| A. J. Boyd, STL Instructor of Theology and Ecumenism, Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University, Chicago |
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| "James Likoudis makes here a welcome contribution to the great
ecumenical effort, reminding us of both the complicated and nuanced history of the
Great Schism and of the many dedicated 'moderate and noble spirits who desired an end
to all schismatic activity and sought the purification of memories to prepare for a
'dialogue of charity' which would restore the unity of Greek East and Latin West in
common communion, particularly those of the Order of Preachers and their primary
Orthodox interlocutors, whose contributions to the unity efforts of the early second
Christian millennium ought not be underestimated. Likoudis reminds us that fidelity to
Christ and his Church is also always fidelity to dialogue and reconciliation with our
brothers and sisters in Christ." —A.J. Boyd, STL, Instructor of Theology and
Ecumenism, Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University, Chicago |
| Matthew K. Minerd, PhD Professor of Philosophy and Moral Theology, Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
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| "The cause of durable ecclesial union requires a fair and informed
hearing of those Catholic authors who have historically concerned themselves with the
theological and jurisdictional issues surrounding such reunion. Although Thomism is not
the Catholic Church's sole philosophical or theological spokesperson, it surely
represents her most important theological school. Therefore, it is to be hoped that
Likoudis’s text might serve as an introduction to the important task of listening to
classic Thomist readings of Orthodox thought." —Matthew K. Minerd, PhD,
Professor of Philosophy and Moral Theology, Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril
and Methodius, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
| Fr. Bernard Mulcahy, O.P., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Theology, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A. |
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| "Scholars of the Sacred collects Likoudis' writings on
Dominican contributions to the cause of unity between the eastern and western churches
before the Council of Florence. The essays are useful as reminders of a neglected
history and as studies in sacred doctrine, but more than once they also remind the
reader that the unity of the Church is a supernatural reality of mind and heart—and one
that suffers gravely when we begin to disdain or defy the successor of St Peter, the
Church's earthly guardian of unity." —Fr. Bernard Mulcahy, O.P., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Theology, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio,
U.S.A. |
| Mike Aquilina General Editor, "Reclaiming Catholic History" Series |
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| "This is a privileged peek into work that goes on unceasingly behind
the scenes—a work of diligent charity and uncompromising scholarship, all in the
service of the unity Christ desires. It is a work that yields no earthly glory. Readers
will find very few familiar names here. While the protagonists of this story patiently
make history, histories rarely take note of them. Thanks to James Likoudis for, at
last, giving the credit and the glory where they're due." —Mike Aquilina,
General Editor, "Reclaiming Catholic History" Series |
About Dr. James Likoudis
James Likoudis is an expert in Catholic apologetics. He is the author of several books
dealing with Catholic-Eastern Orthodox relations, including his most recent "The Divine
Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and Modern Eastern Orthodoxy: Letters to a Greek Orthodox
on the Unity of the Church." He has written many articles published by various religious
papers and magazines.
He can be reached at: jameslikoudis1@gmail.com, or visit Dr. James Likoudis'
Homepage