Podcasts about father john

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Luke 6:12-16 - Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, He called His disciples to Himself, and from them He chose Twelve, whom He also named Apostles: Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles Saints Simon and Jude, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Father Stephen Lesniewski joins Terry to discuss, Servant of God, Father John Hardon, S.J.

Father John Jaddou - 7th Sunday of Elijah 2025 by Chaldean Diocese

In The Glory Due His Name, Megan J. Conner reminds us that in a world obsessed with the artificial, it’s easy to lose sight of the majesty of God’s creation. Drawing from Psalm 29:2–4, this devotional calls believers to lift their eyes from the screens and distractions of daily life and return to authentic worship—to “ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name.” Highlights In a world filled with man-made distractions, we often overlook God’s true glory in creation. Like the Israelites in the wilderness, we easily forget God’s faithfulness and miracles when we focus on worldly comforts. God’s handiwork is all around us—every breath, seed, and heartbeat declares His majesty. Worship is not just a Sunday activity; it’s a daily act of remembrance and gratitude for God’s provision and redemption. We are called to lift our gaze, turn from distractions, and proclaim His greatness to the world. Join the Conversation How do you intentionally worship God in your daily life? Share your reflections and inspire others to glorify Him amid life’s noise. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #AscribeGlory #WorthyIsTheLord #FaithInAction to join the conversation.

In this first part of a two-part series on John 14:6, Pastor Matt Maloney explores the profound declaration of Jesus: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”Beginning with "I am the Way," the sermon traces the storyline of Scripture—from Eden to the torn curtain at Christ's crucifixion. In our sin, humanity was cast out from God's presence (Gen 3), yet God's desire to dwell with His people never ceased (Exod 29). Jesus, through His atoning death, has removed the barrier of sin and opened the way back to the Father (Luke 23). The call is simple yet weighty: come to Jesus. There is no other way to draw near to God.In "I am the Truth," we see that sin not only separated us relationally from God but also darkened our understanding of Him. Left to ourselves—whether through religion, philosophy, or science—we suppress the truth (Rom 1). But God has taken the initiative: in Jesus, the truth is revealed. He is the true light (John 1:9), the full revelation of the Father (John 14:7–11). Yet revelation alone is not enough—it takes a miracle. Only by the Spirit's work (John 14:26) can blind eyes be opened to see Jesus for who He truly is.

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John 14:1-14. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.

To Be Like Him | He Came to Show Us the Father | John 1:1-18This year, we're studying the gospels as one harmonious story in order to see the glory of God as revealed through them with the clearest picture of God in the person of Jesus painted for us and “To Be Like Him.”In today's sermon, pastor Joanne DiLeo discusses Jesus' nature and the reason why He came.

Send us a text God is love is more than a comforting phrase, it is God's very nature. In this Buddy Walk with Jesus episode, we unpack what Scripture means by love that starts with God, not our performance (1 John 4:7–18). We explore how His love drives out fear, secures our identity, and reshapes everyday life with Jesus. We walk through Jesus' prayer for real communion with the Father (John 17:3) and the unbreakable assurance of Romans 8:31–39, then contrast “God loves me when…” with “God loves me, therefore…”. You will hear a simple framework, Initiation, Communion, Overflow, and a few accessible practices that move love from head knowledge into lived experience. If you feel worn out, ashamed, or unsure where you stand with God, this conversation will invite you to rest, receive, and become a conduit of love to others. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Fr. steve expounds upon the meaning of Faith.

Title: Who Is Your FatherPreacher: Denny BurkSeries: JohnPassage: John 8:39–47

Father John, Conquest, Bishop Barron, Rush Limbaugh, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

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On this extended episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Father John Aurilia, OFM Cap, who as a young Franciscan in the 1960s, served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Father John tell us about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how is most outstanding gift was his humility and what Padre Pio was like in his day-to-day life. We also learn about Father Aurilia's book, "Dearest Soul: A Spiritual Journey with Padre Pio." You can see a video of this wonderful interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Search Diocese of Wilmington on YouTube.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like, share and subscribe and follow us at FaceBook.com/CatholicForum.

In this timely session of Awareness in Action, Father John Dear confronts the urgency of our times with an echo from Martin Luther King Jr.: “The choice is no longer violence or non-violence… It's […]

Weekly Sunday sermons from Pastor Mike Powers and other members of our Pastoral Body. Richland Creek Community Church gathers to glorify God in worship, grow as disciples of Jesus, and go on mission with the gospel. For more, visit richlandcreek.com.Main Idea: True Children of God follow their Heavenly FatherChildren of God hear God's Word.Children of God act like part of the family.Children of God are freed from the devil's power.Children of God are born again.

