Podcasts about holy days

By Jorge de Campos - In the first two chapters, Paul addressed the source of the Colossian heresy—Gnosticism. Beginning in chapter 3, he turns to encouraging the Colossian brethren and moves into very practical applications of God's Word, focusing on how believers should treat one another. He explains what must be put

Dr. Rossi and his wife reflect on the "Silent Night" of the incarnation of God and it's meaning for all mankind.

By Derek Strauss - We'll look at the history that has lead to the current situation, and we'll as look at God's plan for reconciling all these peoples. And then we'll ask the question,”What does that mean for us now”.

By Ernest Grier - If we are not yielding to and utilizing the spirit of God dwelling in us, then we are putting ourselves in a dangerous place. The last thing we want to do is resist the holy spirit.

By Dan Preston - There are many good reasons not to observe the Christmas holiday. What are your personal ones, and can you prove them from the Bible?

By Stephen de Campos - As the world celebrates the “most wonderful time of the year,” many faithful Christians tend to shrink back and lay low. But what if this were actually a time to stand out and shine God's light instead? In this message, we'll uncover the true origins of Christmas, ask how God really views it, and

By Kevin Call - In this sermon we will cover verses 1-20. We will then come back for Bible Study and cover verses 21-38.

By David W Hershberger - God often seems to choose people for His work who seem to be ill-suited for the task. This is a recurring pattern we encounter so often in Scripture, where God deliberately chooses the weak, the broken, and the unlikely for purposes that reshape the world, while supplying the very strength needed to

By Ben Light - The rhythm of the weekly and annual Sabbaths of God safeguard against human forgetfulness. They represent a sacred summons that is rooted in both creation and redemption. The contrast between “remembering” and “keeping” highlights the call to actively guard its holiness, protect it from encroachment

By David Rains - Does the bible tell us that we need to change? Is it okay to follow the world?

By Stephen Bouchette - When drips continue without treatment, great water damage can occur. We must treat it early, before such damage occurs. This applies to our spiritual life, also. It can apply to our relationships and our sins. We must be alert to that sound. How does the Bible instruct us to deal with these

By Anthony Scott - This message investigates a few of the traditions of the Christmas story and what they have been twisted into. God wants us to worship Him the way He instructs from the Bible.

By David R. Goethals - This message uses one of the greatest endurance walks in human history as a compelling lens to examine the far greater journey God has set before His people. It connects physical perseverance to spiritual faithfulness, showing that walking “worthy of the calling” is not about dramatic moments, but

By Craig Scott - Is faith a state of mind? Something that takes place only in your thoughts... If I have faith does God do anything... does He ever reach out to me with a sign? Some way to let me know its all real and that He is indeed working with me?

By Robin S Webber - One of the most vital and essential understandings in our personal Christian journey is discovered in the middle of Job. A verse that allows us to not only know our Redeemer, but grow within our Redeemer----knowing there is life beyond our human moments here and now, and beyond the grave. Job 19-23

By Joshua Vazquez - This message shares a personal experience as a teacher navigating the complexities of supporting students, particularly transgender students and the challenge of using preferred names and pronouns. Reflecting on the tendency to compromise personal beliefs out of fear of social repercussions, it

By Lud Kiramidjian Jr - Speaker: Lud Kiramidjian Date: 12/13/25 After Paul had been arrested in Jerusalem, he was imprisoned in nearby Caesarea for two years. Because he had appealed his case to Caesar, he was sent to Rome (to eventually appear before the Emperor). This journey by Paul from Caesarea to Rome (recorded in

By David Chornomaz - The message discusses the United Church of God's stance on military service, emphasizing that Christians should prioritize obedience to God over government mandates, especially when it comes to participating in war or military drafts. Drawing from both Old and New Testament scriptures, the speaker

By William Bradford - What we sow shapes what we reap: sowing to flesh brings corruption, but sowing to God's Spirit, kindness and gratitude yields peace, joy, and life.

