Podcasts about Magi

It's a fifth Friday, so Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers Live is asking Jimmy Akin weird questions from listeners, about topics like why lunch meat is round but bread is square; how much loot the Magi gave the Holy Family; and more.

There's a famous optical illusion drawing that, depending on how a person perceives the image, shows an elderly woman or a young lady with her head turned away from us.You can see it here – and what's fascinating is while one person may see a young lady and another an older person, the image itself is unchanged – only our perception and interpretation of the image.We're going to be continuing our study in the Gospel of Matthew this Sunday, and we'll be reading about some very different reactions and responses to the news that the Messiah King had been born in Israel. It was perceived as either good or bad news, depending on what a person may have felt was at stake in the arrival of a new King.We'll be reading Matthew 2:1-23.The text introduces us to some characters that we'll have to try and get familiar with.We'll meet King Herod (or Herod the Great) who was the Roman puppet ruler over Israel at that time. We'll also meet the Magi, or Wise Men as our modern translations call them. They are apparently court astrologers who travel from the East because they observed astronomical phenomena that they interpreted as the portent of the arrival of an important King.We'll also hear from the religious scribes, the keepers of the Torah. All of these people react to the news of the birth of Messiah – and all of them react differently. What do the Magi state as their intentions? What does Herod say he wants to do compared with what he does? Who is this text portraying in a positive way, and who is negatively represented? What might we infer from that?We're going to pay attention the the tension and conflict that emerges as Jesus comes on the scene and consider what that tells us about the world we live in, as well as the condition of our own hearts.It will be both a challenge and an encouragement! Hope you can join us this Sunday at 10 AM!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Dr Alexander Cummins is a contemporary cunning-man and historian of magic. His magical specialities are the dead (folk necromancy), divination (geomancy), the cunning-crafts of traditional British service magic, and the grimoires. His published works include The Black Raven with Brian Johnson, Nazarth: Pillars of Gladness, The Art of Cyprian's Mirror of Four Kings, An Excellent Booke of the Arte of Magicke with Phil Legard, A Book of the Magi, The Starry Rubric, and a host of essays in collections by both occult and academic publishers.  Al is a frequent speaker on the international circuit, and co-hosts the podcast Radio Free Golgotha. Dr Cummins' work, classes, and services can be found at www.alexandercummins.com." In this chat, we talk about geomancy, how it works as a form of divination, how it can be used for more magical operations, and just why more people need to use titles like 'service magician'. Enjoy! Find Al online at: https://www.alexandercummins.com His other links are here: https://linktr.ee/grimoiresontape Order The Black Raven: https://hadean.press/products/the-black-raven Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Welcome to Season 10 of All the Feelings, where your hosts Pete Wright and Tommy Metz III take you on a guided tour of that weird liminal space between “I should know better by now” and “Why does filling out a W-2 feel like a personality test written by Kafka?”In this premiere episode, the subject is Money, starting with the slow-burning crisis of homeownership. Tommy—staunch apartment loyalist and occasional demon extractor—wonders if owning property is still the pinnacle of adult success, or just another gatekeeping tradition propped up by 1940s mortgage policy and peer pressure from ghosts. Pete, long-time homeowner and accidental handyman, walks us through the real cost of grass, siding, and painting things that no landlord will pay for.Then, it's Tax Time: the annual gauntlet where America's adults cosplay as accountants and hope they don't accidentally confess to fraud. If you've ever had to Google “What is MAGI?” and gotten answers involving sorcery or the Nativity, this episode is for you. Pete recounts his annual ritual of fiscal shame and digital form-filling dread, and Tommy offers a scathing comparison between the IRS and the HOV lane—both of which function primarily through fear.Along the way, we explore the emotional toll of systems that are designed to be opaque, the quiet panic of feeling unqualified to do basic grown-up things, and why the true cost of adulthood might just be your confidence. Spoiler: No one really knows what they're doing. Even Einstein.