One of the most believed stories Jesus ever told was of the Prodigal Son. And yet if we dig deeper, it's really about the complexity of family relationships, and the nature of our loving Father in heaven.  When a child breaks their parent's heart, the love of a parent does not end - it waits, it watches, and it longs for restoration, just as the Father did for his prodigal son. In the same way, when rivalry takes root between brothers and sisters, it twists love into resentment and becomes sin, stealing joy from the family God intended to be whole. Yet the beauty of the gospel is that there is always a safe place to return - the family table. No matter the hurt, no matter the distance, God invites us back to His table of grace, where forgiveness is offered, relationships can be healed, and love has the final word. If you liked this podcast, please like, subscribe and/or SHARE. If you would like to know more information about Canyon Springs Church in San Diego, visit http://www.canyonsprings.org Subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes here: http://goo.gl/h0mlhv

In this episode of Pray the Word on John 5:17, David Platt challenges us to work for other's good, God's glory, and our joy.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.

Exorcism. When it's not psychological. How the Church actually decides. Catholic exorcist Fr. John lays out the real process: medical & psychological rule-outs, bishop oversight, and when a case moves from deliverance to the Rite of Exorcism. We cover incubus/succubus reports, why “demons travel in packs,” practical tools (holy water, blessed salt), and the red flags that say a team is needed. SHARE YOUR STORY (PRIVACY OPTIONS)Veil Encounters (listeners): https://forms.gle/3fTnj7TeFnRcHFnE9 First-Responder Files (LEO/Fire/EMS, anonymous OK): https://forms.gle/nvM7bsTb96gsBB6L6 SUPPORT THE SHOWBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/sohara24x JOIN THE VEIL REPORT (MONTHLY BTS) https://thedadsdoomsdayguide.kit.com/ec3e91fdcd CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Revisiting Father John's Insights on Exorcism 01:48 Reflections on Society and Violence 03:14 The Role of Veil Encounters and Listener Stories 04:42 Father John's Journey to Becoming an Exorcist 09:20 Understanding Exorcism as Healing and Deliverance 16:20 The Shift in Church Teaching on Demons and Exorcism 19:06 Experiences with Exorcism in Rome 22:20 The Process of Identifying Demonic Possession 24:39 The Importance of Ruling Out Medical Issues 27:29 The Nature of Demons and Their Influence 30:47 The Devil's Ultimate Goal and Spiritual Warfare 38:31 The Impact of Society on Spiritual Struggles 42:02 The Connection Between Sin and Demonic Influence 46:32 The Dangers of the Occult and Spiritual Practices 51:14 The Role of Imagination and Control in Spirituality 54:13 Understanding Hauntings and Spiritual Entities 54:41 Understanding Distressed Souls and Ghosts 57:57 The Nature of Evil and Spiritual Distress 01:01:13 The Role of Sin in Spiritual Attacks 01:05:43 The Importance of Living a Graceful Life 01:09:49 Spiritual Authority and Family Dynamics 01:15:02 The Impact of Generational Promises 01:18:27 Recognizing Signs of Possession 01:21:20 The Power of Blessings and Holy Water 01:24:38 The Battle Against Temptation 01:29:35 The Rarity of True Possession 01:35:52 The Authority of Names in Spiritual Warfare 01:45:55 Final Thoughts on Spiritual Warfare and Faith ABOUT DDG The Dad's Doomsday Guide explores exorcism/demonology, hauntings, NDEs/consciousness, and the search for meaning. Honest, curious and evidence-seeking. CONNECT Email: podcast@dadsdoomsdayguide.com  Phone: 213-465-3252 Website: https://www.dadsdoomsdayguide.com/ DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own. Content is for educational and entertainment purposes only; not financial, medical, or legal advice.  

Over fifty years ago, a Notre Dame priest sought to become a literature professor. He ended up on another path, becoming an ally with South Bend's Latinx immigrant community and founding a youth and community service center—La Casa de Amistad.This episode was produced by Caleb Matz and Jon Watson from the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts at IU South Bend, and by George Garner from the Civil Rights Heritage Center. Full transcript of this episode available here. Learn more about the University of Notre Dame's Foundry Field project referenced in this episode here.  Want to learn more about South Bend's history? View the photographs and documents that helped create it. Visit Michiana Memory at http://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/.  Title music, “History Repeats,” from Josh Woodward, used via CC-BY-4.0-DEED. Visit his website at https://www.joshwoodward.com. 

