Litterae Christianae

[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.

[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-latin

[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.

[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 mortuus sit narrabo.

[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, necesse est ponere aliquem rationem habentem qui tales fines creaturis indidit.

[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...

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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 about to happen.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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 aliud significare potest?

[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

[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.

[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 goes to prison

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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 - https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C87HPW73 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C87HPW73 - Et in aliis sedibus Amazonianis inveniri potest.

[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 - 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.

[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.

[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.

[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"

[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

[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.

[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.

[LA] Rebecca se Isaaco nubere velle dicit. Parentum domo profecta obviam futuro marito obviam venit. [EN] In today's podcast we will read the second part of the story of Isaac and Rebekah's wedding.

[LA] Hoc acroamate ad rogata quae superioribus diebus ad me misistis respondebo! [EN]In today's podcast I will answer the questions you sent me a few days ago

[LA] Anno 1964 Paulus VI motu proprio "Studia Latinitatis" promulgavit quo Pontificium Institutum Altioris Latinitatis condidit eo consilio ut magistri linguae latinae instituerentur. Hoc documentum in hac pellicula tractaturi sumus. [EN] In today's video we will talk about the Studia Latinitatis document with which Pope Paul VI created the Altioris Latinitatis Institute with the aim of training Latin teachers. Studia Latinitatis: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/la/motu_proprio/documents/hf_p-vi_motu-proprio_19640222_studia-latinitatis.html

[LA] Cum Isaacus adolesceret, Abrahamus curavit ut filium probam feminam uxorem duceret. Servo ad virginem quaerendam misso pulcherrima puella occurrit. [EN] In today's episode of the Historia Sacra series, explained in simple Latin, we will read the story of Rebekah's encounter with Abraham's servant.

[LA] De prece "Sub tuum praesidium" locuturi sumus quae christianis cordi est. [EN] In this video we will talk about the prayer called "Sub tuum praesidium" in honor of the Virgin Mary.

[LA] Diluvii memoria homines a vitiis arcere non valuit qui peiores in dies fiebant. Attamen Abrahamus, vir virtute ac pietate ornatus, Deo placuit, qui ei progeniem numerosissimam promisit. Postea, a Deo probatus, fidem suam mira oboedientia demonstravit. [EN] In today's episode we read the story of Abraham's election and faith and Isaac's sacrifice

[LA] Aucto hominum numero, neminem praeter Noémum invenit Deus qui virtutem colebat. Itaque Noemus, a Deo admonitus, arcam ex ligo factam exstruxit et in eam par omnium animalium induxit. Pluit vehementer quadraginta diebus. Quidquid in arca non inerat, periit. Postea autem Deus foedum cum Noemo fecit eique dixit deinceps nullum diluvium terrae contingere. [EN] In today's episode, we read the story of the great flood. God chose Noah and established an alliance with him.

[LA] Hoc acroamate tironibus commendo tria opera christiana quae eis, id est, iis qui iam elementa grammaticae latinae didicerunt, intellegere possunt. [EN] In this podcast I recommend three books written in easy Latin. I believe that students who already know the structure of Latin grammar will be able to read and understand.

[LA] Cainus et Abel, filii Adami et Evae, dona Deo obtulerunt. Cum munus Abelis Deo placeret, Cainus invidia flagrans fratrem suum occidere constituit. [EN] Cain and Abel, sons of Adam and Eve, offered sacrifice to God. However, only Abel's sacrifice pleased God. Cain then, filled with envy, killed his brother. We dedicate this new series called "Historia Sacra" to beginners who are interested in Christian literature. We will read and comment on Father Lhomond's book "Epitome Historiae Sacrae". We will use simple Latin and speak more slowly so that beginners can understand more easily. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi​ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae​ Acroamata audiri possunt apud: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7anDgWo... ​ *Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast... ​ Et in aliis locis quorum nexus inveniuntur apud Anchor. #latin​ #latinpodcast​ #latineloquor​ #christianlatin​ #ecclesiasticallatin​ #ecclesia​ #ecclesiacatholica​ #pope #catholicpriest