Daily Dose of Hope May 20, 2025 Day 2 of Week 8   Scripture – Matthew 2   Prayer:  Dear God, You are amazing!  How awesome it is that you who created all things are also so intimately involved in our lives.  We give you glory and praise for who you are.  We are so thankful for your love.  We want to know you more.  We want and need to hear your voice.  Help us set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on you.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers...  In Your Name, Amen. Welcome back, friends, to the Daily Dose of Hope, a devotional and podcast connected to the Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, FL.  Today, we are digging into Matthew 2.  This is pretty familiar Scripture to many of us.  Let's try to see it with fresh eyes. The text begins with foreign Magi visiting King Herod.  These men are an interesting and mysterious group. We don't really know much about the magi who come seeking Jesus from eastern lands.  Some translations call them wise men or kings.  Matthew doesn't include a lot of details.  We have no idea how many there actually were (despite the popular carol, Scripture does not say there were just three of them).  Like the shepherds, the magi seem an unlikely group to seek out and worship Jesus. They were pagans, gentiles, involved in the occult, and yet they knew there was something more.  They were searching for something more.  So these magi embark on a long journey, carrying expensive gifts worthy of a king, eager to pay homage. Their efforts lead them to an encounter far beyond their expectations. Unlike an earthly king who would have been found in a palace, the magi are led to what we can probably assume is a modest home of a Jewish family and it's there that they find Jesus with his mother and Scripture says they bow down and worship him.  Maybe it wasn't what they expected but they see God's hand in it nonetheless and worship the one they know to be the Messiah, the savior of the world.  They were outsiders but they recognized the Messiah when so many insiders failed to do so. Up until now, it all sounds great, right?  But there is another character in this story.  His name is Herod the Great. The Herod family ruled over the holy land both before and after the time of Christ, they were somewhat like puppet kings, put in place by the Romans to keep order.  And they don't have a great reputation at all.  They were, for the most part, insecure and power-hungry. One reason I don't think it's accurate to refer to the magi as wise men is because they did one thing that was really unwise.  They go straight to King Herod, “So where is the NEW king? Where is the one who has been named king of the Jews?”  Keep in mind, Herod the Great considered himself to be king of the Jews.  The man is insecure and vicious so he tries to trick the magi into divulging Jesus' location.  But no amount of earthly power can get Herod what he wants.  The magi are warned in a dream to not return to Herod.  And this angers him more.  Herod was both feared and hated. The Jewish historian Josephus painted a picture of Herod as a suspicious and cruel client king, with a history of killing anyone whom he saw as a threat, including three sons and his wife. So even though the magi remind Herod of Micah's prophecy that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), his response was not to pay homage but to destroy the newborn king.  In Matthew 2:16, we read that Herod decides to take matters into his own hands and kill all the baby boys who might be in the age range of Jesus, When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.  Truly dark and horrific.  The extent to which human beings will go to gain power surely demonstrates the brokenness of our world.  Then and now.  But through all of this, Jesus is saved.  The baby's family is warned in a dream and they head down to Egypt for a period of time to keep the boy safe from Herod before they come back to Israel and settle in Nazareth.  Because God's purposes will prevail.  God had promised long, long ago to send a Savior for his people and there is nothing that could get in the way.  Listen to this prophecy from in Isaiah 9:6-7, spoken 700 years before the birth of Jesus, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.  He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.  It's like God was saying “I'm going to send someone who will restore the people of Israel to me.  This person will be a light to the Gentiles, and will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth AND it will be obvious once more that your God reigns.”  No power-hungry king could mess that up as hard as he tried.  No earthly power could thwart God's plan of redemption for his people.  It's true that bad things to happen.  God allows human beings free will and that is too often used for evil.  But that doesn't mean God isn't involved, it doesn't mean he isn't invested, God can and has orchestrated, changed, and/or stopped the plans of all kinds of people to get done what needs to get done.  God has been working, in his time, over the course of thousands of years, to achieve his bigger purpose. And what was the bigger purpose?  God's mission from the beginning was to redeem his world.  He did this through Jesus.  That little baby that the wise men knelt down and worshiped, that child that Herod felt so threatened by --- that child would grow to become the Savior of the world.  He would bring sight to the blind, freedom for the oppressed, he would proclaim good news to the poor.  He would preach the Kingdom of God and show the world a different way of living, ultimately giving up his own life voluntarily on a Roman cross.  In doing so, he became the final sacrifice for sin, providing a way for you and me and all people to be redeemed.  Because of Jesus' sacrifice, our sins can be forgiven and we can walk hand in hand with a holy God.  Because of Jesus, nothing separates us from God.  And then, three days after he died, he was resurrected, defeating evil and death and demonstrating to the world who HE is.  He is, after all, God.  Jesus is the Lord. Jesus is LORD of all.  Paul writes this in Colossians 1:15-20, The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.  Jesus is above all things.  Jesus is Lord. And over the course of 2000 years, rulers and kings and dictators and autocrats have tried to wipe out his influence.  They have misused his teachings, they have twisted the Gospel.  Like Herod, they have done all kinds of things to either try to eliminate the influence of Jesus or to use the Gospel for their own deceitful purposes.  And at times, it's been ugly and violent and really sad.  But this is TRUTH:  God will ensure that his purposes prevail.  Yes, in our sinful and broken world, all kinds of horrors will occur.  Vladimir Putin will think he's invincible.  Kim Jong Un will declare himself supreme ruler.  American politicians will think themselves unshakable.  You and I will experience heartbreak, loss, and illness.  And yet, Jesus is still Lord of all.  God is still working in our lives, God is still present with us in the middle of the mess, and Jesus is still in the business of transforming lives.  Friends, Jesus is on the throne, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  The rulers of the world may oppose him but they are ultimately answerable to him.  Because he will come again. I'll stop there for now.  But I do have to ask this question:  Is Jesus Lord of your life?  More tomorrow. Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

Up and coming designer Cole Smith join us on the submarine. Cole has two games currently on or getting ready to launch on Kickstarter. 3 Magi and Sauros! Again he is a designer from (or at least near) Canada's design hotbed Toronto and he is here to share his story. 

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Freaks and Bits: el programa que us acosta la cultura audiovisual al sofà de casa. Tot el que vols saber i el que no sabies de videojocs, cinema i sèries amb el quartet format pels Paus, el Magi i el Néstor. podcast recorded with enacast.com

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1) What happened to the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus?2) Why does the genealogy in Matthew only go back to Abraham?3) What is the difference between iniquity and sin?4) What is the scriptural perspective on fornication?5) Are any of the churches Paul started still in existence?6) Should a church have a closed communion, for members only?7) What is the obligation in a marriage if one of the partners becomes a believer?8) What is the meaning of wealth in 1 Corinthians 10:24?