Topics: False Prophets in Matthew 7, The Most Scary Passage in The Bible, The Will of the Father (John 6:29,40), Jesus Is Both Savior and Lord, Trusting in Jesus Once by Grace Is What Saves, Matthew 7:21-23 Is Not Describing Christians, God Is Love (1 John 4:8), Perfect Love Casts Out All Fear (1 John 4:18), False Prophets According to Jesus, Jesus Said “I Never Knew You” to Unbelievers, I Know My Sheep and My Sheep Know Me (John 10:14), Belief in Jesus Is the Will of the Father, Your Best Works Are Like Filthy Rags (Isaiah 64:6), Galatians Is Combating Judaizers, The Gospel of Grace (Acts 20:24), The One Who Does Not Work (Romans 4:5), We Are Righteous in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21), Believers Are Not Known by Our Fruit, Unbelievers Are Known by Fruit unto Death, Unbelievers Are Trees, Believers Are Branches (John 15:5), Casting Out Demons by Unbelievers, Pharaoh's Magicians Signs and Wonders (Exodus 7 and 8), Prophesy Means to Speak, The Lawless One Is Teaching Judaic Behavioralism, The Law Is Not For the Righteous (1 Timothy 1:9), The Law Is Not of Faith (Galatians 3:12), These Are Not Lukewarm Christians, Lukewarm Is About Purposefulness Not Salvation (Revelation 3), Matthew 7 Is People Bragging on What They Did for GodSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

FAther John talks about detaching from things of this world and also about our two newest Saints!

Homily for Sunday, August 31, 2025.  Father John is going on a well deserved 3 month sabbatical beginning next week.  We wish him well.

Aussie writer Lorin Clarke honours her late father's legacy in this fascinating documentary about the life of John Clarke, from satirical comedy to insightful offerings. Lorin sits down with Mick Molloy to remember his work. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Footy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Footy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father John Meyerhofer, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 31, 2025.

The first of Father John's fall series on A.I., Father Jacob and he take up the question from the perspective of the uncontrollability of the world. Unpacking the thought of Harmut Rosa and bringing Von Balthasar to bear, they seek to understand the contours of “resonance,” in place of the illusion of an engineered reality.

Fr. Steve's first Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary, Detroit. DCCM

Just after 3 a.m. on December 31, 1989, Collier Boyle heard the sound of raised voices, followed by two loud thuds, and then nothing. By morning, his mother, Noreen, was missing. His father, John Boyle Jr., claimed she'd left for a trip, but the suitcase she always used was still there, untouched. So was her purse.Collier asked questions that no one seemed willing to answer. As suspicion grew, so did the weight of what he knew. Eventually, it would be his voice—his testimony—that unraveled the story his father tried so hard to hide.This episode traces the truth behind Noreen Boyle's disappearance and the courage of a boy who spoke up, even when it meant turning in his own father.If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to http://thehotline.org . All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!

The Making of a Glad Father | John Sloan | 08.03.25 by Capshaw Baptist

Fr. John Peck is back with us this week. We dive into a topic with a ton of low frequency noise in our current society. I wanted to get a more grounded, truthful view of what healthy masculinity and femininity look like. We hear all kinds of wild versions of this which sometimes sound legitimate but aren't rooted in Truth. For more from Fr. John Peck, go here:   Sponsors: The 3rd Annual Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship Conference: Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Stafford, VA:   Perfect Spiral Capital:   Get the new Counterflow T-shirt before it sells out! Visit or send $30 via PayPal to buck@counterflowpodcast.com with your size and shipping address! Audio Production by Podsworth Media -  

The Pharisees put their trust in their heritage in Abraham, but our only hope for salvation is to have God as our true Father. Pastor Nate Harlan preaches. Listen above or download the audio file here. Transcript: Introduction Our sermon text for this Lord’s Day is John 8:39-47: Jesus said to them, “If God were […] The post If God Is Your Father — John 8:39–47  first appeared on Trinity Reformed Church.

