Podcast appearances and mentions of hans urs

5/27/25 - We're joined by Fr. John Nepil, priest, theologian, and mountaineer, as he reflects on his new book To Heights and unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail. Written during a 486-mile pilgrimage through the Colorado Rockies with fellow priests and Catholic young adults, the book offers a profound spiritual meditation on nature, suffering, and divine encounter. Fr. Nepil draws deeply from the Catholic intellectual tradition, especially the insights of Luigi Giussani, Dietrich von Hildebrand, and Hans Urs von Balthasar, to explore how the wilderness becomes a school of the Incarnation where God speaks through the silence of creation. Purchase the book at https://ignatius.com/to-heights-and-unto-depths-thudp/

Have you ever stood at the edge of the ocean and been struck by its vastness—its depth? That sense of something greater calling to us? Today, Alan Fadling invites us into a reflection on the spiritual hunger so many of us carry: a longing not just to know about God, but to be deeply rooted in God. In this episode, Alan explores what it means to cultivate a life of soul-depth, spiritual depth, and heart depth. Drawing from his book An Unhurried Life, the writings of J.I. Packer and Hans Urs von Balthasar, and his own pastoral journey, Alan encourages us to move beyond surface-level faith toward a life shaped by love, receptivity, and transformation.

Nuestra palabra inicial se llama belleza. Con esta cita de Hans Urs von Balthasar, se inicia La belleza del otro, el último poemario de Antonio Praena, ganador del Premio Hermanos Argensola 2024, con quien viajamos hoy. La alteridad en el centro, la belleza, la esperanza como tema de reflexión histórico... están presentes en el libro, que pasa por espacios como el gimnasio, el cine o la facultad de Teología.Escuchar audio

Dr. Tom Curran shares eight simple prayers for big transformation and testifies to practical changes in his own life from praying these one-sentence prayers. Tom adds a bonus prayer!List of Simple Prayers for Big Transformation:Reveal to me my blindness, oh Lord, gentlyConquer in me, oh Lord, all that resists You (Absolute Surrender, Andrew Murray)Abba Father, shock me with your generosity (Lecture/Essay, Hans Urs von Balthasar)Jesus I abandon myself to you, take care of everything. (Surrender Novena, Fr. Don Dolindo Ruotolo)Help, I'm desperate for You oh LordHoly Spirit, make me fire and a spongeLord, Overwhelm me with Your “too muchness”God, reveal to me my nothingness - You are God, and I am not (Diary of St. Catherine of Siena)Lord. Who am I in Your eyes?

Dr. Larry Chapp is a retired professor of theology who taught for twenty years at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. He holds a doctorate from Fordham University, specializing in the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. Dr. Chapp is also the co-founder of the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker Farm in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania. A former Evangelical Protestant, he returned to the Catholic Church and is known for his insightful writings on Catholic theology and social teaching. Larry's Links: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@gaudiumetspes22dr.larrycha26 https://dorothydaycwfarm.org/

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6713305d Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca1664bf Podcast:

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/75370dee Podcast:

