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Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch (Dec 20)Reference materials for this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1443073/12107042 - previous episodehttps://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2023/12/20/103594-hieromartyr-ignatius-the-god-bearer-bishop-of-antioch - bio of the sainthttp://www.earlychristianwritings.com/ignatius.html - translations of all St Ignatius' epistleshttps://www.faithandculture.com/home/2019/10/8/st-ignatius-of-antioch-and-the-eucharist - discussion of the term Christian as a pejorativeScripture citations for this episode:Matthew 25:31-46 - The Last JudgementJohn 6:35-51 - The bread of LifeThe Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion with oversight from Fr Symeon KeesParadosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://twitter.com/podcast_saintshttps://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcastIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comAll music in these episodes is a production of Generative Soundshttps://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2023
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There is a tradition that it was the young boy Ignatius whom Christ took upon his knee to explain to His followers that they must become as children to enter the Kingdom. He knew the holy Apostles personally and, with St Polycarp (February 25) was a disciple of St John the Evangelist. He succeeded Evodus as second Bishop of Antioch, the capital of Syria and at that time one of the largest cities in the world. Here, during the persecutions of Domitian, he strengthened the faithful, brought many pagans to Christ, and prayed that he himself would be granted the crown of martyrdom. His flock called him the Godbearer, a title that he did not refuse, for he said that all Christians after their Baptism are truly Bearers of Christ, clothed in the Holy Spirit. When peace was restored to the Church for awhile, the holy Bishop devoted himself to organizing the young Church on strong foundations at a time when the last of the Apostles had only recently passed away. He established the principle that the Grace imparted to the Apostles at Pentecost was handed down to the bishops appointed by them, and so on through the generations: the Apostolic Succession. The Emperor Trajan, passing through Syria to make war in Armenia, spent some time in Antioch and initiated a persecution of Christians. Rejoicing that the time of martyrdom had at last arrived, Ignatius presented himself before the Emperor and eloquently declared his faith in Christ. "So you are a disciple of the one crucified under Pontius Pilate?" asked the Emperor. "I am the disciple of Him who has nailed my sin to the Cross, and has trodden the Devil and his devices underfoot." "Why do you call yourself the Godbearer?" "Because I carry the living Christ within me!" "Therefore, let the bearer of the Crucified One be taken in chains to Rome, there to be fed to the lions for the amusement of the people." And so it was. During the long and difficult journey to Rome, cruelly mistreated by his guards, the Saint wrote a series of letters to the young churches which remain one of the treasures of the Church. In Smyrna, he was able to meet with his fellow-disciple Polycarp and entrust to him the care of the churches whose shepherd he had been. As Trajan had ordered, in Rome he was taken to the amphitheater and, as the Synaxarion says, "entered the arena as though approaching the holy altar to serve his last Liturgy in the presence of the faithful, who were crowded among pagans on the steps of the amphitheatre." In a few moments he was completely devoured by the lions, save for a few bones. These were gathered by the faithful and returned to Antioch. In his Letter to the Romans, the holy Bishop wrote to some who wished to rescue him from his martyrdom: "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."