Med ryggen til publikum og vilde armbevægelser kommunikerer dirigenten sine musikalske visioner til orkestret. Men hvad siger dirigenten, hvis venstre håndflade vender op? Eller ned? Hvordan lyder violinspil med skorpe? Kan musik lyde som et stearinlys eller et elektrisk spot? Og kan man høre forskel på en 97-årig og en 25-årig dirigent? Gæster: Magnus Larsson, dirigent, radio- og podcastvært Christina Aastrand, violinist og koncertmester ved DR Symfoniorkestret Henrik Lorentzen, seniorforsker Det Danske Sprog- og Litteraturselskab Vært: Adrian Hughes Producer: Anna Sonja Bruhn I redaktionen: Gustav Sulsbrück Fallesen

Hva har Weasleys forheksede Ford Anglia til felles med kunstig intelligens? I denne episoden tar vi et dypdykk i hvordan teknologi og magi smelter sammen – er AI og magi egentlig det samme? Kan man sammenligne en tryllestav med teknologi som lærer seg å tenke selv? Hvordan fungerer det når både magi og maskin får en egen vilje? Og hva ville skjedd hvis de hadde hatt kunstig intelligens på Galtvort?For reklamefrie episoder, liveinnspillinger, Discordtilgang og mer, bli med i vår Patreon:  patreon.com/user?u=80363061

What's the secret to growing a thriving brand online in today's ever-changing digital world—and how can small businesses stand out? Peg Fitzpatrick, acclaimed author of The Art of Small Business Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success, joins us today to break it all down. Drawing from her own experience moving from traditional marketing to social media mastery, Peg shares expert insights on growing a thriving brand online. Listen in as she explains how small business and boutique owners can identify their ideal customers, create content that truly resonates, and more. Resources: Peg Fitzpatrick: Website | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn The Art of Small Business Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success by Peg Fitzpatrick Join The Boutique Hub   Ashley Alderson: Instagram   The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 

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We've made the Magi part of our Christmas nativity scene, but what if their story was never meant to be crammed into December 25th?In this episode, we explore the powerful and often overlooked truth of Matthew 2—the journey of the Magi, the spiritual sleepiness of religious insiders, and the faithful legacy of Daniel that may have led pagan astrologers to worship the Messiah.You'll discover:Why compressing the biblical timeline distorts deep theologyHow Daniel's influence centuries earlier could have shaped the Magi's searchWhat the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh really meanHow God speaks to seekers—even through the starsWhy worship isn't a moment but a lifestyle of surrenderThis isn't just a story of distant kings and exotic treasures. It's a call to build beyond your sight, listen for God in your own language, and bring your best to the One who is worthy.Key Axiom: “When we compress the timeline, we dilute the theology.”If you've ever felt unnoticed in your obedience, stuck in a system, or uncertain if your faithfulness matters—this message will remind you: God is always working beyond what you can see.Subscribe, share, and let this episode challenge your assumptions and reignite your worship.

Ok grab a drink, sit back and relax. Today I dive into a couple of topics. Give my opinion and thoughts on them. Hope you find value in it. This whiskey world is changing and we have to adapt to it.Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshamanThe whisky world is changing – it's time others caught upWhisky commentator Colin Hampden-White takes issue with wine writer Andrew Jefford's depiction of the whisky ‘magi'Words by Colin Hampden-White17 December 2020. https://cluboenologique.com/As someone who spends a good deal of time reading, writing, talking about – not to mention consuming – Scotch, I would probably be considered part of the whisky cognoscenti pinpointed by Andrew Jefford in his ‘tips for wine lovers whose heads are turned by whisky', published here last month. In his counsel, Andrew accuses the whisky ‘magi' of having ‘sanctified' a certain type of Scotch for ‘whisky beatitude' – single malt, ideally single-cask bottlings of ‘multitudinous finishes and aged rarities'. It's an outdated view.The proportions of my professional reference points are the inverse of Andrew's. I am a professional whisky communicator, but also a huge wine lover. I chair the Circle of Wine Writers, and still write a great deal about wine; and I can tell Andrew that the days of whisky purists considering blends to be somehow lesser fare than single malts are well and truly over – particularly in the face of such vaunted blends as Chivas' Tribute to Honour (which sells for as much as $240,000) or Diageo's £100,000 Diamond Jubilee. Further down the scale there is a plethora of premium blends, from Pernod Ricard's Royal Salute to Johnnie Walker's Blue Label. These expressions are enjoyed by single malt lovers as much as anyone, who appreciate the complexity of their creation.Acclaimed blends include Chivas' Tribute to Honour and Diageo's £100,000 Diamond JubileeRather than being elitist, the attitude of whisky purists has changed to encourage new enthusiasts of all types. The days of bartenders advocating strict ways to drink whisky and insisting upon the need to take single malt neat are over. I would never want a wine lover to be daunted by high-strength whisky, so I agree with Andrewthat adding water is a good idea – and if you asked the “whisky Magi” today, they would likely say the same. Indeed I would advocate adding as much water as you wish, to suit your taste (though don't forget that most single malt ranges, at 10 or 12 years old, come in at 40% ABV – so anyone who has enjoyed a good Martini will be very familiar with how they react to high-strength spirits).Whisky in the 1980s was not a particularly popular drink. While many people still drank Scotch, it was is no way, shape or form trendy. All that changed in the late 1990s, when a new breed of whisky drinker emerged. This consumer sought rare single malts and even single cask offerings – something the industry duly noted and promoted accordingly.Whisky may have a romantic, nostalgic image but it is attracting a more contemporary audience, says Hampden-White. Photo by Martin Scott PowellIt's your whisky, drink it however you likeIt became clear by the mid-2000s, however, that if whisky's appeal was to grow further, it would have to be introduced to the mainstream market – and that by keeping whisky exclusive and elitist, this would never happen. From that point on, the whisky industry changed its tune, and the tartan, bagpipes and cask-strength whisky had to step aside. There was a new message to anyone keen to newcomers asking how the spirit should be drunk: “It's your whisky, drink it however you like”.