Spoštovani, te dni sem se srečal z obupanim človekom, ki je na begu pred Bogom. Ubežnika sem takoj začutil, kajti tudi sam pišem v srcu sramotilne spise, pamflete o Bogu, čeprav sem teolog. Včasih bi raje to ne bil, ker moram nositi masko, da ne bi bil glede Boga pohujšljiv. Upravičeno mi je očital, da je postala Cerkev luksuzni boutique elite isto mislečih z opranimi možgani, ki živijo v svojem sanjskem svetu, s čimer sem se strinjal. Moj sogovornik, znani intelektualec, je hotel privoščljivo dati Boga na žerjavico, češ naj se nebeški genialec znajde v realnem svetu. Trdil je, da je postal človek prezrel, da bi verjel v Boga, ki je nesposoben vzdrževati svoj pravljični svet in da je postala beseda Bog najbolj odbijajoča. Ni vedel, da ni tako prekletega kraja, kjer ne bi bilo Boga (Dietrich Bonhoeffer). Ponovil mi je tudi Camusove besede iz Tujca, da je življenje prekratko, zato malo časa, kar mu ga je še ostalo, ne želi potratiti z nekim smešnim Bogom, moralnim strahopetcem, ki se boji zlo kaznovati, da bi bil končno svet lepši. Mislil je, da bo Boga podvrgel sebi in ga ujel v mišelovki, ker ni dojel, da je Bog več kot predmet našega dokazovanja in se nam je sam razodel kot trpeči Bog, ker je vedel, kaj nas najbolj žuli. Jezus je učil, da Boga ni treba iskati, kajti kdor vidi njega, vidi Boga, s tem pa tudi trpljenje Boga Očeta. Krščanstvo je edina vera, v kateri Bog trpi, a mi je sogovornik filozofsko oporekal, da Bog ne more trpeti, ker bi s tem izgubil svojo popolnost. Razložil sem mu, da njegovo trpljenje ne posega v Božjo popolnost, saj je trpel Božji Sin, Bog pa ob tem kot Oče, in da trpljenje izraža naravo njegove ljubezni. Trpljenje je v bistvu Božje bitje, je ranjena ljubezen, kajti prava ljubezen je trpeča. Zato o trpljenju vedo največ tisti, ki globoko ljubijo (Hans Urs von Balthasar). Razumevajoče sem poslušal njegove iskrene, besne in borbene izbruhe bojkota; vedel sem, da v bistvu fanatično brani Boga, ne pa svojega ateizma. Boga ne more zrušiti nihče; zrušijo se lahko le napačni koncepti o njem. Dojel sem, da je umrl Bog njegove percepcije o njem. Ni mogel verovati, ker ni poznal pravega objekta vere, nekoga, ki mu lahko zaupa, ne pa nečesa, Boga – mašine. Dokler ne moremo zaupati absolutnemu, nimamo smisla, s tem pa tudi gotovosti, zadovoljstva, miru, izpolnjenosti in sreče. Vsak veruje pravilno le, če veruje s svojo svobodno voljo, kar sem pri sogovorniku upošteval. Končno mi je priznal, da človek lahko teoretično živi brez Boga, praktično pa ne. In da ni srečen, ker svoje življenje veže na stvari in ljudi, namesto da bi ga vezal na cilj, na smisel. Pogovor z njim je bil prijeten, kajti ni bolj nevarnega kot vera, ki si ne upa dvomiti. Bil sem mu hvaležen za iskrenost, ker sem vnovič spoznal, da ima krščanstvo največ svetlobe. Če ne morem zaupati Bogu, komu potem sploh še lahko?

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a49b9c7 Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1889bc9 Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d3b53cb Podcast:

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee1cb2f5 Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/32e489bc Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/8eb4d035 Podcast:

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/952b6028 Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/27766faf Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9821b32a Podcast:

Mark is Professor of Theology and Founding Co-Director of the Claritas Initiative on Beauty, Goodness, and Truth at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is a constructive and historical theologian with interests in theological aesthetics, theology and the arts, mystical theology, and theories of perception, along with other arenas of inquiry. He is the author of Balthasar on the Spiritual Senses: Perceiving Splendour, and co-edited Image as Theology: The Power of Art in Shaping Christian Thought, Devotion, and Imagination, and The Oxford Handbook of Hans Urs von Balthasar. In this conversation, Mark and I discuss the meaning and importance of theological aesthetics and its emphasis on materiality as a means of divine disclosure, as well as how it might address ideas about judgment and the problem of evil. We also consider the influence of Hans Urs von Balthasar on contemporary ideas related to art and religion, the meaning of beauty as a divine attribute, and the role of beauty, truth, and goodness across various disciplines, including education and science.

Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco.Velkommen til “Evangelieforklaringer med pater Arne Marco”, hvor vi tar utgangspunkt i dagens evangelietekst.Stemme: P. Arne Marco Kirsebom.Regi og produsent: Pål Johannes Nes.© EWTN Norge 2024 Om p. Arne MarcoP. Arne Marco er geistlig rådgiver for EWTN Norge, kansler og stiftskapellan i Tromsø Stift hvor han ble inkardinert 2. februar 2022.P. Arne Marco har en lisensiat grad i dogmatikk. Hans Urs von Balthasar er en sentral person i p. Arne Marco sin teologiske formasjon. P. Arne Marco er også fast med i programmet “Ukens samtale” som du finner på våre nettsider og på www.ukenssamtale.no. Følg p. Arne Marco på hans blogg her Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/68f852db Podcast: https://www.ewtn.no

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates his 60th birthday by sharing insights from Hans Urs von Balthasar's book, My Work: In Retrospect. Tom reflects on teachers, mentors and authors who have made a big impact in his life.

On this the pilot episode of The Quodlibets, Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic introduce the new ask-us-anything podcast of the Sacra Doctrina Project, share their thirty-second life stories, and answer their colleagues' questions about study habits, literature, and Hans Urs von Balthasar.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro continue breaking down Hans Urs von Balthasar's misunderstood work “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”Support the show

Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro continue breaking down Hans Urs von Balthasar's misunderstood work "Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?"Support the show

Pulling from Scriptural directives, the author emphasizes that “Certainty cannot be attained, but hope can be justified.” Attention is drawn to the tremendous privilege belonging to a faithful servant who has shared from the first hour in the labors of Christ in the vineyard. Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro continue the discussion of the “Short Discourse on Hell” at the end of Hans Urs von Balthasar's “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'”.Support the show

The distinctions among three levels of faith; the proper attitude to have at the Second Coming of Christ. Join Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro as they continue the discussion of "A Short Discourse on Hell" at the end of Hans Urs von Balthasar's Dare We Hope “That All Men Be Saved”?.Support the show

Delve into the beginning of von Balthasar's response to objections, highlighting the difference between hope and certainty and the importance of the Fatima prayer to “lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of [God's] mercy.” Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss the “Short Discourse on Hell” at the end of Dare We Hope “That All Men Be Saved?”.Support the show

How sin results in loss of personhood. The quality of God's justice and his mercy in light of the theological virtue of hope. Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's Dare We Hope "That All Men Be Saved?".Support the show

This episode discusses hell as a state of being (or non-being), in contrast with heaven, as well as the self-consuming nature of evil. The use of symbolism also comes into play here as Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro continue the conversation on Hans Urs von Balthasar's Dare We Hope "That All Men Be Saved?".Support the show

Action, the sufferings of Christ, and the eternity of hell are discussed in this episode. What is the difference between eternity and endlessness? Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's Dare We Hope "That All Men Be Saved?".Support the Show.

Understanding hope for eternal life in light of God's justice and his mercy, Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro continue the discussion of Hans Urs von Balthasar's Dare We Hope "That All Men Be Saved?".Support the Show.

What does it mean to hope for eternal salvation? A general hope for everyone's salvation is enriched by a look at one's personal hope for his own eternal life. Father Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's Dare We Hope "That All Men Be Saved?".Support the Show.

Is hell a place? Is it a state of soul? Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”.Support the Show.

Why fallen angels can't be saved. Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Balthasar's “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”Support the Show.

Could it be that people choose to go to hell? Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's controversial “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”Support the Show.

Is hell a place, and can we know who is in it? Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's "Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”.Support the Show.

Is Jesus just, or is he merciful? Fr. Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro discuss Hans Urs von Balthasar's misunderstood book “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”.Support the Show.

Catholics regularly ask God to “lead all souls to heaven,” but why? Why pray for people like Joseph Stalin and Jeffrey Dahmer who apparently deserve divine punishment? Theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar takes on the question in “Dare We Hope ‘That All Men Be Saved'?”—a book that has caused much misunderstanding and controversy.Support the Show.

