Litterae Christianae

In this episode you can listen to a summary of the life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (c. 287–305), written in elegant Latin. The text is taken from the traditional Roman Breviary with minor adjustments for clarity and flow. It is presented in two pronunciations:• Ecclesiastical (traditional Church pronunciation)• Classical Latin (restored ancient pronunciation)Saint Catherine, virgin, philosop...

[LA] In Litteris Encyclicis quae "Spe Salvi" nuncupantur, Benedictus XVI de virtude fidei loquitur et quo modo cum spe cohaereat docet. Tum interpretationi quam dederat Lutherus adversatur eamque debilem esse demonstrat.[EN] In the encyclical Spe Salvi, Pope Benedict XVI explains the definition found in the Letter to the Hebrews and explains why Luther's interpretation was mistaken....

[EN] In today's video we tell the story of Joseph who, after trying to keep his younger brother Benjamin with him, ends up revealing his identity to all his brothers.[LA] Iōsēphus cum sē alium esse diūtius simulāre nōn patiātur, omnia suīs frātribus revēlat𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒎𝒆:Paypal: pemateusmariano@gmail.comBuy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litterae... 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: htt...

[LA] "In illo uno unum". His verbis Papa noster Leo XIV consilium praecipuum ad suo munere fungendum nobis manifestavit. Unde hoc effatum eruit? Quid hac sententia et sibi et Ecclesiae proponere vult? [EN] In today's podcast we will explain what the motto that Pope Leo XIV chose for his coat of arms means. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣:- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73- https...

[EN] In this podcast we will present what Pope Francis thinks about the study of Latin. Link to summary of the pope's message quoted in the video:https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/37334/pope-francis-its-good-for-young-people-to-study-latin𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣:- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73- https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73- https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW73- http...

[EN] In today's video, we continue reading and understanding the Sacred History series. Benjamin goes to Egypt with his brothers to seek food and finally meets Joseph. [LA] Iosēphus frātrem suum minimum tandem vīdit atque vix sē ā lacrimīs continēre potuit. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣:- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73- https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73- https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C...

[EN] Petrarch, after his coronation as a poet, wrote many works, primarily in Latin. In today's podcast, we will present some of these works and briefly talk about his death. [LA] Renuntiatus atque corona poetica honestatus, Petrarca multa opera sermone latino publicavi quibus argumenta sibi et antiquis auctoribus cara tractavi. De quibus nonnulla hodie mentionem facio. Ceterum, ubi atque quo modo...

[EN] The Fifth Way of Thomas Aquinas, also known as the Argument from Design, is based on the observable order and purpose in nature. Aquinas argues that non-intelligent beings consistently act towards specific ends, which suggests the presence of an intelligent guiding force. [LA] Cum corpora naturalia cognitione sive ratione carentia agant propter finem qui nisi ab intellegente potest cognosci,...

[EN] In today's video, we will see what happened after Joseph's brothers returned home and told their father everything that had happened. [LA] Ūnō ex frātribus in Aegyptō rentō, cēterī domum sē recipiunt et cum quid factum esset patrī narrārent, is... 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW7...

[EN] In today's podcast we will read the excerpt from Epitome Historiae Sacrae in which Joseph's brothers, due to the lack of wheat, traveled to Egypt to buy wheat. When they arrive, they meet their brother. [LA] Post multos annos, ob cibi inopiam, fratres Iosephi in Aegyptum venerunt ut frumentum sibi compararent. Quo cum pervenirent, fratri annonae praeposito obviam venerunt. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪...

[EN] In today's podcast we will deal with the fourth way to prove the existence of God presented by Saint Thomas in the Summa Theologiae and in De potentia. In this way we see that there is a gradation to be found in things: some are better (hotter, colder, etc.) than others. Following this gradation, Saint Thomas constructs the argument. [LA] Quartam viam exploramus qua Sanctus Thomas Deum es...

[LA] Anno MMXII Pontifex Benedictus Litteras Apostolicas quae "Latina Lingua" vocantur publicavi quibus Pontificiam Academiam Latinitatis condidit. De aestimatione deque momento studiorum litterarum Latinarum pulchre disseruit. [EN] In 2012, Pope Benedict XVI wrote an apostolic letter called "Latina Lingua" about Latin with which he created a new pontifical academy to encourage...

[EN] Petrarch was already a poet known and esteemed by many. When he led a peaceful life, dedicated to studies and literature, he was invited to Rome to receive the poetic crown. [LA] Cum vitam tranquillam prope Avenionem ageret, Petrarca binas epistulas accepit, a Francogallis scilicet et a Romanis missas qui eum laurea poetica insignire volebant. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.a...

