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A caller named Marianne asked Patrick Madrid how to explain to her evangelical son-in-law that Mary remained a virgin her whole life, especially since he believes the Bible says Jesus had brothers in the literal sense. The Teaching in a Nutshell Catholic dogma says Mary was a virgin before the conception of Jesus, during His birth, and after His birth for the rest of her life. Jesus was her only child. This belief isn’t just Catholic tradition; Patrick argues it’s what the Bible itself supports when understood correctly. The ‘Brothers of Jesus’ Problem Many Protestants point to verses like: Matthew 13:55 - “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?” Mark 6:3 - Similar listing of “brothers” of the Lord. Patrick explains: In the Bible, “brother” (adelphos in Greek) has a wide range of meanings. It can mean biological brother, but also cousin, nephew, or even close family friend. Example: In Genesis 14:14, Lot is called Abraham’s “brother”, but we know from other passages that Lot was actually Abraham’s nephew. The Famous “Until” Verse Critics love to quote Matthew 1:25: “[Joseph] had no marital relations with her until she had given birth to a son.” -Some assume “until” means they started relations afterward. -But in biblical usage, “until” (heōs in Greek) does not mean a change afterward. -Patrick’s analogy: “Grandma didn’t take her medicine until she died.” That doesn’t mean she took it after! The ‘Firstborn’ Title Luke 2:7 calls Jesus Mary’s “firstborn.” Skeptics think that means there must have been a “second-born.” Not so! In Jewish law, firstborn is a legal term for the child who opens the womb, whether or not more children follow. Even an only child is still the “firstborn” in biblical and legal language. A Cross-Shaped Clue At the crucifixion (John 19:26-27), Jesus entrusted His mother to John, not to one of His “brothers.” If Mary had other biological sons, this would have been unthinkable in Jewish culture; her care would automatically go to them. The fact that Jesus chose John is silent but strong proof that Mary had no other children. The Early Church’s United Voice From the very beginning, Christians, including those who personally knew the Apostles, unanimously affirmed Mary’s perpetual virginity. No significant leader questioned it until the mid-4th century, when a man named Helvidius claimed otherwise. St. Jerome, a brilliant Scripture scholar and translator, wrote an entire work Against Helvidius, dismantling every argument point-by-point. Even Luther & Calvin Agreed Here’s a surprise for many Protestants: Martin Luther and John Calvin, the founders of the Reformation and fierce opponents of Catholicism, both affirmed Mary’s perpetual virginity. They didn’t accept it because the Catholic Church said so; they accepted it because the biblical and historical evidence for it was airtight. Why the Disagreement Today? Patrick brings up that many modern Christians reject this teaching for one simple reason: “If the Catholic Church teaches it, it must be wrong.”They then go hunting for Bible verses that seem to contradict it. But none of those verses, when understood in context, actually prove Mary had other children. Mary’s perpetual virginity isn’t an “extra Catholic add-on.” It’s rooted in Scripture, confirmed by history, defended by the early Church Fathers, and even upheld by the first Protestant Reformers. For anyone truly willing to look at the evidence, and not just react against Catholicism, the case is clear: Mary was, is, and always will be the Virgin Mother of Jesus.
