Podcasts about Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel hosts Nazareth, Loyola takes on St. Rita, Brother Rice battles St. Francis, Marist welcomes Montini, Providence plays Joliet Catholic and St. Ignatius will face IC Catholic Prep. Those matchups and more in our Week 3 CCL football preview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Do you recall the day God sent fire from heaven? The display of power occurred on Mount Carmel in the...

Mount Carmel's Brady Cloherty, Loyola's Matthew Lee, St. Rita's Brandon Johnson Jr., Joliet Catholic's Derrick Pomatto and Fenwick's Jake Thies are just some of the notable performers from CCL teams during Week 2 of the IHSA football season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Hello, friend. In This Encouraging Word, Max Lucado takes us to Elijah's showdown on Mount Carmel, where God reveals His power and reminds His people that He alone is Lord. Through Elijah's story, we're reminded that spiritual battles are real, worship matters, and faith calls us to stand firm in God's truth. This episode also points us toward the ultimate victory of Christ and encourages us to trust God's power in every battle we face.

Elijah stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal with one challenge: Which God will answer by fire?Baal remained silent—but when Elijah prayed, the fire of the LORD fell!

Elijah's greatest victory on Mount Carmel was followed by his deepest despair in a cave — and it was there, in the quiet, that God spoke not through fire or wind but through a whisper, reminding Elijah he wasn't alone, wasn't finished, and still had work to do.

Mount Carmel won a wild shootout against St. Joseph Regional on ESPN, Loyola took down Cathedral in Indianapolis, Nazareth topped York, IC Catholic Prep beat St. Mary's South Side at Illinois Wesleyan and St. Rita held off Glenbard West. Here are Week 2 results in the CCL.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Send us Fan MailGod might be trying to get your attention, but not the way you expect. A lot of us assume He shows up in noise, drama, and big spiritual moments. Father Steven Sanchez, a Discalced Carmelite priest, makes the case that the Bible keeps pointing somewhere else: the desert and the mountain, where the heart gets stripped down enough to actually listen. We start with the surprisingly important basics of Carmelite life, from monasteries and friaries to why Carmelites still talk about “cells.” Then we go deep on the two core symbols that shape Carmelite spirituality: the desert as the hard road to freedom and the frontline of temptation, and the mountain as the place of encounter and covenant. Along the way we connect Jesus' forty days in the desert to a spiritual strategy of taking the battle into the enemy's territory, not negotiating on our own. From Mount Sinai's thunder to Elijah's gentle breeze, the conversation keeps circling back to one uncomfortable theme: silence. We talk about how modern stimulus wrecks attention, why contemplative prayer feels hard even when we're sincere, and a simple way to begin training the mind through quiet and breath. We also trace the desert tradition through early Christian hermits and into the Carmelite origin story, including the Rule of St Albert, the crusader background of “allegiance,” and devotion to Mary as Our Lady of Mount Carmel. If you've been craving a more grounded Catholic spirituality, a clearer prayer life, and a real relationship with God, this one will give you language and direction. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the showClick here to support the Carmelite Friars!Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@gmail.com or click here! 

Week 1 saw several stellar individual performances from CCL football players. Here are 10 players who stood out from the week's action. Among them are Mount Carmel's Marshaun Thornton, Loyola's Jordan McKinley, Providence's Broden Mackert and IC Catholic Prep's Jakobe Baldwin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Mount Carmel will play St. Joseph Regional (NJ) on ESPN, Loyola faces Cathedral (IN) on the road, IC Catholic Prep battles St. Mary's South Side (MO) at Illinois Wesleyan, Nazareth hosts York and St. Rita heads to Glenbard West. Here are Week 2 games involving CCL teams.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

John and Roman react to East St. Louis' big-time victory over nationally ranked Mount Carmel. They review the rest of the 618 action and preview Week 1 on the Missouri side of St. Louis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateway-sports-venue-show--3605575/support.

Hello, friend. Thanks for joining me on The Encouraging Word Podcast. In this message, we continue our study of Elijah and the showdown on Mount Carmel, where God exposes the emptiness of Baal and reminds us that He alone is Lord. If you have ever felt pulled between two loyalties, or wondered whether God can really come through in a hard place, this episode will encourage you to stand firm and gaze at Christ.

