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From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)
A RESPONSE TO THE PASSING OF THEODORE MCCARRICK

From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 53:00


Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily in which he shares the news of Theodore McCarrick's passing. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the topic of societal structures of sin. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the need for forgiveness and healing. Listen to learn more!

From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)
THE PRODIGAL SON IN A NEW LIGHT

From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 41:31


Talk 1 is Father Luke's homily for Laetare Sunday. Talk 2 is further comments from Father Luke regarding the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Talk 3 is Brother Pius on the Parable of the Forgiving Father. Listen to learn more!

Sermons from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
"Children Who Look Like Their Father" (Luke 6:27-38)

Sermons from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 16:44


Sermon for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany (C) Sunday, 23 February A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

The Meaning of Trees Podcast
Artist & Father - Luke Adam Hawker (@lukeadamhawker) - E25

The Meaning of Trees Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 52:43


Luke Adam Hawker is a tree-inspired artist, a devoted father, a Sunday Times best selling author and a Woodland Trust ambassador.After a short walk in the Surrey Hills, Tom and Luke sit down to discuss the timeless powers of trees in storytelling, the way his son Harry has irreversibly shaped his life for the better and how trees can offer faith in tougher times.Find links to all The Meaning of Trees Podcast channels and content here: https://linktr.ee/themeaningoftreespodcast

Saint of the Day
Our Venerable Father Luke the New of Mount Stirion (~950)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025


Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage.   Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy.   His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.

Catholic Moms in the Middle
#137 The Sacrament of Holy Orders with Father Luke Wilgenbusch

Catholic Moms in the Middle

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 27:25


In this week's episode, Father Luke Wilgenbusch and I are diving into the importance of the priesthood and why priests are such a vital gift to our Catholic faith. As midlife Catholic women, we often juggle family, work, and community, and it can be easy to overlook the powerful role of the priesthood in our spiritual lives. Yet, without the priesthood, we wouldn't have the Eucharist—the greatest gift God has given us! Father Wilgenbusch shares his perspective on the sacredness and responsibility of being a priest, acknowledging the tension between the human flaws of each priest and the sacramental grace that flows through them. It's a beautiful reminder that priests are human like us, but they also carry out an extraordinary mission to bring Christ to us in the sacraments. We also discuss how we can support the priesthood, especially in the midst of all the negativity and criticism priests sometimes face. Prayer, encouragement, and loving constructive feedback are just some of the ways we can help lift up our priests, who carry a heavy spiritual burden for us all. As Catholic moms, we are uniquely positioned to strengthen the priesthood by recognizing the importance of these men who serve in our parishes. Father also offers a thoughtful response to the question of why the priesthood is reserved for men, sharing the deeper theological and spiritual reasons behind the Church's teaching. Tune in for this heartwarming and insightful conversation, and learn how you can be a greater support to the priesthood in your own life. Let's pray, uplift, and appreciate our priests for the incredible role they play in bringing us closer to Christ. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, and the founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry, she equips and encourages middle-life women to encounter the love of the Father and to be transformed and healed by the power of the Holy Spirit so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.

High Pointe Baptist Church | Sermons
The Son Who Pleases the Father | Luke 3:21-4:13

High Pointe Baptist Church | Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 45:34


Gospel Community Sermons
Approaching the Throne of a Gracious Father (Luke 11:5-13)

Gospel Community Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 46:14


Guest Preacher: Marco Rankin Boldness in Prayer (Verses 5–6)​ Persistence in Prayer (Verse 7)​ God's Generosity and Faithfulness (Verses 8–12)​ ​The Ultimate Gift: The Holy Spirit (Verse 13)​

Banchory Christian Fellowship Church
1st December 2024 - "You are the Word of God the Father" - Luke 1:5-25

Banchory Christian Fellowship Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 42:32


Luke 1:5-25 English Standard Version Birth of John the Baptist Foretold 5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah,[a] of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years. 8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when his division was on duty, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” 18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” 19 And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.” 21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering at his delay in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute. 23 And when his time of service was ended, he went to his home. 24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, 25 “Thus the Lord has done for me in the days when he looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.” Footnotes Luke 1:5 Greek Zacharias  

WWUTT
WWUTT 2283 Jesus Glorifies the Father (Luke 2:46-52)

WWUTT

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 23:27


Reading Luke 2:46-52 where a 12-year-old Jesus is teaching in the temple, asking questions and amazing the teachers with his answers, doing the business of His Father. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Arise Baptist Church
The Faithfulness of the Father | Luke 15:11-17

Arise Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 31:06


The Faithfulness of the Father | Luke 15:11-17 | Bro. Josiah Connor

Trinity Community Church Sermons
Apostles Creed: Sitting at the Right Hand of the Father (Luke 19:11-27)

Trinity Community Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 39:53


Apostles Creed: Sitting at the Right Hand of the Father (Luke 19:11-27) by Trinity Community Church

Elim Christian Centre Papakura
The Legacy of a Father - Luke Brough

Elim Christian Centre Papakura

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 24:28


Shaun and The Word
A Relationship With A Loving Father. Luke 15.