Jesus' Final Prayer G'day and welcome to Partake! We are now on day 20 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days, from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! Last time we met with two people who encountered Jesus! The rich young ruler went away disconsolate and in sadness! The female outcast went away celebrating her new found freedom and told many others of this Jesus! Now today we come to Jesus' final prayer with God the Father. Jesus has shown throughout his life on earth that God yearns to be in relationship with humanity. That is part of the New Covenant we looked at earlier in this series! So what can we learn from this prayer? 1. Jesus prays for Himself John 17v1-5 - Jesus looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son so he can give glory back to you. For you have given him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one you have given him. And this is the way to have eternal life-to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began. Central to this part of his prayer is glorification. That is the glorification of himself in order that God the Father who sent him will be glorified. Glorify means, in a biblical context, to have the person's true nature disclosed. So in effect, Jesus starts the prayer by saying May people see me for who I truly am, your Son. And may they also, through me, see your true nature, Father! Praying as Jesus does, just before he knowingly goes to his death, shows the importance of his death. Why is Jesus' death important? We will come to that later on in this series, but for now it is through Jesus' death that both God the Father and Jesus will be glorified. Jesus' death will reveal a God of love, faithfulness and forgiveness. Jesus' entire earthly life has been one to show divine love. All Jesus' works and words were completed without even a hint of hypocrisy. His entire life was driven by the desire to see people, born separated from God, to be reunited with God: like the Samaritan woman we talked about last time - the woman who turned to God for reconciliation and forgiveness. It was through Jesus' death alone, that this was accomplished. Jesus confidently prays that having laid aside his glory by taking on human form, he will return to God's right hand, having achieved this work he was given. 2. Jesus prays for His Disciples John 17v6-8 - I spelled out your character in detail to the men and women you gave me. They were yours in the first place; then you gave them to me, and they have now done what you said. They know now, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that everything you gave me is firsthand from you, for the message you gave me, I gave them; and they took it, and were convinced that I came from you. They believed that you sent me. In this part of the prayer, Jesus prays for his disciples. Note how he describes them: they were chosen by God himself, seen God in Jesus and have received God's words and obeyed them (John 17v6). John 17v6, 9-10 tells us that the disciples were in the safe possession of both the Father and the Son. John 17v7-8 shows what the disciples know. Despite misunderstanding frequently what Jesus was talking about, the disciples still grasped that Jesus had come from God. He has told them that they will have to endure persecution and suffering because they are His followers, so Jesus prays for their safety. They will be safe, not because of their own cunning, character or conduct. They will be safe because of God's care and protection (John 17v11-12). As they are God's possession, he will ensure that they are watched over and protected. This security is also born from glorifying God and being witnesses for him (John 17v10). Who are the disciples' enemies and why do they need protecting (John 17v11-12, 15)? The first enemy is the world who does not know God and is therefore in rebellion against God. The disciples were told of this prior to this prayer. Then there is Satan and his demons, who are also enemies of the disciples and will do all he can to stop God being glorified in the life of the disciples. God will keep them safe through His mighty name and nature. By remaining loyal to Jesus, obedient to his teachings and telling others about him, God's name & nature will therefore protect them. Jesus also prays that they may be filled with joy (John 17v13), be dedicated wholly to him and trusting him alone - unlike the rich young ruler who left Jesus disconsolate. The disciples now have a mission and purpose to fulfil - to tell others of Jesus. This mission, though whilst their responsibility, is not theirs alone but is the continuation of Jesus' mission to bring people to reconciliation with God - extending the New Covenant to others 3. Jesus prays for all future Disciples John 17v24-26 - Father, I want those you gave me To be with me, right where I am, So they can see my glory, the splendour you gave me, Having loved me Long before there ever was a world. Righteous Father, the world has never known you, but I have known you, and these disciples know that you sent me on this mission. I have made your very being known to them - Who you are and what you do - And continue to make it known, So that your love for me Might be in them Exactly as I am in them. Then finally, Jesus prays for all those who, through the work of the disciples, will become his followers. As such, it brings all Christians into intimacy with God through Jesus and be a part of a dynamic relationship with him - resulting from the New Covenant. What does Jesus pray for? Jesus prays for unity. That is unity on various levels. Firstly it is unity on the invisible, supernatural level (John 17v21-22). The lives of all Christians will be inextricably linked to each other, through the love and obedience of God the Son and God the Father. Christians will be united because Jesus imparts upon them, the glory given to Him by God the Father (John 17v22). This unity is also physical, in so much as through a visible unity, people will come to know Jesus personally and take up the offer of reconciliation with God (John 17v21, 23) because Jesus seals and fulfils the New Covenant. This unity is also physically seen, through the telling of the message of reconciliation (John 17v20). Jesus' prayer, reveals the intimacy to be had between God and humanity. Jesus embodied a God who was living and wanted to reconcile the world back to himself, ever since the days when Adam & Eve sinned against God. We will come to see more of how this is to be through the events of the coming days, of what we call "Easter". Tomorrow we look at the events on Jesus Last Night. Thank you. Right mouse click or tap here to download as a MP3 audio file