In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Dr. Mary Amore of Mayslake Ministries about the spiritual power of daily devotionals and the importance of spiritual direction in the Christian life. They discuss three of her devotional books—Everyday with Jesus, Everyday with Mary, and Everyday with Joseph—and how these can help believers grow in faith one day at a time. Topics include: What is Mayslake Ministries and who they serve Why spiritual direction can be a life-changing practice The unique structure and spiritual value of 365-day devotionals How Marian apparitions (including Champion) are included in Everyday with Mary How one can write 365 reflections about the humble and silent St. Joseph Reflections on Catholic life, personal prayer, and living with purpose Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or just beginning to explore deeper spiritual practices, this episode offers rich encouragement to draw closer to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—every single day. Buy Everyday with Jesus- https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/every-day-with-jesus.html Learn about Mayslake Ministries- https://www.mayslakeministries.org MaryAmore #CatholicDevotionals #SpiritualDirection #MayslakeMinistries #EverydayWithMary #EverydayWithJoseph #FrEdwardLooney #CatholicPodcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting The Jesus and Mary Chain into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Resources for mental health issues - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lineshttps://findahelpline.comReview of Class of 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMDYrumQfYRBvlZDAwyDY-wr7xRg4EjwFor more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday
This week on Respect Life Radio, we welcome author and theologian Patrick O'Hearn. A devoted father and holder of a Master's degree in Theology, Patrick has authored seven impactful books on faith and spirituality. In this episode, he discusses his latest work, The Truth About Hell: Through the Wisdom of Jesus, Mary, and the Magisterium, co-authored with Dan Burke. A reminder needed at a tie such as this, Patrick highlights our ability to live in true freedom as sons and daughters of the Father comes from learning the truth our purpose on Earth. Together, they explore the often-avoided topic of eternal destiny with clarity, compassion, and fidelity to Church teaching. Don't miss this powerful conversation grounded in truth and hope. To purchase his new book visit: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-truth-about-hell/
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The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as told in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, a dictation from Jesus: The Redeeming Merit of Jesus' and Mary's Suffering; John is the Head of Lovers. Original music by Angela Marie. Easter. Holy Week. Crucifixion. Sacrifice. Passion of Christ. Messiah. Death and Resurrection. Religion. Wisdom.
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano's Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
This Friday, we're taking the show on the road to St Mary's in Greenwich. If you're able to attend on April 11th, please join us at 9:30am as Bishop Frank answers audience questions for a special episode of Let Me Be Frank! Speaking of audience questions… we are diving in to the mailbag this week on Let Me Be Frank. Bishop Frank is on the mend from his 16-day sickness (unprecedented for him, but it gave him a new perspective during Lent), and he is back for a brand new episode. Among the topics... Did you know that God gives each of us two families that work together for our religious formation? What should we call the bishop when we meet him and talk to him in person? Doesn't Luke calling Jesus Mary's “first born son” imply there were more children who followed? Is being left-handed… sinister? Plus… after a long pause, he shares a tip for evangelization. Enjoy! LINKS Email List: https://www.veritascatholic.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9oYx0t7imNDH5nLwSiM8Q Support Veritas: https://www.veritascatholic.com/donate
Basic Bible Study | John 1:1-18 and Luke 1:5-80 (Part 5) This is part 5 of 6 In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion in John 1:1-18 and Luke 1:5-80. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed: - childlessness was seen as a curse - the angel Gabriel appears in front of Mary & informs her she will give birth to Jesus - Mary became pregnant through the Holy Spirit - Jesus was born in Bethlehem, but grew up in Nazareth “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIBLE RESOURCES https://biblehub.com/ https://www.bible.com/ http://betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/pronunciation.html https://biblespeak.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mybasicbiblestudy WEBSITE http://www.mybasicbiblestudy.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can contact us via e-mail or regular old snail-mail: Basic Bible Study 7797 N. 1st St. #34 Fresno, CA 93720 basicbiblestudy19@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In Today's Show: How should we read about the resurrection of the body? As an OCIA student how do I confront my parish priest if he wrong about baptism? Since doing drugs is a mortal sin, does that mean that addicts are damned? If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be? Are you familiar with the Legion of Mary? What is the Church's opinion about the bones of James (the supposed brother of Jesus) Mary's role as Ark of the Covenant. Would it be permissible to stop in at an Orthodox Church to visit the Blessed Sacrament? What is the purpose of the Lazarus parable? Have you heard of the Neocatechumenal Way? What is an exorcism? 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 Stations of the Cross with the Catholic Heritage Association. These meditations are on Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph. L'articolo The Stations of the Cross – Meditations on Jesus, Mary and St. Joseph proviene da Radio Maria.