Rod from Bexar County Bigfoot stops by to discuss his research and share some audio captured in the field. We discuss tree structures, the nature of bigfoot, and some of Rod's experiences while documenting bigfoot evidence.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Strange Familiars merch: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/merchOur Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://lostgrave.etsy.comEpisode 436 notes and links: Bexar County Bigfoot Instagram: @bexarcountybigfoot https://www.instagram.com/bexarcountybigfoot/Episode artwork is by Timothy:You can purchase the original art in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1621814060Strange Familiars Curiosity of the Week #104: Skull from TOAD ROADYou can purchase this item in our etsy shop: https://lostgrave.etsy.com/listing/1635974553Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy's books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Chad's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad's channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad's etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center's work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is God-Bearer by the Forest Beggars from the ep, Let My Heart Be Burned: https://forestbeggars.bandcamp.com/album/let-my-heart-be-burnedOur Sponsors:* Check out Factor 75 and use my code strange50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ephesus is a major site for the formation of the Dogma of Mary as Theotokos, or God Bearer. Ephesus also has a vast history concerning the Divine Feminine as well as Black Goddesses. This episode explores the connections between them and The Black Madonna To hear Anthroposophical Conversations Podcast for the Johannesburg Anthroposophical Society "Transforming Darkness" with Stephanie Georgieff and host Telana Simpson https://anthro-jhb.org.za/darkness/ Become a Patron for the channel at https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackMadonnaSpeaks To receive all the materials from Stephanie Georgieff's presentations in South Africa and Namibia, please make a one time donation of $100 to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BlackMadonnaHeart #divinefeminine #sacredfeminine #virginmary #blackmadonna #anthroposophy #theotokos #ephesus #artemis #artemisofephesus --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephanie-georgieff/support
The Theotokos of Zoodochos Pege is also known as The Virgin of the Healing Spring, and has been part of Orthodox Christian Pilgrimage since the times of the Byzantine Empire. Theotokos, God Bearer, also birthed a new Iconography, presenting the Virgin and Child in a chalice of water above a healing fountain. This weeks episode is also a fundraiser for quake victims of the recent events in Turkey and Syria. Please donate what you can to any or all of the following organization. As today is Ash Wednesday, we can all focus our Lenten prayers on Ukraine, Russia, Syria and Turkey during this time of reflection and transformation. Blessings on your Journey! The White Helmets are volunteers who have been operating in Syria for many years. They help evacuate people from dangerous areas and offer medical help. https://www.whitehelmets.org/en/ AKUT Search and Rescue Association. They are a non-governmental organization offering emergency and disaster relief to people caught up in natural disasters in Turkey. https://www.akut.org.tr/en/donation AHBAP an independent civilian organization that offers disaster relief to communities in need across Turkey. https://ahbap.org/disasters-turkey If you would like to become a Patreon Supporter, please visit https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackMadonnaSpeaks #blackmadonna #ashwednesday #Icons #divinefeminine #divinefeminineenergy#sacredfeminine #sacredfeminine #mothermary #viginmary #ourlady #theotokos #healingwater --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephanie-georgieff/support
There is a tradition that it was the young boy Ignatius whom Christ took upon his knee to explain to His followers that they must become as children to enter the Kingdom. He knew the holy Apostles personally and, with St Polycarp (February 25) was a disciple of St John the Evangelist. He succeeded Evodus as second Bishop of Antioch, the capital of Syria and at that time one of the largest cities in the world. Here, during the persecutions of Domitian, he strengthened the faithful, brought many pagans to Christ, and prayed that he himself would be granted the crown of martyrdom. His flock called him the Godbearer, a title that he did not refuse, for he said that all Christians after their Baptism are truly Bearers of Christ, clothed in the Holy Spirit. When peace was restored to the Church for awhile, the holy Bishop devoted himself to organizing the young Church on strong foundations at a time when the last of the Apostles had only recently passed away. He established the principle that the Grace imparted to the Apostles at Pentecost was handed down to the bishops appointed by them, and so on through the generations: the Apostolic Succession. The Emperor Trajan, passing through Syria to make war in Armenia, spent some time in Antioch and initiated a persecution of Christians. Rejoicing that the time of martyrdom had at last arrived, Ignatius presented himself before the Emperor and eloquently declared his faith in Christ. "So you are a disciple of the one crucified under Pontius Pilate?" asked the Emperor. "I am the disciple of Him who has nailed my sin to the Cross, and has trodden the Devil and his devices underfoot." "Why do you call yourself the Godbearer?" "Because I carry the living Christ within me!" "Therefore, let the bearer of the Crucified One be taken in chains to Rome, there to be fed to the lions for the amusement of the people." And so it was. During the long and difficult journey to Rome, cruelly mistreated by his guards, the Saint wrote a series of letters to the young churches which remain one of the treasures of the Church. In Smyrna, he was able to meet with his fellow-disciple Polycarp and entrust to him the care of the churches whose shepherd he had been. As Trajan had ordered, in Rome he was taken to the amphitheater and, as the Synaxarion says, "entered the arena as though approaching the holy altar to serve his last Liturgy in the presence of the faithful, who were crowded among pagans on the steps of the amphitheatre." In a few moments he was completely devoured by the lions, save for a few bones. These were gathered by the faithful and returned to Antioch. In his Letter to the Romans, the holy Bishop wrote to some who wished to rescue him from his martyrdom: "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."
