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King Tasciovanus and the Second Pope Linus: The British Connection
Tasciovanus was a king of the Catuvellauni tribe in ancient Britain, known from historical records as a significant figure in the pre-Roman British tribal system. His rule was around the 1st century...
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In Their Anguish, I Am Afflicted: Rise of Antisemitism in Australia
Am Yisrael Chai!by Brother Gilbert Joseph Bloomer LEB "In all their affliction, He was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them; in His love and His pity He redeemed them" (Isaiah...
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We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah
The Vatican's 1998 document We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah was a groundbreaking acknowledgment of the Catholic Church's complex and painful relationship with the Jewish people, culminating in...
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The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible (2001):...
The 2001 document The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible, issued by the Pontifical Biblical Commission under the guidance of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict...
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Mysticism at the Heart of the Covenant
"For the secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever." (Deuteronomy 29:29)IntroductionThroughout the centuries, both Judaism and...
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Safran, Soloviev, and the Revival of an Authentic Hebrew Catholic Mystical...
The Catholic engagement with Jewish mysticism, particularly Kabbalah, has undergone periods of vibrant interest and subsequent neglect. Recent theological movements, however, suggest a renewed...
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The Messianic Fulfillment of the Covenant and the Revelation of the New Torah
The figure of the Messiah in Jewish and Christian thought is deeply entwined with the Covenant made with Abraham and its fulfillment on Mount Moriah. In Christian understanding, as shaped through the...
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Mercy, Mysticism, and the Divine Will: Hasidut and Hebrew Catholic Thought
From a Hebrew Catholic perspective, the Jewish tradition of Hasidut offers profound insights into the understanding of Mercy (Khesed) in action. In Jewish thought, Hasidut is intimately tied to the 13...
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The Heart and the Divine Will: Integrating Jewish and Catholic Mysticism
The integration of Jewish and Catholic mystical traditions offers a profound way to understand the relationship between humanity and the Divine. Through the lens of Hebrew Catholicism, the interplay...
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The Five Major Revelations of the Word of God
The divine revelation of God's Word unfolds through multiple stages, each reflecting a deeper and more intimate manifestation of His presence in the world. From the beginning of creation to the final...
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A Defense of Jewish Mystical Traditions
The relationship between Jewish mystical traditions and Hebrew Catholicism is a complex and multi-dimensional dialogue. It bridges two millennia of faith, blending the mystical treasures of Judaism...
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Kabbalah, the Divine Will, and a Bit of Laughs Along the Way
G’day, mates! Here I am, sitting under a gum tree near our BeitAchim (House of Brothers) in Tasmania, pondering the deep mysteries of the Divine Will and the beauty of Jewish mystical traditions. Now,...
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Why Humour is Divine: Laughter, Humility, and the Divine Gift of Humour
G'day, mates! Gather 'round, grab a cuppa, and let me spin you a yarn about something that’s as important as any mitzvah, maybe more — humour. Yes, that delightful gift of laughter that can light up a...
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Poking My Tongue Out: A Bit of Aussie Sense
G’day, mates! Grab a cold one, pull up a chair, and let me give you a bit of insight into my mind as a Torah-observant Hebrew Catholic little monk from Tasmania (if you've met me you will know how...
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The First Level of the Spiritual Way: The Awakening of the Heart and the Path...
In Jewish mystical thought, the path of spiritual ascent through Adoration is not merely an intellectual exercise or a physical journey but a profound transformation of the heart and soul. The first...
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The Second Level: The Foundation of the Eucharistic Spiritual Life
The second level in the spiritual ascent in Adoration, as outlined in my Hebrew Catholic mystical teachings, is a foundation built upon truth, righteousness, and watchfulness of the heart. This level...
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The Ninth Level: Wisdom, Divinization, and the Fear of Divine Majesty
In Hebrew Catholic spirituality, the ninth level of spiritual ascent corresponds to the Attribute of Chokhmah (Wisdom), a profound and transformative stage that brings the soul to a deeper union with...
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The Tenth Level: Spirit, Divine Union, and the Crowning of Miriam
The tenth level in Hebrew Catholic spirituality corresponds to the Sefirah of Keter (Crown), linked to the Ruach (Spirit) and is understood as the pinnacle of spiritual ascent, where the soul reaches...
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The Ten Levels of Adoration: A Hebrew Catholic Perspective
The concept of adoration in Hebrew Catholic spirituality is deeply rooted in the mystical traditions of both Judaism and Catholicism, particularly as it pertains to the Divine Heart of Yeshua...
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Rabbi Kaplan’s Kabbalistic Teachings Through a Hebrew Catholic Prism
The concept of adoration in both Jewish and Christian mystical traditions often seeks to unify the worshipper with the Divine in the deepest and most intimate manner. This union is not one of mere...
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