Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IX
The discussion concerning temple imagery continues, and Fr Alexander also explores the nature of sacrifice and how it relates to Mary.
13 Tammi 20221h 1min
Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VIII
Father Alexander explores the theme of the temple—one of the key symbols of Christian faith and doctrine, and discusses what the Church means by associating Mary so strongly with temple imagery.
7 Tammi 202253min
Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VI
As he explores the Feast of Nativity, Fr Alexander defines the "double mystery" of Mary's virginity and points to Old Testament prophecies. He also explains why it is important that Mary is NOT an "ex...
26 Loka 202146min
Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part V
Fr Alexander speaks about the liturgical poetry of the Feast of Nativity, and he stresses the importance of properly understanding the virginity of Mary—that it is not about absence, but fullness.
21 Syys 202159min
Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IV
Father Alexander discusses the miracle of the virgin birth, first addressing what is a miracle and what is not.
30 Elo 202124min
Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part III
Father Alexander turns to a fundamental question in his discussion of the explosion of Mariology in the early Church: Who is Christ?
26 Elo 202150min
Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part II
There was a "substantial difference" between early Christian worship and the liturgy of the Church after Constantine with regard to Mary. What happened? To address this, Fr Alexander points to the esc...
16 Elo 202159min