Elijah showed he was a man of great faith when he challenged the wicked king Ahab on Mount Carmel, fire miraculously burnt up his offering and 450 prophets of Baal were killed. Then three and a half years of drought came dramatically to an end!  But after that he had a remarkable collapse of faith.  Could it be that, after the remarkable climax of events on Mt Carmel, he thought everything was going to be easier now and his intense of faith in God while on the mount relaxed? But it was not going to be easier, in today's chapter (I Kings 19), when Jezebel declares her intention to kill him because he had caused the death of her 450 prophets, Elijah's confidence in serving the LORD suddenly collapses and he runs for his life.  Is this a lesson for us, to a much lesser degree of course?He says to God, “It is enough now O LORD, take away my life for I am no better than my fathers.” [v.14] But the end result is that he finds God in a more personal way than ever before. First, food is miraculously provided for him and after 40 days (interesting that is the same period that Moses spent on the mountain with God) Elijah comes to “Horeb, the mount of God.” [v.8]  where Moses had received the law.He lodges in a cave [v.9] he hears a voice, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”  and he experiences the awesome power of God. He thinks he is the only faithful person left in Israel and is told there are 7,000 in Israel who have not bowed the knee to worship Baal (v.18).  As he hides in the cave there is a strong wind, strong enough to break the rocks, then an earthquake and then a fire!  Awesome, it is rather parallel to God's judgements on the world at the end of this age when Jesus is about to come. And how soon is that?  Very soon? We must each ask ourselves, ‘What am I doing here? Surely there is still some work to be done for the Lord.

East St. Louis knocked off Mount Carmel, Lincoln-Way East upset Brother Rice, IC Catholic Prep took down Nazareth, Fenwick defeated Joliet Catholic, Providence outlasted St. Rita and Loyola shut out Warren. Those results and more in this week's CCL football roundup.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Ronnie Gomiller totaled 152 yards, ran for three touchdowns and caught a touchdown to lead East St. Louis during its 42-23 win over defending Class 8A champion Mount Carmel at Illinois State on Saturday. Marshaun Thornton scored three touchdowns for the Caravan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Fr. Joseph Dalimata, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Littleton (Denver), Colorado. He was ordained in May of 2021. Click here for more information on Bosco Ministries.  In Today's Show: I've been invited to my niece's gay wedding. What should I do? Why is it permissible for women to cover their heads in Mass (even encouraged in the instance of a veil) but not for men? When the priest administers communion to the sisters, he holds the chalice to them and they take it out.  Is this permissible?  Should she say something to the priest? Background:  the priest is new and has never had a parish before. How do we know the difference between when the Holy Spirit is guiding us vs our Guardian Angel? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Mount Carmel and East St. Louis will square off on Saturday, while St. Rita hosts Providence and Brother Rice travels to face Lincoln-Way East on Friday. Here are all of the notable CCL football matchups for Week 1 of the 2026 season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Jim Seilsopour, the most consistent guest of the pod, and resident fox hunter, just got back from three weeks in Israel, so this one starts on the beach at Caesarea and wanders everywhere from there.. We use all of that as a runway into thoroughbreds, off-track aftercare, the new racing league picking a fight with the Triple Crown, and what we want to build with Horse People next year.Five things we get into:The new team-based racing league, started by the former Liberty Media exec behind F1's resurgence, and why splitting the sport away from the Triple Crown could hurt everyone. Jim's Israel riding: Arabians that stayed sound over rock and road, four-hour beach rides in and out of the Mediterranean, Druze horsemen who could flat-out ride, and a 12-year-old phenom who reminded Jim of himself at that age.Off-track thoroughbreds getting second lives in the hunt field, and why we both think the thoroughbred is still the most capable horse alive even as modern eventing leans warmblood and dressage-heavy.Keeping horses at home versus boarding them, and the connection Jim says he never appreciated until he was feeding twice a day and catching the small things before they became big ones.Bloodlines, live and unscripted, as we pull up Subic Boy, a new thoroughbred of the Santa Fe hunt on Equibase and trace him back through Bernardini and Seattle Slew to SecretariatIf you have ever wondered what happens to a racehorse after the track, whether a Silicon Valley playbook can be dropped onto a 150-year-old sport, or just what it feels like to gallop an Arabian along the coast where Herod built his city, this is the conversation. Two horse people talking the way horse people actually talk, following the thread wherever it goes, from a Maryland statehouse to a monastery on Mount Carmel to a cattle ranch where a horse that was running at Santa Anita three months ago is now chasing hounds.Follow the show: @horsepeoplepodcastSubscribe and follow Horse People for more cross-discipline content and stories.