In this episode, Magi and Jackson discuss some of the incidents included in Volume 2 of the CSB's Accidental Release Reporting Rule, and some safeguards that can be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening.For more about the 2023 Heater Fire at Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility, check out episode 122 here.For more information about the ARRR, check out Volume 2 of the CSB's Accidental Release Reporting Rule here.

Zanna Davidson. „Magiškieji vienaragiai. Debesų pilis“. Skaito aktorė Neringa Bulotaitė.

Zanna Davidson. „Magiškieji vienaragiai. Debesų pilis“. Skaito aktorė Neringa Bulotaitė.

Today's crossword was a debut for Gene Louise De Vera, so a few lusty "huzzahs" would not be out of place. The grid had some interesting features: we liked the  the juxtaposition of 39D, Children's author Asquith, ROS, and 40D, "Hel-l-lp!",  SOS. We were pleased to see the presence of 19A, "The Gift of the Magi" writer, OHENRY, and had hoped to also see OHHENRY, the chocolate bar, but we'll settle for a small glass of 48D, Dessert drink made with frozen grapes, ICEWINE.All in all, a fine crossword, and we give it a 5 squares on the JAMCR scale.Besides the crossword, we also have a spot of delightful listener mail, so check it out!Show note imagery: MARA Rooney, in the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.We love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

In this episode of Leading to Profit, host Kevin Bees and Margaret Graziano talk about insightful resources on culture and the mind, from Dr Hawkinson's The Map of the Consciousness to Marc Andreessen's Race for Technical Supremacy. This episode is a breakdown of leadership, business systems and the consciousness of business owners.   Margaret Graziano, “Magi,” is the CEO of KeenAlignment and author of Wall Street Journal's bestseller Ignite Culture. She has dedicated her life to serving owners, executive teams, and established leaders as they transform their culture from the inside out. As a keynote speaker and coach, she helps people unlock their potential.   Key Topics The Power and Freedom Line: Magi discusses how Dave Hawkinson's The Map of Consciousness gave her insight into business culture and her book. The SCULPT Process: Stop, Connect, Understand, Listen, Process, Take action The need to cultivate an environment for emergence: Magi discusses the value of businesses to foster an environment where leaders are created and can thrive. “Where am I out of integrity?” Magi asks herself this question to realign her values as a keynote speaker and coach. Resources:  Margaret's website: https://www.margaretgraziano.com/ Margaret's Book: Ignite Culture: Empowering and Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out   Episodes/References mentioned:  Leading to Profit EP 235 Magda Kay Leading to Profit EP 9-10 Daniel H. Pink Part 1 & Part 2 Marc Andreesen's The Battle for Tech Supremacy If you want to create a reliable cash flow for your business, I have some tools and resources that can help.   Take the Profit Scorecard (3 minutes) and identify where you are leaking profit now – click here.  

Zanna Davidson. „Magiškieji vienaragiai. Debesų pilis“. Skaito aktorė Neringa Bulotaitė.

The Joy of Jesus is a Joy for the Journey! • Luke 10:20 - Starts with, “do not rejoice”. That ought to catch your attention; Jeremiah 9:23-24 • Luke 15 - Three times “more joy” • Hebrews 12:2 - Joy in the will of God (1) There was great joy in His Birth - angels, parents, shepherds, Magi, (2) There was great joy in His Death - crazy love mixed with amazing grace - Hebrews 12:2 (3) There was great joy in His Life - Resurrection - angels, women, disciples (1) The About Face - didn't start well; didn't see this coming; didn't see Him coming; The Bible is brutally honest when addressing the failures of faith; The women had some faith (2) The Right Place - Galilee (3) The Wrong Case - Fake news (liars gonna lie; the things people do for money) (4) The Starting Base - where you are; Acts 1:6-8 (5) The Human Race - “all nations” 3,000 would soon be saved - but not this day. Not even after the resurrection of Jesus. 50 days later, here's what happened - Acts 2

Robert Lee Camp was born into a relatively poor family in West Virginia in 1953. The first of seven children, he always had an interest in self-improvement which eventually lead to spirituality. In 1976 he moved full time into a yoga school in Pennsylvania and was a celibate and renunciate for five years and a resident leader and teacher for 10 years. It was there he was first exposed to the idea of astrology to which he took to immediately.Robert discovered the Science of the Cards in 1988 when a friend showed him a copy of Sacred Symbols of the Ancients. He was already doing astrological readings at the time and was stunned by the accuracy of what he read there. That book eventually lead him to his teacher, Arnie Lein, with whom he took numerous lessons in order to master this ancient system. Arnie Lein did not live long after Robert met him and died about a year later. This prompted Robert to dedicate himself to spreading this knowledge of the cards to the world, and write and publish his first book, which was entitled The Atlantean Oracle. He used his knowledge of computer programming to create all the yearly spreads that his book displayed, to make reading the cards much easier than the method taught by Mr. Lein.In 1992 Robert discovered The Order of the Magi, who were located in Paradise, CA. On his second trip to meet with them, he was told he was to be initiated into the Order due to his commitment to the cards and his past lives, in one of which he served the prophet Daniel. In May of that year, he was initiated as a Grand Master in the Order of the Magi on Terra. It was from this initiation that Robert realized the spiritual underpinnings of this amazing system and dedicated himself to making it known to the world.As Robert used and taught the Science of the Cards to others, he made many discoveries about the system, ones that brought out even more meaningful information that had never been taught. Much of what is common knowledge about the cards today is a result of his experience and research.While in Los Angeles, CA, Robert was able to perform readings for several Hollywood celebrities, but eventually decided to move up to Paradise to rewrite his book. With the support of his students, Robert published The Cards of Your Destiny, which became much more successful. He was discovered by accident by Sourcebooks, Inc. just as he was writing his Love Cards book and accepted a publishing deal for both books.After that he spent year teaching classes, developing software, and doing readings for others. Now, over 30 years later, he has sold hundreds of thousands of books and card science has become much more available and visible to the world. His books have been translated and published in Russian, Chinese, and other languages. He continues his work and is helping train students to become readers and teachers. Robert currently resides in Asheville, NC with his wife Lena Rachel and son, Radheya.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

Join us on Palm Sunday as Pastor David Blevins visits from the Big Island. Blevins dives in deep as he talks about the importance of Jesus' upbringing, the gifts of the Magi, and more!

