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In today's episode, the prophecies of Jeremiah come to pass. The Chaldean army lays siege to Jerusalem and Zedekiah meets Nebuchadnezzar face to face. Those who have surrendered to the Chaldeans have been spared, and those who resisted are put to the sword. Through it all that Lord keeps His promises and protects Jeremiah from harm, and what's more, the leaders of the Chaldean army treat Jeremiah with greater honor and respect than the leaders of Judah did. As Jeremiah continues to serve the Lord through this transition he must navigate new relationships and new authorities, and in an ironic twist, Jeremiah is deported by the remnant of Judah.Jeremiah 39 - 1:13 . Jeremiah 40 - 4:53 . Jeremiah 41 - 10:19 . Jeremiah 42 - 15:06 . Jeremiah 43 - 20:09 . Psalm 119:161-176 - 23:31 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org
Friday Bible Study (9/26/25) // 2 Kings 25: 22-30 (ESV) //Gedaliah Made Governor of Judah 22 And over the people who remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, he appointed Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, son of Shaphan, governor. 23 Now when all the captains and their men heard that the king of Babylon had appointed Gedaliah governor, they came with their men to Gedaliah at Mizpah, namely, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, and Jaazaniah the son of the Maacathite. 24 And Gedaliah swore to them and their men, saying, “Do not be afraid because of the Chaldean officials. Live in the land and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.” 25 But in the seventh month, Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, son of Elishama, of the royal family, came with ten men and struck down Gedaliah and put him to death along with the Jews and the Chaldeans who were with him at Mizpah. 26 Then all the people, both small and great, and the captains of the forces arose and went to Egypt, for they were afraid of the Chaldeans.Jehoiachin Released from Prison27 And in the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the year that he began to reign, graciously freed[a] Jehoiachin king of Judah from prison. 28 And he spoke kindly to him and gave him a seat above the seats of the kings who were with him in Babylon. 29 So Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king's table, 30 and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, as long as he lived.Footnotesa. 2 Kings 25:27 Hebrew reign, lifted up the head ofWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook: / mbc.chicago Instagram: / mbc.chicago TikTok: / mbc.chicago Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Website: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but... #2kings #DanielBatarseh #BibleStudy #mbchicago #mbcchicago #Bible #livechurch #churchlive #chicagochurch #chicagochurches #versebyverse #church #chicago #sermon #bibleexplained #bibleproject #bibleverse #bookbybook #oldtestament #explained
“traced in the Cornish branch of the great Celtic speech” [DEVI] The Morley-Montgomery Award series rolls on, and this time we've jumped from 1979 (the last award granted, covered in Episode 453) to 1995. Dr. Margaret Nydell turns her philological attention to the Canon. She specifically looks at Sherlock Holmes's intentions in researching the Cornish language, with its roots in Chaldean. Her article is both scholarly and delightfully funny. And it's just a Trifle. If you have a question for us, please email us at trifles@ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your inquiry on the show, we'll send you a thank you gift. Don't forget to listen to "Trifling Trifles" — short-form content that doesn't warrant a full episode. This is a benefit exclusively for our paying subscribers. Check it out (Patreon | Substack). Leave Trifles a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to this episode here or wherever you get podcasts Links The Morley-Montgomery Award The Morley-Montgomery Award series of episodes (Patreon | Substack) Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 439 - The Archeological Holmes Episode 453 - The Location of the Hound of the Baskervilles All of our social links: https://linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock Email us at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band. Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
09/28/25 Fr Daniel Shaba - 4th Sunday of Elijah | 1st Sunday of the Cross (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
“The Weight of Glory” Daniel 5 September 28, 2025 Pastor John Choi Sermon Application [file] ----more---- Daniel 5:22 And you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this, [23] but you have lifted up yourself against the Lord of heaven. And the vessels of his house have been brought in before you, and you and your lords, your wives, and your concubines have drunk wine from them. And you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or know, but the God in whose hand is your breath, and whose are all your ways, you have not honored. [24] “Then from his presence the hand was sent, and this writing was inscribed. [25] And this is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin. [26] This is the interpretation of the matter: Mene, God has numbered the days of your kingdom and brought it to an end; [27] Tekel, you have been weighed in the balances and found wanting; [28] Peres, your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians.” [29] Then Belshazzar gave the command, and Daniel was clothed with purple, a chain of gold was put around his neck, and a proclamation was made about him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. [30] That very night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was killed. [31] And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old. True glory is not achieved by self-effort but rather the gracious gift of God to those who walk in humility before Him. 1. Where is Glory? (1-16) 2. What is Glory? (17-23) 3. The Weight of Glory (24-31)
