https://catholicunderthehood.com Explore the history and spirituality of the Catholic Church from a Franciscan Perspective. Sound seeing tours, interviews, and more. Sat, 18 May 2019 16:04:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ 1012811 https://s2.wp.com/i/webclip.png https://catholicunderthehood.com noFranciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,ReligionA Franciscan priest podcasting about the Pope, the Bible, Catholic spirituality, theology, history, and news - everything that has to do with the Roman Catholic Church. Faithful, funny, and entertaining.A Franciscan priest podcasting about the Pope, the Bible, Catholic spirituality, theology, history, and news - everything that has to do with the Roman Catholic Church. Faithful, funny, and entertaining.Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORcatholicunderthehood@gmail.comFr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/06/07/496-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-justinians-code/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/06/07/496-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-justinians-code/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:00:48 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6770 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/06/07/496-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-justinians-code/feed/ 0 6770 Justinian sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noLinks: Photo of mosaic of Justinian I by Petar Milošević Map of Europe in 526 Litle Hagia Sophia/Sergius and Bacchus . The Code of Justinian Map of Samaria Justinian’s law on the Jews Check out the other great Catholic podcasts at the Starquest Production Network To listen, just click on the link below: #496 – […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORLinks: Photo of mosaic of Justinian I by Petar Milošević Map of Europe in 526 Litle Hagia Sophia/Sergius and Bacchus . The Code of Justinian Map of Samaria Justinian’s law on the Jews Check out the other great Catholic podcasts at the Starquest Production Network To listen, just click on the link below: #496 – […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/31/495-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-rule-of-benedict/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/31/495-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-rule-of-benedict/#respond Fri, 31 May 2019 18:00:07 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6763 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/31/495-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-rule-of-benedict/feed/ 0 6763 benedict sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noSaint Benedict of Nursia and his Rule set out to establish a monastic charism of moderation for beginners that would become the model of monastic spirituality throughout the West. We also look at the importance of monastic penance and child oblates. Links: Icon of Saint Benedict Map of important sites connected to Benedict Rule of […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORSaint Benedict of Nursia and his Rule set out to establish a monastic charism of moderation for beginners that would become the model of monastic spirituality throughout the West. We also look at the importance of monastic penance and child oblates. Links: Icon of Saint Benedict Map of important sites connected to Benedict Rule of […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/24/494-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-council-of-orange/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/24/494-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-council-of-orange/#respond Fri, 24 May 2019 18:00:25 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6760 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/24/494-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-council-of-orange/feed/ 0 6760 caesarius sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noConflicts over Augustine’s theology of prevenient grace and predestination arise in Gaul as Caesarius of Arles defends himself against suggestions of heresy at the Council of Orange. Pope Boniface II tries and fails to name his successor. A pope changes his name. Links: Photo of relic of Caesarius of Arles by Cangadoba Canons of the […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORConflicts over Augustine’s theology of prevenient grace and predestination arise in Gaul as Caesarius of Arles defends himself against suggestions of heresy at the Council of Orange. Pope Boniface II tries and fails to name his successor. A pope changes his name. Links: Photo of relic of Caesarius of Arles by Cangadoba Canons of the […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/17/493-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-choosing-a-successor/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/17/493-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-choosing-a-successor/#respond Fri, 17 May 2019 18:00:50 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6757 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/17/493-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-choosing-a-successor/feed/ 0 6757 felixiv sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noAfter a survey of the Christian/Jewish relationship in the former Roman Empire and in the Byzantine Empire, we look at the status of Christians outside the Byzantine Empire. We end with a look at how Pope Felix IV tried to avoid a crisis over his succession, yet accomplished that very thing. Links: Mosaic of Mosaic […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORAfter a survey of the Christian/Jewish relationship in the former Roman Empire and in the Byzantine Empire, we look at the status of Christians outside the Byzantine Empire. We end with a look at how Pope Felix IV tried to avoid a crisis over his succession, yet accomplished that very thing. Links: Mosaic of Mosaic […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/10/492-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-rule-of-the-master/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/10/492-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-rule-of-the-master/#respond Fri, 10 May 2019 18:00:30 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6754 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/10/492-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-rule-of-the-master/feed/ 0 6754 jacobofserug sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noIn the late 5th/early 6th century, there were significant developments in monastic spirituality. In the West, the appearance of the Rule of the Master. In the East, the homilies of Jacob of Serug. Bishops tried to exert control