Mount Carmel held its annual Brown vs. White scrimmages at Barda-Dowling Stadium on Thursday evening. The Caravan, who went 14-0 and won the IHSA Class 8A state title last season, are seeking their fifth consecutive state title under coach Jordan Lynch.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

This Sunday Service, Pastor Steve Perez explores the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah, focusing on his boldness in confronting King Ahab, the cultural idolatry of Israel, and the miraculous provisions God made for him and others. He emphasizes the importance of knowing one's position in God, the necessity of obedience, and the power of faith in the face of adversity. The message culminates in the dramatic confrontation at Mount Carmel, where Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal, demonstrating the supremacy of God. Pastor Perez emphasizes the importance of restoring one's spiritual altar through sacrifice and faith. He speaks of the biblical story of Elijah, illustrating how true revival and blessings come from a willingness to give up something valuable and to remain persistent in prayer. The themes of judgment, restoration, and the anticipation of abundance are woven throughout, encouraging listeners to believe in God's promises and to actively seek spiritual renewal.Pastor Steve Perez | August 16, 2026The Fountain Apostolic ChurchSOW (2026)Learn more at tfachurch.com/plus

Episode Summary James warns that a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Jim Van Gelderen explains how the soul can be driven by changing circumstances, moving between faith and doubt and often producing anger, discouragement, or sinful coping. This message diagnoses the danger of a divided soul and points toward the engrafted Word as the answer developed in the next episode. Topics Discussed The meaning of saving the soul within Christian sanctification The spirit, soul, and flesh in the Christian life How circumstances and sensory evidence can produce wavering faith The connection between unbelief, anger, discouragement, and sinful coping Lessons from Elijah after Mount Carmel and Israel at Jericho Prayer opportunities for WAR Special Forces and the Thee Generation Youth Summit Key Takeaways Spiritual instability grows when circumstances decide whether God can be trusted. The flesh cannot be reformed; it must be crucified as the believer depends upon Christ. Unchecked doubt often expresses itself through anger, discouragement, or destructive responses. The Word of God remains true even when sensory evidence appears to say otherwise. Recognizing a double-souled condition prepares the heart to receive the engrafted Word with meekness. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

When we think of the “heroes of the faith,” we tend to focus on the tasks they accomplished and the people they encouraged—but the things they accomplished on their feet wouldn't have happened if they hadn't spent time on their knees in prayer. Even Elijah had to start somewhere! He was a shepherd in a small town who cultivated “the hidden life” of prayer before God called him to change his world.In this message, Jill walks us through Elijah's story, before the majestic displays of God's glory on Mount Carmel, to a life fueled by prayer and trust in the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

In this episode, Tim Bete, OCDS, interviews Vivien Foster, OCDS, about her experience attending the 2026 OCDS World Encounter in Ávila, Spain, what she learned, and the opportunities presented at the Encounter. The meeting asked a fundamental question: What does it mean to be Carmelites in today's world? How can a spirituality rooted in prayer, contemplation, silence, and interiority become a living witness in a world that is increasingly busy, distracted, and fragmented?   Vivien's report on the 2026 OCDS World Encounter: https://mountcarmelmagazine.com/2026/08/02/ocds-world-meeting-2026-blog-from-avila/   Get an email update when the January 2027 issue of Mount Carmel is published, with more about the World Encounter:   https://mountcarmelmagazine.com/e-mail-updates/  