"Atonement" presents the chief insights concerning the mystery of atonement in the works of four theological guides: John Paul II, Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Norbert Hoffmann.

The boys are back at it again, just the two of them. Gomer reminisces on chopped n skrewed music and Hans Urs von Balthasar. Luke wonders what happens after we get sick of the anti-hero.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION “Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.”~H. Jackson Brown, Jr. (1940-2021), inspirational author “The happiness you feel is in direct proportion with the love you give.”~Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and media mogul “Happiness is only real when shared.”~Jon Krakauer, writer and mountaineer “We are not those who pay homage to stones, that are without sensation; but of the only God, who is before all and over all, and, moreover, we are worshippers of His Christ, who is truly God the Word existing before all time.”~Melito, Bishop of Sardis (written c. 169-170) in his “Apology to Marcus Aurelius” “Jesus is the Word, the Image, the Expression and Exegesis of God.”~Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988), Swiss theologian “To receive God's grace, the main thing you need is need—the main thing you need is nothing. But not many people have it.”~John Gerstner (1914-1996), theologian and professor of church history Question 8: Is there more than one God? Answer: There is only one, the living and true God.Question 9. How many persons are in the one God? Answer: Three persons are in the one God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Although they are differentiated by their own individual, personal qualities, these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance and equal in power and glory.~Westminster Larger Catechism (1647) “In space, astronauts experience the misery of having no reference point, no force that draws them to the center. Where there is no ‘moral gravity'…there is spiritual weightlessness. We float on feelings that will carry us where we were never meant to go; we bubble with emotional experiences that we often take for spiritual ones; and we are puffed up with pride. Instead of seriousness, there is foolishness. Instead of gravity, flippancy. Sentimentality takes the place of theology. Our reference point…is merely ourselves. We cannot possibly tell which end is up.”~Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015), missionary and authorSERMON PASSAGEGalatians 6:1, 6, 13-15, 19-26 (ESV)Galatians 5 1 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery…. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love…. 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another…. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

In this Sed Contra podcast episode, Why Should I Care About Balthasar, join Sacra Doctrina Project members Dr. Kevin Clarke and Mr. Daniel Drain and special guest Dr. Mark Spencer as they discuss the relevance and importance of the works of Hans Urs von Balthasar.

The Universalism Booth is a series of interviews on Christian universalism, exploring several different angles from which the theological position is taken up. The interviewees range widely in their approaches to universalism, represented roughly as evangelical, existential, and Catholic. Jordan Daniel Wood earned his PhD in historical theology from Boston College in 2019 and published a book with University of Notre Dame Press, The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus Confessor (2022). He was just recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Theology at Belmont University, to begin August 2024, but spent the past three years as a stay-at home dad of four. * For more universalism content, see our two-part series on the topic with David Artman: - Part 1: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/2023/07/11/david-artman-christian-universalism-pt-1/ - Part 2: https://wipfandstock.com/blog/2023/07/25/david-artman-christian-universalism-pt-2/   PODCAST LINKS: - The Whole Mystery of Christ: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268203474/the-whole-mystery-of-christ/ - “George MacDonald against Hans Urs von Balthasar on Universal Salvation”: https://afkimel.wordpress.com/2020/04/26/george-macdonald-against-hans-urs-von-balthasar-on-universal-salvation/ - “The Remarkable Unity of Rhetoric and Dialectic in ‘That All Shall Be Saved'”: https://afkimel.wordpress.com/2020/02/23/the-remarkable-unity-of-rhetoric-and-dialectic-in-david-harts-that-all-shall-be-saved/ - Words in Flesh (Jordan's Substack): https://jordandanielwood.substack.com/ - Jordan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanW41069857   CONNECT: Website: https://wipfandstock.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/   *The Theology Mill and Wipf and Stock Publishers would like to thank Luca Di Alessandro for making their song “A Celestial Keyboard” available for use as the podcast's transition music. Link to license: https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/.

