Monthly Archives: April 2009

The Pilgrim City of King Christ

Posted on April 9, 2009 by arator

aint Augustine, like all good teachers likes to ramble, just a bit. It will be a dozen or more “books” into The City of God before Augustine gets to the real meat of his subject, but the journey to the … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Day 14

Posted on April 5, 2009 by arator

(Second Part: Of Man’s Redemption—Questions 12-85) 35. What is the meaning of: Conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary? That the eternal Son of God, who is and continues true and eternal God, took upon Him the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Contradictions

Posted on April 3, 2009 by arator

The eastern redbud, Cercis canadensis, is badly named, common as well as Latin. It is certainly eastern, found native in the south-eastern quarter of the United States, yet canadensis refers to Canada, where this small tree is not even remotely … Continue reading →

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The Faith from Another Age

Posted on April 2, 2009 by arator

verything I have been reading or listening to this past winter seems to have references to Saint Augustine’s The City of God. It is something I have wanted to read for some time, so I have decided to read it … Continue reading →

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