Let's face it. The Bible can be confusing if we don't read it properly. If this truly is a divinely inspired book, then we ought to engage in a serious reading of it! Join us as we dig into Scripture using the rich tradition of the Church. In bite-sized episodes, we'll unfold and unpack Scripture so that you are better equipped to read and understand the Word of God.

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https://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Paul-James.htm

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/17

Text of the Didache: https://legacyicons.com/content/didache.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SbJ4p6WiZE

https://www.amazon.com/Collegeville-Bible-Commentary-American-Testament/dp/0814614841

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIbmCOm8jFs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43qbMJ2TG4E

https://catholic-resources.org/John/Themes-IAM.htm

Bishop Barron on Beatitudo: https://www.wordonfireshow.com/episode25/ The Four Levels of Happiness: https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/religion-and-philosophy/apologetics/the-four-levels-of-happiness.html The Catholicism Series: https://www.wordonfire.org/study-programs/catholicism/

See Matthew 4, Luke 4, and Mark 1.

And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth.

List: https://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Non-Canonical.htm Article: https://www.smp.org/dynamicmedia/files/d76755a3869094e8821842fe931cdf78/TX002235-1-content-Non-canonical_Gospels.pdf

Bishop Barron on the Meaning of the Gospel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiFPkwTPjY4&feature=emb_logo

We'll listen to an analysis of Lamentations 3. Enjoy!

We'll take a few minutes to look at this short passage.

I'll present a few thoughts about what to make of Isaiah 40:1-9.

This conversation focuses on the Book of Hosea. It was recorded in 2020, which is why Elisa references 2020.

Updated episode about "The Shema" -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-episode-deuteronomy-and-the-shema/id1478743358?i=1000501879878 The episode about "The Shema" was updated at the time of the publishing of today's episode. It might take some time for the update to be reflected on all listening platforms. Interview: Fr. Matt Hood on Zephaniah 3:14-20 -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lamb-and-the-scroll/id1478743358?i=1000464253435 How did Zephaniah influence Disney? -- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lamb-and-the-scroll/id1478743358?i=1000463397594

"Away in a Manger" by Kaleb Brasee - Used with Permission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmuHf1N33xg

We conclude our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

It appears that an old version of this episode did not play correctly! Sorry about that - the file is updated and should work properly. https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/hear-o-israel/982/

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Jason French https://kjasonfrench.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emmanuel-solo-piano

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

Pope Benedict XVI ties them all together in this reflection. http://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2005/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20051130.html Psalm 137: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/psalms/137

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

We continue our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

We begin our Advent reflections based on messianic prophecies. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by The Piano Guys https://www.amazon.com/O-Come-Emmanuel/dp/B00FPX585Y

Sorry for the delayed posting! Amazon Web Services experienced disruptions yesterday, causing services like Anchor to lose functionality, which caused this episode to be delayed. Full Bishop Barron Homily from November 22 — https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/homily/god-will-shepherd-his-people/29070/ “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” — https://defordmusic.com/song-list/o-come-o-come-emmanuel/

This is an excerpt from a wide-ranging conversation focused on the following two passages: Numbers 4:4-20 Numbers 7:1-9 St. Michael the Archangel Prayer St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

View the statue here: https://www.michelangelo-gallery.com/michelangelo-moses.aspx “Did Moses have horns?” Article: https://www.irishcatholic.com/did-moses-%E2%80%A8have-horns/ Spiritual Greatness and the Ten Commandments: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-greatness-and-the-value-of-the-ten-commandments/id1478743358?i=1000457379232

The article Marc references is on pages 5-6. http://dioceseoffairbanks.org/joomla/images/Alaskan_shepherd_newsletter/2020/Red_shepherd_v_58_no_02.pdf

Where are Abraham's emotions in Genesis 22? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-are-abrahams-emotions-in-genesis-22/id1478743358?i=1000455527156

"God chose Abraham and made a covenant with him and his descendants. By the covenant God formed his people and revealed his law to them through Moses. Through the prophets, he prepared them to accept the salvation destined for all humanity" (Catechism of the Catholic Church).

http://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc_css/archive/catechism/p1s2c1p7.htm