over monastics, monastics worked to keep themselves autonomous. The laity also experienced new expressions of spirituality – […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORIn the late 5th/early 6th century, there were significant developments in monastic spirituality. In the West, the appearance of the Rule of the Master. In the East, the homilies of Jacob of Serug. Bishops tried to exert control over monastics, monastics worked to keep themselves autonomous. The laity also experienced new expressions of spirituality – […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/03/491-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-episcopal-responsibilities/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/03/491-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-episcopal-responsibilities/#respond Fri, 03 May 2019 18:00:03 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6751 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/05/03/491-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-episcopal-responsibilities/feed/ 0 6751 caesarius sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noA growing Church and political instability mean new responsibilities for the clergy – especially the bishops. Not even the Church of Rome remains unaffected. Links: Icon of Caesarius of Arles Map of the territory of the various Patriarchs Check out the other great Catholic podcasts at the Starquest Production Network To listen, just click on […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORA growing Church and political instability mean new responsibilities for the clergy – especially the bishops. Not even the Church of Rome remains unaffected. Links: Icon of Caesarius of Arles Map of the territory of the various Patriarchs Check out the other great Catholic podcasts at the Starquest Production Network To listen, just click on […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/26/490-complexities-of-christian-art/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/26/490-complexities-of-christian-art/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:00:32 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6746 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/26/490-complexities-of-christian-art/feed/ 0 6746 murano sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noThe Church in the late 5th/early 6th centuries continues to struggle with the right relationship to the pagan culture of the Greek/Roman Empire – what must be rejected as false, what should be preserved as true, what can be authentically Christianized. Links: Image of Murano Diptych Poetry: Paulinus of Pella – Eucharisticon Music: Boethius on […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORThe Church in the late 5th/early 6th centuries continues to struggle with the right relationship to the pagan culture of the Greek/Roman Empire – what must be rejected as false, what should be preserved as true, what can be authentically Christianized. Links: Image of Murano Diptych Poetry: Paulinus of Pella – Eucharisticon Music: Boethius on […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/19/489-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-anno-domini/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/19/489-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-anno-domini/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:00:00 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6741 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/19/489-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-anno-domini/feed/ 0 6741 dionysiusexiguus sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noIn this episode, we look at the Easter Tables of Dionysius Exiguus, the beginnings of the Anno Domini dating system, historical Chronicles and the Liber Pontificalis – all seeking to present God as Lord of time and history. Links: Image of Ravenna Paschal/Easter Calendar by Apatak. The Collectio Dionysiana – Dionysius’ work on canon law […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORIn this episode, we look at the Easter Tables of Dionysius Exiguus, the beginnings of the Anno Domini dating system, historical Chronicles and the Liber Pontificalis – all seeking to present God as Lord of time and history. Links: Image of Ravenna Paschal/Easter Calendar by Apatak. The Collectio Dionysiana – Dionysius’ work on canon law […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/12/488-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-death-of-boethius/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/12/488-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-death-of-boethius/#respond Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:00:32 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6737 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/12/488-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-death-of-boethius/feed/ 0 6737 boethius sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noAs the Church of Rome and the Emperor Justin move to restore ties with the end of the Acacian Schism, tensions between King Theodoric of Italy and the Byzantine Empire increase leading to the imprisonment and death of both the Roman Senator Boethius and Pope John I. In the East, the Monophysites face the challenges […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORAs the Church of Rome and the Emperor Justin move to restore ties with the end of the Acacian Schism, tensions between King Theodoric of Italy and the Byzantine Empire increase leading to the imprisonment and death of both the Roman Senator Boethius and Pope John I. In the East, the Monophysites face the challenges […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/05/487-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-scythian-monks/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/05/487-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-scythian-monks/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:00:42 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6734 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/04/05/487-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-scythian-monks/feed/ 0 6734 fulgentius sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noThe Scythian Monks hoped to end the conflict between the Chalcedonians and Monophysites. But their endorsement of Theopaschatism – that one of the Trinity/Jesus Christ was crucified in the flesh caused concern in both the East and the West – as the debates between Cyril and Nestorius and between Augustine and Pelagius continued to challenge […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORThe Scythian Monks hoped to end the conflict between the Chalcedonians and Monophysites. But their endorsement