courses in theology. Here’s what you get:
Current Online Video catalogue of the New Saint Thomas Institute
Here are the videos (all filmed in HD quality) that you’ll have access to, plus all future video courses:
7 Reasons to Love Saint Thomas Aquinas
How to Read the Summa theologiae of Thomas Aquinas
How to Explain Indulgences – Interview with Dr. Mary Moorman
How to Read the Summa in 1 Year – Interview with David Palmer
The Structure of Your Soul according to Thomas Aquinas
PALEGAS: The Seven Deadly Sins & Their “Daughters” according to Thomas Aquinas
Avoiding Logical Fallacies Part 1
Avoiding Logical Fallacies Part 2
Faith Hope and Charity – Thomistic Guide to 3 Theological Virtues
Layman’s Advice to Reading the Summa
Which Summa Version Should You Buy?
Can a Pagan be Virtuous? Intro to 4 Cardinal Virtues
Did Thomas Aquinas Deny the Immaculate Conception? (video featured above)
Is Mary the Mediatrix of All Graces?
Mary as Mediatrix of the 7 Sacraments
Top 5 Marian Devotions
Did Mary Experience a Painful Delivery (Scripture, Fathers, Thomas Aquinas)
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