09/21/25 Fr Loukas Bahou - 3rd Sunday of Elijah (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
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Kings 17 tells of the dissolution on the northern kingdom under Hoshea, who became the vassal of Assyria. The Assyrian policy of transmigration meant that no subject kingdom would be able to unite and successfully rebel. It involved the relocation of many from Samaria and their place being taken, or occupied, by other peoples brought in from other countries (thus they became the Samaritans). This made Samaria a veritable conglomerate of peoples and their religion was a perverted amalgam of many religions. Worship was hybridised and the Almighty sent lions upon the occupying peoples in judgment. This is why, in John 4, our Lord Jesus Christ said to the Samaritan woman, "You don't know what you worship". The appointment of priests, who were required to learn something of Yahweh was introduced in order to seemingly placate the LORD. But such a diverse religion rooted in great superstition to start with could only deteriorate to the state it became some seven and a half centuries later when our Lord Jesus Christ came to Samaria. Ezekiel 7 verses 1-13 describe the limit of the Almighty's patience being reached. The nation of Judah had failed to repent despite God's constant entreaties. Notice the repetition, and hence emphasis, in these verses - quoting from the ESV verse 3 "the end is upon you"; verse 5 "disaster after disaster ... an end has come; the end has come"; verse 7 "the day is near, a day of tumult"; verse 10 "Behold it comes! Behold the day has come! Behold your doom has come ..."; verse 12 "The time has come; the day has arrived". There was to be for the unrepentant nation - TIME NO LONGER (Revelation 10). Similarly, for us the day of judgment will come and begin with the house of God verses 1 Peter 4 verses 17-19. Read those last 3 verses aloud and ponder what it means for you. Ask yourself does this sobering thought affect the way that you will live in the face of imminent judgment. Verses 14-22 speak of the extremities experienced by Judah at the time of the final Chaldean attack. The word pictures reveal the pitiful state of Judah. Verses 23-27 says that the nation remained stubbornly unrepentant, but once the wrath of the LORD was poured upon His people that they would know that "I am Yahweh" - verse 27. Luke 3 begins with all the supposed somebodies of the age. To none of them does Yahweh reveal Himself but to a nobody in the wilderness. Yet what a message was the LORD's word. It declares the insignificance of human flesh. By contrast it announces that the transforming power inherent in God's Word to cause weak, frail and dependent humans to acknowledgment their sinfulness by repenting and aligning themselves in baptism with the forgiveness offered to them on that condition. John's message came from Isaiah 40 verses 1-8; see Peter's comments in 1 Peter 1 verses 17-25. All those who were considered as the baser classes of society responded to the message of John the Baptist. The self-important stood self-condemned by their rejection of God's offer. Jesus, likewise, acknowledges that there is nothing in human nature worthy of perpetuating. Our Lord, would through his perfect life, submit in obedience to death; and being raised to immortality and by this he would declare God's righteousness. So, Jesus submits to baptism and asks the same of all disciples. Our Lord Jesus' genealogy is provided back to Adam, and hence to God also. He is not only Son of Man through his mother whose genealogy is here given through Nathan, David's son - but just as vital Jesus is the Son of God. And it is for this reason our Lord was enabled to overcome sin verses see Hebrews 1.
Step into the potent energy of 9-9-2025, an auspicious day in Chaldean numerology. On this date, the numbers add up to 27 — The Sceptre, symbolizing divine authority, manifestation, and conscious creation. In this engaging and guided meditation, you'll learn how to influence your subconscious with possibility and invite miraculous results into your life. Together, we'll use numerological timing, imagination, and ritual focus to amplify your intentions. ✨ What you'll experience: • Why the number 27 (“The Sceptre”) holds such powerful manifesting energy • A simple activity that feels light and playful — but leaves a lasting impression on your subconscious • A brief guided meditation designed to help you manifest with joy and ease • How to align your intention with a universal rhythm of auspicious timing Whether you're new to numerology or already practicing manifestation techniques, this meditation will give you a powerful way to harness this energy.
