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Why Leisure Is Necessary For Human Beings | Prof. Zena Hitz

The Thomistic Institute

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Exploring the Origins of Mary's Virtues and the Role of Study in Leisure

Exploring the fathers of the church's views on Mary's faithful questioning, the chapter delves into her knowledge of the Messiah's prophecies and contrasts it with Zechariah's disbelief. Additionally, it investigates the notion of intellectual pursuits as a form of leisure, referencing the influence of ancient Greek philosophy and the image of Socrates engrossed in thought.

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