WSOU: The Kinship of Catholics & Jews

Mystery of the Trinity

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell interviews Dr. Neil Ormerod, executive officer in Research Analytics at the Sydney College of Divinity, about his lecture on the mystery of the Trinity, which he delivered at Seton Hall University.

The Feasts of Weeks and Pentecost in the Jewish and Christian Traditions

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell talks about the Feast of Weeks and the Feast of Pentecost in the Jewish and Christian traditions.

The History of Galilee, 1538-1949

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell discusses Matthew Silver’s book “The History of Galilee, 1538-1949,” which reaches back to the region's Biblical roots and points to future challenges in the Arab-Jewish conflict, Israel's development and interfaith relations.

 

Dr. Silver is professor of Jewish history and world history at the Max Stern Yezreel Valley College and at the University of Haifa.

Ecumenical Relations

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell interviews Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, about historical and current developments in ecumenical relations.

St. Bridget of Sweden

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell interviews Dr. Hilkka-Liisa Vuori, a professor of music in Finland, about her research on St. Bridget of Sweden.

Face of Mercy

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell reflects on Pope Francis'  papal bull of indiction, "Face of Mercy."

Easter Vigil within the Context of the Exodus and Passover

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell offers his commentary on the Easter Vigil in the Catholic tradition and its Jewish background.

Palm Sunday and the Paschal Mystery

Father Lawrence. E. Frizzell reflects upon the themes relating to the Second Reading (St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians) for Palm Sunday.

The Feast of Passover

Father Lawrence Frizzell and Rabbi Asher Finkel, founding member and Professor of the Master of Arts in Jewish-Christian Studies Program at Seton Hall University, discusses the significance of the Feast of Passover within the Jewish tradition.

The 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Pontificate

Father Lawrence E. Frizzell and Jay Wolferman, M.A. reflect on the 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis' Pontificate.