“Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”

-Luke 10:42

Lesson 4

Choosing the Better Part

In this final lesson, Fr. Boersma examines the perspectives of patristic and medieval theologians on the relationship between the active life and the contemplative life.

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SONG OF SONGS 1:1-4

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!

For your love is better than wine;

your anointing oils are fragrant;

your name is perfume poured out;

    therefore the maidens love you.

Draw me after you; let us make haste.

    The king has brought me into his chambers.

We will exult and rejoice in you;

    we will extol your love more than wine;

    rightly do they love you.

“We will exult and rejoice in you.”