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Patrick answers your emails: What are plenary indulgences? How do I make a good confession? Which Bible do you recommend? Did Mary and Joseph have marital relations? The power of conversion stories How can I morally accept the vaccine if the companies involved ever used aborted baby stem cells? Did Jesus ever lie? All show notes at The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2021 – Hour 1 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Questions Covered: 05:00 – I'm an altar server. Should I bow with the priest during the consecration and rise after, or keep bowing? 13:50 – When Mary was made queen, did they actually see the coronation or was it a symbol? 18:05 – Why would God give Adam and Eve the temptation of the tree if he wanted them to go to Heaven? 21:29 – What does the Catechism mean when is says that the Eucharist preserves us from grave sins? 29:00 – Was the devil created by Jews in order to explain evil? 39:30 – Did Mary become more beautiful when she went to Heaven, or was she already as beautiful as she would be since she was without sin? 42:35 – What are some good arguments for Christianity that are not the trilemma or historical evidence? 47:40 – Why do we have to go to Heaven? 50:45 – If I pray the St. Therese novena will she give me a flower? 53:10 – Is it's okay for girls to be altar servers? …

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It's another 2/3 Episode, y'all, Bill is out, but old steady Kelley is here! We've had a hot smoky week, and being stuck inside for just a few days has gotten to us! Kelley gives two sides to getting unsolicited comments from strangers. We get distracted by bees on the 11th floor balcony. Is a clusterfuck like an orgy, and did our grandma participate? Mary takes the critic's side, on this week's Reviews of Cooking Recipes segment! Did Mary go to the Beef, It's What's for dinner opera? There are three kinds of pants according to Herman. Kelley talks about a sandwich for quite a long time. Mary rambles about a breakfast burrito, then we call it a day. Umpire Pants Out!

Jorge – What is Catholic Church teaching on stem cell research and has any good come from it? John – Did Mary had a natural birth or not? What does the Church teach on this? Pedro – What do you think about the new Motu Proprio on the 1962 Mass? The US Marines are testing […] All show notes at The Patrick Madrid Show: July 16, 2021 – Hour 1 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

After transubstantiation, does the wine become the body and blood of Jesus?, Did Mary receive the Eucharist in the Early Church?, Why did Jesus spend 40 days on Earth before the Ascension?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Questions Covered: 01:59 – Can you explain the Biblical references in the Johnny Cash song “when the man comes to town” and is it biblically accurate? I'd love to be able to share Jimmy's thoughts on this on social media. 12:55 – I understand that in devotional language the Blessed Mother is “The Spouse of the Holy Spirit”. But it’s confusing to hear in the same prayer that the Blessed Mother is also the spouse of Joseph.  (Did Mary have two spouses?) Also, I once said that Joseph was the “husband of Mary” and was corrected that he was the “spouse of Mary” and that made a big difference.  She explained the marriage of Joseph and Mary was only “for show” and the “real” marriage was to the Holy Spirit. So what’s the right way to explain this gently – without having to disturb the pious fictions that people have lived with for a long time? 17:22 – I am reading a book “The Rod of an Almond Tree in God's Master Plan.” Basically, the theory is that God gave Adam a rod from the Tree of Life when He expelled Adam and Eve from Eden.  The miraculous rod makes its way from Adam to Enoch, Shem, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, and David.  David thrusts it into the ground while fleeing Jerusalem from his son Absalom.  The miraculous rod grows into the tree that Christ was crucified upon to atone for our sins.  Have you heard of this theory before?  What do you think?  Potential topic for “Mysterious World?” 21:15 – Is it possible the person of the Holy Spirit made brief appearances in the Bible? When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene in the tomb (John 20:14-18), and to the two followers on the way to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) and to the seven disciples fishing (John 21:1-14), is it possible that their eyes did not see Him because they were not seeing God the Son at first, but God the Holy Spirit for a brief time? 28:45 – In the Winter Soldier movie, Captain America meets his old love interest from before he travelled into the future and finds out that she married and grew old with someone else after she thought Captain America had died back in the 1940s. In the latest Avengers film, Captain America travels back in time to before Peggy Carter married this other man and marries her instead, thereby pre-empting the unnamed other man from ever marrying Peggy Carter. While Captain America was traveling back in time like this, would it have been adultery for him to have desire for and even make the move to pursue and marry a girl who he knew was married in his own future time but not in the time he was currently traveling to?  Seems like this might be adultery for him, but not for her. What do you think? 33:34 – What’s the deal with St. Patrick and the snakes on the “plain”? I can’t find anything definitive out there. 39:22 – Why does the glorified Jesus not have the wounds of the Scourging at the Pillar or Crown of Thorns while keeping the nail marks and side wounds? 40:55 – Jesus’ nails were in his wrists (according to the Shroud of Turin), why do stigmatic saints have the wounds on their hands? 45:20 – How can genetic mutations cause evolution? 52:00 – Did Jesus bi-locate or multi-locate in the New Testament? 53:03 – Who would have cut Jesus’ umbilical cord? Or did the Virginal Birth not require this to happen?     …

Questions Covered: 02:58 – The 2nd half of Acts and onwards of the New Testament has Paul written all over it. Protestants and Orthodox have used that to prove that Paul is the leader and not Peter. Even some Church Fathers didn't behave as if there was a single authority. What is the best way to refute that?  14:50 – Why is it that the Catholic “Our Father” ends with ‘deliver us from evil and not ‘for yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever’?  16:50 – How would you respond to the following regarding Peter as Pope? The two Greek words petros and petra are quite distinct, the former being masculine gender, and the latter feminine. The latter denotes a rock or cliff, in situ, firm and immovable. The former denotes a fragment of it, which one traveler may move with his foot in one direction and another may throw in another. This former word petros is the Greek translation kephas, a stone, which was Peter’s name in Aramaic, as was his appellative “Barjona” (John 1:42). See Ap. 94. III. 3 .  24:50 – Is the sacred Host both the body and blood of Christ? Some religions use both a bread and some grape juice while we only receive the bread. Thanks.  31:35 – We recently had a marriage between our Catholic prime minister who has married twice outside the church, just married inside the Church to another Catholic. What would you say to my fellow parishioner who unlike Boris, did their first marriage correctly and it all went wrong and can no longer marry? It feels to them like she has followed the rules and been punished but Boris has ignored the rules and can be happy ever after.  40:30 – My question is, what to do when two members of the magisterium teach or affirm opposite things about our faith.  43:22 – Some of my friends have recently converted to Oneness Pentecostalism. The Trinity is especially tricky, and so I can’t really give them good explanations for fear of blabbing out heresies lmao. And tbh I really don’t understand it. Can you please explain how this doctrine emerged from apostolic times and the ancient heresies that opposed this doctrine? My Oneness Pentecostal friends, who claim that their church is ‘apostolic’, say that the ‘apostolic faith did not believe in the Trinity’ and that the Bible doesn’t mention the word ‘Trinity’ in it. I’ve also been having bouts with agnosticism too so how do we know that the Uncaused Cause is revealed in three persons? And what does the doctrine of the Trinity mean for our souls?   49:16 – Did Mary die? Or was she taken up to heaven alive after her earthly ministry??  52:16 – Should the garden of Eden be taken as a real or metaphorical story and if so, what implications does that have for the fall and original sin?   …

Help us meet our quarterly Radio Pledge Drive goal by donating here! Questions Covered: 09:20 – Did Mary make mistakes?  18:55 – Is John 14:28 claiming that the Father was always from the beginning, but Jesus came after?  36:05 – Can the idea of the development of doctrine aid the validity authority of the Magisterium? I am a Lutheran checking out the Catholic Church.  50:08 – Can western and eastern rite Catholics attend each other’s liturgies in order to fulfill their weekly or holy obligations?  …

This episode's questions: 1. If the Levites were the only ones that could touch the ark of the covenant, how were the Philistines not killed? 2. What's the difference between Bible translations? Is there a version I should stay away from? 3. Is it true that women should not be pastors? 4. Can a person lose their salvation? 5. Did Mary have other children? 6. Was the crucifixion on a Wednesday? 7. What is the swearing talked about in Matthew 23? 9. Are the offices of apostles and prophets still available today? 10. Luke 16:9 - what does this verse mean? 11. I'm a 16-year-old Christian and want to date a Mormon girl, her parents won't let her date me, can you help me with her parents? 12. Is it okay for Christians to play the lottery? 13. Is online dating okay?