I AM 4 Jesus' teaching continues to be met with amazement yet also some misunderstanding and bewilderment! Today we complete looking at one particularly aspect of his teaching - himself - and the last two ‘I AM' statements. I AM the Way Truth and Life Reading from John 14v1-9 "Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going." "No, we don't know, Lord," Thomas said. "We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?" Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you had really known me, you would know who my Father is. From now on, you do know him and have seen him!" Philip said, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus replied, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don't know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father! So why are you asking me to show him to you? Question answered with a WOW! When Jesus issued this statement, "I AM the way, the truth and the life", the stress of the sentence automatically falls on the words "the way". This is because Jesus is answering a question posed by Thomas (John 14v5). Jesus claims to be the only way to God the Father, because Jesus is one with the Father - He is God!. Not only is he the way, but he is also the truth and the life. All of God's truth is embodied in Jesus Christ who, as both fully God and fully human, was also the ever-living God. Nobody can claim access to God the Father, except through Jesus himself. Other religions and other so-called paths to God may contain some element of truth about God, but there is no other way to God but through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ embodies ALL truth and as we saw recently, Jesus is also the life as part of his I AM claims. He is the means of access to God for all people of all cultures and all backgrounds. Jesus welcomes all, so that in his singular exclusive claims there is an inclusive embrace of all. As Jesus goes on to say in John 14v7, because we know him we also know God the Father. Amazing things to say! Jesus is the truth because He is totally trustworthy! Jesus is the life because He is life Himself! Jesus is the way because He is the way we enter heaven and can have eternal life! We will see how that can be very soon in this series and why it can only be that way! Jesus also gives a glimpse or a hint of the future - can you spot them out yet? If you cant, we will have come to them by the end of this series and you will be amazed at the continuity of the Bible! I AM the True Vine And the last "I AM" can be found in John 15v1-14 "I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. "I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. We are One! We have already seen that Jesus is the bread of life, the light of the world, the gate and the shepherd - all the things the nation of Israel was to be but failed to do so. Israel was to be God's light, way and shepherd to the nations - but failed to be so. The nation of Israel was also to be a vine or vineyard (Isaiah 5v1-7, Ezekiel 15v1-6). Israel as a vine had produced nothing even though God had taken her, made her a nation and given her the land as a gift and every possible benefit in which to grow and glorify God Himself as a reward. But the vineyard of Israel, had become a corrupt and barren vine and needed to be pruned back. Instead of justice, it had produced oppression and instead of living right before God it has produced sin and distress. Real Vine vs Symbolic Vine Juxtaposed against Israel's failure to be a vine, Jesus states that he is the true vine. Jesus was the reality, whereas Israel was merely the symbol. As the purpose of a vine is to produce fruit, the focal point is on what it takes to produce fruit (John 15v2). As part of the ultimate mission of Jesus to glorify God the Father (John 12v28, John 17v4), Jesus is the Vine. How did Jesus seek to glorify God? By loving God and loving others unconditionally and sacrificially! Just as Jesus embodies all truth, Jesus also embodies all love! Perfect love is Jesus! Sure there maybe semblances of God's love in other religions, but it is only in Jesus that the fullness of God's love dwells! Jesus as the true vine indicates that people were to have a relationship with God through him alone! This relationship involves loving as Jesus did - of God and to others - without condition and sacrificially. As Jesus is the vine, people would be sustained spiritually through him and he would be totally reliable! Amazing concepts if you think about it! Jesus is giving them glimpses of what is to come and as you will see as we progress through this series. Summarising the Seven "I AM"s So there are the seven "I AM" statements. As well as equating himself with God as the "I AM", Jesus is also promoting his exclusivity as the only Saviour. He does not say I am a true vine; a way, a truth and a life. Nor does he say I am a resurrection and a life. He does not say I am a door to life, just as he does not say I am a shepherd, a light or a bread of life. No - Jesus is the only way, the only truth and the only life. Jesus is the one great shepherd and the only door to life. Jesus is the only light of the world and the only true bread of life. Jesus Christ is unique in being the "I AM". Tomorrow we look at how differnt people encountered this "I AM" with some different reactions. Thank you. Right mouse click or tap here to download as a MP3 audio file

The battle of good versus evil: how can we be sure we're on the right side? In today's episode, we speak with someone who has witnessed evil take hold of people — and fought to drive it out. What kind of person dares to confront such powerful forces head-on? One of these rare and fearless individuals is Father John Farao, a renowned exorcist from the Diocese of Monterey… For over 14 years, Fr. Farao has served as the Catholic Chaplain at California Men's Colony, a state prison in San Luis Obispo that houses 4,000 men. Renowned for his deep knowledge and spiritual insight into the demonic, he is dedicated to clarifying and demystifying the teachings of the Catholic Church. Click play to dive into: How Fr. Farao got involved in the prison ministry.  What it's like to watch God work in the lives of inherently troubled people.  The impact of faith on inmates. The most difficult types of trauma to overcome.  Exorcism remains one of the most mysterious, misunderstood, and sensationalized practices in Christianity. What can Fr. Farao's experience tell us about the realities of this chilling subject? Join us now to find out for yourself! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Upgrade Your Wallet Game with Ekster!  Get the sleek, smart wallet you deserve—and save while you're at it! Use coupon code FINDINGGENIUS at checkout or shop now with this exclusive link: ekster.com?sca_ref=4822922.DtoeXHFUmQ5  Smarter, slimmer, better. Don't miss out!

