Originally posted on the author’s Substack What the ancients knew that we forgot… The word education has meant a lot of different things over the centuries. You may think it comes from the Latin ēdūcere, “to lead out” — because the tutor of a wealthy Roman family would lead the children to school, […]
“The Closest Thing to Heaven on Earth”
A 1,500-year-old wonder… Can stones and mosaics communicate divine wisdom? Can a single building showcase thousands of years of spiritual teaching? In the case of the Hagia Sophia, the answer is yes — and that’s exactly what makes it one of the greatest churches of Eastern Christendom. From the images portrayed in […]
Jewish-Catholic ties: Positive impact of Pope Benedict XVI – opinion
With the passing a few days ago of Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, reaction from the Jewish community has been mixed. During his tenure as pope, Benedict was accused by some of causing a strain on Jewish-Catholic relations. His support for the canonization of WWII-era Pope Pius XII, as […]