[LA] Iōsēphus ad pharaōnem arcessītus somnia eius, quae nēmō Aegyptiōrum capere potuerant, sapienter est interpretātus. Quā rē commōtus Iōsēphum Aegyptō praefēcit qui rem pūblicam gubernāret populumque ā famis annīs secūtūrae servāret. [EN] In today's video we will read the excerpt from Epitome Historiae Sacrae in which the Pharaoh narrates his dreams to Joseph. After Joseph interpreted them,...

[EN] In this video we will talk about The Scillitan Martyrs were a company of twelve North African Christians who were executed for their beliefs on 17 July 180 AD. [LA] Anno CLXXX duodecim christiani Afri in iudicium ob eorum fidem adducti sunt et post brevem perconctationem, cum illi a religione sua non deficerent, capite sunt puniti. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp...

[EN] In today's podcast we will deal with the third way to prove the existence of God presented by Saint Thomas in the Summa Theologiae. In the world we see things that are possible to be and possible not to be. In other words, perishable things. But if everything were contingent and thus capable of going out of existence. [LA] Tertiam aggredimur viam qua Sanctus Thomas Deum ex rebus possibili...

[EN] In this podcast we will talk about the advent wreath or advent crown: what it is, its origin and what it means. [LA] De Corona Adventus, qua delubra nostra hoc liturgico tempore ornare solemus, locuturus sum. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0C87HPW73...

[EN] In today's video we will learn the meaning of the word sacrament. When we think of sacraments, the seven sacraments come to mind: baptism, confirmation, eucharist, reconciliation, anointing of the sick, holy orders and marriage. However, what is the origin of the word sacrament? Why did Christians start using it? [LA] Ubi primum de vocabulo sacramento cogitamus, nobis in mentem venit illa...

[LA] Expletis studiis in oppido Tagastiensi, Augustinus Carthaginem venit ubi effrenatis amoribus flagrare coepit. [EN] In this podcast from the Lectio et Enodatio series, we will begin reading book 3 of the Confessions. Saint Augustine tells of his coming to Carthage, his unbridled loves, and his desire for theatrical spectacles 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87H...

[LA] Prima quae dicitur via explorata, Divus Thomas ad secundam probationem pergit qua Deum omnium rerum causam primam esse ostendit. [EN] In today's video we will present the second way of Santo Tomás to prove the existence of God. When we look at the necessary efficient causes, we realize there must be a first efficient cause that is not caused by another. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: -...

[LA] Iosephus in Aegyptum adductus, Dei favore adiutus domui cuiusdam viri praeponitur. Cuius tamen femina, amore in Iosephum capta, eum in adulterium pellicit. Iosephus ab ea accusatus, in carcerem conicitur, ubi duos regis ministros novit quorum somnia divinitus interpretatur. [EN] In today's video we will read about Joseph's arrival in Egypt. He becomes the administrator of a rich man's estate....

[LA] In Summa Theologiae Divus Thomas quinque vias seu argumenta proponit quibus Deum esse demonstrare conatur. Hac praesenti pellicula primum viam proponimus quae spectat ad motum metaphysicum. [EN] Thomas Aquinas, in his Summa Theologiae, presents three arguments to prove the existence of God. In today's podcast we'll get to know the first route that is based on movement. God is the unmo...

[LA] Prope finem libri secundi confessionum suarum, Augustinus noster cum Deo colloquium serens peccati sui causam quaeritat. Post minutissimam inquisitionem eam tandem reperit. [EN] In today's podcast we will continue reading the confessions of Saint Augustine. At the end of the second book, Augustino tries to find out what is the cause of his sin: why he stole the fruits. After a long investigat...

[LA] Iacobus duodecim habuit filios quorum Iosephus, natu minor, a patre maxime amabatur. Fratres eis invidentes, consilium ceperunt Iosephi occidendi. Quodam fratre dissuadente, ab hoc autem nefario consilio deterriti, Iosephum mercatoribus Aegyptum petentibus vendiderunt. [EN] In today's video we will tell the story of Joseph, son of Jacob. His brothers, filled with jealousy, decided to take...

[LA] Iam fortassis audivisti aliquem "miki' aut "nikil" dicentem... Unde venit haec consuetudo? Hac pellicula de hac re disseremus. [EN] In today's podcast we will talk about the ecclesiastical pronunciation of the words mihi and nihil. We will investigate the origin of this way of pronouncing. Venalem habeo librum apud Amazon: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https:...