John 6:28-29 “Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.” In the previous verse, Jesus told the crowd to work for the food that endures to eternal life. Their response shows they missed the point Jesus was making about Himself being the giver of the food. Their natural frame of reference was work they had to do to get eternal life. We want to be careful not to make the same mistake. Notice, Jesus didn't say, “This is the work you have to do; believe in Him whom He sent.” Jesus didn't answer their question directly. Instead, He told them the work that God is interested in. It isn't the work of man, but the work of the Son of Man, Jesus Christ. That's why Jesus told them the work God does, namely, believing in Him. We are going to learn later in this chapter that, indeed, it is God who does the work in the hearts of those who believe in Jesus (44-45). In effect, in this verse, He told them to do something they cannot do. They cannot do the work of God. Only God can do the work that results in eternal life. This is why it is misleading to tell people to put their faith in Jesus, which by the way, isn't in the NASB. When I typed in “put your faith in” in the search box of my Bible app, the app replied, “There are no verses in the current range of the NASB which fit the current search entry.” To tell people they must put their faith in Jesus to be saved is dangerous and destructive in two ways. First, it implies that God gives eternal life on the basis of something they do. It puts the power of salvation in their hands, so to speak. That's exactly what the crowd was looking for. “What shall we do?” Second, it robs the person of assurance. Faith is the assurance we receive as a witness from God that we have eternal life in Christ. This is clearly taught in Hebrews 11. As Jesus said in this verse, faith is the work of God. It is a witness to us and to the church that we belong to Christ. Peter testified to this reality after the Gentiles believed in Christ in Acts 15:8-9. “And God, who knows the heart, testified to them giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us; and He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith.” Furthermore, later in this conversation Jesus confirms this truth by saying no one can come to Him unless they are brought and taught by God. It is God's work that they believe in His Son. Jesus spoke the truth in love to this crowd, and we should as well when people ask what they can do to be saved. We should say what Jesus said. It is God's work that you believe in Jesus. Share the gospel. God sent Jesus to die for the unjust, to do what they cannot do—namely, pay the price for their sinful, self-glorifying lives, putting an end to their attempts to justify themselves by anything they do (1 Pet. 3:18). Then three days later, God raised Jesus from the dead to declare that the sacrifice of His life is acceptable and pleasing to Him. God raised Jesus from the dead because He is the way, the truth, and the life, and the only way to the Father (John 14:6). Jesus has been authorized by the Father to give eternal life to those the Father gave to Him (John 17:2-3). Jesus was raised to live for them and produce fruit in their lives for the glory of God (John 15:7-8). He therefore calls all men to repent and believe in Jesus, which entails turning from reliance on their own efforts to live for God. Dying to their own life in this world, and turning from seeking to please God in their own strength and good deeds. Rejecting the desire to receive glory and significance from men rather than from God.

Father John Meyerhofer, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 13, 2025.

Read Online“What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.” Matthew 10:27What is it that our Lord speaks to you in the “darkness” and what is it that you “hear whispered” by Him? This is an important question to consider, since whatever it is that is spoken that way must be spoken “in the light” and proclaimed “on the housetops.”Recall that when people first came to Jesus, curious about Him, He would often speak in a veiled way, in figures of speech and in parables. This method of teaching is the first step in Jesus' ongoing deepening revelation to us. His parables and various figures of speech are meant to draw the listener in so that they are attentive to the deeper message.Recall, also, that Jesus said to His disciples, “I have told you this in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures but I will tell you clearly about the Father” (John 16:25). In which way does our Lord speak to you?As we grow in faith, and become more and more familiar with our Lord, He will begin to “lift the veil,” so to speak, and will begin to whisper His deepest truths to us within the depths of our souls. He will communicate to us in ways that go far beyond the veiled message of His parables and figures of speech and will communicate His very self to us, in ways that are beyond words.The Gospel passage above, when taken by itself, seems to clearly indicate that there is much God wants to say to us in a clear way. But He wants to speak it to us in the “darkness” of our interior life and with gentle whispers that can only be heard when we give Him our full attention. Saint John of the Cross, for example, speaks much of the “darkness of faith” by which the deepest communications from our Lord are received. These communications are beyond words, concepts and images and can only be communicated in a direct and spiritual way through infused prayer. Infused prayer is not something you can accomplish on your own; it is a gift by which God continually draws you deeper, you respond and are called even deeper, and you continue to respond.The Gospel passage above also clearly indicates that God wants us to share this most pure faith with others. To share it in the light and to proclaim it on the housetops. This is first done by the witness of our lives, by allowing the transforming grace of God to shine forth through us in ways that He can only do. It is also done by being attentive to those moments when God wants to use you to share His deeper and often veiled truths with others. God must first speak them to you, and then at the promptings of His grace, He will, at times, use you to share Him with others.Reflect, today, upon this twofold action commanded by our Lord. First listen to Him. Listen to Him in the “darkness of faith.” Let Him draw you into the deepest and most certain convictions about His love and mercy and His very Self. Then, as you savor these hidden and holy communications from our Lord, look for ways by which He wants to speak to others through you. You do not have to initiate this proclamation, you only need to respond when He directs you. By building a deep level of prayer in this way, you will not only come to know our Lord in ways that are beyond words, you will also know how and when He wants to speak to others through you. My good Jesus, You desire to speak to me and all Your children in ways that are deep, profound and beyond words. Please do draw me deeper into these communications of Your love so that I may see beyond the veil and come to know You as You are. Please also use me, dear Lord, to speak to others as You choose. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Ilyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Reading I - Is 66:10-14c Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16,  20 (1) Reading II - Gal 6:14-18 Gospel - Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9

