RESOURCES FOR THOSE WONDERING ABOUT THE CONFLICTING CLAIMS OF EASTERN ORTHODOXY AND CATHOLICISM:

• St. Maximus The Confessor on Rome & The East - referenced in Fr. Adam's 8/13/23 homily
• Greek and Latin Traditions Regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit (or pdf of original document) - Clarification of the Filioque, published by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in response to a request made from Pope John Paul II, during a homily in the presence of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I
• The website of theologian James Likoudis, which includes:
  • What Are The Doctrinal Impediments to the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches? - Essay from 2008 on steps to reunion
  • Biography and list of publications - Learn about James Likoudis
  • Resources on ecumenism - articles and commentary on relations with the Orthodox Church
• An Eastern Voice Crying Out - Vladimir Soloviev was a Russian philosopher and theologian who worked to reconcile the Eastern Churches to Rome.
  • Soloviev's Amen - Article by Rev. Ray Ryland, about Vladimir Soloviev and his work navigating the Russian Orthodox Church and Catholic Church
  • Russia and the Universal Church - Archive.org copy of the book by Vladimir Soloviev
• Orthodoxy and Catholicism: A Comparison - Link to book on Amazon by Dave Armstrong, Catholic apologist, with a focus on unity
• The Orthodox Eastern Church - Link to book on Amazon by Rev. Adrian Fortesque, PHD, DD, written in 1908 about the Eastern Orthodox Church
  • Free read from archive.org is available here
• Authority; Or a Plain Reason For Joining the Church of Rome - Archive.org copy of the 1890 book by Luke Rivington
• Answering Orthodoxy: A Catholic Response To Attacks From The East - book by Michael Lofton about common Orthodox criticisms of the Catholic Church.
• When The Orthodox Believed In Papal Authority - Link to video interview with Lofton about the role of the Pope in the early/ancient Christian church.