[LA] Postquam Adamus et Eva peccaverunt, Deus paradium ingressus eos quaesivit et poena affecit. Nunc autem, e paradiso eiecti, vitam non sine labore degent. [EN] After Adam and Eve sinned, God came to meet them in paradise. In today's episode, we'll see what sentences they received and what they should do from now on. In hac serie tironibus destinata Epitomen historiae sacrae lego atque explico. Adhibeo verba simpliciora lentiusque loquor ita ut linguam latinam discentes facile intellegere valeant. We dedicate this new series called "Historia Sacra" to beginners who are interested in Christian literature. We will read and comment on Father Lhomond's book "Epitome Historiae Sacrae". We will use simple Latin and speak more slowly so that beginners can understand more easily. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae #latin #latinpodcast #latineloquor #christianlatin #ecclesiasticallatin #ecclesia #ecclesiacatholica #pope #catholicpriest

[LA] Cum Deus Adamum et Evam creavisset, hortum deliciis plenum effecit eosque in eo posuit. Ii autem divino praecepto non oboedientes in Deum peccaverunt. [EN] Story of original sin: after God created a garden full of delights, he placed Adam and Eve in it. However, he forbade them to eat from the fruit of a tree. But they did not obey God. _____________ In hac serie tironibus destinata Epitomen historiae sacrae lego atque explico. Adhibeo verba simpliciora lentiusque loquor ita ut linguam latinam discentes facile intellegere valeant. We dedicate this new series called "Historia Sacra" to beginners who are interested in Christian literature. We will read and comment on Father Lhomond's book "Epitome Historiae Sacrae". We will use simple Latin and speak more slowly so that beginners can understand more easily. **Nexus ad textum Historiae Sacrae: https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/lhomond.historiae.html Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi #latin #latinpodcast #latineloquor #christianlatin #ecclesiasticallatin #ecclesia #ecclesiacatholica #pope #catholicpriest

In hac nova serie tironibus destinata Epitomen historiae sacrae lego atque explico. Adhibeo verba simpliciora lentiusque loquor ita ut linguam latinam discentes facile intellegere valeant. **Nexus ad textum Historiae Sacrae: https://www.thelatinlibrary.com/lhomond.historiae.html Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/litteraechristi #latin #latinpodcast #latineloquor #christianlatin #ecclesiasticallatin #ecclesia #ecclesiacatholica #pope #catholicpriest

[LA] Cum studia humanarum litterarum ubique terrarum exolescere animadverteret, Ioannes XXIII Constitutionem Apostolicam "Veterum Sapientia" nuncupatam anno 1962 in lucem dedit qua non solum eruditos homines ecclesiasticosque viros hortatus est ut latinitatis studia redintegrarent, verum etiam causam quandam indicavit cur nostra aetate plerique has liberales disciplinas contemnant. [EN] Pope John XXIII published in 1962 an apostolic constitution called Veterum Sapientia to encourage classical studies, in particular the study of the Latin language. In this document he also points out one of the causes of the lack of interest in classical studies. #latin #latinpodcast #latineloquor #christianlatin #ecclesiasticallatin #ecclesia #ecclesiacatholica #pope #catholicpriest

In Summa Theologiae, Divus Thomas Aquinas de quinque remediis ad dolorem ac tristitiam minuendam loquitur.

[LA] Si quis opus philosophicum vel theologicum a Thoma Aquinate conscriptum legerit, latinitatem ieiunam et prope omni ornatu destitutam ex tempore animadvertit. Sed quid de aliis operibus? [EN] In this video we will analyze the Latin of Saint Thomas to assess what knowledge of the language he had. Anyone who reads one of St. Thomas Aquinas' writings on philosophy and theology notices that the Latin used by the saint is very simple and without any kind of ornament. Many ended up saying that Saint Thomas was not able to write in good Latin. However, a broader and more attentive look at his works tells us something different.