Who is Your Father? (John 8:37-47, Jun 29th 205) by Sovereign Grace Church

Ryan Peterson | Lent 2025 - Bearing Witness to the Light in an Age of Darkness (the Gospel of John) | April 6, 2025

Join us this week on "Honest to God" as we're answering your tough questions on vocation, sin, and living out your faith when it's hard. We cover: Discerning the priesthood when you're hesitant. The rise of Islam and its implications for Christianity. The true meaning of confession and contrition. What to do when you logically know something is a sin, but you don't feel sorry. How to handle friendships that are negatively impacting your spiritual life. If you've ever struggled with these issues, you'll want to listen to this one! Watch on Youtube: Click Here Check out our parent network: The Quest - Atlanta's Catholic Radio  Follow us on Instagram Listen on the Quest app: Android Apple   Check out Producer Julian's Social Media: X - Twitter Facebook Page Instagram  

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on May 18, 2025) In the sermon today, we ask the question, “Has the devil ever been your father?” The answer we most often find in the religious world is that there was a time when the devil was indeed our father, but through the exercise of our wills...

In this sermon, we journey together through the profound simplicity and depth of the Lord's Prayer, as we explore the intimate relationship Jesus invites us to have with our Heavenly Father. We reflect on the awe-inspiring moments of Jesus' ministry and the disciples' realization of the power of prayer. Through personal stories and biblical insights, we are reminded of the treasures of God's creation and His desire for us to connect with Him as "Our Father." We are challenged to move beyond a superficial faith, embracing a life where we abide in God's presence, allowing His wisdom and love to guide us in every aspect of our lives. As we open our hearts to this divine relationship, we discover a life of purpose, joy, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the world.

Arrested 85 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Fr. John reflects on the life  of Pope Francis who he calls “the most radical, most progressive Pope in history, and therefore, the greatest Pope in history, hands down."

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.—Titus 1:9This is part three in our series of articles on being a Berean. Tom McMahon wrote “Being a Berean,” an article that laid out who we are as a ministry. Tom and Dave started The Berean Call to help get God's message out through newsletters written by Dave Hunt (and later by Tom, too). In part two, Dave wrote a newsletter entitled, “More on Being a Berean” that continued the theme of what our ministry stands for with examples of error being taught in our Lord's name. This newsletter will continue on those themes and our desire to do God's will out of love for Him.We start with the very first commandment, which Jesus said is “…thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength” (Mark 12:30). “We love him, because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19), which the Lord demonstrated because “…while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8), “…was buried, and…rose again the third day according to the scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4).God saved us from an eternal punishment that we fully deserve, but He didn't stop there. He has given us His Word, which He magnifies above His name (Psalm 138:2). In addition, Jesus promised that He would send from the Father (John 15:26) the Spirit of truth, who will guide us into all truth (John 16:13). With God's Word and His indwelling Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16), He “…hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3).1 Bob Jones III, BJU Tape God's Barriers Between Men, January 15, 1982.2 Bob Jones III, BJU Tape God's Barriers Between Men, January 15, 1982.3 At the turn of the century, BJU removed their ban on interracial relationships.4 Dave Hunt, “Am I A Fundamentalist?”, TBC Newsletter August 1998.5 Galatians 3:16, English Standard Version.6 The latest revision of the NIV has moved up the text and has the bracket section stating [The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9–20.].7 John MacArthur, ed, The MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition, English Standard Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishing, 2021), 1366.