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There's something about those births (8) / Christmas Continues w/ “The Eyewitness of Anna” / Luke 2:36-40 The Wonderful Women associated with Jesus - Mary, Elizabeth, Anna, WATW (Samaria), Mary Magdalene, Mary & Martha, Lydia - Unlikely women who witness to Jesus! Anna was a part of the “O' Come Let Is Adore Him” Crowd! The Adoring & Awesome Anna! A lot is said of this godly elderly woman in a little space. • Married for 7 years - So widowed for over 60 years - Godly through the ages! Don't miss that. • Prophetess - no examples given • Daughter of Phanuel - • Tribe of - 12 tribes; 10 & 2 tribes (Judah and Benjamin); The 10 tribes aren't lost (Revelation 7:6 & 14:1-5 speak of the tribes established by God). BTW - Simeon most likely named after tribe • Never told of quarters for godly women I. The Credibility of Anna - 1. Look at her character - 2. Look at her commitment - “never leaving” but not isolated! She interacted. She communicated. She evangelized. She is a critical part of the True Christmas Story. 3. Look at her compassion - 4 incredible evidences: a. By her worship - Jesus spoke of • Jesus in Matthew 4 (and serve) • Jesus in John 4 (true worship) • Jesus in Mark 7 (vain worship) b. By her fasting - Jesus spoke of • Fasting is a private matter - don't promote your practice • Fasting is a spiritual matter (physical benefits but spiritual purposes) - Joel (Return) & Jonah (Repent) attached to prayer not to diet • Fasting is an essential matter - “Why don't Your disciples fast?” Oh they will but not while I'm here! Don't Fast at the Feast! c. By her thankfulness - Jesus spoke of (didn't mean she wasn't lonely) • Jesus asked, Where are the other 9 • Jesus expressed gratitude as the pattern of His life - John 11 to The Lord's Supper (Eucharist is Greek for giving of thanks) • Jesus commanded gratefulness - d. By her evangelistic mindset (like Simeon!) • Like Elizabeth; Like Mary; Like Zechariah; Like TWATW - John 4
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Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 12/29/24 by Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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Fr. Eric's homily on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Catholic homilies and Mass readings from St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish in Gilbert, Arizona
Reading ISir 3:2-6, 12-14God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother's authority he confirms over her sons.Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them.When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother.Whoever honors his father is gladdened by children, and, when he prays, is heard.Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his mother.My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives.Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; revile him not all the days of his life;kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins —a house raised in justice to you.Reading IICol 3:12-21Brothers and sisters:Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved,heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection.And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body.And be thankful.Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord.Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them.Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged.GospelLk 2:41-52Each year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the feastof Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom.After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.Thinking that he was in the caravan,they journeyed for a dayand looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him,they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.When his parents saw him,they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us?Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.”And he said to them,“Why were you looking for me?Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”But they did not understand what he said to them.He went down with them and came to Nazareth,and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favorbefore God and man.