Shaun and The Word

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 28:43


Pastor Shaun gives a relevant word from the story of the prodigal son about having a relationship with a loving Father,

Faith Reformed Church
August 11, 2024 | Back to Basics | Alone With The Father | Luke 5:12-16 & 6:12-16

Faith Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 27:41


Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
Mercy, Grace, and Compassion: The Compassionate Father - Luke 15

Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 42:43


Mercy, Grace, and Compassion: The Compassionate Father - Luke 15 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard Summary: In this thought-provoking sermon from the series "Mercy, Grace, Compassion," Pastor Donnell begins by defining these interconnected concepts before delving into the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son. He offers a fresh perspective that shifts our focus to the father's extraordinary display of mercy, challenging societal norms of the time. By comparing the father's actions to those typically associated with a mother's love, Pastor Donnell challenges our conventional understanding of God's character and invites us to reconsider our image of divine mercy.   Pastor Donnell expertly weaves together the story's narrative, highlighting the father's compassionate response to his wayward son's return and contrasting it with the older brother's struggle to accept such boundless forgiveness. This exploration of the elder brother's perspective mirrors our own potential hesitations when faced with extending mercy to those we deem less deserving. Through this, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own attitudes towards mercy and justice, and to recognize the transformative power of God's kindness in leading us to repentance.   The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder of the importance of our perception of God, emphasizing that a compassionate, merciful, and grace-filled image of the Divine can inspire us to live more courageous and kingdom-oriented lives. Pastor Donnell leaves the audience with a challenge to allow the Holy Spirit to renovate their hearts, enabling them to more fully embrace and embody the merciful nature of God in their own lives and relationships. This message reinforces that mercy is not just a theological concept, but a practical action that can profoundly affect how we interact with others in our community.

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church
The Greatest Father (Luke 15:11-32) - Audio

Southwest Harbor Congregational Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 27:00


Pastor Brent Averill

Sermons from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
"Be Like Your Father" (Luke 6:36-42)

Sermons from Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 15:33


Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, 23 June A+D 2024 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

The Changed Life
The Father (Luke 15)

The Changed Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 27:28


Welcome back to The Changed Life! This week, Pastor Chris and Pastor Ken dive deep into the latest installment of our Sermon Series Sons & Daughters, The Father (Luke 15). In case you missed this weeks service make sure to watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ze4AXjahkQw

Placerita Bible Church
The Faith of a Father | Luke 1:5-25, 39-45, 57-80

Placerita Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024


The Elevation Life Church Podcast
Doctor's Notes // The Intercession of a Father - Luke 9:37-45 // Pastor Matt Thompson // 04.21.24

The Elevation Life Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 29:05


This series is a study of the gospel of Luke. Luke was a traveling physician and companion of the Apostle Paul. Each week, as we study Luke, we seek to find the prescription that this Christian doctor would prescribe for us to become more like Jesus.

North Roanoke Sermons
04/07/2024 The Prodigal Son & The Forgiving Father (Luke 15:11-24) Daniel Palmer

North Roanoke Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 47:51


Spring Lake Church | Downtown Podcast
The Road to the Cross BV Good Friday 3.29.24

Spring Lake Church | Downtown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 32:29


Pastor Ryan gives our Good Friday sermon. Highlights: 1. Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood HimLuke 22:26-312. Jesus' heart for His enemies Luke 23:32-383. Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father Luke 22:39-49Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We'd love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church | Downtown Podcast
The Road to the Cross DT Good Friday 3.29.24

Spring Lake Church | Downtown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 33:59


Pastor Jeff L gives our Good Friday sermon. Highlights: Matthew 16:21-23Matthew 27:25Luke 23:26-49Philippians 2:1-81. Jesus' heath for those who misunderstood HimLuke 22:26-312. Jesus' heart for His enemies Luke 23:32-383. Jesus' heart for sinner to be reconciled to the Father Luke 22:39-49Connect with us!springlakechurch.org/getconnectedspringlakechurch.orgNeed Prayer? We'd love to pray for you!springlakechurch.org/prayer

Saint of the Day
Our Venerable Father Luke the New of Mount Stirion (~950)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 2:51


Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage.   Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy.   His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.

