Final meal that, in the Gospel accounts, Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion
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Brody Holloway | SWO 26In this session, Brody will examine the Last Supper and dig deeper into what's happening with Judas, the tension in the room, and the weight Jesus carries as the cross approaches.He'll talk about how sin deceives, takes hold, and slowly shapes us, and why fighting it requires more than religious habits. Scripture offers a better way: take sin seriously and learn to stand on the truth of God's Word.SWO26Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.
Track 1 of the Chant II CD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VAe5fYJzAoBack in the 1990s, a series of Gregorian chants CDs were produced and they became very popular. They were recordings made by Benedictine monks in Spain.The first of these CDs sold two million copies in the USA and two million copies in the rest of the world. When people were trying to explain why a Gregorian Chant CD could be so popular, they said that people were using it as an antidote to the stress of the modern world.After the first CD did so well, they produced a second CD and made the first track the monks singing the beautiful Introit of today's Mass, which starts off with the words: “Give peace, O Lord, to those who have hoped in You”.The world was looking for some peace of soul and turned to Gregorian Chant. They can find it not only through Gregorian Chant, but also through the TLM.There is a certain point of the Mass when the Mass becomes focused on asking God for peace. This is right after the Pater Noster. In the prayer which immediately follows it, the Libera Nos, the priest says to God, “mercifully grant peace in our days, that through the assistance of Thy mercy we may be always free from sin, and secure from all disturbance.”Then the priest prays the Agnus Dei. As you know the last petition is “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace”.Then, the priest places his hands on the altar, and says to Our Lord, “Lord Jesus Christ, who said to Thine Apostles: Peace I leave you, My peace I give you: regard not my sins, but the faith of Thy Church; and vouchsafe to grant her that peace and unity which is agreeable to Thy will.”This peace that Our Lord gives is the peace that the people of the world were looking for when they were listening to Gregorian Chant in the 1990s. At the Last Supper, Our Lord explains that the peace He gives us is not like the peace that the world gives.For there are, in fact, two types of peace: the peace of the world and the peace of Our Lord. Because we use the same word for these two types of peace, we can easily become confused by them.We can meet people in the world who are living in a state of sin, or Catholics who have left the faith, or who have stopped practicing traditional Catholicism. And they say to us, “I am at peace with my decision”. And we may be tempted to think that people in the world are able to live in a state of sin and be at peace, when in fact they only have the peace of the world.For this reason, I think that it would be helpful for us to think about three differences between the peace that the world gives and the peace that Our Lord gives.The main difference between the two is that the peace of Our Lord is “tranquility in order” and the peace of the world is “numbness in disorder”. The peace of Our Lord is in the soul and is obtained by mortifying or putting to death the body. The peace of the world is in the body and is obtained by putting to death the soul.
The Last Supper is one of the most powerful moments in all of scripture, revealing what love looks like when it refuses to walk away. Jesus sat at the table with people He knew would betray and deny Him, and He still broke bread with them, washed their feet, and sang hymns alongside them. In doing so, He transformed the ancient Passover meal into something entirely new, pointing His disciples forward to a grace that would be poured out for all people. Communion is not simply a ritual or a distant memory. It is a real encounter with the living Christ, a moment where grace becomes tangible and believers are united at the same table. The table of Jesus is open to the faithful and the flawed alike, because Jesus never used the table as a weapon of exclusion. And when we rise from that table, we are not finished. We are sent, called to carry that same love into a hurting world.Support the showVisit communitybrookside.com or facebook.com/communitybrookside for more information!
Today's Promise: Matthew 26:27-28 What if every sin you've ever committed could be completely forgiven? What if the guilt, shame, and regret of your past no longer stood between you and God? That is the incredible message of the cross and today's promise. When Jesus raised the cup during the Last Supper, He said that His blood would be poured out for the forgiveness of sins. The next day, He gave His life to make that promise a reality. We all carry a sin debt we could never pay. But Jesus paid it for us. Through faith in Christ, your debt has been canceled, your sin is forgiven, and the barrier between you and God is removed. You don't have to keep carrying the weight of your past. Jesus took your guilt and shame upon Himself so you could stand before God forgiven and free. Today, remember this promise: Your sin debt has been paid.
☞ ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What does it really mean to be great? In John 13, Jesus answers that question in the most unexpected way possible. At the Last Supper, He gets up from the table, wraps a towel around His waist, and washes His disciples' feet, including the feet of Judas, the man who was about to betray Him. This act was not symbolic. Foot washing was considered so degrading in that culture that even Hebrew slaves were not permitted to do it. Jesus did it anyway, and then He told His disciples to do the same. True greatness, in the kingdom of God, is not fame, position, or accomplishment. It is the willingness to kneel before someone who may never thank you for it. ☞ BIBLE APP NOTES https://www.bible.com/events/49669400 ☞ GROUP LEADER GUIDE https://www.summitchurch.online/_api/public/file/download/bond_75d869c85e384cceb5cd36e098fa9db0 ☞ NEXT STEPS
In Matthew 26, Jesus moves closer to the cross, showing us what true surrender, obedience and faithfulness look like. From the Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that following Jesus is not about relying on our own strength, but trusting Him even when obedience is difficult. Through the failures of Judas, Peter and the disciples, we are reminded that our worst moments do not have the final word. Jesus remains faithful even when we fall short. As He prays, “Not as I will, but as You will,” Jesus shows us what it means to fully surrender to the Father and faithfully walk toward the cross.
Judas Iscariot is one of the most infamous figures in the Bible, known as the man who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. But his story is about far more than one man's failure. It is a mirror held up to every believer, asking a deeply personal question: Have you truly surrendered your whole heart to Jesus?In this message, we explore three powerful lessons from the life of Judas that are just as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago.First, proximity to Jesus is not the same as intimacy with Jesus. Judas walked with Jesus for three and a half years. He heard every teaching, witnessed every miracle, and participated in ministry. And yet his heart never fully surrendered. You can sing the songs, quote the scriptures, and show up every week while still keeping God at arm's length. Judas is proof that being around the things of God is not the same as being transformed by God.Second, what we hide, we give power to. Six days before the Last Supper, Judas used spiritual-sounding language to object to Mary's act of worship, but his real motive was greed. He had been stealing from the ministry's money bag all along. He had learned to cover his heart with religious words. This is a pattern many of us know well. We rationalize, redirect, and sound concerned about the right things while avoiding what the Holy Spirit is actually trying to address in us. Hidden sin does not stay small. It grows in the dark.Third, your greatest weakness can become the place of God's transforming power. The difference between Judas and the other disciples was not that they were stronger or more faithful. Peter denied Jesus three times. Thomas doubted. They all failed. The difference was what they did with their failure. They brought it back to Jesus. Judas did not. And First John 1:9 reminds us that God does not simply pardon our sin. He cleanses us and transforms us from the inside out.If you have been hiding something, rationalizing something, or carrying something alone, this message is for you. Jesus is not waiting to condemn you. He is waiting to restore you.Topics covered include: Judas Iscariot, betrayal in the Bible, John 13, the Last Supper, heart surrender, hidden sin, spiritual hypocrisy, proximity vs intimacy with God, Psalm 139, confession and forgiveness, 1 John 1:9, Christian growth, discipleship, and what it means to truly follow Jesus.Whether you are a longtime believer or someone just beginning to explore faith, this message will challenge you to stop hiding and start surrendering.