Bart Byl on Luke 1:26–38. The archangel Gabriel appears to a teenage girl in a forgotten village with a startling announcement: you will bear the long-promised Messiah of Israel. And in her virgin womb the highly-favoured Mary, overshadowed by the Holy Spirit, knit together the humanity of our Lord. Mary was a human being like us, subject to sin and death and in need of a Saviour. But she was set apart as the holy space for the one beyond all space. She is the Burning Bush, the Holy of Holies, the Ark of the Covenant. And every generation will call her blessed, because she gave the world our Saviour. --- Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Link to MusicIn this episode, we learn the Sub Tuum Praesidium, the oldest existing hymn to Mary as "Theotokos" or "God-Bearer." Although the church didn't definitively teach that Mary was the Mother of God until the council of Ephesus in 431, this hymn predates that council by at least 150 years! We fly to thy protection,O Holy Mother of God;Do not despise our petitionsin our necessities,but deliver us alwaysfrom all dangers,O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.Sub tuum praesidiumconfugimus,Sancta Dei Genitrix.Nostras deprecationes ne despiciasin necessitatibus nostris,sed a periculis cunctislibera nos semper,Virgo gloriosa et benedicta
Listen to a chapter from the audiobook Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer, written and read by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick. Purchase the print, ebook, and audiobook versions of Bearing God at store.ancientfaith.com/bearing-god-the-life-and-works-of-st-ignatius-of-antioch-the-god-bearer. Listen to the entire author interview at ancientfaith.com/podcasts/exlibris/bearing_god.
Listen to a chapter from the audiobook Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer, written and read by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick. Purchase the print, ebook, and audiobook versions of Bearing God at store.ancientfaith.com/bearing-god-the-life-and-works-of-st-ignatius-of-antioch-the-god-bearer. Listen to the entire author interview at ancientfaith.com/podcasts/exlibris/bearing_god.
Episode 821 (7:14) In this episode: Mary's maternity; Theotokos; "God Bearer"; Christological statement; The Shepherds; Do not be afraid; What are we afraid of heading into the new year; Mary is the model and first of the Disciples of Jesus Related Web Sites: My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes
With Christmas quickly approaching, we wanted to take time to reflect on a few quotes from a book that has made a lasting impact on my (Brian) life and ministry for the last 20 years, The God-Bearing Life: The Art of Soul Tending for Youth Ministry by Kenda Creasy Dean and Ron Foster. The quotes we discuss in this episode are listed in the paragraph below. If you get a chance to listen, we would love to hear your thoughts. "The Eastern Orthodox tradition calls Mary Theotokos, or "Godbearer," because she (quite literally) brought God into the world. In the biblical witness, God seems especially fond of calling upon unlikely suspects for such missions. Young people--impetuous, inexperienced, improbable choices by all accounts--figure prominently among God's "chosen" in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. And while God does not ask any of us to bring Christ into the world as literally as did Mary, God calls each of us to become a Godbearer through whom God may enter the world again and again." We'd love to hear your thoughts. Visit us on Facebook and join the discussion. Merry Christmas!
There is a tradition that it was the young boy Ignatius whom Christ took upon his knee to explain to His followers that they must become as children to enter the Kingdom. He knew the holy Apostles personally and, with St Polycarp (February 25) was a disciple of St John the Evangelist. He succeeded Evodus as second Bishop of Antioch, the capital of Syria and at that time one of the largest cities in the world. Here, during the persecutions of Domitian, he strengthened the faithful, brought many pagans to Christ, and prayed that he himself would be granted the crown of martyrdom. His flock called him the Godbearer, a title that he did not refuse, for he said that all Christians after their Baptism are truly Bearers of Christ, clothed in the Holy Spirit. When peace was restored to the Church for awhile, the holy Bishop devoted himself to organizing the young Church on strong foundations at a time when the last of the Apostles had only recently passed away. He established the principle that the Grace imparted to the Apostles at Pentecost was handed down to the bishops appointed by them, and so on through the generations: the Apostolic Succession. The Emperor Trajan, passing through Syria to make war in Armenia, spent some time in Antioch and initiated a persecution of Christians. Rejoicing that the time of martyrdom had at last arrived, Ignatius presented