In this episode, we talk about What's so good about Good Friday? "How is God merciful and just?" "What is the cost of Sin?" "The death of Humanity in the Garden of Eden" "Why were sacrifices necessary?" "The Promise: A Typology of the Crucifixion (6 days of creation, Blood on Doorpost, Golgotha, and other types)" "Why did Jesus die Young?" "Why did they want to Kill Jesus?" "How was Jesus convicted?" "How was Jesus tortured? "The concept of a Roman Crucifixion, and how was Jesus crucified." "Did Jesus truly die? "Can 'God' truly die? or only His 'human' side?" "Did Mary knew how Jesus was going to die?" "Why did Jesus have to die to save us? Was there no other way?" "Did Satan knew about the crucifixion?" "It is Finished..." “Good Friday Superstitions” And many more! (Part 4 of 4)

In this episode, we talk about What's so good about Good Friday? "How is God merciful and just?" "What is the cost of Sin?" "The death of Humanity in the Garden of Eden" "Why were sacrifices necessary?" "The Promise: A Typology of the Crucifixion (6 days of creation, Blood on Doorpost, Golgotha, and other types)" "Why did Jesus die Young?" "Why did they want to Kill Jesus?" "How was Jesus convicted?" "How was Jesus tortured? "The concept of a Roman Crucifixion, and how was Jesus crucified." "Did Jesus truly die? "Can 'God' truly die? or only His 'human' side?" "Did Mary knew how Jesus was going to die?" "Why did Jesus have to die to save us? Was there no other way?" "Did Satan knew about the crucifixion?" "It is Finished..." “Good Friday Superstitions” And many more! (Part 3 of 4)

In this episode, we talk about What's so good about Good Friday? "How is God merciful and just?" "What is the cost of Sin?" "The death of Humanity in the Garden of Eden" "Why were sacrifices necessary?" "The Promise: A Typology of the Crucifixion (6 days of creation, Blood on Doorpost, Golgotha, and other types)" "Why did Jesus die Young?" "Why did they want to Kill Jesus?" "How was Jesus convicted?" "How was Jesus tortured? "The concept of a Roman Crucifixion, and how was Jesus crucified." "Did Jesus truly die? "Can 'God' truly die? or only His 'human' side?" "Did Mary knew how Jesus was going to die?" "Why did Jesus have to die to save us? Was there no other way?" "Did Satan knew about the crucifixion?" "It is Finished..." “Good Friday Superstitions” And many more! (Part 2 of 4)

In this episode, we talk about What's so good about Good Friday? "How is God merciful and just?" "What is the cost of Sin?" "The death of Humanity in the Garden of Eden" "Why were sacrifices necessary?" "The Promise: A Typology of the Crucifixion (6 days of creation, Blood on Doorpost, Golgotha, and other types)" "Why did Jesus die Young?" "Why did they want to Kill Jesus?" "How was Jesus convicted?" "How was Jesus tortured? "The concept of a Roman Crucifixion, and how was Jesus crucified." "Did Jesus truly die? "Can 'God' truly die? or only His 'human' side?" "Did Mary knew how Jesus was going to die?" "Why did Jesus have to die to save us? Was there no other way?" "Did Satan knew about the crucifixion?" "It is Finished..." “Good Friday Superstitions” And many more! (Part 1 of 4)

Jesus is the "Missionary" Son of God. Jesus said, "As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you." This means that every born-again Christian is a "sent one", or a missionary. What can we glean from what took place the night before Palm Sunday (John 12:1-8)? How is Palm Sunday still as transformational today as it was 2,000 years ago? Why did Mary anoint Jesus' feet with spikenard oil? Did Mary know something about Jesus & his mission that the others didn't understand yet? Why is it significant that Palm Sunday occurred during Christ's last earthly Passover? Like the disciples learned later, revelation comes when Jesus is glorified. Maybe Mary anointed Jesus for his death, because she glorified him & listened to him & knew. Sacrificial worship that glorifies Jesus helps prepare us for our role in the mission of God.

Questions Covered: 20:17 – Did Mary and Joseph have biological children? 35:33 – Was there ever a prophecy of the holy fleeing into Egypt? 39:33 – Did Jesus experience sorrow from Joseph’s death? …

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 1:11 [Grieving the death of the unsaved] How do we biblically grieve the death of a loved one who wasn't saved? Since we don't believe in purgatory, and therefore we don't pray for deceased people, what is an appropriate (but still loving) response in this situation? And how can we kindly correct those who make a well-meaning offer to pray for a dead loved one without being harsh? 2. 8:20 [Plato & Christianity?] What does Plato have to do with Christianity? I recently read that Plato had as much influence on Christianity as the Bible. 3. 11:29 [Does Christianity impede critical thinking?] Is/was Christianity guilty of impeding critical thinking and exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and physics of the natural world? How would you advise a believer involved in both worlds? 4. 17:06 [Does God have a sense of humor?] Deep theological and philosophical question: Does God have a sense of humor? 5. 21:18 [Should I be rebaptized?] Are there biblical examples of people being baptized more than once? I was baptized LDS but don't consider it to be a legitimate baptism. I want to be rebaptized now that I found Christ. Is this ok? 6. 26:16 [About ‘gods’ of other religions] In Numbers 33:3-4, YHWH never denies other ‘gods.’ Are we then to understand gods of other religions (Allah, Zeus, etc.) as very much real ‘gods,’ albeit demons? 7. 32:00 [Does God really forget sins? Should we?] After forgiveness, all sin is wiped clean. Can a person then claim to have never taken part in certain sin in his past? If the Lord remembers our sin no more, why should we? 8. 35:17 [Is it biblical to mandate traditions?] The church I grew up in had extrabiblical "traditions" (women wear dresses, men are clean shaven, etc.), and justified this using Proverbs 22: 28 & Matthew 18: 18. Is it biblical to mandate adherence to tradition? 9. 40:38 [Answering skeptics’ claims online] I've been trying to reach skeptics online, but they've told me belief in God is irrational and that I must believe rape & torture are o.k. since I'm a Christian. They also call God evil, a murderer, and a megalomaniac, and say Christians are wasting their time believing in "fairytales." How should I respond to these claims, and how can I tell when a debate is not even going to be fruitful? 10. 45:35 [Should we pray against “spirits” of sins?] Is it Biblical to pray against spirits (e.g., the "spirit of" offense, laziness, depression, confusion, etc.)? What is a "Jezebel spirit," and is it real? 11. 51:15 [Perpetual virginity of Mary?] Did Mary remain a virgin? I've heard that the brothers of Jesus that are mentioned were actually his cousins, and that if she had other sons, John wouldn't have needed to care for her (John 19:26). 12. 58:16 [Defining persecution] Can you please define "persecution" and speak to whether these pastors imprisoned or being penalized for defying public health orders are in fact being persecuted? 13. 1:00:35 [Can secular songs be turned into worship?] What are your thoughts on using secular music as a form of worship music where half of the lyrics are secular words and the other half is supposedly Jesus’ words? 14. 1:02:34 [Do real Christians stop sinning?] Does 1 John 3:4-10 mean your aren’t a real Christian if you still struggle with sin? At face value that’s how it sounds, but then nobody would qualify for Grace - so I’m confused. 15. 1:11:30 [Why did God command death?] My 12 year old daughter asked me after reading Exodus 32: 28 “If God gives us free will to worship Him, why did He have Moses command the Levites to kill those 3,000 people who chose not to?” 16. 1:14:29 [Did God make individuals & not just mankind?] Even though I know people (as a whole) were made by God, because God made Adam, how do I know that I/people (individually) are also made by God, especially when they are conceived out of sin? 17. 1:17:03 [How to rekindle passion for God] How would you counsel som

Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 1:11 [Grieving the death of the unsaved] How do we biblically grieve the death of a loved one who wasn't saved? Since we don't believe in purgatory, and therefore we don't pray for deceased people, what is an appropriate (but still loving) response in this situation? And how can we kindly correct those who make a well-meaning offer to pray for a dead loved one without being harsh? 2. 8:20 [Plato & Christianity?] What does Plato have to do with Christianity? I recently read that Plato had as much influence on Christianity as the Bible. 3. 11:29 [Does Christianity impede critical thinking?] Is/was Christianity guilty of impeding critical thinking and exploring the mysteries of the cosmos and physics of the natural world? How would you advise a believer involved in both worlds? 4. 17:06 [Does God have a sense of humor?] Deep theological and philosophical question: Does God have a sense of humor? 5. 21:18 [Should I be rebaptized?] Are there biblical examples of people being baptized more than once? I was baptized LDS but don't consider it to be a legitimate baptism. I want to be rebaptized now that I found Christ. Is this ok? 6. 26:16 [About ‘gods’ of other religions] In Numbers 33:3-4, YHWH never denies other ‘gods.’ Are we then to understand gods of other religions (Allah, Zeus, etc.) as very much real ‘gods,’ albeit demons? 7. 32:00 [Does God really forget sins? Should we?] After forgiveness, all sin is wiped clean. Can a person then claim to have never taken part in certain sin in his past? If the Lord remembers our sin no more, why should we? 8. 35:17 [Is it biblical to mandate traditions?] The church I grew up in had extrabiblical "traditions" (women wear dresses, men are clean shaven, etc.), and justified this using Proverbs 22: 28 & Matthew 18: 18. Is it biblical to mandate adherence to tradition? 9. 40:38 [Answering skeptics’ claims online] I've been trying to reach skeptics online, but they've told me belief in God is irrational and that I must believe rape & torture are o.k. since I'm a Christian. They also call God evil, a murderer, and a megalomaniac, and say Christians are wasting their time believing in "fairytales." How should I respond to these claims, and how can I tell when a debate is not even going to be fruitful? 10. 45:35 [Should we pray against “spirits” of sins?] Is it Biblical to pray against spirits (e.g., the "spirit of" offense, laziness, depression, confusion, etc.)? What is a "Jezebel spirit," and is it real? 11. 51:15 [Perpetual virginity of Mary?] Did Mary remain a virgin? I've heard that the brothers of Jesus that are mentioned were actually his cousins, and that if she had other sons, John wouldn't have needed to care for her (John 19:26). 12. 58:16 [Defining persecution] Can you please define "persecution" and speak to whether these pastors imprisoned or being penalized for defying public health orders are in fact being persecuted? 13. 1:00:35 [Can secular songs be turned into worship?] What are your thoughts on using secular music as a form of worship music where half of the lyrics are secular words and the other half is supposedly Jesus’ words? 14. 1:02:34 [Do real Christians stop sinning?] Does 1 John 3:4-10 mean your aren’t a real Christian if you still struggle with sin? At face value that’s how it sounds, but then nobody would qualify for Grace - so I’m confused. 15. 1:11:30 [Why did God command death?] My 12 year old daughter asked me after reading Exodus 32: 28 “If God gives us free will to worship Him, why did He have Moses command the Levites to kill those 3,000 people who chose not to?” 16. 1:14:29 [Did God make individuals & not just mankind?] Even though I know people (as a whole) were made by God, because God made Adam, how do I know that I/people (individually) are also made by God, especially when they are conceived out of sin? 17. 1:17:03 [How to rekindle passion for God] How would you counsel someone who feels their passion for the Lord dying? (Not praying anymore, not reading the Bible, etc.) 18. 1:19:35 [Inerrancy & preservation of Scripture] How do you bring together an inerrancy and preservation to modern translations which say verses have been added and taken away (end of Mark, Acts 8: 37)? 19. 1:21:53 [Reliability of Scripture when Jesus was alone] How do we know parts of the New Testament are reliable that narrate Jesus when He is alone without witnesses? (Ex: Being tempted in the wilderness or His prayer in the garden of Gethsemane.) 20. 1:23:29 [Leviticus, uncleanness, and the Temple] What happens to people who become unclean (impure) in Leviticus? When they’re unclean for the whole day, are they just not allowed in the Temple, or do bad, negative things happen to them as well? Here’s the video where I go into detail about Mary not being a virgin forever. https://youtu.be/okrkXfrJrNA

Mary had a past full of missing husbands, a love of shoplifting, loads of secrets, and she was just getting started. But her criminal mind was taking her to a much darker place. Did Mary enjoy the pain and grief she put the parents of little Sonny through? Did she mastermind it all on her own? Criminally insane or unjustly accused?

Mary Johnson (Davis) went missing in Marysville, Washington between September and December of 2020. Mary is a Native American woman from the Tulalip tribe. She was married to a man for four years and received a large settlement two years later. During the last two years of her life, Mary battled with maintaining her sobriety, grappled with an abusive relationship and consequently went missing at the end of 2020. Her last known whereabouts was when her phone pinged in Oso, Washington. Many theories and speculations abound with this case. Mary's husband reported her missing 74 days after he texted Mary's sister saying she was missing and days later moved to California. Mary was also seen leaving home with a known drug dealer and pimp and was involved with four other men, all alleged to be drug dealers and people she would exchange sex for drugs with. Did Mary go missing on her own accord or was there something more sinister involved? WORKS CITED Rosalie Fish, Ted Talk www.ted.com/tedx https://youtu.be/X8bFL7WC4iE https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/nationwide-epidemic-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/mmiw-red-symbolizes-a-call-for-attention/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/20/us/selena-not-afraid-missing-montana.html https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw/ ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”  Luke 1:46–47There is an age-old question that asks, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Well, perhaps it’s an age-old “question” because only God knows the answer to how He created the world and all the creatures within it.Today, this first line from the glorious song of praise of our Blessed Mother, the Magnificat, poses to us another question. “Which comes first, to praise God or to rejoice in Him?” Perhaps you’ve never asked yourself that question, but it’s worth pondering both the question and the answer.This first line of Mary’s song of praise identifies two actions taking place within her. She “proclaims” and she “rejoices.” Think about those two interior experiences. The question can be better phrased like this: Did Mary proclaim God’s greatness because she was first filled with joy? Or was she filled with joy because she first proclaimed the greatness of God? Perhaps the answer is a bit of both, but the ordering of this line in Sacred Scripture implies that she first proclaimed and as a result was filled with joy.This is not just a philosophical or theoretical reflection; rather, it is a very practical one that offers significant insight into our daily lives. Oftentimes in life we wait to be “inspired” by God before we thank and praise Him. We wait until God touches us, fills us with a joyful experience, answers our prayer and then we respond with gratitude. This is good. But why wait? Why wait to proclaim the greatness of God? Should we proclaim the greatness of God when things are difficult in life? Yes. Should we proclaim the greatness of God when we do not feel His presence in our lives? Yes. Should we proclaim the greatness of God even when we encounter the heaviest of crosses in life? Most certainly yes.Proclaiming the greatness of God should not only be done after some powerful inspiration or answer to prayer. It should not only be done after we experience the closeness of God. Proclaiming God’s greatness is a duty of love and must always be done, every day, in every circumstance, no matter what. We proclaim God’s greatness primarily because of Who He is. He is God. And He is worthy of all our praise for that fact alone.Interestingly, however, the choice to proclaim the greatness of God, both in good times and in difficult times, often also leads to the experience of joy. It appears that Mary’s spirit rejoiced in God her Savior primarily because she first proclaimed His greatness. Joy comes from first serving God, loving Him and giving Him the honor due His name.Reflect, today, upon this two-fold process of proclaiming and rejoicing. Proclaiming must always come first, even if we feel as though there is nothing to rejoice about. But if you can commit yourself to the proclamation of the greatness of God, you will suddenly find that you have discovered the deepest cause of joy in life: God Himself.Dearest Mother, you chose to proclaim the greatness of God. You acknowledged His glorious action in your life and in the world, and your proclamation of these truths filled you with joy. Pray for me that I may also seek to glorify God each and every day, no matter what challenges or blessings I receive. May I imitate you, dear Mother, and share also in your perfect joy.  Mother Mary, pray for me.  Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2020 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Did Mary fully understand the message for the angel Gabriel?

Did Mary fully understand the message for the angel Gabriel?