This week, Pastor John continues the series on tables in Scripture by turning to the most significant table of all: the Last Supper in the upper room. On the night He was betrayed, Jesus gathered His imperfect disciples, including the one who would betray Him and the one who would deny Him, and transformed the familiar Passover meal into a gift of redeeming grace. Taking what scholars identify as the cup of redemption, He declared a new covenant in His blood and said, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you,” knowing the cross was only hours away. In the message “Grace Is Served,” Pastor John shows that the Lord's Table is not a reward for the worthy but an invitation from the gracious. Jesus meets imperfect people with redeeming grace, calling forgetful people to remember a faithful Savior, receive forgiveness, and live as those who have been redeemed. The words “for you” make that grace personal. Because we have received it, we are called to extend it to others. Listeners are invited to come to the table not because they have it all together, but because Jesus eagerly offers Himself, and because at this table, grace is always served. For this series, our church is gathering in the foyer around tables rather than meeting in the sanctuary. The different setting may result in some variation in audio quality.
Ashe in America and Ghost close out Season 5 of The Chosen with the season finale, episode eight, and it is a big one, covering the Upper Room, the Last Supper, and the walk into Gethsemane. The hosts spend a lot of time on Thaddeus, an apostle they admit they never gave much thought to before, tracing his quiet, almost overlooked calling and why the show frames him as an example of faith without needing a dramatic reason to believe. They also break down the emotional weight of Jesus's final teachings to the disciples before everything changes, and a haunting vision involving Abraham and Isaac that lands as one of the most powerful moments of the episode. Expect plenty of scripture references, some fun tangents about their morning cacao routine, and honest reflection on how much ground this season managed to cover. It is a heavy, satisfying finale, and the hosts tease what is coming in Season 6 before signing off for their season recap next week.
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Send us Fan Mail"No, but I will." That's what Jess said to her grandma when she was asked to wash the dishes as a kid. Snotty, ungrateful, and she still cringes thinking about it. This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess unpacks why that attitude is the exact one most of us bring to service without realizing it, and what happens when we flip it. She walks through John 13, where Jesus literally took off his crown and picked up an apron, and makes the case that serving the people right in front of you might be the most powerful thing you can do for them and for yourself.Discover:Why Jesus chose the lowest job in the room at the Last Supper, and what it meant to the disciplesThree ways Jesus modeled service: in proximity, personally, and in God's powerThe story of a deaf and mute man healed in Mark 7 and what it teaches about meeting people where they areThe psychological and social benefits of serving (endorphin release, stress reduction, combating isolation)How service builds the kind of trust that opens the door to sharing your faithWhat reciprocity and gratitude have to do with transformational communityOur bodies are literally made to feel good when we serve. But more than the chemistry, there's a spiritual connection that forms when you step into someone's life with no agenda other than meeting a need. That's how trust gets built. That's how people start to see something different in you. And that's when they want to know why.Key Takeaways:Service starts where your feet are: your home, your neighborhood, your workplaceJesus served people personally, the way they needed, not one-size-fits-allYour body is designed to reward you for serving othersBeing served combats isolation, builds self-esteem, and opens people up emotionallyService creates the trust and permission to share your storyQuestion for you to think about:Who is one person in your life right now that you could serve this week, not because you have to, but because they're worth it?If this challenged your approach to service, share it with someone who needs the push. Drop a comment and tell us about a time being served changed how you saw someone. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation.Series: The Wild Work of God (Acts 1-6) at Westside Community ChurchFramework: BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)Scriptures referenced: John 13:1-17, Mark 7:31-37Tool: Download the Westside app to use the BLESS tooliPhone/iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/westside-comm-church/id1479755097Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.pushpay.westsidecommunitychurchccSUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveWebsite: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx#MidweekMotivation #BLESS #Serve #WestsideCommunityChurch #WildWorkOfGod #ServiceMatters #John13 #ChristianLiving #FeetWashing #Faith
At the Last Supper, Jesus turned the bread and cup into a powerful reminder of His sacrifice. In Matthew 26, we're invited to come to the Table with humility, thanksgiving, and a personal response to what Jesus has done for us. The Table is set. The invitation is open. Will you come?