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Friends of the Rosary, Merry and Holy Christmas! Today, December 29, the Sunday following Christmas Day, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. This celebration emphasizes the importance of family life following the role model and virtues of the holy family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. With its challenges and joys, family life becomes a path to holiness as long as it is bonded in love and obedience to the Lord. The Son of God became a member of a humble family. Jesus, the man-God, lives the family love of a father and a mother. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit. In the procreation and education of children it reflects the Father's work of creation. It is called to partake of the prayer and sacrifice of Christ. Daily prayer and the reading of the Word of God strengthen it in charity" (CCC 2205). Today's feast is especially important as parents and children face many threats to the family being truly Christian. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • Enjoy this video and enhance your faith in our newly released iOS app • December 29, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Deacon Perry preaches the Homily on the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
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Read OnlineWhen they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Luke 2:39–40 Today we honor family life in general by pausing to ponder the particular and beautiful hidden life within the home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. In many ways, their daily life together would have been very similar to other families at that time. But in other ways, their life together is entirely unique and provides us with a perfect model for all families.By God's providence and design, the family life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph was spoken of in the Scripture very little. We read of the birth of Jesus, the presentation in the Temple, the flight into Egypt and the finding of Jesus in the Temple at age twelve. But other than these stories of their life together, we know very little.The line from today's Gospel quoted above does, however, give us some insight worth pondering. First, we see that this family “fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord…” Though this is in reference to Jesus being presented in the Temple, it should also be understood to apply to all aspects of their life together. Family life, just like our individual lives, must be ordered by the laws of our Lord.The primary law of the Lord regarding family life is that it must share in the very unity and “communion of love” found in the life of the Most Holy Trinity. Each person of the Holy Trinity has perfect respect for the other, gives selflessly to each other without reserve, and receives each person in their totality. It is their love that makes them one and enables them to act together in perfect harmony as a communion of divine Persons. Though Saint Joseph was not immaculate in his nature, the perfection of love did live in his divine Son and in his immaculate wife. This overwhelming gift of their perfect love would have daily drawn him into the perfection of their lives.Ponder your own closest relationships today. If you are blessed with a close family, ponder them. If not, ponder the persons put into your life who you are called to love with familial love. Who are you to be there for in good times and in bad? Who are you to sacrifice your life for without reserve? Who are you to offer respect, compassion, time, energy, mercy, generosity and every other virtue? And how well do you fulfill this duty of love? Reflect, today, upon the fact that God wants you to share in a communion of life, not only with the Most Holy Trinity but also with those around you, especially your family. Try to ponder the hidden life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and seek to make their family relationship the model for how you love others. May their perfect communion of love be a model for us all. Lord, draw me into the life, love and communion that You lived with Your Immaculate Mother and Saint Joseph. I offer You myself, my family and all those to whom I am called to love with a special love. May I imitate Your family love and life in all my relationships. Help me to know how to change and grow so that I may more fully share in Your family life. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The Holy Family of Nazareth, via flickr
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Fr. Stephan's homily on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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A Bible study on Luke 2:41-52, the Gospel reading for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - Cycle C.
A Walk in The Word : A Journey through the Sunday Mass Readings with Hector Molina
Join Catholic evangelist and bible teacher, Hector Molina as he explores the Mass Readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph, Year C.Mass Readings:1 Samuel 1;20-22, 24-28Psalm 84;1-2, 4-5, 8-91 John 3;1-2, 21-24Luke 2;41-52"A Walk in The Word" podcast is a weekly bible study and reflection on the Sunday Mass readings led by International Catholic evangelist and bible teacher, Hector Molina.PODCAST HOMEPAGE: https://awalkintheword.buzzsprout.comYOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/hectormolinacatholicevangelistSupport: Are you enjoying these videos? Become a Patron and partner with me in spreading the Good News! www.patreon.com/hectormolina/You can also show your support for the podcast by visiting: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hectormo...#FeastoftheHolyFamily #TheHolyFamily #sundaymassreadings #catholiclectionary #catholic #sundaygospel #sundaygospelreflection #catholicbiblestudy #hectormolina #awalkintheword #catholicpodcast #bibleinayear #wordonfire #sundayhomily #hectormolina
Let's get all set for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph with Fr. James Brockmeier!
12-24-24 | Mothers of Jesus: Mary by Plainfield Christian Church
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for Feast of the Holy Family. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #17) December 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
In Matthew's genealogy (ch. 1), Mary the Mother of Jesus is the last of five women mentioned by the evangelist. As Jesus' mother, she has a special role in the plan of redemption. Nancy Dawson joins David Capes today to talk about this remarkable woman. Some Protestants mute her because some other Jesus followers hold her in such high regard. But the Scriptures give her a large voice (Luke 1-2) at the occasion of the Incarnation. Dr. Dawson is author of an important book, "All the Genealogies of the Bible" (Zondervan Academic). The Stone Chapel Podcast is part of the ChurchLeaders Podcast Network. For a transcript of this episode click here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast-episode/mother-jesus-mary-nancy-dawson To listen to previous episodes of “The Stone Chapel Podcast” click here. This podcast is about 20 minutes in length.