Saint of the Day
Our Venerable Father Luke the New of Mount Stirion (~950)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024


Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage.   Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy.   His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.

Grace Bible Church - Killeen, TX
Our Inability to Speak to the Father [Luke 11:1-13]

Grace Bible Church - Killeen, TX

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 31:10


A sermon by Guest Preacher Joseph Colón from Luke 11:1-13. More about Grace Bible Church: http://begrace.org.

Truth for Today with Terry Fant
Coming Home to the Perfect Father! Luke 15:11-24

Truth for Today with Terry Fant

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 67:08


How does God view sinners in the misery of lostness? Is God angry? Is God cold toward those who have walked away from Him? How does God treat those who are living in rebellion to Him? This parable gives clear insight to all of this!

Through the Bible with Josh Swanson
Episode 123: The Rich Fool and Generous Father (Luke 12)

Through the Bible with Josh Swanson

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023


What Christians Should Know
The Loving Father (Luke 15:11-32)

What Christians Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 27:40


In Luke 15, Jesus tells a famous parable. Said parable tends to be best known by the name, “The Prodigal Son.” Yet, what is evident is that the central character of the story is the not the son who returns, but rather the father who lovingly demonstrates unmerited favor to both of his sons. Accordingly, in the episode, Dr. Sadaphal will extract theological lessons and practical applications from the parable of the “Loving Father.” This wonderful story highlights divine love, forgiveness and joy over the lost who are found. 

Anchor Baptist Church
A Properly Ordered Prayer Life: He is Our Father: Luke 11:1-4

Anchor Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 10:00


Anchored in the Word Morning Reflection- Season 2 Episode 187- A Properly Ordered Prayer Life- He is Our Father- Luke 11-1-4 -anchordintheword -morningreflections -prayer

CornerstonePiqua
The Parable of the Gracious Father || Luke 15:11-32

CornerstonePiqua

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023


Calvary Connection Lake Park Podcast
The Lessons Of The Father (Luke 15:11-32) 09/20/23

Calvary Connection Lake Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 43:57


Wednesday Evening

First Alliance Church
Love Never Fails: Prodigal Father | Luke 15:11–32 - Audio

First Alliance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 39:31


First Importance
"The Parable of the Faithful Father" - Luke 15:11-32 (Father's Day, June 18, 2023)

First Importance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 41:08


Pastor Josh Hall uses "The Parable of the Faithful Father" (aka, The Prodigal Son) to identify the characteristics of our Heavenly Father. 1. Wise - vv. 11 - 12 2. Patient - v. 14 3. Merciful - vv. 14 - 19 4. Compassionate - v. 20 5. Forgiving - vv. 21 - 24 6. Waiting - vv. 25 - 28

Radiant Church
Prodigal Father - Luke 15:1-32 | Pastor Todd Hudnall (Message Only)

Radiant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 43:38


Radiant Church
Prodigal Father - Luke 15:1-32 | Pastor Todd Hudnall (Message Only)

Radiant Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 43:38


PCPC High School
[FLORIDA TRIP - Evening 2] "Lost & Found: The Searching Father" (Luke 15) - May 29, 2023

PCPC High School

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 30:32


NOTE: Audio recording issues at the beginning of the audio Speaker: Pete Hatton Date: May 29, 2023 Title: Lost & Found: The Searching Father Scripture: Luke 15

Hale O Nā Kāula Church
The Rejoicing Father – Luke 15

Hale O Nā Kāula Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 39:50


Luke on the 15th chapter of his gospel brings to us three different parables. In the context that we gather from the previous chapter, there were many people coming to Jesus to hear and learn from him. In the beginning of the 15th chapter, we see that the religious leaders were jealous of the crowds coming to relate to Jesus. … The post The Rejoicing Father – Luke 15 appeared first on Anuhea Chapel.

Sermons and Audio of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago

Follow the order of worship below along with streamed service above. Feel free to view the order online or download it here. Live-streamed service available Sundays 9am until 12:30pm CST. If you're traveling or homebound and miss that window, you can email streaming@covenantchicago.org to get a link to the service. Eastertide_042323

Potential To Be Amazing Podcast

In this episode of #PTBA - Father Luke, Chaplain at Cardinal Gibbons High School, sits down with Father Jim and Mike to talk about the evangelization of young people.  Tune in to hear his journey and approach when working with high school students.  