Carl Higdon went into the Medicine Bow National Forest for elk in October 1974, and what he described afterward has been picked apart by physicians, hypnotists and skeptics ever since without anybody arriving at an explanation.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CarlHigdonAbductionREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3hppszdyFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In October 1974, Carl Higdon ventured into Wyoming's wilderness for a routine elk hunt, only to encounter something beyond belief: a humanoid figure and an otherworldly craft. His shocking encounter, complete with mysterious pills, a transparent cube, and a journey to an alien planet, defies explanation and continues to baffle experts to this day. (Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid) *** In a remote Mexican village, a young boy stumbles upon a gruesome ritual led by a self-proclaimed goddess, Magdalena Solis. As the cult's depravity spirals out of control, the authorities descend upon the village, uncovering a tale of human sacrifice, orgies, and drug-fueled madness. (High Priestess of Blood) *** In the early morning hours of August 26, 1986, the lifeless body of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was discovered in Central Park, sparking a media frenzy that would dub her murderer, the "Preppy Killer." (Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer) *** Small mistakes can have big consequences, especially when they happen at critical moments in history. From an unlocked gate that led to the fall of Constantinople to a forgotten login that halted background checks for gun permits, we'll look at a few “brain farts” that changed the course of history in ways no one could have predicted (Small Mistakes, Big Consequences)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:00.175 = Show Open00:03:24.124 = Ausso One: The Non-Human Humanoid00:21:27.334 = Robert Chambers: The Preppy Killer ***00:34:15.508 = The Elusive Holy Grail ***00:41:38.338 = The High Priestess of Blood00:53:11.397 = Small Mistakes, Big Consequences ***00:59:31.589 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The High Priestess of Blood” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w4b35w5“Small Mistakes, Big Consequences” source: Jordan Breeding, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p99tmau“Ausso One, The Non-Human Humanoid” source: Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4acyve4n“The Elusive Holy Grail” source: Austin Harvey, All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9sj5“Robert Chambers; The Preppy Killer' source: Cat McAuliffe, Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pp9kj(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 03, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALWeird Darkness covers a 1974 Wyoming abduction account, the 1986 Central Park killing of Jennifer Levin, the long search for the Holy Grail, a blood cult in the Sierra Madre, and a run of small mistakes that redirected history.It opens with Carl Higdon, who took the afternoon of October 25th, 1974 off work and drove into the Medicine Bow National Forest in Carbon County, Wyoming, to hunt elk. He came back describing a six-foot humanoid who called himself Ausso One, a drill fused where his right hand should have been, and a transparent cube holding five paralyzed elk. Doctors who examined him afterward found the tuberculosis scarring gone from his lungs, Leo Sprinkle put him under hypnotic regression that November, and a polygraph in 1978 came back clean.From there the episode turns to the morning of August 26th, 1986, when a cyclist found 18-year-old Jennifer Levin dead near a tree in Central Park, hours after she left Dorrian's Red Hand on the Upper East Side with Robert Chambers. He told investigators her death was rough sex gone wrong, the medical examiner determined she had been strangled, and the press named him the Preppy Killer. Chambers pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and served 15 years, drew a longer sentence in 2008 for selling cocaine and heroin out of his Manhattan apartment, and was paroled in 2023.Next comes the Holy Grail, which the Bible never actually describes. Chrétien de Troyes made it a divine object in his unfinished Conte del Graal around 1180, Robert de Boron tied it to the Last Supper and the crucifixion in Joseph d'Arimathie two decades later, and Arthurian legend sent Perceval and Sir Galahad after it. The chalice has since been claimed by the Basilica of San Isidoro in León, the Valencia Cathedral, and roughly 200 other places across Europe.The fourth segment moves to Yerba Buena, a communal farm of about 20 families in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Madre, where Santos and Cayetano Hernández passed themselves off as prophets of the Incan gods in 1962 and later brought Magdalena Solis back from Monterrey to play a goddess for them. On peyote and cannabis she came to believe she was Coatlicue, the Aztec mother goddess, and ordered human sacrifices in which hearts were cut from victims who were still alive. A 14-year-old named Sebastian Guerrero stumbled into one of those rituals in a cave in late May 1963, and he and Inspector Luis Martinez were both found with their hearts removed.The episode closes on small errors that changed everything downstream: an unlocked gate that let the Turks into Constantinople in 1453, a time-zone miscalculation that put Bay of Pigs bombers over Cuba an hour ahead of their air cover, a 1631 printing of the King James Bible that dropped the word not from the commandment against adultery, and a Florida employee who forgot a login and left concealed-weapons applications running without background checks from February 2016 to March 2017.
In the summer of 2024, about 1,300 people gathered at Saint Mary's College for the premiere of "Behold God's Love," an original Eucharistic musical in three acts: "Root," "Vine," and "Branches." Everyone else missed it. Now the whole world can listen.The full musical is now available as a recorded album, from the manna in the desert, to the Last Supper, to a house church in Corinth. Today, its creator and composer returns to the show to listen to a few tracks with me. We talk about what they reveal, how performing a role becomes a way of dwelling in Scripture, and how listeners can use the music to pray their way back to the Word and the altar.Carolyn Pirtle is Program Director of the Center for Liturgy in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, and the writer and composer of "Behold God's Love."Follow-up Resources:Behold God's Love album and resources page via McGrath Institute for Church Life“That we might behold,” article by Leonard J. DeLorenzo via OSV News.Behold God's Love: A Eucharistic Musical, earlier podcast episode with Carolyn Pirtle via Church Life TodayChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Welcome to Day 2951 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2951 – Theology Thursday – A Foretaste of Eternity: Worship and Relics in Orthodox Christianity Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2951 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2951 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found his lessons short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who want to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com. Today's episode is: A Foretaste of Eternity: Worship and Relics in Orthodox Christianity. At the heart of Orthodox Christianity lies a profoundly sacramental vision of reality, one in which worship does not merely recall past events or anticipate future fulfillment but draws the faithful into the living presence of God. Orthodox spirituality understands the Church's rites as encounters with eternity, moments where heaven and earth overlap and the constraints of ordinary time are set aside. This conviction shapes the entire liturgical life of the Church, from the Divine Liturgy to the veneration of relics, both of which testify to the belief that the Kingdom of God is not only awaited but actively entered through worship. Orthodoxy does not treat sacred rites as symbolic gestures meant to stimulate memory or emotion. Instead, the Church understands worship as participation in divine realities that exist beyond chronological time. When believers gather, they are not reenacting sacred history but stepping into it. This perspective is grounded in the biblical distinction between chronos, measured and sequential time, and kairos, the appointed moment of God's decisive action. In Orthodox worship, kairos breaks into chronos, allowing the faithful to encounter the eternal now of God's kingdom. The first segment is: Liturgical Time and the Reality of Kairos. The Orthodox Church views liturgical time as fundamentally different from ordinary time. While daily life moves forward in linear progression, the liturgy unfolds as an entry into God's eternal present. This is why Orthodox services are saturated with language that collapses past, present, and future into a single act of worship. The Church does not merely remember Christ's saving work but proclaims it as a present and active reality. This understanding is deeply rooted