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below. Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangsters https://linktr.ee/occultrejectsandfriendsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsJinhttps://linktr.ee/thresholdsaints

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below. Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangsters https://linktr.ee/occultrejectsandfriendsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsJinhttps://linktr.ee/thresholdsaints

Sometimes the worlds moving too fast and you need to slow down a little bit. Welcome back to The Bonus Stages with DJ LvL, this month we're slowing the tempo down and taking a moment to relax a little bit.   Uppermost - True   [Bandcamp] Cool Danch - Crashed Ship Frigate Orpheon   [Bandcamp] Paper Coelcanth - Final Fantasy IX "Amarant's Night Ride" [OC Remix] Gramatik - Don't You Know   [Bandcamp] Pete Frogs - Cosmo Canyon   [Bandcamp] C-Curt - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team "A Brief Winter Trek"   [OC Remix] Kylok - Undervalued (Valua City)   [OC Remix] Oceanlab - I Am What I Am   [Bandcamp] MkVaff - Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past "The Darkness and the Light"   [OC Remix] OutKast - So Fresh, So Clean (Radio Edit)   [AmazonMP3] Jokabi - It's Raining Somewhere Else (Undertale)   [Bandcamp] A_Rival - Mega Man 2 "Soap and Water"   [OC Remix] Logistics - Letting Go   [Bandcamp] Harmsing - Lunar Pool "Looser Tool"   [OC Remix] Fatboy Slim - Don't Let the Man Get You Down (SSX3 Edit)   [AmazonMp3] Mega Ran and Mister Wilson - Best Friends (Mega Ran Solo Mission)   [Bandcamp] Skrypnyk - NiGHTS into dreams... "Escape into the Twilight"   [OC Remix] Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground (Nellee Hooper edit)   [Bandcamp] Pascal Michael Stiefel - Nyakuza Metro (Green Clean Station)   [AmazonMp3] Diggi Dis - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest "And He Returned Home"   [OC Remix] Etherwood - One Day   [Bandcamp] Dhsu - Super Dodge Ball "Rove You Rong Time"   [OC Remix] Gramatik - Fly with Me   [Bandcamp] posu yan - Jurassic Park "Everything Remains Jurassic"   [OC Remix] Smoove & Turrell - Money   [Bandcamp] Pete Frogs - Welcome to Chemical Plant   [Bandcamp] Nujabes - The Final View   [AmazonMp3] Argle - Final Fantasy Legend II "Gift of the MAGI"   [OC Remix] Bladiator, The Orichalcon - Chrono Trigger "Tears of Contention"   [OC Remix] Jurassic 5 - Concrete Schoolyard   [AmazonMP3] Stay funky -DJ LvL   Note: Bandcamp links always provided when able. Beatport tracks can usually also be found on AmazonMP3 at a lower price and the advantage of unlimited cloud backup, but at a fixed fidelity.

Patrick examines the importance of confession and the ethics of scientific advancements like 3D-printed skin. Listener calls address compelling questions about humility and handling family challenges with grace. If you're looking to deepen your spiritual journey or engage in thought-provoking topics, this episode provides valuable perspectives. You need to go to confession (00:39) 3D-printed ‘skin’ could make testing cosmetics on animals obsolete (03:55) David – Do you have any good resources to learn more about humility? (17:35) Gretchen - My dad was arrested for child pornography. I am devastated. How do I get through this? (20:36) Patrick - If Mary and Joseph got so much gold from the Magi, how come they could only afford turtle doves? (25:17) Road Kill (33:59) Vito – There’s a man in my lector ministry married to another man. This man said that our priest told him to keep it under wraps. Now there’s people telling me not to be so judgmental. What do I do? (36:11)

In this episode, Rob and Magi discuss the recently released Safe Work Practice from the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) about Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) for offshore and operating plants.  SIMOPS are defined as "two or more different activities occurring at the same time that are close enough to interfere with each other and transfer risk or performance implications."  They discuss a few incidents where SIMOPS played a tragic part, as well as how CCPS recommends that facilities improve management of the inherent risk of SIMOPS.For more information about the Wacker Polysilicon incident, check out the episode below:Episode 80 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Chemical Release at Wacker Polysilicon Facility in TennesseeFor more about SIMOPS, visit the AIChE page below:Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) - CCPS Safe Work Practice

For 35 years, Magi Graziano has worked with businesses and individuals to overcome personal and professional barriers. She joins The Compass to discuss how these same concepts apply to parenting. Margi speaks about aligning with your purpose, self-awareness, and response-agility.     To learn more about Magi's work, visit www.margaretgraziano.com

For 35 years, Magi Graziano has worked with businesses and individuals to overcome personal and professional barriers. She joins The Compass to discuss how these same concepts apply to parenting. Margi speaks about aligning with your purpose, self-awareness, and response-agility.   To learn more about Magi's work, visit www.margaretgraziano.com