Joseph Ponders the Incarnation Matthew 1:18-25 The Gospel of Matthew begins with a detailed genealogy, beginning with Abraham, tracing through David, Israel's greatest king, and ending with: "Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ" (1:16). Matthew begins with a genealogy of the Messiah, of who begat whom, but now he must explain why it is relevant. This conception, this birth, bears some explanation. It's pretty clear from what is not said in Matthew that his readers were familiar with the story of the virgin birth that Luke recounts, which had been told from Mary's point of view (Luke 1:26-38). Matthew's account, on the other hand, is told from Joseph's perspective. Matthew begins simply: "This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit." (1:18) Notice that he just states simply the facts of what his readers already knew, without embellishment. Joseph's Name Joseph’s name was a proud name, recalling the ancient Jewish name of one of he twelve patriarchs, Joseph the son of Jacob. Joseph the Husband How old was Joseph? Where might they have lived? Joseph the Carpenter What is a Carpenter? What might Jesus have learned as the son of a Carpenter? Mary's Predicament, Joseph's Dilemma Joseph knows that he is not the biological father. Mary’s pregnancy had placed her at considerable risk in that society. Joseph, the Righteous Man (1:19) What does it mean that Joseph was a “righteous man”? Instead of exposing Mary to “public disgrace” what did Joseph decide to do? The Angel's Revelation in a Dream (1:20-21) God changed Joseph’s mind. The three times we have a record of God speaking to Joseph, it is through an “angel of the Lord” appearing to him in a dream. Each time when he wakes up, he immediately obeys the messenger (1:20; 2:13, 19). What does this say about Joseph? The Name "Jesus" (1:21) The name “Jesus” means “Yahweh saves.” Jesus’ name from the time he was a baby was to indicate his mission. Joseph Shall Adopt the Child (1:21) Joseph is commanded to personally name the child. This is deeply significant… Biologically, Jesus is begotten by the Holy Spirit and is thus the “Son of God”, but legally he is the son of Joseph and heir to the promises of David, Joseph’s ancestor. The Virgin Will Conceive (1:22-23) Matthew quotes Isaiah 7:14 because he sees in it a prefiguring of the Virgin Birth of Jesus. Emmanuel, God with Us (1:23) Emmanuel or Immanuel (depending on how you spell it) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name in Isaiah 7:14, literally, “with us is God”. Immanuel is the perfect name to describe the incarnation. Joseph’s Obedience (1:24-25) Did Mary and Joseph have other children? Joseph's Protection of Jesus The final things we learn about Joseph happen a few years after Jesus’ birth. First, Joseph brings Mary and Jesus to Egypt to protect them from Herod. After Herod’s death, Joseph brings them back and settles in Nazareth. The Bible tells us nothing about Joseph’s death, though presumably he was not living during the time of Jesus’ ministry… Joseph Ponders the Incarnation Joseph’s Song by Michael Card “How could it be? This baby in my arms, Sleeping now so peacefully, ‘The Son of God,’ the angel said. How could it be? “Lord, I know He’s not my own, Not of my flesh, not of my bone. Still Father let this baby be The son of my love. “Father, show me where I fit into This plan of yours. How can a man be father to the Son of God? Lord, for all my life I’ve been a simple carpenter: How can I raise a king? How can I raise a king? “He looks so small, His face and hands so fair: And when He cries the sun just seems to disappear; But when He laughs It shines again. How could it be? “Father, show me where I fit into This plan of yours. How can a man be father to the Son of God? Lord, for all my life I’ve been a simple carpenter: How can I raise a king? How can I raise a king? How could it be? This baby in my arms, Sleeping now so peacefully, ‘The son of God,’ the angel said. How could it be?” “How could it be?” What do you think it was hard for Joseph to understand? What does it say about Joseph that even though the baby in his arms was not “his”, he still loved him? What might some of the challenges be to raise the very Son of God as your son??? Why do you think God asked a simple carpenter to be father to His Son instead of, let’s say, a priest or a king? If you were Joseph, how would you feel? How can a man be father to the Son of God? Lord, for all my life I’ve been a simple carpenter: How can I raise a king? A simple carpenter stands in the shadow of the stable, in the shadow of history. People come and go. The shepherds have seen angels. The Wise Men, a star. Others have only heard fantastic rumors. Some of them have come hundreds of miles. Some only across the street. The silent figure stands there watching them come and go, the crying ones who adore and the curious ones who merely stare. He is the gentle step-father of Jesus, a rural carpenter named Joseph. The best in him rejoices with the others. God has finally come to His people! The worst in him still wonders if he isn’t the biggest fool in Bethlehem tonight. How might the events of the incarnation and Jesus’ birth have helped Joseph believe what was happening? Joseph was the first person to really struggle with the Incarnation. Mary’s quick, “How could these things be?” seemed to come and go, like a cool breeze. But Joseph saw no angels. He only dreamed dreams. He had no quickening in his belly to tell him that life had indeed been conceived in a miraculous way. We know almost nothing about Joseph, apart from his gentleness and willingness to say “No” to his doubts and fears for Mary’s sake and for God’s. What does this teach us about Joseph’s character? Imagine the dilemma of that simple man, finding himself cast in the role of father to the Son of God. Though that beautiful infant was not part of his body, the baby must have quickly taken over Joseph’s heart, as most adopted children have a way of doing. As he held that squirming bundle in his arms, Joseph must have asked the question every new father asks himself and God, “How could it be?” It is an impossible task, being a parent. To take a life from its first breath on through to maturity – to feed, clothe, educate, and all the rest… How could it be? Parents, ever felt overwhelmed in raising your son or daughter? Confirmands, what do you think would be the greatest challenge of being a parent? How do you think Joseph did as a father? We sadly have no scenes of him with Jesus in the carpenter shop. But since Jesus was also known as a carpenter (Mark 6:3), He must have learned His trade somewhere, and why not from His loving father? We know for certain that Jesus made it to manhood with a wonderfully strong and simple vision of what father meant. He must have learned it at least in part from Joseph. Before He cried out “Abba, Father!” in the garden of Gethsemane, He must have tenderly called out the same name in an innocent child’s voice to that man in the shadows, Joseph. What are some of the things Jesus might have learned from His father Joseph? What are some things we can learn from this wonderful man, Joseph?

Season 2. Episode 4. And here’s the question we want to answer for history: In "There's Something About Mary," when Mary Jensen chose that dorky, neurotic, stalker, Ted Stroemann, over the handsome, confident, entrepreneur, Pat Healy, are we sure that she made the right choice? In the summer of 1998, Peter and Bobby Farrelly released a summer comedy that took the world by storm. “There’s Something About Mary” was not only the most successful gag comedy in over a decade, it celebrated the arrival of Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz as mega-stars. The world smiled, giggle, guffawed and winced as semen and a scrotum were used as props for hysterical effect. In the end, Stiller’s Ted wins the heart of Diaz’s Mary. But along the way, we can’t keep our eyes off of Pat Healy, played by Matt Dillon. Because the final resolution feels so forced and because Dillon is so astoundingly funny and oddly charismatic, it’s almost impossible not to want to revisit the character and Mary's decision. Join co-hosts Matty Wishnow and Kevin Blake as they reflect on the gargantuan success of the film and focus on Dillon’s most enduring, if unlikely, character. With the help of panelists Judd Wishnow and Christian Anthony, we ask: What’s the deal with Matt Dillion, elite bachelor and collector of Cuban vinyl records? Where does semen rank in the arsenal of hairstyle substitutes in an emergency situation? Was Woogie’s suggestion to Ted to “clean the pipes” before his big date good advice? Did Mary choose right in selecting Ted, or would Pat Healy have been a better match? Along the way, we learn a (very) little bit about Matt Dillon, we learn a lot about 1998 and we uncover the unlikely and unnerving truth about Mary’s choice: Pat never had a chance because Mary ultimately wanted a guy with a broken penis to sit around, eat hot dogs and watch SportsCenter with. Special thanks to Quincy, Gabe, Matt & the entire Blue Duck team for editing and sound design.

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It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. Did the priesthood scare you during your conversion process? If so, what changed? 2. Did Mary experience pain in childbirth? 3. How do I find a Spiritual Director? What qualities should we be looking for? -- Further Reading from this episode: Question 2: Catholic Answers Was Mary Free from Labor Pain? - Tim Staples https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/was-mary-free-from-labor-pain

Did Mary have pain during childbirth? If she did, that means she was not free from original sin?, My fiancé is Catholic, and I am Greek Orthodox. Will we still be able to have a valid marriage?, How can the Pope or the Church determine infallibly that a person is in Heaven as a Saint?, How do plenary indulgences work?, and more on today's Open Line Friday with EWTN V.P. of Theology Colin Donovan.