of Theopaschatism – that one of the Trinity/Jesus Christ was crucified in the flesh caused concern in both the East and the West – as the debates between Cyril and Nestorius and between Augustine and Pelagius continued to challenge […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/29/486-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-ending-the-acacian-schism/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/29/486-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-ending-the-acacian-schism/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:00:53 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6731 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/29/486-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-ending-the-acacian-schism/feed/ 0 6731 justincoin sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noThe death of Anastasius and accession of Justin as Emperor offers a new opportunity for the restoration of ecclesiastical union between Rome and Constantinople. However, behind the union many problems remained as a union motivated by politics could not resolve religious tensions. Links: Solidus of Emperor Justin by CNG. Correspondence between Pope Hormisdas and the […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORThe death of Anastasius and accession of Justin as Emperor offers a new opportunity for the restoration of ecclesiastical union between Rome and Constantinople. However, behind the union many problems remained as a union motivated by politics could not resolve religious tensions. Links: Solidus of Emperor Justin by CNG. Correspondence between Pope Hormisdas and the […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/22/484-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-pseudo-dionysius-the-areopagite/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/22/484-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-pseudo-dionysius-the-areopagite/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:00:31 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6726 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/22/484-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-pseudo-dionysius-the-areopagite/feed/ 0 6726 dionysius sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noThe mystical theologian Pseudo-Dionysius may remain a mystery, but the influence of his work upon the theology of the Eastern and Western Church is quite evident. From the theology of the Angels, to Christology, to Prayer, Pseudo-Dionysius left the stamp of his thought upon the Church. Links: Icon of the original Dionysius the Areopagite. Pope […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORThe mystical theologian Pseudo-Dionysius may remain a mystery, but the influence of his work upon the theology of the Eastern and Western Church is quite evident. From the theology of the Angels, to Christology, to Prayer, Pseudo-Dionysius left the stamp of his thought upon the Church. Links: Icon of the original Dionysius the Areopagite. Pope […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/15/484-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-formula-of-hormisdas/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/15/484-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-formula-of-hormisdas/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2019 19:00:38 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6715 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/15/484-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-formula-of-hormisdas/feed/ 0 6715 hormisdas sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noAfter a brief presentation of the Christology of Severus of Antioch and its relationship to Neo-Chalcedonianism, we move to another attempt at ending the Acacian Schism. However, Pope Hormisdas of Rome continues his predecessor’s strong line toward the East. Links: Image of Pope Hormisdas of Rome. Map of Thrace – site of the Vitalian Rebellion […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORAfter a brief presentation of the Christology of Severus of Antioch and its relationship to Neo-Chalcedonianism, we move to another attempt at ending the Acacian Schism. However, Pope Hormisdas of Rome continues his predecessor’s strong line toward the East. Links: Image of Pope Hormisdas of Rome. Map of Thrace – site of the Vitalian Rebellion […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/08/483-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-ascendancy-of-monophysitism/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/08/483-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-ascendancy-of-monophysitism/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:00:46 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6711 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/08/483-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-ascendancy-of-monophysitism/feed/ 0 6711 severusofantioch sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noEmperor Anastasius of the Byzantine Empire with the support of Philoxenus of Mabbug, Severus of Antioch and John II/III of Alexandria aggressively move to put an end to support for the Council of Chalcedon, but they face strong resistance. Links: Icon of Severus of Antioch. Kazimierz Ginter on the Trisagion Riots Boethius on Eutyches and […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOREmperor Anastasius of the Byzantine Empire with the support of Philoxenus of Mabbug, Severus of Antioch and John II/III of Alexandria aggressively move to put an end to support for the Council of Chalcedon, but they face strong resistance. Links: Icon of Severus of Antioch. Kazimierz Ginter on the Trisagion Riots Boethius on Eutyches and […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/01/482-the-symmachian-forgeries/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/01/482-the-symmachian-forgeries/#respond Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:00:41 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6707 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/03/01/482-the-symmachian-forgeries/feed/ 0 6707 saintagnes sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noSymmachus and Laurentius fight for control of the Church of Rome with all the means they have at their disposal. The Basilica of St. Peter’s grows in importance as the symbol of the Pope’s Petrine authority. Links: Ruins of the original Basilica of Saint Agnes fuori le Mura. Repaired during the papacy of Symmachus. Photo […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORSymmachus and Laurentius fight for control of the Church of Rome with all the means they have at their disposal. The Basilica of St. Peter’s grows in importance as the symbol of the Pope’s Petrine