Join us for a special episode where we are joined by 3 individuals who are about to be ordained priests into our diocese! They share their feelings heading into their ordinations, dive into the importance and meaning of the Eucharist, and the unique journey of becoming priests. We also explore Chaldean communities around the world, the significance of priestly duties, and share some laughs over delicious Mexican food!
09/01/25 Fr Daniel Shaba - 6th Sunday of Summer (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
08/24/25 Bp Emanuel Shaleta - 5th Sunday of Summer (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
08/17/25 Fr Salar Boudagh - 4th Sunday of Summer (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
08/10/25 Fr Tariq Eissa - 3rd Sunday of Summer (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
YOUR BIRTHDAY NUMEROLOGY WITH HUMAIRA HAIDER Humaira Haider - Numerology Magic: Decode Your Life Path & Attract Love, Luck & Abundance!Date: Saturday September 27, 2025Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Time (Toronto)In this beginner-friendly class, Humaira will introduce students to the ancient art of Chaldean Numerology, which unlocks deep insight into your life path, strengths, and karmic lessons through your birth date and name. We'll explore how numerology can enhance spiritual self-awareness, and she will also share practical ways to use crystals, number rituals, and energy work to attract love, abundance, and emotional balance. Humaira's goal is to make this a warm and inspiring experience for those just beginning their spiritual journey, while providing grounded tools they can start using right away. HUMAIRA HAIDER is a certified numerologist, energy worker, and intuitive guide with a passion for helping others discover their soul path through numbers. She specializes in Chaldean numerology, crystal healing, and manifestation rituals that empower people to create love, abundance, and clarity in their lives. With a deep heart connection to her work and a nurturing teaching style, Humaira helps people unlock the spiritual codes that can transform their lives. Find out more about Humaira by following her on Social MediaInstagram: @divi.nemiracleTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@divinemiraclenumerology Thank You FOR MAKING my most recent books #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON ASTROLOGY BOOKS! GET MY BOOKS NOW: OF RAVENS & DRAGONFLIEShttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JRGVSThe Universe is Wise and Lovinghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7WW7TXPrayers to The Skyhttps://amzn.to/38bZh6SBe Social: To interact and be in the loop on astrological happenings and inspirations... 'Like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/nadiyashahdotcomhttps://www.facebook.com/synchronicityuniversity'Follow' me here: http://twitter.com/nadiyashah'Follow' me here: http://nadiyashah.bsky.social'Follow" me here: http://instagram.com/nadiyashah http://instagram.com/nadiya_shahhttps://www.instagram.com/synchronicityuniversity/'Follow" me here: https://www.threads.net/@nadiya_shah'Follow' me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiya.shahThank You for watching!*N.
YOUR BIRTHDAY NUMEROLOGY WITH HUMAIRA HAIDER Humaira Haider - Numerology Magic: Decode Your Life Path & Attract Love, Luck & Abundance!Date: Saturday September 27, 2025Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Time (Toronto)In this beginner-friendly class, Humaira will introduce students to the ancient art of Chaldean Numerology, which unlocks deep insight into your life path, strengths, and karmic lessons through your birth date and name. We'll explore how numerology can enhance spiritual self-awareness, and she will also share practical ways to use crystals, number rituals, and energy work to attract love, abundance, and emotional balance. Humaira's goal is to make this a warm and inspiring experience for those just beginning their spiritual journey, while providing grounded tools they can start using right away. HUMAIRA HAIDER is a certified numerologist, energy worker, and intuitive guide with a passion for helping others discover their soul path through numbers. She specializes in Chaldean numerology, crystal healing, and manifestation rituals that empower people to create love, abundance, and clarity in their lives. With a deep heart connection to her work and a nurturing teaching style, Humaira helps people unlock the spiritual codes that can transform their lives. Find out more about Humaira by following her on Social MediaInstagram: @divi.nemiracleTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@divinemiraclenumerology Thank You FOR MAKING my most recent books #1 NEW RELEASE ON AMAZON ASTROLOGY BOOKS! GET MY BOOKS NOW: OF RAVENS & DRAGONFLIEShttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JRGVSThe Universe is Wise and Lovinghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C7WW7TXPrayers to The Skyhttps://amzn.to/38bZh6SBe Social: To interact and be in the loop on astrological happenings and inspirations... 'Like' me here: http://www.facebook.com/nadiyashahdotcomhttps://www.facebook.com/synchronicityuniversity'Follow' me here: http://twitter.com/nadiyashah'Follow' me here: http://nadiyashah.bsky.social'Follow" me here: http://instagram.com/nadiyashah http://instagram.com/nadiya_shahhttps://www.instagram.com/synchronicityuniversity/'Follow" me here: https://www.threads.net/@nadiya_shah'Follow' me here: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadiya.shahThank You for watching!*N.
