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Dive into St. Jeromes most renowned letter, Libellus de virginitate servanda, addressed to St. Eustochium, the young daughter of St. Paula. In this compelling correspondence, St. Jerome passionately encourages Eustochium to embrace the path of virginity while imparting essential lessons on the conduct of a virtuous young woman. Within its pages, you will find his reflections on topics such as the irreversible nature of a fallen virgin (§5), a striking portrayal of fasting and temptation (§7), his unyielding stance on abortion as murder (§13), and the notion of holy pride in virginity (§16)...

In this thought-provoking essay, St. Jerome engages in a robust defense against Helvidius, who argued that the mention of Christs “sisters” and “brethren” in the gospels implies that the Virgin Mary had other children with her husband, Joseph. Jerome counters with three compelling propositions 1) Joseph was only a putative husband to Mary, not a biological one. 2) The “brethren” of the Lord were actually his cousins, rather than siblings. 3) He advocates for the superiority of virginity over marriage. - Summary from the preface

In this compelling treatise, Jerome addresses the controversial views of Jovinianus, who boldly asserted that a virgin holds no greater value than a wife in Gods eyes, and that both abstinence and indulgence in food are equally valid. He claimed that those baptized with the Spirit and water are incapable of sin, that all sins are equal, and that there is but a singular form of punishment and reward in the afterlife. Jovinianus even controversially argued that Christs birth was natural, rather than miraculous. These views were condemned in synods in Rome and Milan around A.D. 390. In response, ...

Une série consacrée aux grands penseurs qui ont structuré la réflexion politique. Indépendamment de leurs engagements personnels, leurs concepts continuent de structurer les représentations idéologiques. Leur présentation ici ne vaut ni adhésion ni condamnation, mais relève d’une démarche de compréhension et de mise en perspective. Ce podcast est produit avec l'assistance de l'IA sur la base de documents produits et vérifiés par Jérôme Sainte-Marie. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Campus Héméra : Fil de culture politique est le podcast qui décrypte les grandes notions et les débats qui traversent la pensée politique contemporaine. Chaque épisode offre une synthèse claire, rigoureuse et accessible d'un ouvrage ou d'une problématique d'actualité pour renforcer sa culture politique et nourrir sa réflexion citoyenne. Pensé comme un véritable fil conducteur entre théorie et actualité, Fil de culture politique s’adresse à celles et ceux qui veulent penser, agir et débattre avec discernement. 🎓 Produit par Campus Héméra, centre de formation et de ...

Embark on the extraordinary journey of St. Hilarion, a revered anchorite and the founder of Palestinian monasticism. Born in Gaza to pagan parents in 291 AD, he converted to Christianity after a successful education in rhetoric at Alexandria. Choosing to abandon the enticing worldly pleasures of his era including the theatre and the circus, St. Hilarion devoted his life to the church. Inspired by the lifestyle of St. Anthony the Great, he resolved to become a monk. His quest took him to Egypt and eventually back to Gaza. Tune in to learn more about his remarkable life and his enduring impact ...

Delve into the lives and achievements of 135 remarkable individuals from the early centuries of Christianity in Illustrious Men, a collection of biographies penned by St. Jerome. This work not only features the apostles and revered Christian authors, but also includes noteworthy non-Christians such as Josephus, and Philo of Alexandria. Serving as a valuable primary source of information on ancient Christian authors, Illustrious Men provides a succinct and captivating overview of the key figures and their contributions to literature and faith during that era, including St. Jerome himself.