in Scripture, particularly in passages that describe heavenly worship as ongoing and unceasing. The book of Revelation does not portray heaven as waiting for history to conclude before worship begins. Instead, it reveals a realm where praise is already underway and where redeemed humanity already stands before God, even while the full restoration of all things is not yet complete. Orthodox worship understands itself as a participation in that same heavenly liturgy, not a symbolic imitation of it. The second segment is: The Divine Liturgy as Heavenly Worship. Nowhere is this eternal perspective more fully expressed than in the Divine Liturgy, the central act of Orthodox worship. The Liturgy is not approached as a service observed from a distance but as an act in which the faithful actively participate. The Church gathers with the conviction that it stands before God alongside the angels and the saints, offering praise that transcends earthly limitations. This is why Orthodox churches are intentionally designed to reflect heaven rather than accommodate modern efficiency. Icons, incense, chant, and ritual movement are not aesthetic additions but theological statements. They proclaim that worship is not confined to the material world and that the senses themselves are drawn into the experience of eternity. When the Liturgy begins, the Church does not imagine heaven but enters into its worship. The third segment is: The Eucharist and the Eternal Sacrifice of Christ. At the heart of the Divine Liturgy stands the Eucharist, which most clearly embodies the Orthodox understanding of time and eternity. The Eucharist is not treated as a symbolic reminder of Christ's sacrifice, nor as a repetition of it. Orthodox theology holds that Christ's sacrifice is once for all, complete and unrepeatable, yet eternally present before the Father. In the Eucharist, the Church is brought into that eternal offering. The faithful do not travel back in time to the Last Supper, nor do they merely recall the crucifixion and resurrection. Instead, they participate in the timeless reality of Christ's self-offering, which stands outside historical sequence. This is why the Eucharist is spoken of as a mystery, not because it is vague or irrational, but because it transcends the categories of ordinary experience. The fourth segment is: The Communion of Saints Beyond Time. The Orthodox understanding of worship also reshapes the Church's view of the communion of saints. The Church is not divided between the living and the departed, nor fractured by centuries of history. All who are in Christ are alive in Him, and all worship together as one body. This unity is not poetic language but a lived reality expressed every time the Church gathers for prayer. In Orthodox services, the saints are not treated as distant figures from the past but as present members of the worshiping community. Their hymns are sung, their intercessions are invoked, and their lives are held up as evidence that the victory of Christ over death is already at work. This reinforces the conviction that the Church's worship transcends time and that believers participate in a fellowship that stretches across centuries without losing its unity. The fifth segment is: Relics as Witnesses to the Eternal Kingdom. The veneration of relics flows naturally from this understanding of time and eternity. Relics are not honored as historical curiosities or sentimental connections to the past. They are revered as tangible witnesses to the reality of resurrection and the transformation of the human person through union with Christ. Orthodox Christianity affirms that salvation involves the whole person, body and soul. The saints are not disembodied spirits awaiting redemption but glorified members of Christ's body whose lives testify to the sanctification of creation itself. Relics bear witness to this truth by proclaiming that holiness is not abstract or purely spiritual but leaves its mark on the physical world. The sixth segment is: Relics and Sacred Space. The placement of relics within Orthodox churches further reinforces their theological significance. Altars are traditionally consecrated with relics, reflecting the early Christian practice of celebrating the Eucharist over the graves of martyrs. This practice proclaims that the Church's worship is inseparable from the witness of those who have already finished the race. Relics also sanctify sacred space by declaring that heaven and earth meet within the Church. They remind the faithful that death has been defeated and that the resurrection is not merely a future hope but an already unfolding reality. Through the presence of relics, the Church visibly confesses its belief in the ultimate restoration of creation and the bodily resurrection of the faithful. In Conclusion. The transcendent nature of Orthodox worship and the veneration of relics together offer a vision of faith rooted in participation rather than observation. The sacred rites of the Church are not educational tools designed to convey information about God. They are encounters with God Himself, drawing believers into communion with Christ, the saints, and the heavenly host. In Orthodox Christianity, worship is not confined to the flow of ordinary time. It is an entry into eternity, a foretaste of the age to come. Through the Divine Liturgy, the Eucharist, and the veneration of relics, the faithful are invited to step beyond the limits of the temporal world and into the living reality of God's kingdom, where death is overcome and worship never ends. For further study, consider these Discussion Questions. How does the Orthodox understanding of worship as participation in eternity challenge modern assumptions that worship is primarily symbolic or commemorative? In what ways does the distinction between chronos and kairos help explain how the Divine Liturgy brings past, present, and future together in a single act
Sunday morning message from Pastor John.
Forgiveness is one of the most important parts of Christian life—and one of the easiest to misunderstand. Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks begin with the big picture: Jesus' mission is a mission of forgiveness, and the whole Christian life is built around receiving that mercy and learning to extend it to others. But forgiveness does not mean pretending nothing happened, removing every boundary, or forcing reconciliation where trust has not been rebuilt.Father makes a crucial distinction: **forgiveness can be one-sided; reconciliation requires both parties.** God is already turned toward us in mercy. He remains faithful, opens the door, and offers forgiveness—but reconciliation happens when we respond and return to Him. The same pattern matters in human relationships. Forgiveness is a personal decision toward another person; reconciliation is mutual repair, rebuilt trust, and a relationship that can move forward in truth.The conversation then connects forgiveness to boundaries. God gives the universal moral law—the Ten Commandments and the call to love—as the broad foundation. Communities, families, marriages, monasteries, neighborhoods, and friendships also develop particular boundaries that help people live together well. When those boundaries are violated, whether gravely or in smaller daily ways, love requires honesty: acknowledge the harm, ask forgiveness, offer forgiveness, and rebuild trust with consistency.Joe brings the episode into daily life with a practical challenge: examine your boundaries. Are they rooted in holiness, love, and the good of others—or only in personal preference, frustration, or convenience? Healthy boundaries are not opposed to forgiveness. They help create the conditions where forgiveness can become reconciliation, where relationships with self, others, and God can be repaired, strengthened, and made more whole.**Key Ideas*** Jesus' mission is centered on forgiveness, and the Eucharist and confession keep that mystery at the heart of the Church.* Forgiveness and reconciliation are related but not identical: forgiveness can be one-sided; reconciliation requires both parties.* God's forgiveness is already offered; reconciliation with Him requires our response, repentance, and return.* Boundaries begin with God's moral law, then extend into agreed community, family, and personal expectations.* Consistency matters: trust is rebuilt when people understand the boundary, respect it, and repair what has been broken.**Scripture Mentioned*** The Our Father / “forgive us our trespasses…”* Matthew 6 — forgiving others and receiving forgiveness* Parable of the unforgiving servant* “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”* The Last Supper / chalice poured out “for the forgiveness of sins”* The Ten Commandments**Links & References**None explicitly referenced with a clear official/source link in this episode.**CTA:** If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email [FatherAndJoe@gmail.com](mailto:FatherAndJoe@gmail.com).### TagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, forgiveness, reconciliation, boundaries, healthy boundaries, Catholic forgiveness, sacrament of reconciliation, confession, penance, mercy, God's mercy, Jesus' mission, Eucharist, Last Supper, forgiveness of sins, Our Father, Matthew 6, unforgiving servant, Father forgive them, Ten Commandments, moral law, natural law, holiness, perfection of love, sin, missing the mark, trust, rebuilding trust, repentance, apology, human relationships, marriage, family life, friendship, community life, monastic life, grand silence, consistency, love, common good, relationship with God, relationship with others, relationship with self, spiritual growth, Catholic podcast
