A Brief Historical Survey of Marian Devotion and Theology by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

A Brief Historical Survey of Marian Devotion and Theology by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

A Brief Historical Survey of Marian Devotion and Theology

by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

This book surveys the historical development of Marian belief and devotion by the Holy Spirit through the Church. How Mary was prepared and foreshadowed in the Old Testament is followed by her presence on earth as revealed in the New Testament. Then, the development of Marian doctrines and devotional practices is systematically presented. We begin by studying the early development of Marian theology in the Patristic age, which was followed by the Medieval flowering of Marian theology. Ecclesial discussions on Marian doctrine shortly before, during and after the Second Vatican Council are also presented. The subsequent three chapters focus on Marian doctrines in relationship to heresy and ecclesiology. The book ends by applying Marian belief to practice of the Catholic faith and with an appreciative gaze on Marian apparitions.

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TESTIMONIALS

“Many Catholics have a devotion to our Blessed Mother. Of these, some of us have smatterings of concepts concerning Mary, but no systematic understanding of the whole tradition. Fr. Peter Kucer’s new book is a remedy for this. Written in an easy-to-read manner for any thoughtful Christian, it is at the same time, a thorough, systematic presentation of the theology of Mariology.  Kucer’s book is full of wonderful, short, quotations from the Fathers of the Church up through writings of scholars of our times. Even if you generally think theology is over your head, you will be surprised by how much you will enjoy it.” – Ronda Chervin, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Holy Apostles College and Seminary, and author of Weeping with Jesus: A Journey from Grief to Hope 

“For lay folk and religious alike, Fr. Kucer’s Brief Historical Survey of Marian Devotion and Theologyprovides an excellent Scriptural and Theological foundation upon which to build. The discussion questions allow for a deep synthesis of the material, which in turn leads to a solid integration of basic yet thorough Mariology in the reader’s memory and heart. Indeed, the book is packed with solid theology, philosophy, dogma, doctrine, history, devotions and apparitions. Deep but not overbearing, it’s a book to go back to time and again.” – Keith Berube, author of Mary, the Beloved, Mary: The Rosary, the Relationship, and Dragons, and A Love Letter to Mary


“Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, has produced quite a grand opus in his collection of works on Marian Devotion, Catholic Church History, Eastern Civilization, East and South East Asian History, Catholic Apologetics, God the Father, and Priests as Fathers, Brothers, Bridegrooms, and Disciples, Western Civilization and Political Science. Each of his books provides wisdom for the beginner and clarity for the educated.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Holy Apostles College & Seminary

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Very Rev. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, STD is President-Rector at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT. He received degrees from Middlebury College, Holy Apostles College and Seminary, the Dominican House of Studies, and the Catholic University of America. He is intent on putting his educational background at the service of the New Evangelization promoted by the recent popes.

MARY, OUR BLESSED MOTHER

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God as Father and Priests as Fathers, Brothers, Bridegrooms, and Disciples

God as Father and Priests as Fathers, Brothers, Bridegrooms, and Disciples

God as Father and Priests as Fathers, Brothers, Bridegrooms, and Disciples

by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

The vocation to the priesthood does not simply entail doing specific actions that only priests can perform. Being a priest essentially means being grounded in a unique identity, participating in the headship of Christ. More specifically, this means priests are to understand themselves in a relational way, as fathers, brothers, bridegrooms, and disciples. This book presents a relational understanding of the priesthood in two parts. Part one reflects on the mystery of the priesthood from the perspective of father. Part two reflects on the priesthood from the viewpoint of bridegroom. In these sections, what Revelation teaches regarding priests as fathers, brothers, bridegrooms and disciples is presented and clarified by Catholic wisdom throughout the ages, including from modern times.

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TESTIMONIALS

Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, has produced quite a grand opus in his collection of works on Marian Devotion, Catholic Church History, East and South East Asian History, Catholic Apologetics, Protology and the Priesthood, Western Civilization and Political Science. Each of his books provides wisdom for the beginner and clarity for the educated. – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Holy Apostles College & Seminary

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Very Rev. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, STD is President-Rector at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT. He received degrees from Middlebury College, Holy Apostles College and Seminary, the Dominican House of Studies, and the Catholic University of America. He is intent on putting his educational background at the service of the New Evangelization promoted by the recent popes.

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Catholic Church History: Pre-Christian to Modern Times

Catholic Church History: Pre-Christian to Modern Times

Catholic Church History: Pre-Christian to Modern Times

by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

Catholic Church History: Pre-Christian to Modern Times presents how the Catholic Church developed from her earliest days up to modern times. The reader will encounter the mystical presence of Christ in the Church as His body and find the various aspects of the Church, such as prefigured, persecuted, mother, teacher, shepherd, and prophet, cogently laid out in this history. In this way, Fr. Kucer shows us the Church in her full splendor and holiness in her pilgrim state on earth.