What a tragedy confronts the reader in Solomon's defiance of Yahweh's instructions. The record tells us of the foreign wives who corrupted the king (see Nehemiah 13 verses 25-27). Deuteronomy 17 had commanded the kings to write a personal copy the law, which contained commandments on the very matters Solomon contravened - see verses 14-29. And so the kingdom, to a large extent, would be torn from Solomon's son - Rehoboam. The circumstances of the rending of the civil fabric of Israel's society are described in the bulk of the chapter. The kingdom would pass to a diligent, but ambitious servant of Solomon's - whose name was Jeroboam. When this man came to the throne of Israel, also called Ephraim and Samaria he was to set up an idolatrous rival system of worship and is frequently called "the man who made Israel to sin". Solomon's death is recorded and his actions are said to have been written in "the Acts of Solomon".Jeremiah warns the vacillating king Zedekiah to obey his divine Sovereign. The corrupt and vacillating king is told that Judah would receive no help from Pharaoh's army who had returned to Egypt. Chaldean captivity was inevitable and the king and his realm were instructed to submit to Babylon's authority. The Judean princes plot Jeremiah's imprisonment on the false charge of treason, ie supporting the Chaldeans. The prophet is shamefully beaten and imprisoned. Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and the king, who was fearful of his nobles, and secretly questioned him. However, Jeremiah pleads to be spared by the king. Zedekiah places the prophet in custody and commands that he receives a daily ration of bread from the city's bakery. Jeremiah in his sufferings is a remarkable servant of God and a type of the suffering servant - the Lord Jesus Christ. In the 11th chapter of Mark we read of Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem. He rode on a donkey, a colt the foal of an ass, in fulfilment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9 verse 9 and also that of Genesis 49 verses :10-12. It was an animal that had never been ridden. It seems to suggest that our Lord Jesus would be the ruler/rider of the Gentiles. The crowds strewed their clothes and palm branches before Christ's path, and shouted, 'Hosanna' (save now) as the prophecy predicted. We are additionally told they recited Psalm 118 verses 26. It is recommended that we read Psalm 118 verses 19-29 and meditate on the many messages from that Hallel - or Passover Psalm - this being Passover time. As it was late, our Lord and his Apostles headed to Bethany. The next morning, as they left Bethany, Jesus saw a fig tree that showed promise of early fruit; just like Israel, whose symbol that tree was. But finding no fruit on the tree our Lord cursed it. It was like the fruitless nation: Matthew 21 verses 43 - read and consider the context of these words. That day Jesus cleanses the temple from corruption - the second time see John 2 verses 13-17 this was first done three and a half years earlier at the commencement of our Lord's ministry. That evening Christ returns to Bethany. The next morning the disciples were amazed at the withered tree and our Lord uses the opportunity to tell the power of persistent prayer. Jesus' foes were confounded the following day by his masterful answer on the source of his authority.More here https://christadelphianvideo.org/christadelphian-daily-readings/
08/03/25 Fr Wameedh Jankeel - 2nd Sunday of Summer (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
In this Bible Story, Jeremiah witnesses the downfall of Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar uses the Chaldean army to lay waste to all of Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of people are taken captive, and the remaining rulers of Judah are beheaded and trampled. Jeremiah, however, is spared from the Babylonians, and is given a choice to go to Babylon and live comfortably, or remain with his people. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 36:15-21 & 2 Kings 25:3-21 & Jeremiah 32, 33, 38, 39, 40:1-6, 52. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Jeremiah 38:20 from the King James Version.Episode 159: Jeremiah, still captive in the courthouse of Judah, was praying to God when he received a Word from Him that Hanamel would soon be coming to sell him his land in Anathoth. But this was about more than relieving his uncle of a burden, it was God's way of showing the people what He would do for them. So Jeremiah continued to preach the Word of God to the people and he continued to receive beatings from them. One day, he was summoned by King Zedekiah to give him the truth of the situation and though he spoke honestly to the King, he did not follow Jeremiah's advice. Yet even as the gates of the courthouse were being broken down, God protected Jeremiah and gave him mercy.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/27/25 Fr Salar Boudagh - 1st Sunday of Summer (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
We welcome Fr. Simon back after his trip to the Vatican for the first ever "Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers." We then delve into the significance of the Transfiguration of Jesus, discussing how this event symbolizes spiritual transformation and divine revelation. Additionally, we reflect on personal prayer practices and community support, the role of failure and forgiveness in the Gospel, and embracing our weaknesses to seek divine grace. We also talk about St. Peter's transformation, the importance of mourning with hope, and wrap up with a delicious meal prepared by a Chaldean seminarian, featuring Scotch eggs and Guinness pie! Featuring: Fr. Andy Younan, Fr. Simon Esshaki, Fr. Christopher Somo, and Br. Sinan Salem