Toni explains the Medicare formula's used to calculate your Medicare Part B monthly cost. Toni's new Medicare Survival Guide Advanced Edition book is available now - pick up your copy at www.tonisays.com Want more information? Take advantage of Toni's brand new video series now a available at https://tonisays.com Remember - with Medicare it's what you don't know that will hurt you! There's so much good information in this podcast, please be sure to share this podcast with your friends! Recognized by feedspot.com as one of the best Medicare Podcasts in the nation! Write Toni - info@tonisays.com. Toni's book is available at www.seniorresource.com and https://tonisays.com You can call Toni at 832-519-8664 Toni welcomes all Medicare questions. Toni now offers informative Medicare Webinars for all of your Medicare needs at https://tonisays.com You can find Medicare Moments wherever you find your favorite podcasts, such as: Apple: https://apple.co/44MoguG Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7c82BS4hb145GiVYfnIRsoAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/884c1f46-9905-4b29-a97a-1a164c97546b/medicare-moments?refMarker=null You can find Medicare Moments at: https://podcasts.seniorresource.com/medicare-moments/ Toni's new book: Maze of Medicare is now available at www.tonisays.com Combining Scripture with Medicare, it is the only book of its kind. Toni's columns appear weekly in about 100 newspapers across America. If you would like Toni's column to appear in your local paper, or if you would like Toni to speak at an event - contact Toni King at 832-519-8664 Thank you for listening and be sure to tell your friends about Medicare Moments! Blessings! Toni KingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our last reading King Balak of Moab had hired Balaam, the professional soothsayer and prophet for hire, to come and put a curse on Israel. The king had heard about how Israel had plowed through the Amorites when that nation refused to let Israel pass through, and he was scared. After two attempts, Balaam finds himself unable to curse Israel, because the God of Israel is so powerful that Balaam must do as the Lord says. Our reading today begins with Balaam's third and final attempt to curse Israel, but instead, when proclaiming a fourth oracle, he prophesies the coming of the Christ. Many scholars believe that this prophecy of the star that comes from Jacob was passed down to the Magi of the gospels, who see the star and travel to see the Christ child.Numbers 24 - 1:05 . Numbers 25 - 6:26 . Numbers 26 - 9:20 . Psalm 56 - 15:55 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Men, ever feel crushed under the weight of chasing more? More money. More stuff, more status? In Day 19 (I know I said 9) of our Lenten Reflections series, we're tackling St. Joseph as the "Lover of Poverty;" a guy who didn't just survive with less but thrived in it, guarding the Savior with a hammer and a heart full of trust. This isn't about hating wealth or going broke; it's about stripping life down to what counts and letting God fill the gaps. We'll dive into how Joseph's simple carpenter life in Nazareth, his flight to Egypt with just the Magi's gifts, and his offering of two doves at the temple scream reliance on divine providence. Father Calloway calls him dirt-poor, yet St. Francis de Sales saw angels marveling at his humility. Today's challenge: scan your life, your ambitions, your toys, that extra shift, and pinpoint one thing tying you down. Can you cut it? Sell it? Surrender it to God's will? Hit play to see how Joseph's joyful poverty can free you from the grind and refocus you on what lasts.Powerful Quotes"The lover of poverty isn't about hating stuff or being broke. It's about loving a life stripped down to what matters, trusting God for the rest."  "Joseph shows that loving things less can mean living more for the things that truly matter—free from the grind of riches and what can't be bought."  "What's keeping you and preventing you from embracing God's will in your life, from following him? Can you ruthlessly eliminate it?"Surrender one attachment today. Look at what's clogging your soul—be it a gadget or a goal—and hand it to God; true wealth lies in what rust can't touch.Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

In this conversation, Ray interviews Dustin Stout, the founder of Magai, an all-in-one AI platform. They discuss the concept of building in public, the importance of transparency in growth metrics, and the challenges faced during the creation of Magai. Dustin shares insights on the advantages of universal AI tools over niche products, the features of Magai, and how it can be used for learning and research. They also explore the future of AI, the role of education, and the evolution of AI agents and multimodality in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Building in Public: The Journey Begins 06:29 The Power of AI: A New Era for Tools 11:43 From Darkness to Light: The Birth of Magi 17:47 The Importance of Feedback in Product Development 23:49 Magi: The All-in-One AI Solution 29:38 Unlocking Potential: Learning and Research with Magi 35:19 The Future of AI: Agents and Multimodality Links http://magai.co/ Watch on YouTube Click for Video How You Can Help Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also on Stitcher.com, so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there. Connect with Ray on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Visit Ray's community on Facebook – This is a friendly group of writers, entrepreneurs, and coaches who share ideas and helpful advice.  

Welcome to the Christmas series! Magi, masters of alchemy and astronomy, notice an anomaly in the constellations. Their curiosity leads them to the scriptures, where they become convinced God has done something miraculous.  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Magi and Jackson breakdown the most recent CSB final report. They cover the 2023 fire at the Marathon Martinez Renewables Facility that resulted in a significant injury for one employee and $350 million in property damage. This breakdown includes a review of the event, contributing factors and recommendations from the CSB. Tune in to find out more or read the report here.For more CSB final report breakdowns, check out the episodes below:Episode 105 - Incident Breakdown: 2022 Fatal Naphtha Release and Fire at BP-Husky Toledo Refinery in OhioEpisode 97 - Incident Breakdown: 2020 Fatal Oil and Gas Well Blowout in Burleson County, TexasEpisode 95 - Incident Breakdown: 2019 Fatal Explosion and Fire at KMCO in Crosby, TX