Get a theological take on the crisis of our times as Dr. Larry Chapp explores the work of Hans Urs von Balthasar, Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day. His book Confession of a Catholic Worker: Our Current Moment of Christian Witness will inspire us to live differently, totally for Jesus!

Poésie religieuse 2024-02-23 Cardinal Hans Urs Von Balthasar by Radio Maria France

Dr. Chapp is one of my favorite theologians. I was so honored to have a conversation with him. It was a lot of fun! I sincerely hope you enjoy and appreciate the convo. Please consider sharing this post and help Good Distinctions grow!Please take a moment to rate the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and subscribe on YouTube. This would be HUGE for the growth of the show! Your rating and following the podcast format will tell those platforms that more people should see the content. If you have an Android phone or an iPhone, even if you never use these apps, you can leave a rating on the podcast. Please help support Good Distinctions in this way!Become a member of Good Distinctions below by becoming a paid subscriber. Or if you are not in a place to contribute financially to the mission, subscribe for free to become an affiliate.Summary of Today's Episode* Dr. Larry Chapp, author of the book 'Confession of a Catholic Worker,' discusses his journey from academia to living on a Catholic Worker farm. He shares his inspiration for starting a blog and writing a book, emphasizing the need for radical Catholicism in a culture of beige Catholicism. Dr. Chap explores the importance of prayer and the role of liturgy as the highest act of culture. He also discusses the connection between cult, culture, and cultivation, as well as the significance of localism and subsidiarity. The conversation concludes with a focus on the universal call to holiness. * In this conversation, Larry Chapp and Will Wright discuss various themes related to evangelization and the Catholic faith. They explore the importance of welcoming others into the Church on Christ's terms, rather than compromising on doctrine. They also discuss the need for a balanced approach to evangelization, avoiding both a superficial apologetic mode and a self-righteous approach. They emphasize the importance of understanding the question behind the question and empathizing with the struggles of others. They also discuss the need for deep prayer and contemplation in order to effectively evangelize. Finally, they explore the controversy surrounding the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar. * In this conversation, Larry Chapp and Will Wright discuss the theological work of Hans Urs von Balthazar. They explore Balthazar's dialogue with German idealism, the evolution of ideas and Bible critique, the desire for truth and its service to the church, Balthazar's primary vocation and importance to the church, the impact of theology on catechesis, and recommended readings for understanding Balthazar.Takeaways* Embrace radical Catholicism in a culture of beige Catholicism.* Prioritize prayer and make it a central part of daily life.* Recognize the importance of liturgy as the highest act of culture.* Cultivate a connection between faith, culture, and the land.* Embrace the principles of localism and subsidiarity.* Answer the universal call to holiness in your own life. Welcoming others into the Church should be done on Christ's terms, not compromising on doctrine.* Effective evangelization requires understanding the question behind the question and empathizing with the struggles of others.* Deep prayer and contemplation are essential for effective evangelization.* The theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, while controversial, offers insights into the suffering and solidarity of Christ. Hans Urs von Balthazar engaged in a dialogue with German idealism in his theological work.* The evolution of ideas and Bible critique can be traced back further than the Enlightenment.* The desire for truth and continual examination of the mystery of Christ is important as long as it serves the church.* Balthazar's theology is of profound importance to the church and has influenced theologians like John Paul II and Ratzinger.* Theology has a direct impact on how catechesis is conducted.* To understand Balthazar, it is recommended to start with his work 'Theologic' and volume five of 'Theological Aesthetics' where he engages with Aquinas.Chapters* 00:00 - Introduction and Background* 01:00 - Dr. Larry Chapp's Journey* 03:28 - Transition to Catholic Worker Farm* 05:01 - Starting a Blog and Writing a Book* 07:14 - Inspiration for Good Distinctions* 09:03 - Critique of Beige Catholicism* 14:31 - The Choice and Radical Catholicism* 19:21 - Individual vs. Collective* 21:38 - The Importance of Prayer* 26:21 - Liturgy as the Highest Act of Culture* 31:38 - Cult, Culture, and Cultivation* 35:11 - Localism and Subsidiarity* 39:05 - The Universal Call to Holiness* 41:46 - The Church's Terms* 42:25 - Compassion and Mercy* 43:13 - Ultra Progressive vs. Ultra Orthodox* 44:09 - Cultivating Soil for Evangelization* 45:05 - Understanding the Question Behind the Question* 46:08 - Stepping into Their Shoes* 47:24 - Moving Beyond Argument Mode* 48:20 - Reformulating the Question* 49:31 - Taking Questions Seriously* 50:31 - The Need for Deeper Teaching* 51:28 - Translating Big Ideas into Common Words* 52:41 - The Importance of Prayer and Contemplation* 53:34 - God Speaking to Us* 54:23 - The Thin Veil Between Worlds* 57:13 - The Influence of Protestant Views of Atonement* 58:15 - The Doctrine of the Mass of Damn Not* 59:43 - A Positive Vision of Salvation* 01:01:59 - Motivation to Evangelize* 01:04:11 - Living for Christ* 01:06:31 - The Controversial Theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar* 01:09:20 - The Loneliness of Jesus* 01:21:36 - Balthazar's Dialogue with German Idealism* 01:22:10 - The Evolution of Ideas and Bible Critique* 01:23:07 - The Desire for Truth and the Service of the Church* 01:23:42 - Balthazar's Primary Vocation and Importance to the Church* 01:24:17 - The Impact of Theology on Catechesis* 01:25:02 - Recommended Readings for Understanding Balthazar* 01:25:41 - Conclusion and Farewell