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 02:31 – I received absolution over the phone. Was this valid and acceptable?  13:17 – What are the Scripture verses that support Catholic faith and works ideology?  21:30 – If the company that you work for promotes abortion, what can you do? Is it wrong to work there?  33:01 – Does the phrase “our hearts are restless until they rest in you” mean that we can only have the peace of God when we are in heaven?  35:36 – I am an atheist and I can’t believe in Genesis. Does the Catholic Church believe in quantum creation or other similar scientific theories?  45:40 – I have a younger brother who hates religion. He said the Catholic Church is a farce because they don’t believe in astrology, but they celebrate the resurrection based on astrology. How can I respond?  51:55 – Did Mary have other children than Jesus? If not, why is the word “brothers” used and not “cousins”?  Resources Mentioned: The Drama of Salvation by Jimmy Akin Justification by Faith and Works: https://amzn.to/2WOYV1B NCBCenter.org Steven Hawking’s Cosmic Slot Machine by Jimmy Akin …

Trivia: T or F? All Christians are priests. 1. What does Psalm 18:1 mean? 2. Why do churches not teach the 10 commandments like the Bible tells us? 3. I’ve been baptized, but the church I’m attending says I have to be rebaptized to be a member. Are they right? 4. When we pray should it be to God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? 5. Concerning women preaching, Jesus said there is neither male nor female – we are all one. 6. Did Mary have other children besides Jesus? 7. What is the purpose of angels, and how are they different from the saints in heaven? 8. Where are tattoos discussed in the bible?

Trivia: T or F? All Christians are priests. 1. What does Psalm 18:1 mean? 2. Why do churches not teach the 10 commandments like the Bible tells us? 3. I’ve been baptized, but the church I’m attending says I have to be rebaptized to be a member. Are they right? 4. When we pray should it be to God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? 5. Concerning women preaching, Jesus said there is neither male nor female – we are all one. 6. Did Mary have other children besides Jesus? 7. What is the purpose of angels, and how are they different from the saints in heaven? 8. Where are tattoos discussed in the bible?

Trivia: What was Paul’s occupation? 1. I live in Senior housing and want to know if it’s wrong to play Bingo? 2. I heard that DNA proves that the Jews in Israel today are not real Jews? Is that true? 3. Did Mary have any more children than Jesus? 4. Paul said he was not called to baptize. So, is baptism not necessary for salvation? 5. How do you explain God’s drowning innocent babies during the flood? 6. Everyone says “OMG.” Isn’t that using God’s name in vain? 7. Where is the scripture that says, “no man can tell you what to eat or drink?” 8. What does “double-tongued” mean?

Trivia: What was Paul’s occupation? 1. I live in Senior housing and want to know if it’s wrong to play Bingo? 2. I heard that DNA proves that the Jews in Israel today are not real Jews? Is that true? 3. Did Mary have any more children than Jesus? 4. Paul said he was not called to baptize. So, is baptism not necessary for salvation? 5. How do you explain God’s drowning innocent babies during the flood? 6. Everyone says “OMG.” Isn’t that using God’s name in vain? 7. Where is the scripture that says, “no man can tell you what to eat or drink?” 8. What does “double-tongued” mean?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s Gospel reading about how we should attend to others in the world and why God commands it of us.   Caller Question – How to handle a relative who has alcoholism? Caller Question – How does someone consecrate themselves to Mary or Jesus? Caller Question – Did Mary […] All show notes at Father Simon Says March 2nd – Attending to Those Around Us - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Non-Catholic callers are welcome to call and ask any question about the Catholic Church. Questions Covered: 04:20 – If the papacy is not the antichrist, who or what is it?  07:33 – Did Mary have pain during childbirth? If she did, that means she was not free from original sin.  14:12 – I am attracted to the Catholic faith but I am concerned that it could be the harlot of revelation.  22:26 – Where in the Bible does it say that Catholics are supposed to go to confession to a person before receiving the Eucharist?   38:00 – I know that Catholics honor Mary, but it seems like they worship her. How do you respond to this?  46:23 – The Bible says nothing about denominations, it just says to be holy. Why do you claim that being Catholic is right? …

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Questions Covered: 02:25 – What form did John the Baptist use to perform his baptisms?  06:48 – What is the difference between imputed righteousness and infused righteousness?  16:44 – What evidence does the Church have for the Ascension of Mary?  22:40 – Did Mary withhold the information from family and friends that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit?  29:06 – Some people claim that Daniel 9:24-27 refers to Jesus. Is this true?  35:17 – Why do people need to be baptized? Why do Catholics have infant baptism?  44:20 – Is it true that no one truly chooses hell?   48:50 – In John 6:63, Jesus says he’s the bread of life come down from heaven, but he is not flesh at this point. How can this be?  …

This is a story of one of the first documented stories of possession. Mary Roff, dead for twelve years comes back to occupy the body of Lurancy "Rancy" Vennem. Mary and Rancy are caught in a whirlwind of the Spirtualist movement of the late 1800's. Its a odd blend of spirits and scientific people attempting to make sense of at all. Did Mary return to her earthly existence in Watseka, IL for a few months? You be the judge. We recorded this in several segments due to finding time and getting out in the weather so thanks for your patience. We also have a debate on the value of the Lifetime Channel.

It’s a new year so naturally Mary and Jenn had to start the decade off with a self help book. Join us as we talk all about the world of self help books, and take a look at Patti Digh’s Life is a Verb, a self help book with an unusually crafty cover. Did we learn to be our best selves? Did we gain some enlightenment? Did Mary just pick this book up because she thought it was about scrapbooking? You won’t know until you listen to the first Casing the Cover episode of 2020!To learn more about Patti Digh’s Life is a Verb visit https://www.pattidigh.com/books/life-is-a-verb/New episodes of Casing the Cover are uploaded on the last Tuesday of each month. New and current episodes available atSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Qg83iCryEXcwoTIJ6aqOAStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mary-harrington/casing-the-coverApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casing-the-cover/id1470176150Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQTo get regular updates about Casing the Cover, or to suggest an upcoming episode topic or book for review you can find us at:https://www.facebook.com/CasingTheCover@casingthecover on Twitteror email us at Casingthecoverpod@gmail.comSpecial thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner

It’s Christmas week on the She Reads Truth podcast! In this episode, Raechel and Amanda are back with She Reads Truth content director, John Greco, for part two of “Stump John.” Did Mary suffer shame? Was it really a silent night? What did the manger actually look like, and what does Indiana Jones have to do with it? Raechel talks about babies, Amanda admits her affinity for the BeeGees, and John and his Christmas socks take us deeper into the good news and great joy of Christmas. Show Notes can be found at shereadstruth.com/podcast/advent-week-4

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains the 24 priestly divisions and how they worked.   Caller Comment – Wants to share his comments on evolution. Caller Question – What does the word “terrible” mean? Caller Question – What is the meaning of the word “Hermina”? Caller Question – Did Mary and Joseph ever have relations? […] All show notes at Father Simon Says December 19th – Priest Divisons - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Who were the Magi? What did the birth of Jesus actually look like? Find out here, with Steve Ray. Questions Covered: 19:26 – What do you know about the Magi? Who were they? Why would they bring a baby gold, frankincense, and myrrh?  30:52 – Why is Jesus’ genealogy traced through St. Joseph?  35:13 – Did Mary suffer the pains of childbirth?  42:15 – When we hear the prayer, “Hail Mary,” I understand that comes from Scripture. Is that what the angel said? How would we know? Did Mary tell people?  What does it mean when Scripture says, “Mary pondered these things in her heart”?  47:50 – Can we take the stories of Jesus and Mary’s life, and especially of the Nativity, as experienced by the mystics?  50:42 – Did the Magi make it there on time for the birth of Christ?  …

Did Mary realize the life-changing, history-shaking reality of the child she would deliver?