himself before the Emperor and eloquently declared his faith in Christ. "So you are a disciple of the one crucified under Pontius Pilate?" asked the Emperor. "I am the disciple of Him who has nailed my sin to the Cross, and has trodden the Devil and his devices underfoot." "Why do you call yourself the Godbearer?" "Because I carry the living Christ within me!" "Therefore, let the bearer of the Crucified One be taken in chains to Rome, there to be fed to the lions for the amusement of the people." And so it was. During the long and difficult journey to Rome, cruelly mistreated by his guards, the Saint wrote a series of letters to the young churches which remain one of the treasures of the Church. In Smyrna, he was able to meet with his fellow-disciple Polycarp and entrust to him the care of the churches whose shepherd he had been. As Trajan had ordered, In Rome he was taken to the amphitheater and, as the Synaxarion says, "entered the arena as though approaching the holy altar to serve his last Liturgy in the presence of the faithful, who were crowded among pagans on the steps of the amphitheatre." In a few moments he was completely devoured by the lions, save for a few bones. These were gathered by the faithful and returned to Antioch. In his Letter to the Romans, the holy Bishop wrote to some who wished to rescue him from his martyrdom: "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we take a step closer to the manger, spending time with Mary, the mother of Jesus. Our text returns us to the home of Elizabeth and Zechariah where Mary finds refuge in the early days of her pregnancy. What did it mean for her to find safe space in the midst of that uncertain time? How did that safe haven impact her capacity to be "Theotokos," or "God-Bearer"—the one who provided the first home and safe space for God incarnate? The post Safe Havens appeared first on Pacific Beach United Methodist Church - PB UMC - PBUMC.
Student SCM - Mary as the God-Bearer. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Bear with Me: Integrating Belief and Practice in the Christian Life
Andy and Vanessa return to the scene of Mary and the surprising news.Recorded in Advent 2020.Check out Vanessa's How to Advent Guide1. What's in a name? BEAR with me - 0:00A short bit on how we came up with the name for our podcast “Bear with Me”. We wanted to talk about this because it helps us with our big focus, which is part 2.2. The God Bearers - 6:35Revisiting Mary's role in bearing God with Us and how that helps us think about the Christian Life.3. Bearing God's Word - 30:53We look at the practice of Scripture Memorization as a very practical and down to earth way to bear God's powerful and transforming Word in us.Resources from Vanessa:A "Releasing the Body to God" Exercise via Renovare (when thinking about being God-bearers with our hands, feet, eyes, and ears):A book foreword by Dallas Willard on memorizationHere's my "Good Stuff to Memorize" ongoing google doc - with passages that I find either beautiful or challenging or interestingPractices for Internalizing & Externalizing ScriptureSupport the show
Many popular Advent and Christmas traditions come to us from the German-speaking world—the Advent wreath, the Advent calendar, the Christmas tree—and the hymnody of the season is no exception. Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming, written in a monastic community in Trier in the Rhineland-Palatinate, refers to Jesus as a flower much in the same way as the book of Isaiah does (“… a shoot from the stump of Jesse” Isaiah 11:1; “For He grew up before Him like a young plant…” Isaiah 53:2). The German composer Felix Mendelssohn thought that the tune from his Festgesang, Op. 68 “would never do to sacred words.” But he was proven quite wrong when it was published with Charles Wesley's text “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” in 1861, becoming one of the world's most beloved Christmas carols. Paul Gerhardt (1607-1676), a Lutheran pastor and poet from the seventeenth century, supplies two of this morning's hymns. All My Heart This Night Rejoices uses images such as “angel voices” and a “star from afar” to evoke the joy we feel at the coming of the Conqueror who overthrows sin, woe, death and hell. Less well known is O Savior Dear, Thy Manger Here, sung to a tune by the composer Johann Crüger whom Gerhardt met in Berlin and collaborated with numerous times. The gentle, child-like hymn is a study in contrasts: the humble manger is a paradise of glory; He who calms the winds and seas is given to us as an infant; the taint of Adam's fall is erased by Christ's saving grace. —Henry C. Haffner Key Words: Fulfill, Prophet, Virgin, Immanuel, Commanded, Name, Jesus, Birth Keystone Verse: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). (Matthew 1:23) Bulletin Matthew 1:22-25 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). 24When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called His name Jesus.