The renowned English theologian Fr. John Saward makes his podcast debut to discuss his new book on angels, the role of art and beauty in his theological work, and his turn away from the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar after years of studying and translating his works. Fr. Saward's books named in this episode: World Invisible: The Catholic Doctrine of the Angels https://angelicopress.com/products/world-invisible-john-saward The Beauty of Holiness and the Holiness of Beauty: Art, Sanctity and the Truth of Catholicism https://angelicopress.com/products/the-beauty-of-holiness-and-the-holiness-of-beauty Sweet and Blessed Country: The Christian Hope for Heaven https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sweet-and-blessed-country-9780199543663?cc=us&lang=en& SUBSCRIBE to the Catholic Culture Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-catholic-culture-podcast/id1377089807 SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio

Friends, today we're excited to share with you the newest episode in our “Bishop Barron Presents” series. In this discussion, Bishop Barron talks with Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. Fr. Fessio was formed by some of the greatest figures of twentieth-century Catholicism, including Henri de Lubac, Joseph Ratzinger, and Hans Urs von Balthasar. This fascinating conversation covers his life story, his education, his experience in Europe, the founding of Ignatius Press, and much more. Enjoy! NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”~Source Unknown “Darkness is only the absence of light. Turn on a light and it banishes the darkness.”~Terry Pratchett (1948-2015), English author and satirist “There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”~Edith Wharton (1862-1937), first woman to win Pulitzer Prize in Fiction “The darkness always passes, and the light comes back.”~Khaled Hosseini in The Kite Runner (2003) “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”~Victor Hugo in Les Misérables (1862) “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”~Martin Luther King Jr. in Strength to Love (1963) “The deepest thing in Christianity is God's love for earth. That God is rich in his heaven is something known also by other religions. That he wanted to be poor together with his creatures, that…he wanted to and did indeed suffer for his world, and that through his Incarnation he enabled himself to prove the suffering of his love to his creatures: this is the hitherto unheard-of thing.”~Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988), Swiss Theologian “The Bible is God's anthropology rather than man's theology.”~Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972), leading Jewish theologian-philosopher of the 20th centurySERMON PASSAGEJohn 1:1-5, 9-14; 3:16-21, 8:12 (ESV)John 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it…. 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.John 3 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” John 812 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”