Got Christology?

Each November 10, the Universal Church celebrates the feast of Pope St. Leo the Great. He is one of the greatest popes and teachers that the Catholic Church has ever known for two primary reasons: his seminal, definitive teaching on the dual natures of Christ; and his defense of right doctrine and truth against several heresies.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about this Doctor of the Church's catechesis and Christology must read only one document: letter number 28, otherwise known as "The Tome." The letter, in fact, was used as the definitive point of reference for the Council of Chalcedon, which dogmatically declared that Christ was fully human and fully divine in one person. How important this letter is to the history of Christendom! Indeed, every faithful Catholic ought to take the twenty minutes required to read it.

In the same letter, Pope St. Leo the Great expressed his distaste for heterodox teaching by directing it toward an Eastern priest, Eutyches. The pontiff's critique of the heretic and his followers reminds a reader of what is taking place in our Church today. And, it should serve as a model for how contemporary popes ought to handle heresy (with reason, clarity, and love).

Fellow Christians, read the words of this beloved saint and get acquainted with the Real Jesus Christ! Pope St. Leo the Great, pray for us!

God Bless.

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