Bear with Me: Integrating Belief and Practice in the Christian Life
This episode is the first Bear w/ Me episode ever recorded! But since we weren't ready to upload episodes at this time last year and it was an Advent theme, we sat on it. Until now!Living on God TimeIn this episode, we reflect on the Angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary and her surprising response in Luke chapter 1.Part 1: "In the 6th Month" - Thinking in God Time - Kairos Time v. Chronos Time - 0:00Part 2: "You will bear a Son" - How Does God's Kingdom Come? - 28:46Part 3: "Let it be to me according to your Word" - How to Respond to God's Time, Kingdom & Presence - 42:18Check out Vanessa's How to Advent Guide Resources Mentioned:Article: How Electric Light Changed the NightVanessa's favourite books on reframing "time" as kairos time:Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren: https://www.ivpress.com/liturgy-of-the-ordinaryDomestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser: https://paracletepress.com/products/domestic-monasteryOther resources to "keep time" more intentionally:Bridgetown Church's Rule of Life Workbook: https://practicingtheway.org/unhurrying-with-a-rule-of-life/workbookVancouver's University Hill Congregation Christian Seasons Calendar: https://christiancalendar.squarespace.com/orderSupport the show
The justly very famous Lutheran theologian Karl Barth made a very helpful distinction that applies to today's feast of Mary's nativity: there is a profound difference between the miracle happening by God's grace and the mystery it points to which in this instances the birth of the Son of God, Jesus, because Mary is acclaimed as the “theotokos” or the God Bearer.About the Speaker: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica. For news in and about the Church in Asia, visit www.ucanews.com
Christmas Sunday! Mary is called, "Theotokos", "God Bearer". The epiphany of Christmas is that now the manifest presence of Christ is present within us and as we awake to salvation we grow the very presence of Christ in the world and also within us.
There is a tradition that it was the young boy Ignatius whom Christ took upon his knee to explain to His followers that they must become as children to enter the Kingdom. He knew the holy Apostles personally and, with St Polycarp (February 25) was a disciple of St John the Evangelist. He succeeded Evodus as second Bishop of Antioch, the capital of Syria and at that time one of the largest cities in the world. Here, during the persecutions of Domitian, he strengthened the faithful, brought many pagans to Christ, and prayed that he himself would be granted the crown of martyrdom. His flock called him the Godbearer, a title that he did not refuse, for he said that all Christians after their Baptism are truly Bearers of Christ, clothed in the Holy Spirit. When peace was restored to the Church for awhile, the holy Bishop devoted himself to organizing the young Church on strong foundations at a time when the last of the Apostles had only recently passed away. He established the principle that the Grace imparted to the Apostles at Pentecost was handed down to the bishops appointed by them, and so on through the generations: the Apostolic Succession. The Emperor Trajan, passing through Syria to make war in Armenia, spent some time in Antioch and initiated a persecution of Christians. Rejoicing that the time of martyrdom had at last arrived, Ignatius presented himself before the Emperor and eloquently declared his faith in Christ. "So you are a disciple of the one crucified under Pontius Pilate?" asked the Emperor. "I am the disciple of Him who has nailed my sin to the Cross, and has trodden the Devil and his devices underfoot." "Why do you call yourself the Godbearer?" "Because I carry the living Christ within me!" "Therefore, let the bearer of the Crucified One be taken in chains to Rome, there to be fed to the lions for the amusement of the people." And so it was. During the long and difficult journey to Rome, cruelly mistreated by his guards, the Saint wrote a series of letters to the young churches which remain one of the treasures of the Church. In Smyrna, he was able to meet with his fellow-disciple Polycarp and entrust to him the care of the churches whose shepherd he had been. As Trajan had ordered, In Rome he was taken to the amphitheater and, as the Synaxarion says, "entered the arena as though approaching the holy altar to serve his last Liturgy in the presence of the faithful, who were crowded among pagans on the steps of the amphitheatre." In a few moments he was completely devoured by the lions, save for a few bones. These were gathered by the faithful and returned to Antioch. In his Letter to the Romans, the holy Bishop wrote to some who wished to rescue him from his martyrdom: "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."
A Sermon by Rev. Kate Colussy-Estes on Luke 1:39-55.December 13, 2020
Welcome to the Mary month of December with new texts and insights into the nativity narrative! In this episode, Mandy looks at an older version of the nativity called, "The Protoevangelium of James" with particular attention to the background, role and symbols attributed to Mary, the God Bearer and Mother of Christ.
Anthem: Piano Piece performed by Danny Zelibor The attached image is "Show Me the Coin" by Rev. Bekah Krevens Sermon by Rev. Sarah Almanza entitled Sermon: "God-Bearer" based on Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 , read by Ellen Buckley.
