Third Coming of Christ
In the latest episode of The Divine Wedgie, Dr Matthew Tan explores the writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux who speaks of an intermediate coming of Christ which is both visible and salvific.
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The Perfect Sized Family?
With Australia’s birthrate currently at 1.9, Bernard reflects on the pitfalls of the contraceptive pill and the tendency to view big families as an ‘inconvenience’.
Theology, Liturgy & Play
Play theory says that “play” is more than just individual pleasure, but can expand the confines of the world beyond the immediate space. Sound a lot like Sacred Liturgy? Dr Matthew Tan thinks so, and this link can help us critique secular culture, as he explains in the latest Divine Wedgie.
Jesus & the Restoration of Eden
In this edition of Divine Wedgie, Dr Matthew Tan reflects on how what was lost by Adam and Eve was restored once and for all in Christ.
Smile – It’s Only an Apocalypse
In this edition of Divine Wedgie, Dr Matthew Tan addresses the often misunderstood Book of the Apocalypse.
The Wedding Day
In this final instalment of Proposal to Marriage, Bernard shares some of the highlights of his and Jane’s big day before signing off.
Christ: Adam & Bridegroom
As Passion Sunday and Holy Week approach, Dr Matthew Tan reflects on the glorification of Christ through His crucifixion. He looks at how the crucified Christ is both the New Adam and Bridegroom of the Church.
Why the Secular Needs the Sacred
In this edition of Divine Wedgie, Dr Matthew Tan reflects on why, contrary to popular belief, the Church by its very nature should be involved in the secular world.