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The Virginal Paternity of God
May 30, 2024
Father Mike and Father John explore the significance of God's virginal fatherhood, reflecting on Saint Gregory of Nyssa and Louis Bouyer. They discuss the balance of respect and approachability when addressing a Catholic priest, along with the unique nature of femininity in the church. The conversation delves into theology, gratitude towards faithful individuals, and the concept of consecrated virgins.
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- Men represent the initiating gift aspect of God's paternity, while women reflect the receptive nature of the Son in God's divinity.
- The eternal generativity of the Father precedes the existence of the Son, emphasizing a transcendent act of self-gift within the Trinitarian life.
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Understanding the Significance of Virginity in God's Nature
The podcast delves into the concept of virginal paternity of God the Father, exploring the deeper meanings behind the terms. It emphasizes the idea that man represents the paternity of God in a small, initiating way, while women represent the feminine, receptive aspect. The discussion focuses on how the virginal paternity of God is not a reproduction of the genders found in humanity, but rather a transcendent and complete act of self-gift from the Father.
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