After their target of interrogation makes a dark exit, the God Bearers return to their fallen friend, having gathered all the information that they could.Life returns to the final God Bearer, but not without a cost. When the grove wakes, the friends are quick to retreat.https://deckofmanyfriends.comhttps://patreon.com/deckofmanyfriendshttps://instagram.com/deckofmanyfriendsJoin us on Discord! https://domf.chatSupport the show (https://patreon.com/deckofmanyfriends)
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Last week, Wyoming Catholic College students left campus, not for Outdoor Week, but for their homes to wait out COVID-19. As they traveled, our faculty—rather than recording podcasts—did a remarkable job in retooling their courses for distance rather than in-person teaching. Online classes began Monday, March 23. As millions of Catholics worldwide look to Mary's intercession in this time of crisis, in theology class our juniors are studying the doctrine of Mary, of the Theotokos, the God-Bearer by reading St. John Henry Newman's letter to The Rev. E. B. Pusey. On this extended podcast just in time for the Feast of the Annunciation, you'll listen in on the class as Dean Kyle Washut and Dr. Jeremy Holmes discuss The Theotokos.
Mother Miriam Live *Mary: the God Bearer and Lady of Lourdes *Does the Novus Ordo endanger the Eucharist? *Take Care not to Become a "Checklist Catholic" *How can you tell if you really love God?
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, author of the new AFP book Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
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The sermon “”God Bearer” was delivered by Rev. Ramona Scarpace, Priest In Charge, presiding today at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, on this the 4th Sunday of Advent, December 22nd, 2019. Please consider joining us for a service; we provide three regular service times: 7:45 AM without music, 9:00 AM contemporary liturgy and music, and 11:00 […] The post “God Bearer”, sermon by Ramona Scarpace on 9-22-19 appeared first on St. Mary's Episcopal Church .
There is a tradition that it was the young boy Ignatius whom Christ took upon his knee to explain to His followers that they must become as children to enter the Kingdom. He knew the holy Apostles personally and, with St Polycarp (February 25) was a disciple of St John the Evangelist. He succeeded Evodus as second Bishop of Antioch, the capital of Syria and at that time one of the largest cities in the world. Here, during the persecutions of Domitian, he strengthened the faithful, brought many pagans to Christ, and prayed that he himself would be granted the crown of martyrdom. His flock called him the Godbearer, a title that he did not refuse, for he said that all Christians after their Baptism are truly Bearers of Christ, clothed in the Holy Spirit. When peace was restored to the Church for awhile, the holy Bishop devoted himself to organizing the young Church on strong foundations at a time when the last of the Apostles had only recently passed away. He established the principle that the Grace imparted to the Apostles at Pentecost was handed down to the bishops appointed by them, and so on through the generations: the Apostolic Succession. The Emperor Trajan, passing through Syria to make war in Armenia, spent some time in Antioch and initiated a persecution of Christians. Rejoicing that the time of martyrdom had at last arrived, Ignatius presented himself before the Emperor and eloquently declared his faith in Christ. "So you are a disciple of the one crucified under Pontius Pilate?" asked the Emperor. "I am the disciple of Him who has nailed my sin to the Cross, and has trodden the Devil and his devices underfoot." "Why do you call yourself the Godbearer?" "Because I carry the living Christ within me!" "Therefore, let the bearer of the Crucified One be taken in chains to Rome, there to be fed to the lions for the amusement of the people." And so it was. During the long and difficult journey to Rome, cruelly mistreated by his guards, the Saint wrote a series of letters to the young churches which remain one of the treasures of the Church. In Smyrna, he was able to meet with his fellow-disciple Polycarp and entrust to him the care of the churches whose shepherd he had been. As Trajan had ordered, In Rome he was taken to the amphitheater and, as the Synaxarion says, "entered the arena as though approaching the holy altar to serve his last Liturgy in the presence of the faithful, who were crowded among pagans on the steps of the amphitheatre." In a few moments he was completely devoured by the lions, save for a few bones. These were gathered by the faithful and returned to Antioch. In his Letter to the Romans, the holy Bishop wrote to some who wished to rescue him from his martyrdom: "I am the wheat of God, and am ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found to be the pure bread of God."