In this Bible Story, we witness the brutal downfall of Judah. King Nebuchadnezzar, arms himself with the entire Chaldean army, and obliterates Judah and its defenses. God promises that when the time comes, he would rescue them. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 36 & 2 Kings 23:31-25:30. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Chronicles 36:23 from the King James Version.Episode 157: Before the burning of the temple, King Nebuchadnezzar appointed Zedekiah, son of Josiah, as King in Judah. Zedekiah hated Nebuchadnezzar and sent for Jeremiah to pray for the deliverance of Judah. However, the word of God that came was not one of hope but of determination. The Chaldeans were coming to destroy Judah and this was from God. After giving this message, Jeremiah was taken by the guards, beaten, and thrown into prison.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/13/25 Fr Christopher Somo - 6th Sunday of the Apostles (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
07/20/25 Fr Karam Shamasha - 7th Sunday of the Apostles (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
07/06/25 Bp Emanuel Shaleta - 5th Sunday of the Apostles (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
06/29/25 Fr Tariq Eissa - 4th Sunday of the Apostles (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
Full Text of ReadingsThursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 374The Saint of the day is Blessed Raymond LullBlessed Raymond Lull's Story Raymond worked all his life to promote the missions and died a missionary to North Africa. Raymond was born at Palma on the island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea. He earned a position in the king's court there. One day a sermon inspired him to dedicate his life to working for the conversion of the Muslims in North Africa. He became a Secular Franciscan and founded a college where missionaries could learn the Arabic they would need in the missions. Retiring to solitude, he spent nine years as a hermit. During that time he wrote on all branches of knowledge, a work which earned him the title “Enlightened Doctor.” Raymond then made many trips through Europe to interest popes, kings, and princes in establishing special colleges to prepare future missionaries. He achieved his goal in 1311, when the Council of Vienne ordered the creation of chairs of Hebrew, Arabic, and Chaldean at the universities of Bologna, Oxford, Paris, and Salamanca. At the age of 79, Raymond went to North Africa in 1314 to be a missionary himself. An angry crowd of Muslims stoned him in the city of Bougie. Genoese merchants took him back to Mallorca, where he died. Raymond was beatified in 1514 and his liturgical feast is celebrated on June 30. Reflection Raymond worked most of his life to help spread the gospel. Indifference on the part of some Christian leaders and opposition in North Africa did not turn him from his goal. Three hundred years later Raymond's work began to have an influence in the Americas. When the Spanish began to spread the gospel in the New World, they set up missionary colleges to aid the work. Saint Junípero Serra belonged to such a college. Click here for quotes from Catholic saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media
This episode is the essential starting point for understanding the Neo-Assyrian Empire. In 745 BCE, a relatively obscure man named Tukulti-Apil-Esharra—better known by his biblical name Tiglath-Pileser III—seized the Assyrian throne in what would become one of the most transformative moments in ancient Near Eastern history. This episode explores how Tiglath-Pileser's revolutionary reforms reshaped the military, administration, and ideology of the Assyrian state, laying the foundation for the largest and most durable empire the world had yet seen.We delve into the political collapse that preceded his rise, the obscure origins and contested legitimacy of Tiglath-Pileser himself, and the sudden consolidation of power that enabled him to bring Assyria back from the brink of fragmentation. We then examine his first campaigns in Babylonia, where Assyrian intervention brought order to the chaos left by years of Chaldean misrule, and consider the complex relationship between Assyria and Babylon—one rooted in reverence, rivalry, and shared civilization.This episode also introduces the deep structural changes Tiglath-Pileser initiated: the expansion of a professional standing army, the shift from vassalage to direct imperial administration, and the rising use of Aramaic alongside Akkadian. We explore the rise of eunuch officials, the growing importance of taxation within the core territory of Mat Assur, and how these policies would strengthen the empire in the short term while sowing the seeds of long-term resentment.From palace coups to temple politics, from highland conquests in the Zagros Mountains to the quiet rise of Nabonassar in Babylon, this episode places 745 BCE at the center of a vast historical transformation. It is a turning point not only in Assyrian history, but in the history of the entire ancient Near East, with consequences that would echo into the rise of the Babylonians, Persians, and Greeks. For students of ancient history, biblical history, Assyriology, and the origins of empire, this episode provides a detailed and foundational account of the birth of the Neo-Assyrian world order.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories Daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.