By Robert Gardenhire - We examine four incidents during the time of Jesus' birth which had to occur in temperate weather and not during the winter months of rain and cold. These common-sense scenarios preclude Jesus' birth being in the winter season but rather in the fall season.

By William Bradford - This is the eleventh part of a mid-week Bible study series covering Christ's fifth discourse in the book of Matthew.

Ever feel like sin has you pinned down, making holiness seem out of reach? What if God's grace could prevent the fight before it starts? In this episode of The Manly Catholic, we dive deep into the Immaculate Conception; the feast that shows Mary was conceived without original sin, proving God's power to keep us spotless from the jump. Released right after December 8th's Holy Day of Obligation, this isn't just history; it's a wake-up call for every Catholic man striving to lead his family and crush vice. We unpack the feast's roots from the early Church's "new Eve" vision to Pope Pius IX's 1854 dogma in Ineffabilis Deus, where he declared Mary preserved from sin through Christ's merits. Discover how Franciscans pushed this truth against skeptics like St. Bernard, and why it's one of just 10 universal Holy Days demanding your Mass attendance. Cool ties include the Miraculous Medal's origin, Mary's Lourdes bombshell as "the Immaculate Conception," and her role as U.S. patroness amid pre-Civil War chaos. This dogma spotlights preventative grace. God equips you to say no to temptation like Mary did with her fiat. As men, we see her as the strong model crushing the serpent's head, pointing straight to Christ in doctrines like her Perpetual Virginity and Assumption. But here's the challenge: Pause today and reflect on your baptism, where you were reborn clean. Commit to daily Rosary prayers, leaning on Mary's intercession to build that unshakeable holiness in your vocation as husband and father. Don't miss how this truth fortifies your faith against modern doubts, with papal infallibility explained straight from Vatican I. Tune in now—your path to sainthood starts with understanding Mary's yes. References Mentioned:Ineffabilis Deus (Apostolic Constitution, 1854) Miraculous Medal (revelation to St. Catherine Labouré, 1830) Munificentissimus Deus (Assumption dogma, 1950, for context)Powerful Quotes:"God saves not just by forgiving sins but by preventing them—preventative grace." "Mary's sinless start demonstrates that holiness is possible through God's gift if one says yes to God." "Dogmas are rock solid truth, revealed by God and guarded infallibly... Denying them undercuts Christology."Key Takeaway:Start praying the Rosary every day right now—it's your direct line to Mary's intercession, helping you fight sin proactively and step up aSend us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Subscribe to TAN DIGITAL and use code 'MANLYCATHOLIC' (case sensitive) to get 50% off ANY subscription Check out the Ignatius Black Friday Sale and be sure to Buy the Ignatius Study Bible Today! Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

Fr. Michael Copenhagen is a Melkite (Eastern Catholic) priest, husband, and father at St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Melkite Catholic Church in Gates, New York. He holds a Bachelor's of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. In Today's Show: What are the requirements for fulfilling the Holy Days of Obligation? Should there be adoration with no priest or deacon? How far should we take invincible ignorance for Protestants? Why do we not follow the Mosaic laws and customs? Is there such a thing as Confession by desire? What is the proper attire for Mass? How important is confirmation What was the transition from seminary to priesthood for Fr. Copenhagen? How do we correct those who use the Lord's name in vain? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Ms. Joan Watson. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity, Holy Day of Obligation First Reading: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Second Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-6, 11-12 Alleluia: Luke 1: 28 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Bible Across America is a new FREE Scripture study initiative that brings Catholics together to read and study God's Word from the heart of the Church. Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Boniface Hicks, Alex Jones, Katie McGrady, and Heather Khym for our Advent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/america

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 12/6/25 This sermon examines God's pattern of providing “just enough,” beginning with manna in Exodus 16 and continuing through examples like Elijah, the widow of Zarephath, and Christ's teachings on daily dependence. Faith is not built in stockpiles, but in daily looking

By Cort David Hughes - It's not just where your heart is with God, but the priorities in your life and what matters most to you.

