"Newness is crucial to Christianity, but what makes something truly 'new'? What even does this word mean?
"First, that it is crucial: 'Behold, I am making all things new.' (Revelation 21:5) It is said by the One Who Was Seated on the Throne. Yes, the words are best rendered with the progressive present. Yes, they seem to have something to do with Creation.
"Remember that the continuation of anything existing in the world is equivalent to its being created at each instant. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Dr. Michael Pakaluk, Professor at the Busch School of Business, Catholic University of America, reflected on the relationship between newness and Christianity.
To access Dr. Pakaluk's complete essay, please visit:
The Catholic Thing: In With the New (7 DEC 23)
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