We are in the home stretch of the year and the home stretch of two housewives franchises. With RHOC, we wrap up the Miami trip. Did Mary have positive feelings towards Tamra? Is Emily becoming our favorite? Did we love Gina's new hair? RHONJ made us tear up with the inevitable demise of Joe and how it affects his girls. Are we over David for Dolores? RHOD has left us loving Kam and canceling LeeAnne. Is it too little too late for the Dallas Carnie? RHOA didn't excite us with the overproduction of Kenya taking over Munty Marlowe's event. Should the Below Deck boys be cancelled too? Was Kate not great either? Come judge with us!This week's episode sponsored by:LULUSIMONSTUDIO, go to www.lulusimonstudio.com and use code 'TJG20' for 20% off your order.Morelabs, with Summer Mary's favorite hangover remedy, Morning Recovery. You can purchase on Amazon with code 'TJGAMAZON' or on www.morelabs.com/TJG with code 'TJG' for 20% off of your order.You can find us on social media:Instagram: @twojudgeygirlsFacebook: www.facebook.com/twojudgeygirlsPatreon: www.patreon.com/twojudgeygirlsThe Jury Speaks FB Group: www.facebook.com/thejuryspeaksPodcast: ACast, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did Mary know? Of course she did. But we don't know what we don't know because we are ignorant of God's word. John confirms five fundamental facts as he closes his book.

The Christmas Story Part Two: A Crisis of Angels & Taxes By Louie Marsh, 12-8-2019  Christmas is all about the FOOLISHNESS OF GOD.  22  For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23  but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24  but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25  For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 (ESV)   26  In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27  to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. Luke 1:26-27 (ESV)   Mary was a young girl living in the hill country of Galilee in the small town of Nazareth.  Situated inside a bowl atop the Nazareth ridge north of the Jezreel valley, Nazareth was a relatively isolated village in the time of Jesus with a population less than two hundred. Today the population is 60,000.   Most young ladies were betrothed at 13 and married at 14 years of age. Those who weren’t would usually marry a year or two later to less desirable men such as Shepherds and spend their days raising children in lonely caves in the hillsides.   Mary was very much in love with a young man named Joseph who was a carpenter. He had been apprenticed at his bar mitzvah when he was 13, now he was 19 and was establishing his own business. Not that carpentry was much of a business in the Galilean countryside. Lumber was rare and most people only decorated the insides of their homes with wooden items. The houses were cut from stone and had small windows high on the walls. Most of them were set against a hill and had a stone doorsill over which hung a cloth drape you pushed aside to enter.   The homes had two rooms. The front room was Joseph’s shop and the back room was the living space with an earthen oven about 6 feet long and 2 feet high. Not only did they cook on it, but during the cool season they would sleep on the earthen top of the oven to keep warm. Near the stove there was tether for a very important family member – the donkey. He was well cared for as he carried lumber for Joseph and many other things as well.   Mary did not yet live in the house but would as soon as they were formally married. Presently she and Joseph were betrothed in what the Jews called the qiddushin. It carried with it the finality of marriage without all the benefits. It was such a strong bond that the only way you could end the engagement was by divorce. In Galilee couples in the qiddushin did not have sexual relations but in Judea to the south they often did.   28  And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29  But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30  And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31  And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32  He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33  and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Luke 1:28-33 (ESV)   Mary was a pious and faithful Jewish woman. And at some point between their betrothal and formal marriage the first Angel of our story appeared to her. It was none other than Gabriel. We don’t know how he appeared to Mary, but he saw before him a quiet, humble 14 year old girl.   “You are favored by the Lord!” He said, “The Lord is with you.”   Mary was both surprised and confused, what could this mean, if it was even real?   Gabriel continued, “Don't be afraid, Mary. You have found favor with God.  You will become pregnant, have a son, and name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. Your son will be king of Jacob's people forever, and his kingdom will never end.”   I can be both FAITHFUL & question God.   Mary was shy but not stupid, so she boldly brought up the big flaw in this plan,   34  And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” Luke 1:34 (ESV)   God doesn’t always give me the answer I’m LOOKING FOR.   35  And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. 36  And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37  For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:35-37 (ESV)   Gabriel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come to you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy child developing inside you will be called the Son of God. You know your relative Elizabeth? She’s six months pregnant with a son at her age after everyone said she was too old. Remember nothing is impossible for God.”   I must ACCEPT what God says and act on it.   Mary bowed her head in acceptance answering,   38  And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 (ESV)   She knew there was one way to find out if all this was real, just wait a few months.   She did just that telling no one of Gabriel’s appearance. Soon she was showing and the controversy began. Everyone in little village began to speculate who the father was and what would Joseph do about this?   19  And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:19 (ESV)   Joseph agreed that was a good question. He was heartbroken to learn the news. Yet in spite of Mary’s seeming betrayal he still loved her. The fact that she had done wrong didn’t justify him being mean or spiteful. He wanted to right by her even though she had refused to explain to him what she had done, or even to ask forgiveness. Joseph didn’t know that on the tip of her tongue was the greatest secret of all time, yet she could not, would not reveal it. Instead she trusted God to make all things right.   He had three choices. He could divorce her publicly but then the village Elders would demand to know why he wanted to do this. When he told them and swore that he was “without knowledge of her,” the priests would judge her to be an adulteress. The traditional punishment for this was stoning. Such things were illegal under Roman rule, but the Romans were far from Nazareth and wouldn’t know if she was pushed off a cliff on one of their hills and then stoned by the towns people if she moved.   He could not bear to think of that. Another option under the law was to pay to have her sent to a remote place there to have her baby and remain. The third option was to swallow his pride and heartbreak and marry her anyway.   Joseph agonized over this decision for days. Finally he decided to do the just and merciful thing and have her sent away. Exhausted from stress and at peace with his choice he fell asleep. It was in his dreams the second angel of our drama made his dramatic appearance.   20  But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21  She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22  All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23  “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:20-23 (ESV)   The angel, who didn’t give his name, said, “Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife. She is pregnant by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”   That’s all he said because that’s all that needed to be said. Joseph sat up wide awake. Now he knew the truth as incredible as it seemed. He must have ran to Mary as soon as he could to tell her this and it was then that she shared her story with him.   God’s promises were true, they thought. The words of the prophet were: “The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”   Somehow God was choosing to bring the long awaited Messiah into Israel through them. They didn’t understand it but they did understand obedience was fully possible without complete comprehension.   And so soon after Mary and Joseph were joined together in holiness before God.   They were less than 9 months from one of the most titanic events in human history. Mary and Joseph knew what was coming. But like the rest of the world they didn’t fully understand what their first child would accomplish and how he would change the world forever.   Joseph patiently waited till after the birth before he and Mary had sexual relations which would result in children as well. He cared for Mary, worked hard and thought he was ready for this child of God to come. But very soon now, things would happen that would shake up all his plans and show him wonders he could have never imagined.   God works through EVERYTHING. 1  In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2  This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3  And all went to be registered, each to his own town. Luke 2:1-3 (ESV)   Just over 1400 miles from Israel sits the so called Eternal City, Rome. Of course in Jesus day it was the center of the Roman Empire and the known world. Caesar Augustus lived a life of luxury that was not only beyond anything most of his subjects, including Joseph and Mary, would ever achieve but beyond what they could probably even imagine.   Roman historian Dio Cassius tells us that  Caesar Augustus was so concerned about the declining marriage and birth rate in the empire, that he passed legislation that made promiscuity a crime. It penalized bachelors in their right to inherit, and bestowed political and tax advantages on fathers of three or more children. It’s likely that one of the reasons that Augustus authorized this particular censuses was to see whether his legislation was working. Another reason of course was to find a way to increase the Empire’s tax revenue without causing riots or revolts. Even the Roman Empire faced budgetary short falls. Imagine taking two weeks off for everyone to go to their ancestral home to be counted. Well it did happen and we have evidence to show that such traveling was indeed done during a Roman census.  A Roman document, dated 104 A.D., has been discovered in Egypt, in which citizens were specifically commanded to return to their original homes for the census. Another census document from 119 A.D. has been found in which an Egyptian man identifies himself by giving 6 different facts about himself including his and his parents name and original village, his age and profession. This document was signed by the village registrar and three official witnesses. Don’t expect things to be EASY just because I’m serving God. 7  And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 (ESV) Caesar must have known the chaos he was inflicting upon his people, but probably didn’t lose any sleep over it. He had bigger fish to fry and as a Roman was more concerned with ensuring the glory of both the Empire and his family than anything else. Little did he know the part God had picked for him to play in his grand design. Mary was well along in her pregnancy and Joseph tried to get a wavier for her, but there were none to be had. The Caesar spoke and the people either obeyed or answered to the Legions of Rome.   So they set off. Joseph told Mary he hoped to time it just right so that they would top the rise and see Jerusalem about sunrise of the fifth day. And so it happened. The exhausted young couple saw the golden temple ablaze with beauty as the setting sun spotlighted it before slipping below the horizon. Both agreed that as horrible as Herod was this was one thing he had done right.   If they continued on that evening it would have been a difficult trip. Night time travel was almost unknown during the time of Christ. Only the desperate or those with no other choice would risk the robbers that skulked in the shadows and the evil spirits that were said to roam the night.   The road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem curved broadly and climbed steadily. To their left the drop into the valley was sharp. They could see the shepherds four hundred feet below and sometimes even hear them as they whistled at their sheep.   Mary was uncomfortable after these many days on the donkey but made light of her discomfort. Finally they entered the city of David and at first both Joseph and his young wife must have shared a sigh of relief. At last they had arrived. Now to find a place to stay and relax.   Only there were no places to stay. Joseph had never seen anyplace so jammed with people. There were people everywhere. Camping in the town square and along the roads. Every house was full and the Inn had been long since been filled to capacity.   At that time Bethlehem consisted of one main road running north and south and just two cross streets.  The Inn was on the left, built on a rocky cliff and Joseph quickly found out there was no room there. His heart must have sank. What could do now? His very pregnant Mary needed shelter and soon. The situation became even more dire as Mary announced she was beginning to feel what she was sure were labor pains.   Joseph went back to the owner of the Inn and pleaded his case. His wife needed help and needed a quiet and private place to give birth now. Perhaps the owner’s wife reminded his husband of the little cave back which served as stable.   Joseph thanked them and then went to break the humiliating news to Mary. Did he feel shame at being such a poor provider for his wife?  Perhaps but Mary was just grateful to have a place to go to prepare for the birth which was going to happen and happen soon.   According to Jewish custom at that time all births were to be overseen by a Midwife.  Midwifes were skilled and common in that era. Sometimes they were even called to help at the birth of animals. Did Mary and Joseph have a midwife with them that holy night? The New Testament, the sole source for information about Christ’s birth, says nothing about it either way. So while it is possible we simply do not know.   Mary would have worn a long sleeved garment designed to preserve her modesty throughout the birthing process. She would have been experienced at assisting in many births so what she about to undergo was no surprise to her. God had brought her to his point and He would see her through and bring forth His Son into the world.   As her labor pains increased Joseph tried, with varying levels of success, to be calm and helpful. Both of them know God’s was present with them in the darkness so they did not fear. But neither of these young people from rural Israel knew the wonders and the terror that lay just ahead of them.