Sommige spelers winnen prijzen. Anderen winnen harten. Ronaldinho deed allebei.Toen hij in 2003 in Barcelona arriveerde, was de club een schim van zijn gloriedagen. Real Madrid had de Galácticos, Barça had chaos. Geen structuur, geen hoop, geen vreugde. Maar dat veranderde op het moment dat Ronaldo de Assis Moreira – beter bekend als Ronaldinho – het veld opstapte.Met zijn fluwelen balcontrole, onnavolgbare dribbels en samba in zijn voeten, bracht Ronaldinho meer dan alleen voetbal – hij bracht magie. Van zijn eerste doelpunt tegen Sevilla tot zijn iconische slaloms tegen Real Madrid, elke aanraking was een show, elk moment een spektakel. Camp Nou werd weer een plek van dromen.Onder Frank Rijkaard groeide Ronaldinho uit tot het gezicht van een nieuw Barcelona. In 2005 won hij zijn eerste Ballon d'Or en leidde hij Barça naar hun eerste La Liga-titel in zes jaar. Maar het beste moest nog komen.November 2005. El Clásico. Ronaldinho slalomt door de verdediging van Real Madrid alsof ze pionnen zijn. 1-0. 2-0. Hij laat Casillas kansloos, Sergio Ramos wanhopig. En dan gebeurt iets wat zelden voorkomt: de fans van Real Madrid gaan staan en applaudisseren. Ze erkennen wat iedereen weet: dit is pure kunst.In 2006 bezegelt Ronaldinho zijn nalatenschap. Barça wint de Champions League, verslaat Arsenal in de finale en is weer de club die het hoort te zijn. Het fundament voor een nieuw tijdperk is gelegd – het tijdperk van tiki-taka, van Messi, van totale dominantie. En Ronaldinho? Hij was de architect.Feesten, nachtleven, een verminderde focus – het onvermijdelijke gebeurde. In 2008 verliet hij Barcelona, het stokje overgevend aan een jonge Lionel Messi. Maar de impact van Ronaldinho bleef.Check nu de nieuwe Short over Ronaldinho!In de podcast verwijzen Mart en Jean Paul naar:De debuut goal van Ronaldinho tegen Sevilla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCXwTqoFaMA De prachtige goal van Ronaldinho tegen Chelsea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fygu4KrxJqcZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's parashah is Va-yaqhel [Exodus 35:1-38:20]. It is also Shabbat Parah, the third special Shabbat before Passover. Shabbat Parah always falls the Shabbat before Shabbat Rosh Hodesh Nisan or, as this year, two shabbatot before Rosh Hodesh Nisan. The weekly parashah is often combined with next week's parashah [Pequdai] to conclude the reading of Exodus with a flourish, the entire construction of the mishkan [Tabernacle]. This year they are read separately. It may seem familiar because the description of the construction closely follows the description of the plans for the mishkan which were featured three and two weeks ago, in parashat T'rumah and parashat T'tzavveh. Our discussion focused on the first verse of the first aliyah [the first verse of the parashah, Exodus 35:1] and the first verse of the second aliyah [Exodus 35:21]. We compared the construction of the mishkan with the making of the Golden Calf and discussed what motivates gift giving. How are we to understand why the Israelites gave so generously? As is often the case, other topics and ideas emerged, including a reference to the O. Henry story, The Gift of the Magi. We remain ever mindful of the hostages, dead and alive, who remain in Gaza over 530 days since the war began. May they be restored immediately to their families. We also keep in mind the soldiers defending Israel as part of Israel's Defense Forces, may they be removed from harm's way. Shabbat Shalom

What does true worship really mean? The visit of the Magi offers powerful insights into worship, revealing that it is more than just rituals; it's about recognizing God's sovereignty, total submission to His will, and offering the best of ourselves. 

In this deeply personal episode of The Weekly Transit, Scott Tejerian welcomes Jennifer Palo, whose journey weaves through childhood trauma, spiritual exploration, and healing. From her formative years in Germany to her path through faith and recovery, Jennifer shares how early experiences shaped her openness to different cultures and perspectives.Jennifer courageously reveals her childhood trauma, including a violent assault that remained buried until flashbacks emerged in 2019, followed by a serious health crisis requiring surgery. She discusses how EMDR therapy helped her process these memories, including the realization that an angelic presence had protected her during her darkest moment.Scott and Jennifer explore the spiritual dimensions of trauma and healing, with Jennifer explaining how her faith evolved beyond institutional religion to a personal relationship with the divine. As a follower of Christ who embraces diverse spiritual practices, Jennifer reflects on finding her own authority after experiencing spiritual abuse within church settings and learning that forgiveness and trust are separate processes.This episode offers a profound exploration of resilience, faith, and the journey toward wholeness, reminding listeners that our wounds can become pathways to deeper connection.(00:03:27) Meeting Through Instagram – Jennifer shares how she connected with Scott through photography before his transition to astrology.(00:11:12) Early Life in Germany – How living in Germany as a child shaped Jennifer's cultural openness and appreciation for diversity.(00:15:39) Emergence of Trauma – Jennifer explains how childhood trauma surfaced through flashbacks in 2019 after decades of being suppressed.(00:20:07) Healing Through EMDR – The therapeutic approach that helped process traumatic memories and discover an angelic presence during her trauma.(00:28:26) From Victim to Growth – Jennifer's reflections on how suffering led to personal growth and resilience despite early victimization.(00:32:10) Confronting Spiritual Abuse – Her painful experience with toxic relationships within church settings and the difficult decision to step away.(00:35:48) Forgiveness Without Trust – The important distinction Jennifer learned between forgiving someone and continuing to trust them.(00:43:58) Finding Spiritual Authority – How Jennifer moved beyond institutional religion to develop her own relationship with the divine.(00:47:50) Family's Geographic Journey – Jennifer's path through Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, and eventually to California with her husband and children.(00:51:52) Body Holding Trauma – The connection between Jennifer's childhood trauma and adult health crises requiring hospitalization and surgery.(00:56:56) Intuitive Gifts Emerge – Jennifer's work as an intuitive and medium, and her writing platform "The Healers Are Rising."(01:04:15) True Faith Beyond Religion – Jennifer's perspective on Jesus's identification with the vulnerable and how true spirituality is measured by how we treat others.(01:20:46) Astrology's Biblical Roots – Jennifer points out the role of astrologers (the Magi) in the nativity story and the compatibility of different spiritual languages.(01:30:05) From Open Wounds to Scars – The difference between wounds that keep reopening versus those that heal into scars while still telling our story.(01:42:31) Community Involvement & Contact – Jennifer's work with NAACP, her admiration for the Black church, and where to find her work online.The Healers Are Rising: thehealersarerising.substack.comInstagram: @jenniferannpalohttps://www.theweeklytransit.com/