September 15, 2026Today's Reading: 1 Kings 17:8-16Daily Lectionary: 2 Chronicles 34:1-4, 8-11, 14-33; Nahum 1:1-3:19; Colossians 2:8-23“And she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days.” (1 Kings 17:15)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Rewind nearly 3,000 years.The widow of Zarephath thought she knew what was coming. It would be death, and a fate worse than any she had ever imagined. Famine was in the land, and food and drink were not to be found. She meant to enjoy one last supper before the great end of her days. She gathered some sticks—two, in the original Hebrew, to be precise—that she might prepare. But Elijah knew what was really coming. It would be life. God would provide what was needed for life to flourish. He prophesied: “The jar of flour shall not be spent, and the jug of oil shall not be empty, until the day that the Lord sends rain upon the earth.” (1 Kings 17:14) Having been so broken and desperate that nothing remained but to trust this in his word of promise, “she went and did as Elijah said. And she and he and her household ate for many days.” (1 Kings 17:15)Fast forward nearly 1,000 years. The disciples thought they knew what was coming. It would be life, greater than anything they had ever imagined! After all, the Messiah had come! Jesus Himself had proclaimed: “Now the time has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” (John 12:23) They enjoyed one Last Supper before the great end of the early days. “Do this,” He said. Elsewhere, pieces of wood were gathered together—two, in the typical Roman fashion—that He might prepare. But Jesus knew what was really coming. It would be death. God Himself had come to provide what was needed for sin to be killed. He had prophesied throughout the Scriptures, again and again, for those who had ears to hear: death would be conquered by death. Even when Jesus was upon the cross that next day, the disciples could not yet understand what was happening. They were broken and desperate. Nothing remained but to trust in His Word of promise, and even that seemed too much. They fell away. Then Jesus arose. Fast forward over 2,000 years. We know what is coming. It is both death and life, greater and more wonderful than anything we could have imagined! It has been revealed to us through the Word of the Lord: Jesus has given us death to sin and life in Him. We join Him at His Table, receiving the very Bread of Life Himself, by faith. “Do this,” he says. And His holy church? Well, “she and he and her household ate for many days,” justified by His precious sacrifice.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.For what purpose was My dying If not for your justifying? And what use this precious food If you yourself were pure and good? (LSB 627:8)Rev. Donald Stein, pastor of Saint Andrew Lutheran Church in Rockton, IL.
Have you ever asked God to show Himself to you? Have you prayed for a sign, a clear word, or some kind of confirmation that He is real and present? You are not alone in asking that question. In fact, one of Jesus' own apostles asked something very similar on the night before the crucifixion.At the Last Supper, Judas (not Iscariot), also known as Thaddeus or Jude, asked Jesus a question that many believers have echoed throughout history: how will You reveal Yourself to us and not to the world? It is an honest, searching question, and the answer Jesus gave is one of the most extraordinary promises in all of the New Testament.Jesus did not promise to show up occasionally. He promised to move in permanently. In John 14:23, He said that He and the Father would come and make their home with anyone who loves Him and keeps His word. That kind of presence is not the presence of a distant God who checks in from time to time. It is the presence of someone who is with you in the morning, in the hard conversations, in the ordinary and the overwhelming moments of life.This message explores the meaning behind that promise and what it looks like to actually experience it. Topics covered include the role of the Holy Spirit as God's permanent presence in the life of every believer, what Jesus meant when He said He would not leave us as orphans, why Jesus connected revelation to obedience and what that means for our daily walk with God, how intimacy with God grows through consistent, loving response to what He has already spoken, and what to do when you feel spiritually stagnant or distant from God.This is a message for anyone who has ever felt like God is far away, for anyone who wants to go deeper in their relationship with Him, and for anyone who is ready to move from asking for more revelation to actually responding to what God has already made clear.
There is a spiritual glass ceiling in many people's walk with Christ, and today, as we continue to study the Gospel of John, we'll look at Jesus teaching in at the Last Supper and the keys He gives to us on how to break through any glass ceilings that may be limiting our walk with Him. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
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This week, Phil Mason introduced the concept of Upper Room culture, and Toby and Sophie Flipo, two of Tribe's worship leaders, shared their experiences hosting pop-up Houses of Prayer in their home.Upper Room Culture is unveiled in the gathering of Jesus and His disciples in the Upper Room on the night He was betrayed. They gathered around the Last Supper, as Jesus led them in a covenantal meal together. This remarkable culture was born out of the unique language Jesus introduced. His intimate teaching birthed apostolic culture, inviting the disciples to inhabit this heavenly culture as they participated in the genesis of the church. As someone famously said, “words create worlds.' Jesus invited the disciples to embrace this entirely new Upper Room culture expressed through the House of Prayer. Jesus' own prayer in John 17 embodied the Spirit of the House of Prayer movement.Toby and Sophie shared their passion for running House of Prayer events in their own home, something they have practiced for several years.We hope this joint effort blesses and inspires you.
Worship leader and songwriter Brooke Ligertwood is back on the couch — a third-time guest whose new album Eat sets Scripture word-for-word to music. She and Levi swap stories about the time they turned a Montana set into the moon, talk through the marriage-saving phrase "is that a final draft?", and unpack her philosophy of "iceberg life" — why the healthiest faith is 90% invisible. It ends, naturally, with wedding-night chaos and a burnt bridal gown. Connect with us on social! Brooke: @brookeligertwood Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links] Listen to EAT: https://bit.ly/4ck2S5Q Watch Brooke and Levi in From the Rock: https://bit.ly/4x49Ymu Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – Steamy intro 00:03:14 – Recreating the moon in Montana (and the "Last Supper" crossover) 00:06:20 – Inside Eat — an album of verbatim, sung Scripture 00:12:11 – Letting God write the record instead of forcing it 00:14:50 – The prophetic voice: when not to dilute what God gave you 00:17:04 – Sister Act, Choir Room, and her favorite song "Watchmen" 00:21:37 – Marriage hack: "Is that a final draft?" 00:30:18 – Iceberg life — why your inner world should outweigh your outer show 00:36:00 – Why you can't actually be discipled by social media 00:48:02 – Wedding night bloopers and a burnt wedding dress
A message on John 6 showing how the bread of life exposes true belief, false belief, and betrayal. What if the same bread that feeds you also reveals what you are really seeking? In this message from John 6, Jesus feeds a crowd of thousands, then exposes their hearts when they come looking for more food instead of more of him. Drawing a straight line from the wilderness manna to the Last Supper to Communion in 1 Corinthians 11, this episode uncovers why every mention of Communion in Scripture also mentions betrayal, and what it means to examine your own heart honestly before you come to the table. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. The work of God is not a list of behaviors to perform, it is belief in the one he sent. 2. Communion has always been a moment of exposure, showing who truly believes, who is drifting, and who has already betrayed in their heart. 3. Discerning the body means caring for the people around you as much as remembering what Christ accomplished on the cross. For more great resources like this, head to http://trpfamily.org #TRPTampa #TRPFamily
When Jesus seat with his 12 disciples at the Last Supper, was a personal invitation regarding their past or their weakness. Radical hospitality at the Last Supper. Who is seating at your dinner table today?
