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1 week ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
“Everything is grace,” declared Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, and Thomas Aquinas observed that grace perfects human nature. These two statements provide the point of departure for this essay. This article will examine the relationship – if there is one – between nature and grace. Specifically, how does grace perfect nature, and what are the consequences if that grace is rejected? To examine this question, we must understand what is meant by nature and grace.
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2 weeks ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss
The intellectual history of Catholic theology is vibrant and surprisingly varied. Arguably, the two most significant contributors to that rich and varied theology are Saints Augustine and Aquinas. To be certain, there is much that Augustine and Aquinas agree upon. However, there are points of variance, and in the essay, I want to examine one such area of disagreement: Christology. Perhaps disagreement is too strong a word.
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3 weeks ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
Nikon has introduced the Z5II, a second-generation full-frame mirrorless camera positioned as an entry point into the FX-format Z system. The camera adds the company’s EXPEED 7 image processor—the same one found in the Z8 and Z9—bringing significant autofocus and low-light performance improvements to Nikon’s most affordable full-frame body. We’ve spent time with the original Z5 and found it to be a solid gateway for those moving to full-frame mirrorless.
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3 weeks ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
Nikon has unveiled the Z5 II, an "affordable" mirrorless camera with features that rival the new Z6 III. The Z5 II has advanced still and video capabilities and a price of $1700, which is $1000 less than the Z6 III sticker price. If you'd like to read the full and specifications for the Nikon Z5 II, you can find that in our news coverage of the launch.
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3 weeks ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss |Summa Catholic
Saint Athanasius famously claimed that the “Son of God became man so that we might become God” (See Alexandria, Saint Athanasius Patriarch, and Penelope Lawson. On the Incarnation. St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1998). This statement invokes the question of the relationship between God and human beings. It is a question that Trinitarian anthropology seeks to answer. Trinitarian Anthropology: A Definition Of TermsAt first glance, the terms Trinitarian and anthropology appear to be incongruent.
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1 month ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
If you're a photographer passionate about capturing wildlife, sports, or aviation with super-long reach, you won't want to miss our latest video review. In this hands-on test, Imaging Resource’s editor David takes the Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS for a spin, showcasing its impressive focal length and real-world performance—all at a surprisingly attractive price.
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1 month ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss |Summa Catholic
In the Judean Desert, not far from the Dead Sea, there is a series of caverns known as the Qumran Caves. Except for the occasional visit by Bedouin nomads, these caves held little interest to the outside world. That would all change in the middle of the twentieth century. Between 1947 and 1956, thousands of writing fragments were discovered in these caves. These “manuscripts” would become known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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1 month ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
The Fujifilm X100 series has a cult following thanks to the camera's compact form factor, "vintage" design aesthetic, and excellent lens image quality. Fujifilm’s APS-C sensors power the X100 series, and today, Fujifilm gives the X100 a medium-format-sensor sibling with the GFX100RF,The GFX100RF is what happens when the size of Fujifilm X100 and the sensor size of Fujifilm's GFX medium-format cameras are combined into one impressive unit. It's both massive and small.
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1 month ago | 
imaging-resource.com | David Schloss
Canon's EOS R5 and R5 Mark II are excellent hybrid cameras with some of the best video specs in the class, but they are prone to occasional overheating. SmallRig, a maker of photography and videography accessories, has released an external fan for the R5 and R5 Mark II. Fixing Overheating in Canon EOS R5 and CANON EOS R5 II SmallRig says the new setup will eliminate overheating, especially for the older R5, which was more prone to heat issues during extended shooting.
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1 month ago | 
patheos.com | David Schloss |Summa Catholic
As anyone who knows me or has read my work is aware, I have no interest in politics. Nevertheless, I want to preface this paper by briefly mentioning two events involving politicians: the assassination of President Kennedy and the attempted assassination of Presidential candidate Donald Trump. On November 22, 1963, President Kennedy, a Catholic, was assassinated. On July 13, 2024, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, a nondenominational Christian, survived an assassination attempt.