In this episode we discuss the following questions: Do Catholics have to believe in everything the pope says? Did Mary have any other children? Is it okay to miss mass if you are sick? Is the Latin mass the only "true" mass? Why do I exist? To ask Fr. Mark a question go to www.regularcatholicguy.com and click on ask Fr. Mark. Share the podcast with your friends and family. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.  Help us out by leaving a rating and review on the show on iTunes. This will help create more awareness of the show. God Bless! The Regular Catholic Guy  

Did Mary experience death before she was assumed into heaven? Or was she preserved from death because she did not have original sin? You might be surprised about what the Catholic Church actually teaches on Mary's Assumption.

CONVO WITH KYLE: Bishop Rhoades offers a special preview of Saturday's (June 1) Ordination Mass. Something that he encourages everyone to attend at least once. There is a lot in the Mass to unpack, from the readings chosen by the transitional deacons, to the powerful litany of Saints, to the ancient tradition of the laying on of hands, and the prayer of ordination. Then it is onto the upcoming feast of the Ascension of the Lord. LISTENER SUBMITTED QUESTIONS - 37:30 - A lot of Movies include people's experience of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. What exactly are we supposed to believe? and When are we not to believe it? - 39:00 - Did Mary understand her own sinlessness? How might have she understood herself in that respect? - 40:40 - If you can have any other roll in the Diocese besides Bishop, what would it be and why? 41:30 - I have heard of other Dioceses who have policies for parishes and schools to not name buildings, rooms, etc. after non-canonized priests or bishops, is that a policy of our Diocese? - 42:08 - What is your go-to Starbucks order? - 42:43 - Why do you wear that small groovy cap? ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www.Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www.Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail - AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

CONVO WITH KYLE: Bishop Rhoades talks about the Feast of St. Joseph, the Worker (May 1). Hear more about the feast’s relatively recent history as well as how Saint Joseph provides a model for husbands and fathers. Then it’s on to this Sunday’s Gospel reading which tells us the story of the risen Jesus appearing to His disciples and calling them to become fishers of men. LISTENER-SUBMITTED QUESTIONS - 29:54 - When you die and go to your respective place, do you know if the people that have passed before you are in heaven, hell, or purgatory? - 30:55 - I have preconceived ideas/beliefs about the so-called rituals that Catholics practice. I don’t know if I can ever overcome that. Why do I need to convert if I believe in Christ? - 34:15 - I’ve heard of a parish (outside the Diocese) that didn’t want to baptize an infant in the Lenten season. Should infants be baptized during Lent? If not, why? - 35:45 - Would the Church object to a same sex couple in a chase, committed, long-term relationship adopting children? If so, why? - 37:19 - Did Mary understand her own sinlessness? How might she have understood herself in that respect? - 38:56 - How do we discuss the sexual abuse crisis with those who have left or are considering leaving the Church because of it? - 43:18 - What book are you currently reading or would recommend? ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www.Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www.Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail - AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

Have you ever wondered how accurate those period movies are? Maybe you haven't, but if you have...never fear Christian and I are here! We recently saw the 2018 version of Mary Queen of Scots, and boy did we have a lot to say. With its high budget and award winning cast, it's sure to entertain, but does it educate? Did Mary and Elizabeth ever meet? Was Mary Stuart’s life as tragic as it seemed? Was Elizabeth an eccentric genius? Is this what sixteenth century Scotland was really like? Who betrayed whom? Listen to our latest podcast to find out.

Wherein Fr. Francis & Fr. Thomas [try to] answer the question: "Did Mary suffer during childbirth?" as well as #adulting and Fr. Francis' Crazy Idea and Fr. Thomas's Rant. Music: "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" by Kevin MacLeod and "Battle (Boss)" by BoxCat Games

Was Jesus really born in a barn? Did Mary ride a donkey to Bethlehem? Were Joseph and Mary all alone at Jesus' birth? All of us bring assumptions and pre-understanding to our reading of Scripture and that is certainly true when it comes to the common (western) understanding of the Christmas story. The goal is not to pretend like we don't have such assumptions but to acknowledge them and try to inform and clear them up with solid research. In this episode I compare some of our common traditional understanding about the nativity story with Luke 2 in its cultural context. And then I consider why it matters.  If you want to stay in the loop and get updates and offers from me, subscribe at johnwhittaker.net.  You can deepen your walk with God by reading the Bible and praying consistently. Get a free reading plan here or take a free 15 minute mini-course here to help you get started.  Connect with me on facebook and instagram As always, if you appreciate this teaching share freely - on Facebook, Instragram, Twitter, via email.  Do you want to help support John’s podcast? Become a patron and support the show by clicking here. You'll get access to bonus material and help me create an audio commentary on the New Testament.

Did Mary comprehend the momentous events that surrounded the birth of Jesus? Did she grasp the implications of what this meant for her in particular? What does it mean to say 'Yes' to the will of God? Mary had much to learn and much to adjust. The story of Mary serves as a powerful illustration of what it means to submit to the will of God.

Did Mary fully realize the consequences of what she was saying yes to? Just because we say yes to God doesn’t mean that it is easy. Doubts and fears are common when God asks you to leave your comfort zone. God will ask you to do hard things in your life, but in the end, the rewards far out weigh the discomfort of the moment. God can begin to work on your heart as you obey.

