The literal translation of the words "Catena Aurea" is the golden chain. This golden chain is not for a liturgical vestment rather it is the title of a book produced by St. Thomas Aquinas. It is a compilation of several Scripture commentaries from the Church Fathers. I had used it as a source for term paper for my class on the synoptic gospels. It proved to be very helpful for writing a paper about the Lord's Prayer and this past fall I was able to use it for a homily here or there. Unfortunately it is out of print, however the Baronius Press publishing company in the United Kingdom will begin publishing it soon. As I continue through my studies I continually find new resources for papers and homilies, I am thankful for the work of those who have gone before us.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
The Catena Aurea