06/22/25 Fr Daniel Shaba - 3rd Sunday of the Apostles (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
We get candid on spiritual authenticity and the arguments for, and against, chanting during daily mass. We dive deep into the significance of Corpus Christi, the role of daily Mass in the Chaldean liturgy, and the evolution of Eucharistic hymns. Additionally, hear us try to balance between self-criticism and divine grace, and round off our discussions with some authentic Philly Cheesesteaks!
06/15/25 Fr Christopher Somo - 2nd Sunday of the Apostles (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
06/08/25 Bp Emanuel Shaleta - Pentecost (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
06/01/25 Fr Sabri Kejbo - Sunday After the Ascension (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
Remain Steadfast In Your Devotion To God Ezra 5:11-12 11This is the answer they gave us: “We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, one that a great king of Israel built and finished. 12But because our ancestors angered the God of heaven, he gave them into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar the Chaldean, king of Babylon, who destroyed this temple and deported the people to Babylon.
We haven't spoken since John's dog ate the afikoman, and we discuss his Omer success and Asher's Omer challenges. In the meantime, Asher continues his amazing world travels, this time to Kurdistan on an interfaith mission with his Chaldean friends. We discuss that region's deep connection to Jewish history, including minor prophets like Nachum (John had to Google him). We then discuss Trump's anti-antisemitism efforts, and our gratitude that adults are finally in the room on college campuses. Asher ends by describing the Wild West way in which new Jewish holidays are established.
05/25/25 Fr Christopher Somo - 6th Sunday of the Resurrection (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
05/18/25 Fr Tariq Eissa - 5th Sunday of the Resurrection (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
05/11/25 Fr Christopher Somo - 4th Sunday of the Resurrection (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
05/04/25 Msgr Philip Najim - 3rd Sunday of the Resurrection (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
SCRIPTURE: Daniel 2 SHOW NOTES: We invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, to find more resources to support your spiritual journey.Daniel was a man of fervent prayer. He was taken captive to Babylon and served there for over 60 years. In this first historical episode, he learns that the king had a dream and wants to know both the dream and its interpretation. The wise men of the court cannot reveal this information to the king. The Chaldeans answered the king and said, “There is not a man on earth who can meet the king's demand, for no great and powerful king has asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or Chaldean. The thing that the king asks is difficult, and no one can show it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.” Daniel 2:10-11Daniel learns of the king's harsh order—kill all the wise men—and requests time to find a solution to the king's dilemma. He returns to his house, calls his friends—Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah—and asks them to join him in prayer. "He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon." Daniel 2:18 They asked for God's compassion to manifest through a revelation of the king's dream and its interpretation to Daniel. God revealed the secret mystery to Daniel. He believed this vision was an answer to their fervent prayers. “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king's matter.” Daniel 2:20-23SONG: Perfect Wisdom of Our God - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnzYnOe6kI
04/27/25 Fr Sabri Kejbo - New Sunday 2025 (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
04/20/25 Bp Emanuel Shaleta - Easter 2025 (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
04/20/25 Chorbishop Andrew Younan - Easter 2025 (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
04/20/25 Fr Daniel Shaba - Easter 2025 (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
04/13/25 Bp Emanuel Shaleta - Palm Sunday 2025 (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
04/13/25 Chorbishop Andrew Younan - Palm Sunday 2025 (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese
04/06/25 Fr Tariq Eissa - 6th Sunday of Lent (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese