Episodes
[EN] In today's video 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 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 08/02/24
[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 esse ex gradibus qui in natura sunt concludit. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: -...
Published 07/27/24
Published 07/27/24
[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 the study of Latin. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 04/28/24
[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.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 04/13/24
[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, the Pharaoh made him governor of all of Egypt in order to save the country from the famine that was...
Published 02/12/24
[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/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 12/27/23
[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 possibilibus coniectare enititur. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 12/10/23
[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 - https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C87HPW73 - Et in aliis...
Published 12/06/23
[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 series sacramentorum christianorum. Unde autem venit usus huius vocabuli apud christianos? Quid...
Published 11/19/23
[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/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 11/09/23
[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: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 10/02/23
[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. However, he is tempted by his master's wife. He despises her and she accuses him unfairly. José...
Published 09/16/23
[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 unmoved mover. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 08/12/23
[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 investigation he finds an answer. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙣: -...
Published 07/29/23
[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 his life. However, the older brother managed to convince the others not to kill him. 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙢...
Published 07/25/23
[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://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 07/08/23
[LA] Iacobus in somniis scalam vidit qua Deus benedictionem ei posterisque eius significavit. Postquam in Mesopotaniam pervenit, Labanus, avunculus eius, filiam suam ei in matrimonium dedit. [EN] In today's podcast we will accompany Jacob who travels to Mesopotamia. There he meets Laban, his uncle who gave him his daughter in marriage. Venalem habeo librum apud Amazon: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C87HPW73 -...
Published 07/01/23
[LA] Hac pellicula primum opus meum Latinum ostendo. [EN] In today's video I present my new Latin book. 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 - https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C87HPW73 - Et in aliis sedibus Amazonianis inveniri potest. 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒎𝒆: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi Paginarum...
Published 06/28/23
[LA] Rebecca pulmentum, quod marito suo placeret, paravit et Iacobum iussit afferre. Qui, indutis pilosis vestibus, patrem adiit et simulans se Esaum esse ab Isaaco benedictionem primogeniti accepit. [EN] In today's podcast we will talk about the blessing given by Isaac to Jacob. Rebekah prepared a stew to Isaac's liking and Jacob took it to his father who ate and blessed him thinking he was Esau. 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐞: https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/lhomond.historiae.html 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕...
Published 06/25/23
[LA] Anno 1327 Petrarca Lauram primum vidit quam per totam vitam suam amavit. Hunc perditum amorem suis operibus decantavit. Anno autem 1330 iter suscepit ad culmen montis Ventosi. Postquam tot difficultatibus ad fastigium pervenit, locum ex Confessionibus Sancti Augustini legit qui eum novam vitae viam carpere fecit. [EN]In this second video of the series on the life of Petrarch, we will deal with two very important events: the love for Laura and the ascent to Mount "Ventoso" 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒖𝒔...
Published 06/22/23
[LA] Hac pellicula carmen ad Festum Corporis Christi, quod Pange Lingua vocatur, legemus et enodabimus. [EN] In this video we will read and explain the hymn Pange Lingua that is sung during the Eucharistic procession on the feast of Corpus Christi 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒎𝒆: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi ​ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae ​ Acroamata audiri possunt apud: *Spotify:...
Published 06/03/23
[LA] Rebecca geminos peperit qui inter se corpore animoque dissimiles erant. Esau enim, cum vidisset pulmentum a fratre coctum, ut sibi daret ab eo quaesivit. Iacobus autem ius primogeniti pro pretio pulmenti rogavit. Cui adsensus est Esau. [EN] In today's episode we will read the story of Esau and Jacob. Esau traded his birthright for a bowl of soup. 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐞: https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/lhomond.historiae.html 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕...
Published 05/27/23
[LA] Ineunte saeculo XIV natus est Franciscus Petrarca qui primus existimatur humanista. Haec est prima pellicula qua de eius vita et institutione verba faciemus. [EN] In this podcast we are going to talk about the life of Francisco Petrarca. He is considered by many to be the first humanist or the pioneer of this movement. 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒎𝒆: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi ​ Anchor:...
Published 05/20/23