The King's authority is established as a suffering servant.On this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Rod walks through the entire Passion Week in Mark chapters 11–15. Rather than isolating the Triumphal Entry, the sermon traces how Jesus deliberately establishes His authority—not as a conquering earthly king, but as the suffering Servant who came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.The repeated theme is the reversal of order: the first shall be last, and the last first. Every event of the week—cleansing the temple, confrontations with religious leaders, parables, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the trials, and the cross—is framed by this truth. The King who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey will leave it carrying a cross.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Mark #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #PalmSunday #RoadToTheCross #SufferingServant
Ashe in America and Ghost say Season 5, Episode 5 of The Chosen, "Because of Me," picks up the pace in a big way, and they are not exaggerating. This is the episode where Judas's betrayal finally becomes undeniable, and the hosts walk through a tense Last Supper sequence full of suspicion around the table as the disciples try to figure out who among them could possibly turn on Jesus. Meanwhile on the Roman side, Pilate is under pressure, Atticus is forced into an uncomfortable posture, and Claudia is unraveling in her own way, giving the political side of the story just as much weight as the spiritual one. The hosts dig into the fig tree symbolism that closes out the episode and what it signals about where things go from here. There is also a genuinely moving listener testimony they read near the end that both hosts say makes doing the whole show worth it. A jam packed, emotional episode as the season heads toward its final stretch.
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For the past 9 months, we have been looking forward to the arrival of the New Covenant! Well, today it has arrived and we will look at how and when Jesus established this covenant during the Last Supper. Join us as we study this Key Chapter! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
What does it mean to glorify God through art?For many artists, the desire to glorify God can become an expectation that their work should communicate an explicitly religious message. But what happens when that expectation begins to constrict the artist? What if our attempts to make art that clearly communicates faith actually prevent the art from becoming genuinely transformative?In this solo meditation, Stephen Roach explores the relationship between Christian faith, artistic freedom, and the glory of God. Drawing on the work of Hans Rookmaaker and Flannery O'Connor, as well as the strange prophetic performances of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, Stephen asks whether art needs to be explicitly religious in order to be spiritually meaningful.Stephen revisits the story of Paolo Veronese and his controversial painting of The Last Supper, which brought him before the Catholic Inquisition in 1573. The story raises an important question for artists and faith communities alike: what happens when our desire to protect familiar expressions of faith leaves no room for artistic imagination?Perhaps glorifying God through art doesn't always mean making art that is easily recognizable as Christian. Perhaps sometimes it means following our creative curiosity into places that are unfamiliar, challenging, ambiguous, or even strange.In a world where familiar religious imagery can become wallpaper, what might happen if we made room for art that surprises us again?In this episode:Rethinking what it means to "glorify God" through artWhy treating art as a "tool" for evangelism can strip it of its powerThe shocking performance art of Ezekiel, Isaiah, and JeremiahPaolo Veronese's controversial Last SupperHow religious conformity can restrict artistic creativityWhy faith communities need to cultivate curiosity rather than judgmentThe danger of familiar truths becoming spiritually dullABOUT THE HOSTStephen Roach is the host of Makers and Mystics, a podcast exploring the intersection of creativity, faith, and the human experience. He is an artist, curator, poet, and musician. He is currently writing How to See Invisible Things, a book exploring the future of art and faith. Stephen has spent over a decade advocating for creativity as a spiritual discipline and calling.RESOURCES AND LINKSArt Needs No Justification by Hans Rookmaaker — the book referenced for its argument that art has intrinsic value apart from evangelistic use Five Creativity Killers and How to Avoid Them by Stephen Roach — Stephen's booklet where he first wrote about Paolo Veronese's trialDisclaimer: This episode is a case for unconventional art, but I want to be clear that it is not a disparagement of sacred art: work created specifically for devotional or liturgical environments and practices. My critique of “easy art” is not meant to diminish the beauty or value of sacred art.—Stephen RoachSend us Fan MailSupport the showCONNECT WITH USWebsite: http://www.makersandmystics.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/makersandmystics Support the show: patreon.com/makersandmystics Sign Up for Our Newsletter! http://eepurl.com/g49Ks1
Did Jesus share in the bread and chalice at the Last Supper? A listener's handwritten question opens this episode of YouChat, where Eoin is joined by Fr Chris Garrett to continue their series on the Fifth Commandment, “Thou shalt not kill.” Working through the YouCat catechism, they explore how we should treat our bodies as […] L'articolo YouChat – The Fifth Commandment – Part 2 – Fr Chris Garrett proviene da Radio Maria.
John 17:20–23 We were never meant to go through this life alone, yet relationships and community can be hard. At the Last Supper, Jesus prays for us in a way that is meant to shape our life together.
Welcome to episode 761. We start with a sneak peek at Folded Space followed by three tales, about a living miracle, a family on the edge and a proposal for a unique exhibition.COMING UPGood Evening: Thank you, Folded Space Podcast: 00:01:06Vivi Estaris' The Last Supper as read by Heather Thomas: 00:05:43[Trigger] Francesco Levato's A Thin Whistle Instead of a Scream as read by Jesse Holt: 00:15:12[Trigger] Michael Harris Cohen's Image List for Exhibition Proposal, Nature Mort/Nature Vivante as read by Josie Babin: 00:24:58TRIGGER WARNINGSA Thin Whistle Instead of a Scream contains scenes of Domestic and Child Abuse.Image List for Exhibition Proposal, Nature Mort/Nature Vivante contains scenes of Animal Abuse, Animal Death and Suicide/Suicidal Ideation. PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchFolded Space PodcastJesse HoltJesse Holt on XMichael Harris CohenOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegrePaul BelcherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ashe in America and Ghost call Season 5, Episode 4 of The Chosen, "The Same Coin," a real turning point, and they mean it. This episode zeroes in on two men chasing the same broken idea of righteousness from opposite sides, as Judas continues to unravel and Shmuel crosses a line of his own that changes everything for him. The hosts spend real time on the Last Supper dialogue between Jesus and Judas, breaking down just how close the show sticks to the Gospel accounts while still finding room for gut wrenching original material. Expect a close look at betrayal, self deception, and what happens when someone convinces themselves that compromise is really conviction. They also talk through where Shmuel's arc is headed and why his storyline mirrors Judas more than either character would probably admit. As always there is warm banter, some sponsor reads, and genuine reverence for how the show keeps raising the emotional stakes. Ashe promises no spoilers too soon, so settle in.
Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Find Bill at https://substack.com/@cgpodcast The U.S. Military Is a Trillion-Dollar Paper Tiger—Drones, Carriers, and Strategic Failure The hosts interview retired U.S. Army officer and military historian Bill Buppert, fellow at the Libertarian Institute and host of the Chasing Ghosts podcast, about U.S. military shortcomings and strategic failures since 1945. Buppert argues the Pentagon fields expensive "exquisite platforms" that are unfit for 21st-century peer conflict, citing lost influence in the Middle East and Africa and recurring defeats or stalemates in Iraq and Afghanistan. He critiques procurement and consolidation after the 1993 "Last Supper," and highlights troubled systems including the Zumwalt, Littoral Combat Ship, Ford-class EMALS, aircraft carriers, and the F-35's low readiness rates. He emphasizes the revolution of cheap FPV/UAV warfare, salvo competition in air defense, depleted munitions stockpiles (including Stingers), limited U.S. homeland missile defense, and vulnerabilities such as container-launched drones. The conversation also covers Ukraine's prospects against Russia, NATO red lines, Iran's terrain and history, and the importance of considering moral injury in war. 00:00 Meet Bill Buppert 01:52 Paper Tiger Pentagon 04:56 Iraq War Blowback 06:24 Rakes and Stupidity 10:22 Bureaucracy and Budgets 12:05 Navy Procurement Fails 14:05 Carrier and EMALS Risks 18:49 Drones Change Warfare 24:13 Defense Industry Monopoly 27:20 Salvo Competition IAMD 31:46 Carriers vs China Math 36:28 F-35 Readiness Disaster 39:56 Homeland Missile Defense Limits 42:58 Smuggled Nukes and Drones 44:22 Homeland Attack Scenarios 46:06 Civil Defense Blind Spot 47:12 Empire Mindset and 9/11 48:25 Bring Policy Home 51:14 Bureaucracy and Defense Waste 53:07 Drones Change Warfare 54:43 Why COIN Fails 56:58 Ukraine Forecast and NATO 59:57 Iran Nukes and Regional Power 01:08:09 Homeschooling and Trades 01:11:29 Iran Terrain and History 01:14:12 Moral Injury and Farewell
Today we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke, one of four eyewitness accounts of Jesus' words and works. In them we learn of his life, death, and resurrection to rescue his people from among the neighborhoods of Seattle and the nations of the world. Today, we move into the final hours of Jesus' life, beginning with a famous meal now known as the “Last Supper.” Here we discover that Jesus is the ultimate passover lamb given so that we might belong to God together, forever. Audio | Notes
Send us Fan MailA saint who barely speaks in the Gospels still has a lot to say to our loud, distracted world. We step into the tradition of Catholic pilgrimage and follow Saint Bartholomew the Apostle as a companion for anyone who wants a faith that feels honest, grounded, and real. There is something life-changing about walking where the saints walked, not because the stones are magical, but because their stories help us recognize God at work in our own ordinary days.We explore who Bartholomew is, why many Catholics identify him with Nathanael in the Gospel of John, and what that famous moment under the fig tree reveals about discipleship. His blunt question, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”, is not treated as a scandal. It becomes the starting line for grace. Jesus meets sincerity with love, and Philip's simple invitation, “Come and see,” shows how friendship can open a door to conversion without pressure or pretenses.From there, the journey widens into the life of the early Church: prayer with the apostles and Mary, the memory of Christ's miracles, and the lasting weight of the Last Supper and the Eucharist. We reflect on Bartholomew's path from doubt to conviction, his encounter with the risen Christ, and the missionary tradition that carries him to places like Armenia and beyond, where courage and martyrdom become a final testimony.If you're searching for Catholic faith that can hold questions, strengthen families, and spark real spiritual renewal, this story delivers. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a “come and see” moment, and leave a review. What's one doubt or question you want to bring to Jesus today?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...
Jesus teaches His disciples during the Last Supper that His coming suffering is not a defeat but part of God's plan to glorify the Father. After Judas leaves, He gives them a new commandment to love one another with the same radical, sacrificial love He has shown. He then explains that believers will carry on His work through the Holy Spirit, asking in His name for things that glorify God, make Christ known, and serve others humbly.
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This episode unpacks reporting that U.S. munitions stockpiles are dangerously low and lays out the consequences of the shortage both for Washington's ongoing war with Iran, and for its deterrence of adversaries. Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR Guest: Michael C. Horowitz, Senior Fellow for Technology and Innovation and Director of the Defense and National Security Program, CFR We Discuss: Whether news reports of a serious depletion of U.S. high-tech weapons stocks are accurate, and how far inventories have been drawn down. The distinction between defensive interceptors, such as Patriot and THAAD, and offensive standoff weapons, such as Tomahawks and ATACMS, and how long each takes to produce. How the roots of the munitions crisis trace back to decisions in the 1990s—including the "Last Supper" defense industry consolidation—that prioritized quality over quantity. Why President Donald Trump's argument that the shortage stems from Biden-era weapons transfers to Ukraine misses deeper structural causes. How chokepoints—from Chinese rare-earth dominance to consolidated tier-two and tier-three suppliers—make ramping up production slow and costly. Why the Pentagon has been slow to shift its acquisition strategy despite nearly a decade of warnings about renewed great power competition, and how "not invented here" attitudes compound the problem. Whether budget austerity would spur innovation or choke it, and how "precise mass" could revitalize U.S. capabilities within a two-year window. How much the current drawdown threatens deterrence at a moment when the United States is left without an aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific. Mentioned on the Episode: Rush Doshi, Erin D. Dumbacher, William Henagan, Michael C. Horowitz, and Samuel Lazarus, “Out of Ammo: A Two-Year Sprint to Rebuild the American Arsenal and Deter China,” Council on Foreign Relations “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1),” U.S. Congress Michael C. Horowitz, “Battles of Precise Mass: Technology Is Remaking War—and America Must Adapt,” Foreign Affairs Erin D. Dumbacher, Michael C. Horowitz, and Lauren Kahn, “Will Trump's ‘Big Beautiful' Defense Spending Last?” Council on Foreign Relations For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/washingtons-missile-shortage Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.