On the evening of Saturday, July 21st, 1984, the local Catholic residents of the tiny town of Ronan, Montana, all gathered at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate mass with their new priest, Father John Kerrigan, who had just been assigned to their parish.  He never showed. He didn't show up Sunday morning either.  Days later, his bloodstained clothes were discovered along a highway, but his body has never been found.Father Kerrigan's case has many similarities to the disappearances and murders of three other priests.  Two of whom knew Father Kerrigan. Could they all be related?Join Cam and Jen as they discuss “Last Rites: Father John Kerrigan”Thank you to our team:Written and researched by Lauretta AllenListener Discretion by Edward October from Octoberpod AMExecutive Producer Nico Vitesse of The Inky Pawprinthttps://unsolved.com/gallery/fr-reynaldo-rivera/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193119300/john-patrick-kerriganhttps://www.insidehook.com/culture/unholy-mystery-murdered-priestshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/394096896/?match=1&terms=missing%20priesthttps://www.newspapers.com/image/412665061/?match=1&clipping_id=167657715https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/03/23/the-vanishing-of-a-priest/https://www.newspapers.com/image/1076932453/?match=1&clipping_id=167658436https://www.newspapers.com/image/350294378/?match=1&clipping_id=167658601https://www.newspapers.com/image/241351966/?match=1&clipping_id=167658779https://www.newspapers.com/image/350293577/?match=1&clipping_id=167658861https://www.newspapers.com/image/350304344/?match=1&clipping_id=167658922https://www.newspapers.com/image/350294283/?match=1&clipping_id=167659009https://www.newspapers.com/image/351402921/?match=1&clipping_id=167659122https://www.newspapers.com/image/354806616/?match=1&clipping_id=167659492https://www.newspapers.com/image/955820619/?match=1&clipping_id=167660070https://www.newspapers.com/image/349681260/?match=1&clipping_id=167660152https://www.newspapers.com/image/350705169/?clipping_id=167660321https://www.newspapers.com/image/958094424/?match=1&clipping_id=167660609https://www.newspapers.com/image/410685517/?match=1&clipping_id=167660917https://www.newspapers.com/image/470116359/?match=1&clipping_id=167661286https://www.newspapers.com/image/1073605939/?match=1&clipping_id=167661444https://www.newspapers.com/image/957459872/?clipping_id=167661532https://www.newspapers.com/image/467114749/?match=1&terms=Father%20John%20Kerrigan%20priesthttps://www.newspapers.com/image/467367147/?match=1&terms=Father%20John%20Kerrigan%20priest (List of accused priests and personnel)https://www.newspapers.com/image/958922589/?terms=Father%20John%20Kerrigan%20priesthttps://www.newspapers.com/image/350303929/?match=1&terms=Curtis%20Holmenhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/350302245/?match=1&terms=Curtis%20Holmenhttps://charleyproject.org/case/curtis-austin-holmenhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/394128873/?match=1&terms=Swan%20River%20Youth%20Forest%20Camphttps://www.newspapers.com/image/350292686/?match=1&terms=Daniel%20Radihttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1076936323/?match=1&terms=Daniel%20Radihttps://www.newspapers.com/image/350294378/?match=1&terms=Daniel%20Radihttps://www.newspapers.com/image/350294362/?match=1&terms=Daniel%20Radihttps://www.newspapers.com/image/351280442/?match=1&terms=%22George%20Ferguson%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/351115205/?match=1&terms=Episcopal%20priest%20missinghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/392859867/?match=1&terms=Episcopal%20priest%20missinghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/392870634/?match=1&terms=Episcopal%20priest%20missinghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/351116613/?match=1&clipping_id=167830432https://www.newspapers.com/image/394137120/?match=1&clipping_id=167833184https://www.newspapers.com/image/288943388/?match=1&clipping_id=168181958https://www.episcopalchurch.org/eir/what-is-the-difference-between-the-episcopal-church-and-the-roman-catholic-church/

Father John Whiteford is back with us this week to discuss C.I. Scofield, J.N. Darby, and their incorrect theology. The Scofield Reference Bible is a very common Bible found in homes and churches all across America. It is where the very modern ideas of dispensationalism, the pre-tribulation rapture, and a few other incorrect theological issues come from. We discuss who invented these ideas, how Zionists have used them to further dangerous policies, and why no Christian ever believed these ideas before the 19th century. Fr. John Whiteford is the pastor of St. Jonah Orthodox Church (ROCOR) in Spring, Texas. He is the author of Sola Scriptura: An Orthodox Analysis of the Cornerstone of Reformation Theology, published by Conciliar Press, and the general editor of the St. Innocent Liturgical Calendar.   Sponsors: Tiger Fitness:   Sheath Underwear:   Code: Counterflow Donate to the show here:   Visit my website:   Audio Production by Podsworth Media:   Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!

This is part two of my Q&A with Father John Strickland. We talk about the Protestant reformation, Autocephalous churches and connections to Byzantium amongst other topics.John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He wrote a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. He's also recorded a podcast of the same name as an accompaniment to the books which you can find wherever you get your podcasts or at www.ancientfaith.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the course catalogue and register! It's my pleasure today to welcome back Father John Strickland to the podcast. Four episodes ago we talked in detail about the Divine Liturgy and its place at the heart of Byzantine life. I put out the call for listeners to ask questions. Particularly those of us not familiar with Orthodoxy or ecclesiastical issues in general. And Father Strickland has kindly returned to answer them. The questions are wide ranging and so demand thorough answers which Father John provides. So we decided to split them over two episodes. Today we tackle the Orthodox view on salvation and purgatory. As well as the role of the Ecumenical Patriarch and thoughts on the Byzantine understanding of how the divine played a role in daily life. Then we finish with the Orthodox view of Catholicism, Church Union and evangelisation. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He wrote a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. He's also recorded a podcast of the same name as an accompaniment to the books which you can find wherever you get your podcasts or at www.ancientfaith.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.