[LA] Circa saeculum IX carmen de adventu Christi compositum est quod etiamnunc, novis modis musicis instructum, passim canitur. Hac enim pellicula legemus "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel!" et breviter enodabimus textum. [EN] In this video we will see and briefly explain the hymn "Veni, Veni, Emmanuel" which was composed around the 9th century and which is still sung to this day with a beautiful melody from the 18th century. ______________________________________________ Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae Acroamata audiri possunt apud: spotify, apple podcast, similia #latin​ #latinpodcast​ #latineloquor​ #christianlatin​ #ecclesiasticallatin​ #ecclesia​ #ecclesiacatholica​ #latinsongs

[LA] Vocabulum Graecum 'soter', quod in Sacra Scriptura Deo tribuitur, Christiani inusitatum in modum latine "Salvator" dixere. Hoc autem novatum verbum a nonnullis Christianis saeculorum decursu probatum non est. In hoc enim acroamate historiam controversiae de vocabulo 'soter' latine interpretando breviter affectare conabimur. [EN] What is the more correct way to speak of God in Latin: "salvator" or "servator"? The word "Salvator" created by Christians to translate the Greek word "soter" is the best known until our days, but it was not always approved by all Christians. In this podcast we will talk about the translation of "soter" in the history of Christianity.

Saeculo XI ad finem vergente Petrus Abaelardus natus est, vir in arte dialectica peritissimus. Ob suam persuasionis facultatem et ob suum erga Heloisam, adulescentulam doctissimam, amorem, multas inimicitias ac infestos sibi homines subivit qui eum, ut ipse narrat, acriter et crudeliter persecuti sunt. Calamitates enim quas sive in re amatoria sive in magisterii munere est perpessus, in quadam epistula quae ad nos pervenit descripsit quaeque vulgo appellatur "Historia Calamitatum". Nexus ad textum latinum Historiae Calamitatum: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=c3dhcnRobW9yZS5lZHV8bWVkaWV2YWwtbGF0aW4tc3VtbWVyLTIwMTMtdGhlLWdlc3RhLWZyYW5jb3J1bXxneDo3MzNiM2I0ZGExNzRmMmE1 Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi ​ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae Acroamata audiri possunt apud: *Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7anDgWo... ​ *Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast... ​ - Et in aliis locis quorum nexus inveniuntur apud Anchor. #latin​ #latinpodcast​ #latineloquor​ #christianlatin​ #ecclesiasticallatin​ #ecclesia​ #ecclesiacatholica​ #abelardo #Augustinus #Sanctus Augustinus #medieval

Augustinus vetus peccatum, quod adulescens fecerat, memoria repetens, conatus est obscura cordis sui ita rimari ut causam furti animique sui indolem detegeret et sic, ex quanta miseria Deus se eruisset, intellegeret.  ____  [EN] Saint Augustine remembers a sin he committed in his adolescence. He tries to understand what were the motivations of that crime in order to see his own misery and God's salvation. #latin​ #latinpodcast​ #latineloquor​ #christianlatin​ #ecclesiasticallatin​ #ecclesia​ #ecclesiacatholica​ #SaintAugustin #Augustinus #Sanctus Augustinus #confessions #confessiones

Ritui ad exorcizandos a daemonio obsessos imcumbimus ut nonnulla de sermone latino notemus.  Nexus ad textum (incipit a pagina 269)  https://liturgia.it/content/ritrom.pdf ____  Paginarum nexus:   Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi​  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae​  Acroamata audiri possunt apud:  *Spotify, Apple Podcast Et in aliis locis quorum nexus inveniuntur apud Anchor.  #exorcism #latinexorcism #ecclesia #latin​ #latinpodcast​ #latineloquor​ #christianlatin​ #ecclesiasticallatin​ #ecclesia​ #ecclesiacatholica​ #pope #catholicpriest

LA] Anno 1951, Pius XII allocutionem, nomine "Magis quam", ad quosdam docentes habuit in qua de litteraris humanioribus, maxime de lingua Latina, verba fecit. [EN] In this video we will read a speech by Pius XII and analyze what the pope said about classical studies and, above all, Latin. _______________ Paginarum nexus: Pipiatorium: https://twitter.com/litteraechristi​ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/litteraechristianae​ Acroamata audiri possunt apud: *Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7anDgWo... ​ *Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast... ​ - Et in aliis locis quorum nexus inveniuntur apud Anchor. #latin​ #latinpodcast​ #latineloquor​ #christianlatin​ #ecclesiasticallatin​ #ecclesia​ #ecclesiacatholica​ #pope #Pioxii #catholicpriest

De historia et de elegantia Catechismi Romani a duobus doctissimis humanistis exarati qui post Tridentinam Synodum in lucem editus est.