authority. Links: Ruins of the original Basilica of Saint Agnes fuori le Mura. Repaired during the papacy of Symmachus. Photo […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/22/481-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-laurentian-schism/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/22/481-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-laurentian-schism/#respond Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:00:08 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6704 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/22/481-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-laurentian-schism/feed/ 0 6704 symmachus sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noControversy over the Acacian Schism leads to a schism with the Church of Rome and the bishops of Italy debate whether anyone but God can judge the actions of a Pope. Links: Mosaic at the Basilica of Saint Agnes. Pope Symmachus is to the left. John Moorhead, The Laurentian Schism: East and West in the […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORControversy over the Acacian Schism leads to a schism with the Church of Rome and the bishops of Italy debate whether anyone but God can judge the actions of a Pope. Links: Mosaic at the Basilica of Saint Agnes. Pope Symmachus is to the left. John Moorhead, The Laurentian Schism: East and West in the […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/15/480-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-gelasian-doctrine/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/15/480-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-gelasian-doctrine/#respond Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:00:39 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6701 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/15/480-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-gelasian-doctrine/feed/ 0 6701 twopowers sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noPope Gelasius I enunciates the proper relationship between the Pope of Rome and the Emperor and the proper relationship between the Pope of Rome and the Metropolitan Bishop of Constantinople. Unfortunately for Gelasius, the Emperor and Bishop of Constantinople have a different understanding. After the death of Gelasius, Pope Anastasius II strives to ease tensions […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORPope Gelasius I enunciates the proper relationship between the Pope of Rome and the Emperor and the proper relationship between the Pope of Rome and the Metropolitan Bishop of Constantinople. Unfortunately for Gelasius, the Emperor and Bishop of Constantinople have a different understanding. After the death of Gelasius, Pope Anastasius II strives to ease tensions […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/08/479-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-baptism-of-clovis/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/08/479-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-baptism-of-clovis/#respond Fri, 08 Feb 2019 19:00:39 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6695 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/08/479-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-baptism-of-clovis/feed/ 0 6695 clovis sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noIn Gaul, Clovis becomes the first of the Germanic leaders to adopt Nicene Christianity. In Rome, Pope Gelasius struggles to deal with the problems caused by recent wars in Italy. The Acacian Schism continues to fester. Links: The Baptism of Clovis by the Master of Saint Giles Gregory of Tours on the Conversion of Clovis […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORIn Gaul, Clovis becomes the first of the Germanic leaders to adopt Nicene Christianity. In Rome, Pope Gelasius struggles to deal with the problems caused by recent wars in Italy. The Acacian Schism continues to fester. Links: The Baptism of Clovis by the Master of Saint Giles Gregory of Tours on the Conversion of Clovis […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/01/478-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-movement-toward-claustration/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/01/478-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-movement-toward-claustration/#respond Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:00:44 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6692 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/02/01/478-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-movement-toward-claustration/feed/ 0 6692 codex sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noIn North Africa, Fulgentius of Ruspe defends the Nicenes against the return of Arian Persecution. In Gaul, Caesarius of Arles writes the first Western rule for Monastic Women. In Italy, Theodoric seeks to keep the peace between the Arians and the Nicenes. Plus, the Athanasian and Apostles’ Creeds. Links: Page from from the Arian Bible […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORIn North Africa, Fulgentius of Ruspe defends the Nicenes against the return of Arian Persecution. In Gaul, Caesarius of Arles writes the first Western rule for Monastic Women. In Italy, Theodoric seeks to keep the peace between the Arians and the Nicenes. Plus, the Athanasian and Apostles’ Creeds. Links: Page from from the Arian Bible […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/25/477-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-school-of-nisibis/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/25/477-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-school-of-nisibis/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:00:30 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6689 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/25/477-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-school-of-nisibis/feed/ 0 6689 nisibis sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noThe School of Nisibis and Narsai spread the Christology of Theodore of Mopsuestia throughout the Church of the East. Links: Mar Jacob Church in Nisibis by Gareth Hughes. Some examples of Narsai’s Mêmrê can be found here Adam Izdebski, “The School of Nisibis: An Ancient Religious Community?” Frederick McLeod, “Narsai’s Dependence on Theodore of Mopsuestia” […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORThe School of Nisibis and Narsai spread the Christology of Theodore of Mopsuestia throughout the Church of the East. Links: Mar Jacob Church in Nisibis by Gareth Hughes. Some examples of Narsai’s Mêmrê can be found here Adam Izdebski, “The School of Nisibis: An Ancient Religious Community?” Frederick McLeod, “Narsai’s Dependence on Theodore of