Questions: -Can you sin in Heaven? -What does it mean to be "slain in the Spirit"? -What are "the Gospels" and why are they called that? -What's the best way to start reading the Bible? -If a Christian commits suicide, could they still go to Heaven? -How can I know if I'm saved if I don't feel anything? Live Questions: -Is it hard being a pastor? Is it hard for people to separate you from your job? -Did Mary and Joseph have other children? -Was Jesus white like 90% of the pictures depict Him? -How tall was Jesus? -Is all sin equal? -Why are there so many Christian denominations? -If you can't sin in Heaven, then how did Satan sin?   For more information about Atascadero First Assembly, visit these links while listening: Web Facebook Instagram  

This is the third week of advent!!!! Such an exciting time of expectancy. The song "Wreckless Love" Jesus left the 99 to go after the 1. He didn't leave us alone, we have each other. This time of the year, How can we not look up and say, "What's next, Jesus?". "With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:3-4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/111/luk.1.3-4.niv Elizabeth was barren but, was considered righteous. Zachariah in vs. 2 was startled!!!! "In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commands and decrees blamelessly. But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old. Once when Zechariah's division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God." ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:5-16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/111/luk.1.5-16.niv Petition is a request or supplication, supplication carries more weight than a simple request!!! "Zechariah asked the angel, "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years."" ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1:18‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/111/luk.1.18.niv The highlight above describes the amazing things that was foretold of their son. "Your a momma eagle not a momma chicken. Your job is to teach them to fly!!!" Did Mary and Elizabeth really know what was going to happen to their little boys??? The grace needed to know and forgive what happened truly happened, to know the true plan of God that their lives had to go through!!! "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life." ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭6:17-19‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/111/1ti.6.17-19.niv Paul was content with or without. Can you go through 25 days of contentment???! May we never lose our wonder!!! Who will you bless this week!!!!

There's no Friday Corrie this week, which can only mean one thing: early podcast! In our latest show, we go over the episodes broadcast between the 6th and the 8th November in the UK. Did Mary deserve that massive telling off from Jude on Wednesday? Are Jenny and Johnny really off to sunny Spain? Can Rita get to keep the Kabin? Comida? (Sim!) Next up, Winter is coming in our character profile section, as we take a look at everyone's second favourite Gemma, before discussing the results of the Inside Soap Awards in The Kabin. We round off the show with some more Facebook group highlights, our first blog comment in years, and a few tweets.

Trivia: What was Paul’s Jewish name? 1. Where are tattoos discussed in the Bible? 2. What is the plan of salvation? 3. Did Mary have any more children than Jesus? 4. Is baptism necessary? 5. What happened to Joseph, Jesus’ father? 6. Does the Bible say anything about compensating ministers? 7. A lot of states are making marijuana legal. Is it OK to follow the law of the land?

Trivia: What was Paul’s Jewish name? 1. Where are tattoos discussed in the Bible? 2. What is the plan of salvation? 3. Did Mary have any more children than Jesus? 4. Is baptism necessary? 5. What happened to Joseph, Jesus’ father? 6. Does the Bible say anything about compensating ministers? 7. A lot of states are making marijuana legal. Is it OK to follow the law of the land?

Welcome to the Shaun Tabatt Show! In this episode, I speak with David Croteau about his recent book Urban Legends of the New Testament: 40 Common Misconceptions (B&H Academic, 2015). Here are some of the topics and questions we cover in the interview: David's background What courses he teaches at Columbia International University How the idea for the book got its start Why Bible college/seminary/grad school is not Sunday School What is an urban legend? What's the best way to read this book? Did Mary and Joseph really find no room at the inn? Was Jesus a carpenter? Is it OK for Christians to judge others? What's up with the camel and the eye of a needle? Is Philippians 4:13 really a Christian superman verse? Why is 1 Thes. 4:22 the most twisted verse in the Bible? Why are there QR codes in the book? How does David hope reader's are impacted by reading his book? About The book: Urban Legends of the New Testament surveys forty of the most commonly misinterpreted passages in the New Testament. These “urban legends” often arise because interpreters neglect a passage's context, misuse historical background information, or misunderstand the Greek language. For each New Testament text, professor David Croteau describes the popular, incorrect interpretation and then carefully interprets the passage within its literary and historical context. Careful attention is given to sound principles of biblical interpretation to guide readers through the process and reach a more accurate understanding of each text's meaning. QR codes have been inserted at various points throughout the book. By scanning the code with your mobile device, you can view a video of David Croteau addressing a specific urban legend. With examples from the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, Urban Legends of the New Testament will not only help readers avoid missteps in these forty texts but also provide a model for engaging in correct interpretation of other New Testament passages. About The Author: David A. Croteau (Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament and Greek in the Seminary and School of Ministry at Columbia International University. He is co-editor (with Andreas J. Köstenberger) of Which Bible Translation Should I Use? (B&H Academic, 2013) and author of Tithing after the Cross (Energion, 2013). For additional show notes, visit: ShaunTabatt.com/039.

This morning, Sunday November 23, 2014 Pastor David preached on the "Fires of Favor" from Luke 1: 28-30. Mary had plans and dreams but GOD interrupted her life. He never interrupts our life at a convenient season. Angel told her she was highly favored but not in the way Mary thought. There is always a test before triumph. Will you stand when you don't have the strength to stand. Did Mary think this was favor? - Pregnant out of wedlock without being with a man - Had to tell Joseph - Endure gossip and being an outcast - Had to ride a donkey all the way to Bethlehem - Had her baby in a barn - Had to be on the run for 2 years She was tenacious and did not quit. We now have a generation of quitters. No staying power. Remember GOD chose you for the task. Need to take plan and keep walking. Marys tests did not end there, saw her Son falsely accused, no where to lay his head, tried, crown of thorns, beaten, made to carry cross, crucified, side pierced, buried. Until the empty tomb and she saw GODS plan live again. Was in upper room when Holy Ghost came Acts 1:14. Stay with it till you get your Joy back Joel 2:25. So tell yourself: I am digging in. If I can just stand one more time, fight one more fight!

It is now a mere six days before the Passover celebration would begin. Jesus is visiting Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. During the meal, Mary poured expensive perfume over Jesus’ feet, wiping it with her hair. Jesus notes that she did it “in preparation for my burial”. Did Mary knowingly do so? Mary has abandoned all reserve in her regard for Jesus. She is willing to give up an incredible fortune to honour Jesus. Judas, meanwhile grumbles […]

How did Mother Mary prepare in earlier incarnations to play her role? What is the Mother principle? Were Mary’s parents chosen because of their rigorous life? Did Mary have any embodiments in between Atlantis and as the mother of Jesus? How does the rosary help us get back to the one source of all life? "It is not practices or mechanical observances of prayer and ritual that give us the consciousness (or the 'kingdom') of God but rather that from the beginning we have chosen to be the will of God and we have responded to that will. The natural flow of our devotion to God that is manifest in spiritual exercises is but a sign of the inner calling. Outer practices and rituals cannot compensate for the human will that has not surrendered to the divine will." Link to transcript MORE from Inner Perspectives: A Guidebook for the Spiritual Journey: Table of Contents List of Interview Questions Glossary of Ascended Master Terminology BUY BOOK: Inner Perspectives by Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet. 372 pages. BUY BOOK: Mary's Message for a New Day by Mark and Elizabeth Clare Prophet, 368 pages. VIDEOS: See us on YouTube About The Summit Lighthouse For more than 50 years, The Summit Lighthouse has been publishing the Teachings of the Ascended Masters--the mystics and sages of East and West who graduated from earth’s schoolroom and attained union with God. Created to meet the needs of spiritual seekers for the Aquarian Age, it provides opportunities and support for a unique spiritual path which embraces all faiths and nationalities. It offers opportunities to share with like-minded friends at various levels of affiliation. The Teachings of the Ascended Masters are available in 27 languages. Contact us for a catalog of books, audios, videos, CDs and DVDs, and information about workshops, seminars, conferences, online courses, book study groups and local centers. Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter (follow @TSLMedia) EMAIL: TSLinfo@SummitLighthouse.org USA: 1-800-245-5445 International: 406-848-9500 The Summit Lighthouse 63 Summit Way Gardiner, MT USA 59030-9314