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens

Sometimes I forget to pray. And sometimes I forget to pray for a while. Life gets busy, or I don't find myself with quiet alone time... and talking to God gets pushed aside. But praying is so important, especially during the busy times. It's good to talk to God about what's on my mind and be reminded of the relationship I have with Him..It can be hard to remember to pray, but Jesus gave us an example of how to make special time for prayer. He often went off by Himself, found a quiet spot, and spoke with the Father. Jesus did this many times during His ministry. Even when it didn't seem like He had time to pray, that's especially when He withdrew to be alone with the Father (Luke 5:15-16)..One night, Jesus knew that He was going to be betrayed by one of His disciples very soon, and He took time to pray to the Father for the people He was about to die for. He asked the Father that they would be protected, sanctified, and unified in love (John 17:11-23). This is a beautiful demonstration of the sacrificial love that Jesus has for us—He prayed for us before His death. Jesus's prayer reminds us of who He chose to die for and why He chose to go through with the brutal, humiliating, lonely death on the cross. It's for us. Jesus knew that His death would provide the only way for us to be with Him forever (verse 24). And after Jesus rose from the dead, He ascended to the right hand of God, where He continues to pray for us (Romans 8:34)..As we wait for Jesus's return, we still get to talk with Him through prayer. And, like Jesus prayed before He went to the cross, we can pray before we go through hard things. As we take time for conversation with our Savior, He helps recenter us. He reminds us that He loves us, that He is with us through every challenge we face, and that He will help us face those challenges in love. • Naomi Zylstra.• We can talk to God anywhere and anytime—He loves to hear our prayers, including the short, quick ones. Even so, why do you think God invites us to take time alone with Him to pray?.• When in your day do you like to pray? How could you make a habit of praying at this time every day (or at least most days)?.They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” Mark 14:32 (NIV)

Pray the Word with David Platt
Our Perfect Heavenly Father (Luke 11:13)

Pray the Word with David Platt

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 5:31


 In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 11:13, David Platt reminds us that God loves granting good gifts to his children. ________I want to personally invite you to this year's Secret Church. We are going to dive word-for-word into the book of Jonah, and as I've been studying this book, I cannot wait to explore it with you! Most people just know it's a story about a fish swallowing a man, but it is so much more than that, and it contains shocking relevance to our lives and the world around us today.Learn more about Secret Church and sign up at https://radical.net/secret-church

From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)
AN UNFORGETTABLE START TO LENT

From the Friars (Catholic Christian Spirituality)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 10:22


Father Luke recounts the story of a wonderful Bronx Ash Wednesday which began his best Lent ever. Listen to learn more! Podcast by Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR.

Saint of the Day
Our Venerable Father Luke the New of Mount Stirion (~950) - February 7th

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023


Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage.   Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy.   His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.

Saint of the Day
Our Venerable Father Luke the New of Mount Stirion (~950)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 2:51


Is there such a thing as a natural monk? Saint Luke was born in 896 to pious parents who came from Aegina but were forced to settle on the Greek mainland due to Saracen raids. From his earliest years, he showed a desire for a life of ascesis and contemplation usually only found in seasoned elders. He abstained from all flesh, cheese, eggs, and delicacies, drank only water, and kept a total fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. While herding cattle or tilling the family fields, he would often give away his food and even his clothing to the poor, returning home naked. When his father died, he abandoned farm work to devote himself entirely to prayer, making such progress that he was often lifted above the ground while praying. After a time he secretly left home and entered a monastery in Athens (he was now only fourteen years old), but the abbot sent him home after seeing his mother every night in dream, tearfully calling for her son. He returned home for a while, but when he had obtained her permission to leave once again set out upon the monastic life. He traveled widely, living as a hermit in various places, sometimes attached to a monastery and sometimes not. Often he would be forced to move by the number of visitors who learned of his holiness, no matter how secretly he tried to live, and came to him for prayer or a word of counsel or prophecy. Once he lived for three years on the island of Ampelon; his sister would occasionally bring him some bread, but he gave much of it away to the needy or to passing sailors. Finally, his health damaged, he returned to the mainland at the entreaties of his disciples and settled at a place called Stirion (which may be a corruption of Soterion), where he built a hermitage.   Saint Luke fell ill in his seventh year at Stirion. Embracing his disciples, he asked them to pray for him, prophesying that the place where he died would someday be the site of a great church and monastery; he then reposed in peace and joy.   His tomb exuded a fragrant oil which was collected and burned in a lamp, and many miracles and healings were wrought at the tomb. As the Saint had predicted, two churches and a monastery were built there, and the monastery of Hosios Lukas became a great place of pilgrimage, as it remains to this day.