By Brian Shaw - True Godliness is the sincere, reverent, dignified practice of God's nature, and our teaching of God's word should always have this as its aim.

By Martin Braun - This message gives a Biblical explanation of the Gospel and describes what our response to the Gospel message should be.

By Darrell Keisel - A look at the subject of partiality as found in scripture. Unlike the world, God tells us to be impartial. This message looks at how we judge one another in our relationships and how we deal with people in the world.

By Mark Smith - Do we have to choice to be happy? Here are four ways to be happy.

By Lee Lisman - Many people know of the pagan origins of Christmas, but it doesn't matter to them because they don't look at Christmas in that way (that being pagan is un-Christian) and it feels right to observe this holiday. This message takes a different approach to this subject by having us reexamining Christmas

By Clint Porter - Does God heal today? Absolutely! So… why isn't He healing me? This can be one of the most difficult questions we wrestle with in life. Let's take a look at God's perspective on divine healing.

By William Bradford - Chapters 4 and 5 of the book of Daniel cover two main prophecies: a tree with roots banded by iron and bronze, and words written on a wall by a spirit hand. What do they mean? How might these prophecies relate to the end times?

By Duane Phelps - For the most part, God's guidance for how we should live as Christians is simple. We are the ones who complicate it through our human nature and our egos. Today, we will look at some straightforward instructions from God that, if we truly followed them, would make our lives much easier to live.

By Ken Loucks - Many people misread the Bible because they confuse the picture with the point—taking metaphors, analogies, and symbols as if they were literal, or mashing them together as if they mean the same thing. This message lays a clear, biblical foundation for telling the difference between what is LITERAL

By Andrew Lausted - A brief study of 2 Peter 3:18 focusing on what it means to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. The message explains how grace and knowledge work together in the life of a believer.

By Mark Bettes - The ability to judge well is vital for spiritual growth, not just physical wellbeing.

By Stephen Bouchette - We live in a society where comfort exists in amazing abundance. Air travel, central heat, central air conditioning, modern vehicles, and modern medicine are among the incredible comforts we experience in modern times. Did God intend for this life to not have any discomfort? The fear of discomfort

By Scott McKeon - As the stage for the final war against Satan is set, three main characters are introduced in Revelation 12: The woman, the dragon, and the male child.

By Kurt Hoyer - How is it that Jesus is the Bread of Life? What does that even mean? Today we will look at God's miraculous providing of bread for his people to better understand the fulness of Jesus' role in God's plan of salvation.

By Lupe P Gonzalez Jr - I would like to speak from my heart about something that should deeply concern every believer. Something we cannot afford to ignore. We are living in a time when the pressure against all Christians and the Churches that follow Jesus Christ is growing all around the world.

By Mike Phelps - We find peace and stillness in life by focusing on, seeking, and praising God.

By Todd Herridge - Let's examine what it means to bear our cross. Let's also consider, personally, are we disciples of Jesus, or are we just part of the multitude?

By Lewis Vanausdle - This sermon explores the Christian doctrine of the resurrections, beginning with a personal story of a couple's loss, highlighting the pain of death and the hope found in God's promises. It draws on numerous biblical passages to offer comfort, emphasize the seriousness of repentance, and encourage

By Victor T Hou - Since we are approaching winter, it is worthwhile to do a survey of winter in the Bible. We will look at some passages where the translation to English has the word winter and learn from those passages. God placed the seasons in His design of the earth and solar system. God has established the

By Jay Ledbetter - God gave us these three key lessons on love. How will the world see His love today?

By David Chornomaz - This message emphasizes the importance of building close relationships with children, drawing on biblical passages, urging parents to use all available tools to express love, helping children understand both parental and divine love.

By Tim Martens - This sermon presents a detailed biblical exposition centered on 2 Timothy chapters 2 and 3, framing them as a practical “last days survival guide” for Christians navigating moral and spiritual challenges of the present era. Mr Martens emphasizes the importance of distinguishing things to do and

By Floyd Lee - Abiding in God's Word will set us free from unworthiness, guilt, fear, lies, and death.