Kevin Clarke

Dr. Kevin Clarke, Dr. Joseph Terry, and Dr. John Solheid discuss Maximus the Confessor and why Catholics should be familiar with his life and work. They explore Maximus's biography and controversies, his canonical status, and his writings on Christ's agony. They also discuss the fallenness of the will and Maximus's teachings on the incarnation and creation.

Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. Danny Garland, and Dr. Ryan Brady discuss differences in Eucharistic piety among Roman and Byzantine Catholics, including postures during liturgy, consecration of bread, methods of receiving body and blood, historical differences in the use of bread, emphasis on icons in Byzantine churches, contrasting approaches to Eucharistic adoration, role and symbolism of deacons, mystery versus understanding of the sacrament, eucharistic adoration, impact of Vatican II on Eastern Catholics, and importance of embracing traditions and unity within Catholic Church.