He sat in the place of honor. He preached the gospel. He cast out demons. And Judas Iscariot still walked straight into the darkest corner of hell — without ever seeing it coming.In this episode, we dig into John 13 and Matthew 26–27 to answer a question every believer should wrestle with: what actually went wrong with Judas? It wasn't a single dramatic moment of rebellion — it was a slow, quiet hardening that looked a lot like normal Christian life right up until it didn't.We walk through four warning signs from Judas's life that show up in ours too:Loving money — how a small compromise (pilfering the money box) became a 30-piece-of-silver betrayalA seared conscience — why sin that once kept you up at night can eventually let you sleep like a babyRejecting the Savior's love — Jesus washed his feet and fed him bread, and Judas still walked out into the nightRemorse without repentance — the crucial, often-missed difference between feeling guilty and actually turning to Christ (2 Corinthians 7:9-10)We also contrast Judas's despair with Peter's repentance — two disciples, two failures, two radically different endings — and talk honestly about what it looks like to examine your own heart instead of pointing at someone else's.
What do Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Booths reveal about Jesus? In this powerful conversation on Truth Talk Live, Stu Epperson sits down with Tammy Priest, author of Jerusalem Calls: The Three Jewish Feasts and My Journey to Jesus. Tammy shares her journey from growing up in a Jewish home to discovering Jesus as the Messiah, and how the Jewish feasts became signposts pointing her toward the Gospel. From Passover and Yom Kippur to the Last Supper, the resurrection, Pentecost, and the Great Commission, Tammy explains the biblical and Jewish context that gives familiar passages new depth. She also offers practical wisdom for Christians who want to build genuine relationships with Jewish friends and share the Gospel with humility, respect, and love. Discover the Jewish roots of the Christian faith—and see Jesus through a whole new lens.
Jesus leads His disciples into Jerusalem for His final Passover, giving Peter and John precise, faith‑testing instructions that guide them to the upper room—likely the home of John Mark's family—where the meal will take place. During the supper, Jesus reveals Himself as the true Passover Lamb, establishes the new covenant through bread and wine, and teaches that His sacrifice will bring forgiveness, unity, and the fulfillment of God's kingdom. Pastor Bob emphasizes that while God is sovereign, believers still have a role to play—examining their hearts, repenting, participating in communion with intention, and actively sharing Christ so that His kingdom may come.
What if the Last Supper was a covenant-inaugurating ceremony intentionally pointing us back to Exodus 24, the establishment of a kingdom of priests, and the Melchizedek priesthood?In this episode, we will trace the covenant thread from Moses and Mount Sinai to the Last Supper and ultimately to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, by exploring the connections between Exodus 24, Luke 22, Hebrews 9, and Revelation 19—and how bread, wine, blood, covenant, priesthood, and the coming wedding feast all fit together as one beautiful, unified story. We'll also look at the two “mothers” presented in Scripture—Babylon and Jerusalem above—and what they reveal about identity and the people being formed through each system.It's also very important to mention that this episode must be watched along with Episode 19 in particular, in order to tie in the topic of “firstborn,” to being “born from above,” and the “Jerusalem above—which is the mother of us all.”My heart behind this episode (and the previous one) is to really take time to pause, slow down, study the Scriptures, and see how Moses has always pointed forward to Messiah. “For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote about Me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?”John 5:46-47Sign of Jonah Study: https://www.promise-perspective.com/blogs/the-promise-perspective-blog/the-timing-of-our-messiah-s-death-burial-and-resurrection-the-true-sign-of-jonah?_pos=17&_sid=c887d570e&_ss=rVisit my website: www.promise-perspective.comFollow on Instagram: @the_promise_perspective Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DeWfRGVNw/?mibextid=wwXIfr Donate on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/stephanie-green0611Donate on PayPal: http://paypal.me/stephaniegreentppYour support is greatly appreciated ❤️Contact me: stephanie@promise-perspective.comSupport the show
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08.12.2026 | Part 22: Jesus Betrayed and Arrested | Pastor Jeff Wickwire What stands out to you most about Jesus’ final hours—His betrayal, the Last Supper, or His prayers in Gethsemane? In this week’s message, Pastor Jeff reminded us that Jesus was both fully God and fully human, experiencing real pain and sorrow so He could understand ours. We also saw how Mary’s costly worship stood in contrast to Judas’ betrayal, and how the Lord’s Supper calls us to remember Christ’s sacrifice.
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In the womb of a graced woman? Changing God's will? Was the Last Supper like our Mass? Join Dr. Anders and Thom on the Friday's edition of Called to Communion.
Explore the powerful moments of the Last Supper where Jesus reveals the true meaning of sacrifice and the new covenant to His disciples.This episode dives into the events of the Last Supper, capturing the deep significance of Jesus' actions and words as He prepares to sacrifice Himself for humanity. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the disciples' journey to find a place for the Passover meal, their interactions with Jesus, and the profound moment of communion where Jesus introduces the symbolism of His body and blood.Today's Bible verse is John 10:11, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're taking a break from True Sunlight this week, but we hope you enjoy this episode of 'Wherever It Leads... Milan' Follow the show at staypes.ky/wherever Tourists sprint to Rome and Florence while one of Europe's most alive cities hums quietly in the north — and that's exactly what makes Milan extraordinary. This week, writer, author, and Milanese insider Marta Mondelli pulls back the curtain on a city of hidden courtyards, wooden streetcars, world-class aperitivo, and jasmine-soaked springs. She explains why cappuccino after 11am is a “crime”, why the Milanese party as hard as they work, and why spring open days unlock palaces most visitors never see. Journalist Mandy Matney and producer David Moses share their own Milan memories — late-night dumplings in Chinatown, a train through the Alps, streets packed on a Tuesday like it was Saturday — while Marta weighs in on Lee Gilley's asylum claim in nearby Turin and Italy's growing conversation around feminicide. Plus: Lake Como, Turin, and the art of spending your tourism money where it actually matters. Learn More about Marta Mondelli: @martamondelli Reset Stories Podcast @resetstoriespodcast Episode Resources: Festina Lente Milano — Marta's handcrafted candle shop in the Isola neighborhood