Mopsuestia” […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/18/476-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-church-of-the-east-defines-itself/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/18/476-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-church-of-the-east-defines-itself/#respond Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:00:20 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6686 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/18/476-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-church-of-the-east-defines-itself/feed/ 0 6686 roman-persian_frontier_in_late_antiquity sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noThe Church of the East moves away from the Church of the Roman Empire through the adaptation of married clergy and the adaptation of the Christology of Theodore of Mopsuestia as its official teaching. Meanwhile, the Church of Armenia adopts Zeno’s Henotikon. Links: Map of the Roman/Persian Border by Cplakidas. On the map, Iberia is […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORThe Church of the East moves away from the Church of the Roman Empire through the adaptation of married clergy and the adaptation of the Christology of Theodore of Mopsuestia as its official teaching. Meanwhile, the Church of Armenia adopts Zeno’s Henotikon. Links: Map of the Roman/Persian Border by Cplakidas. On the map, Iberia is […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/11/475-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-schism-continues/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/11/475-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-schism-continues/#respond Fri, 11 Jan 2019 19:00:37 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6681 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/11/475-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-schism-continues/feed/ 0 6681 theodoricthegreat sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noAs the conflict between East and West over the Henotikon continues, Pope Felix III needs to deal with Nicenes in North Africa abandoning the faith and the Ostrogoths invading Italy. We also look at the theology of Philoxenus of Mabbug. Links: Photo of coin of Theodoric the Great Information on Philoxenus of Mabbug Check out […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORAs the conflict between East and West over the Henotikon continues, Pope Felix III needs to deal with Nicenes in North Africa abandoning the faith and the Ostrogoths invading Italy. We also look at the theology of Philoxenus of Mabbug. Links: Photo of coin of Theodoric the Great Information on Philoxenus of Mabbug Check out […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/04/474-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-acacian-schism/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/04/474-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-acacian-schism/#respond Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:00:47 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6677 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2019/01/04/474-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-the-acacian-schism/feed/ 0 6677 zeno sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noZeno’s Henotikon succeeds in establishing a tenuous religious peace in the East but provokes schism with Pope Felix III over its apparent failure to defend the Council of Chalcedon and Acacius’ unwillingness to recognize Felix’s claims of Petrine Authority Links: Photo of coin of Emperor Zeno by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. Christopher Haas. “Patriarch and […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORZeno’s Henotikon succeeds in establishing a tenuous religious peace in the East but provokes schism with Pope Felix III over its apparent failure to defend the Council of Chalcedon and Acacius’ unwillingness to recognize Felix’s claims of Petrine Authority Links: Photo of coin of Emperor Zeno by Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. Christopher Haas. “Patriarch and […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2018/12/28/473-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-faustus-and-the-henotikon/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2018/12/28/473-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-faustus-and-the-henotikon/#respond Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:00:39 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6674 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2018/12/28/473-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-faustus-and-the-henotikon/feed/ 0 6674 faustus sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noSt. Faustus of Riez leads the bishops of Gaul against the theology of Predestination showing that the defeat of Pelagius has not meant the complete acceptance of Augustine. In the East, in an attempt to create unity between Chalcedonians and Monophysites, Eastern Emperor Zeno issues the Henotikon. Links: Photo of image of Saint Faustus by […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORSt. Faustus of Riez leads the bishops of Gaul against the theology of Predestination showing that the defeat of Pelagius has not meant the complete acceptance of Augustine. In the East, in an attempt to create unity between Chalcedonians and Monophysites, Eastern Emperor Zeno issues the Henotikon. Links: Photo of image of Saint Faustus by […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion https://catholicunderthehood.com/2018/12/21/472-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-barbarian-domination/ https://catholicunderthehood.com/2018/12/21/472-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-barbarian-domination/#respond Fri, 21 Dec 2018 19:00:43 +0000 http://catholicunderthehood.com/?p=6669 https://catholicunderthehood.com/2018/12/21/472-a-history-of-the-catholic-church-barbarian-domination/feed/ 0 6669 eugenius sbeshonertor catholicunderthehood@gmail.com (Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TOR)noIn the West, the Fall of Roman power in the West meant the domination of Arians in the Kingdom of the Vandals of North Africa, the Kingdom of the Visigoths in Hispania and Gaul and the Kingdom of Odoacer in Italy. In North Africa, the Nicene Romans experienced severe persecution. In Italy, there was relative […]Fr. Seraphim Beshoner, TORIn the West, the Fall of Roman power in the West meant the domination of Arians in the Kingdom of the Vandals of North Africa, the Kingdom of the Visigoths in Hispania and Gaul and the Kingdom of Odoacer in Italy. In North Africa, the Nicene Romans experienced severe persecution. In Italy, there was relative […]Franciscan,Catholic,Catholicism,Pope,Priest,Church,Bible,History,Theology,Religion