This week ranges from the Earthy to the Cosmic as we discuss Feasts of Mary with Seth, the heresy of Nestorianism with Christine, which leads into matters of the occult, and Santa Lucia legends with Erica.Also included may be some mentions of eye-gouging, ash throwing, shrines with questionable shapes, psychic phenomena, womanhood, and much more!**Note: We discuss some Female Realities in this episode. Deal with it.
Teenage Mary was living a quiet, typical life when a visit from the angel Gabriel changed everything. In that moment, she made the choice to say yes to a wildly unknown future and become a God-bearer. What about you? Will you have the courage to say yes the next time unexpected, life-changing news is delivered to you? Will you have the strength to bring God into this world?
Wes and Ethan take an in-depth look at Galatians and discover what it means to become a God-Bearer.
Speaker: Rev. Kyndall Rothaus Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
12-23-18: On this 4th Sunday of Advent we hear how we are to be God-bearers to the world, just like Mary and Elizabeth. Rev. Kelly Shrader brings a wonderful message as we make final preparations for Christmas. For more information on Milford Hills United Methodist Church please visit, milfordhillsumc.org and visit Rev. Jim's blog/podcast at adventuresinrevland.com.
It is the last Sunday of Advent and we're finally hearing about Mary... and Indiana Jones?!? Listen to Fr. Donavan talk about this Most Highly Favored Lady and what it means to be the God-Bearer. Lessons: Micah 5:2-5a Canticle 15 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)
Welcome to Episode 3 of Pod Help Us All. Today, the "Christmas" episode.I think you'd agree that the incarnation is a pretty sizable topic -- a topic about which volumes have been written. So you'll forgive us, of course, if we limited the show to 45 mins and tried our best to cover it, yes?Topics covered include Mary as the Theotokos -- literally "God-Bearer," a descriptor that tends to make Protestants a little weak in the knees; the Eucharist as an incarnation that takes place in every Mass; and the bigness of the Christmas message when one believes that the word ALL means just that.Three different Christian faith perspectives: Eric, who is Catholic, Dave who is Orthodox and DM who is... uh... hm. Well, whatever it is that I am nowadays.Agree or disagree, but listen with an open heart and mind and maybe you'll walk away with something you didn't have before. If nothing else, be inspired to set aside some time to consider the real meaning of what we celebrate at this time of year.Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas.Pod Help Us All.
Mary is the only one who stayed with Jesus his whole life, yet she is invisible to many people...are there other invisible ones in history and even with us now? Are there those who wonder if they are welcome to come see Jesus? Mary's Magnificat helps us reflect on such questions...
"and [Elizabeth] exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (Luke 1:42)
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, author of the new AFP book Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, author of the new AFP book Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
Mary is the Mother of God, and she longs to bring us to Christ, and Christ to us. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010118.cfm.
Pastor Michael and Fr. Andrew welcome Michael's dad, Dr. Michael Landsman. They talk about his conversion from Judaism to Christianity and his experience in the Charismatic movement, as well as dealing with disappointment and longevity over 45 years of ministry. They also talk about Fr. Andrew's new book - Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
Pastor Michael and Fr. Andrew welcome Michael's dad, Dr. Michael Landsman. They talk about his conversion from Judaism to Christianity and his experience in the Charismatic movement, as well as dealing with disappointment and longevity over 45 years of ministry. They also talk about Fr. Andrew's new book - Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
Pastor Michael and Fr. Andrew welcome Michael's dad, Dr. Michael Landsman. They talk about his conversion from Judaism to Christianity and his experience in the Charismatic movement, as well as dealing with disappointment and longevity over 45 years of ministry. They also talk about Fr. Andrew's new book - Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch the God-Bearer.
Sermon given by Rev. Meredith Onion: God Bearer.
"Saint Ignatius the God-Bearer," from The Lives of Our Saints, Illustrated Biographies Book 7 (Spiritual Fragrance Publishing, 2012)
Every year we rehearse the Christmas story. The baby and manger and sheep and the goats and it's meaningful every time we do. And yet, as John reminds us in the opening of his gospel, there was a beginning before the beginning. A Jesus whose story runs throughout the entire story of creation. This year as we prepare for Christmas we want to read back Before Beginning to remember the stories of Jesus before the manger.”★ Support this podcast ★
Theotokos – the God Bearer. Mary was defined as ‘Mother of God’ by the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. … Continue reading →
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Phil Krill, Gary Coates, And Todd Vanocker Discuss Mary as "God Bearer" in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.