Paperback (500 pages) – $24.95 | Kindle – $9.99

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: A Catholic View and non-Catholic Views of History
Chapter 2: Historical Context of the Early Church
Chapter 3: Catholic Church History
Chapter 4: Early Christian Life
Chapter 5: Early Christian Persecution
Chapter 6: Catholic Orthodoxy and Heresy
Chapter 7: Fall and Rise
Chapter 8: Rise of Islam
Chapter 9: Evangelization
Chapter 10: East vs. West
Chapter 11: Rise, Decline and Reform
Chapter 12: Catholicism and Force
Chapter 13: Medieval Education
Chapter 14: Sickness Within and Without
Chapter 15: The Renaissance
Chapter 16: Protestant Reformation
Chapter 17: The Catholic Counter-Reformation and the “Wars of Religion”
Chapter 18: Explorers and Missionaries
Chapter 19: The Enlightenment and Rejection of Papal Authority 360
Chapter 20: The French Revolution
Chapter 21: Empire and Nations
Chapter 22: World Wars and the Church
Chapter 23 Vatican II and the Papacy
Chapter 24 The Catholic Church in the USA

TESTIMONIALS

Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, has produced quite a grand opus in his collection of works on Marian Devotion, Catholic Church History, East and South East Asian History, Catholic Apologetics, Protology and the Priesthood, Western Civilization and Political Science. Each of his books provides wisdom for the beginner and clarity for the educated. – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Holy Apostles College & Seminary

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Very Rev. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, STD is President-Rector at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT. He received degrees from Middlebury College, Holy Apostles College and Seminary, the Dominican House of Studies, and the Catholic University of America. He is intent on putting his educational background at the service of the New Evangelization promoted by the recent popes.

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Catholic Apologetics: Witnessing to and Defending the Faith

Catholic Apologetics: Witnessing to and Defending the Faith

Catholic Apologetics: Witnessing to and Defending the Faith

by Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA

Catholic Apologetics teaches a budding apologist how to effectively witness to and defend the faith. We begin with a presentation of virtues an apologist is to embody, which includes both moral and intellectual virtues. The reader is taught how to use basic logic, rational argumentation, and non-rational argumentation to further the Good News of Jesus Christ. Apologetic topics that are presented include God’s existence, the presence of evil, faith and science, Christ’s divinity and resurrection, sola scriptura, the Eucharist, the Papacy, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Communion of Saints, Mormonism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.

Paperback: $19.99 | Kindle: $9.99

TESTIMONIALS

Fr. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, has produced quite a grand opus in his collection of works on Marian Devotion, Catholic Church History, East and South East Asian History, Catholic Apologetics, Protology and the Priesthood, Western Civilization and Political Science. Each of his books provides wisdom for the beginner and clarity for the educated. – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Holy Apostles College & Seminary

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Very Rev. Peter Samuel Kucer, MSA, STD is President-Rector at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT. He received degrees from Middlebury College, Holy Apostles College and Seminary, the Dominican House of Studies, and the Catholic University of America. He is intent on putting his educational background at the service of the New Evangelization promoted by the recent popes.

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Does God Exist? A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas

Does God Exist? A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas

Does God Exist? A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas

by Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino

If you want an easy and fun way to understand St. Thomas Aquinas’s five arguments for the existence of God, this book is for you. Written as dialogue between Lucy and AJ in a coffee shop, these arguments are presented by Fradd and Delfino in every day language, with helpful examples and analogies, and by raising and answering objections along the way. Additional resources at the end of the book will deepen your understanding of the material, help you to grow in wisdom, and strengthen your faith.

Paperback: $14.95 | Hardback: $24.95 | Kindle: $9.99

INTERVIEWS

“Sunday School” Robert Delfino addresses Pat Flynn’s questions on whether St. Thomas really proved the existence of God. (July 28, 2019)

Listen to “Episode 57: Did Thomas Aquinas Really Prove the Existence of God? With Dr. Robert Delfino (July 28, 2019)” on Spreaker.  

“I Thought You’d Like to Know This” Part 2 on WCAT Radio. Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino are interviewed by Cynthia and Andrew Gniadek about their new book. Aired on March 19, 2018.

Listen to “​Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino – Conversation concerning their new book “​Does God Exist?” – Part 2″ on Spreaker. “I Thought You’d Like to Know This” Part 1 on WCAT Radio. Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino talk to one another about their new book. Aired on March 19, 2018. Listen to “​Matt Fradd and Robert Delfino – Conversation concerning their new book “​Does God Exist?” – Part 1″ on Spreaker.

 

TESTIMONIALS

“I love the dialogs. They are engaging, not boring, not difficult for beginners, and effectively wise. You accomplished what I tried in the chapter on the 5 ways in my Yes or No? much better than I did.” – Dr. Peter Kreeft, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, MA


“It’s very difficult to present substantive philosophical ideas in a way that is popularly accessible and entertaining. But Fradd and Delfino pull it off admirably in this fine book. Read, learn, and enjoy.” – Dr. Edward Feser, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Pasadena City College, CA

“In their fascinating and cleverly written book, Fradd and Delfino have taken strides to make the logic of St. Thomas Aquinas accessible to all! An excellent introduction to the five ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, the book describes these ways through a dialogue between AJ and Lucy, two lovable characters who, together, learn more about the five ways alongside the reader. As the story explains the ‘why’ behind our belief in God, it inspires us to desire to learn more about our beautiful Faith and the saints who have contributed to our knowledge of our Heavenly Father!” – E. G. Enga, author of The Children of the Chapel and the First Christmas

REVIEWS

“This book is a great introduction to the Five Ways as well as the metaphysics and natural theology of Aquinas. Understandable, entertaining, and engaging. The basic nature of God and the arguments for His existence are presented in a way that even beginners can understand. Overall, it is a very valuable book.” – Matt D’Antuono, March 4, 2018.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Matt Fradd is the creator and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast.

He is the author and co-author of several books, including Does God Exist?: A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas.

He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from Holy Apostles College & Seminary, which is also awarding him an honorary doctorate. He lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with his wife Cameron and their four kids.

For his latest information and speaking events, see his website: http://www.mattfradd.com

 


Robert A. Delfino is Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. John’s University in New York City.

He received his PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he specialized in metaphysics, medieval philosophy, and Thomas Aquinas, studying under Professor Jorge J. E. Gracia.

His current research interests include metaphysics, ethics, and the relationship between science, philosophy, and religion.

He lives in New York with his wife and two sons.

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