What is Epiphany? One way of understanding it is that it is God's bringing all of creation -- including "the nations" (represented by the Magi) -- into His Kingdom. At a moment when, if we are honest, we worry that that is not happening, Zack reminds us that God works through mustard seeds. These faithful people's actions grow, usually unknown to us, into the great tree of God's Kingdom.

In this episode Magi and Jackson break down the CSB's Accidental Release Reporting Rule (ARRR) - what it is and some of the incidents reported under this rule. The ARRR requires reporting certain incidents to the CSB and has led them to deploy to some incidents that they may not have otherwise investigated. For more information about the Accidental Release Reporting Rule (ARRR), check out CSB Incident Reports Volume One

We welcome back Steve Ray to answer viewer questions about the Bible, from the Earth's creation in 6 days to who were Magi were. Father finishes with timely thoughts. Show Notes Steve Ray's Website: Defenders of the Catholic Faith Steve Ray's Pilgrimage Website: Footprints of God Pilgrimages Steve Ray's Store: Books Steve Ray's Store: Audio Steve Ray's Store: DVDs Truth Written in Stone: The Apologetics of Archaeology Kings, Shepherds, and the Gospels | Catholic Answers Magazine Rediscovering the Book of Genesis (Steve Ray) 1/25/24 Genesis: A Bible Study Guide and Commentary | Steve Ray St. John's Gospel: A Bible Study Guide & Commentary | Steve Ray Six Biblical Myths Debunked (Steve Ray) 10/22/24 Ignatius Catholic Study Bible 3 Steps to praying the Psalms, and finding hope in our darkness How to get more than you expect from praying the Psalms iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

What if truth wasn't just an abstract concept but a person who could transform your life? Join Deacon Max and Deacon Joseph as they explore this through the narrative of the Epiphany. They share their personal encounters with Truth in the figure of Jesus Christ and how these experiences have reshaped their lives. By examining the contrasting responses of the Magi and King Herod, they illustrate the power of an open versus a fearful heart. The Magi's journey symbolizes the courage to seek truth, while Herod's grasp on power reveals the destructiveness of fear and control.Check out SEEK Replay

Read Online After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish and their nets were tearing. Luke 5:4–6 Jesus had just cured Simon Peter's mother-in-law as one of His first miracles. As a result of this and other miracles, Peter's entire hometown of Capernaum, as well as many of the surrounding towns, were quickly coming to faith in Jesus. Today's Gospel takes place during this initial excitement over our Lord. In it, Jesus personally invites Peter to become an Apostle, promising to make him a fisher of men.There is much symbolism in this passage worth pondering. First, notice that Jesus uses something very familiar to Peter to invite Him to become one of the Twelve Apostles. He used his trade of fishing. This is similar to the way God used a star to draw the Magi, who were astrologers, to Bethlehem.Another symbolic action Jesus uses is that of putting out “into deep water.” It was not enough to simply go a short distance from shore. Instead, the deep water was to symbolize the fact that the Gospel was to go forth to the ends of the earth, just as the fishermen were to fish in the depths of the sea. Finally, the fact that they “caught a great number of fish” symbolizes the superabundance that would come forth through Peter's apostolic ministry. And the fact that the “nets were tearing” points to the fullness that everyone will experience when they embark upon the mission of Christ.Though the symbolic aspects of this Gospel passage are worth much prayerful pondering, there is another line within the Gospel that might speak to you just as powerfully. Peter had been fishing all night and had caught nothing. The fact that he relates this to Jesus suggests that he was tired and perhaps even discouraged. Any fisherman could relate to this. But the important lesson Peter teaches us is that he does not give in to that discouragement. And the reason he doesn't give in to discouragement is because it was Jesus Who commanded him to lower the nets.In our own lives, we can all get discouraged at times. But the real test of our fidelity to God is whether or not we continue to listen to His commands of love and respond generously, dispelling any temptations to discouragement when things do not seem to be going our way. If we can do this, it is especially in these moments that God often uses us in powerful ways. Reflect, today, upon the voice of God in your life. What is it that you sense Him calling you to do? What is that “deep water” to which He is calling you? As you ponder this, reflect especially upon the words of Peter, “Master…at your command I will lower the nets.” Say “Yes” to the command of our Lord. Do so even if it is difficult, and especially if you do not feel like doing what He asks of you. If you do, you will find that in this act of fidelity, God will bring forth an abundance of good fruit. My miraculous Lord, You gave a command of love to Saint Peter, and he obeyed You with generosity. As a result, You brought forth an abundant catch. Please give me the strength of will to obey all that You speak to me, so that You will bring forth an abundance of good fruit in my life also. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image via Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

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