Once unsure what his athletic future held, Mount Carmel wide receiver Quentin Burrell has blossomed into one of the top players in the country. Now a senior, he'll look to bring the Caravan their fifth consecutive IHSA state football championship this fall.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has placed Mount Carmel's football program on probation for the remainder of the season and suspended coach Jordan Lynch for two practices after determining the team practiced in full pads earlier than state rules allow.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!” (Psalm 42:11 NLT) It’s not unusual for sincere believers to have days of doubt, discouragement, and despair. Even the heroes of the faith struggled in these areas. Moses was handpicked by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery and to deliver the Ten Commandments. Yet, on at least one occasion, he was so overwhelmed by the consistent complaining of the Israelites that he said to the Lord, “I can’t carry all these people by myself! The load is far too heavy! If this is how you intend to treat me, just go ahead and kill me. Do me a favor and spare me this misery!” (Numbers 11:14–15 NLT). Elijah, after his contest with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, heard that Queen Jezebel had put a contract out on his life. He was so overwhelmed by his circumstances, so discouraged, so uncertain, and so filled with doubt that he said to God, “I have had enough, Lord. . . . Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died” (1 Kings 19:4 NLT). The prophet Jeremiah struggled as well. He was ridiculed and harassed for communicating the Word of God. Because he was tired of the pressure he was facing, it made him want to stop communicating God’s Word altogether. He said, “When I speak, the words burst out. ‘Violence and destruction!’ I shout. So these messages from the Lord have made me a household joke” (Jeremiah 20:8 NLT). Even the apostle Paul had moments when he was discouraged. He wrote to the church at Corinth, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it” (2 Corinthians 1:8 NLT). So, if we ever feel overwhelmed, the first thing we need to understand is that we’re in good company. Wrestling with doubt or uncertainty or being perplexed as to why God didn’t work in a certain way doesn’t set us apart from other believers. The second thing we need to understand is that fear and faith are separated by a very thin line, one that often gets blurred during our walk with Christ. One moment we say, “Everything will be fine—no problem.” Then the next moment we can look at the same circumstances and find ourselves in absolute despair. So, what’s the answer? We must recognize that we’re human, just like the great people of Scripture. We must cast our burdens on God and pray for the strength to place our problems in their proper perspective. The psalmist had that perspective when he wrote, “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!” (Psalm 42:11 NLT). We can’t see the big picture of God’s work in this world. And our limited perspective is bound to cause some heightened emotions. That’s why we must place our trust in the One who can see everything and is working it all for good. Reflection question: How can you keep a proper perspective when you struggle with doubt, discouragement, or despair? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Fr. Dwight Campbell of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Kenosha, WI every second and fourth Wednesday of the month on WSFI and WSFV Catholic Radio for the Marian Hour!

In this deep-dive episode of Fed by the Fruit, host KB unpacks the powerful story of Elijah, one of the most significant prophets in all of Scripture. From being fed by ravens during a God-ordained drought, to his dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, Elijah's journey reveals what it truly means to walk in obedience and rest in the center of God's will. KB also explores Elijah's very human season of fear, discouragement, and depression — and how God met him not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a gentle, still small voice. It's a heartfelt reminder that God faithfully meets our physical and spiritual needs, uses us mightily even in our weakness, and is always doing a new thing (Isaiah 43:19). Come hungry, get fed.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.

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This sermon examines the life of Elijah to illustrate the critical importance of simple, step-by-step obedience to God's specific instructions. By analyzing key events such as the brook, the widow's barrel, and Mount Carmel, the message highlights how faithfulness in small matters leads to divine provision and power. Conversely, it warns against the dangers of acting out of fear or complacency without direct guidance, which results in discouragement and spiritual decline. The preacher emphasizes that true strength comes from submitting to God's timing and relying on His word rather than human understanding. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their current calling until God provides new direction.

Pastor John teaches through 1 Kings 18 and 19 in this message, following Elijah from his bold contest with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel straight into deep discouragement in the wilderness. It shows how even the most faithful people can crash after a huge spiritual victory, and how God responds not with rebuke but with rest, food, and a gentle, still small voice rather than wind, earthquake, or fire. Elijah believed he was the only one left faithful, but God reminds him thousands had never bowed to false gods. Discouragement distorts what's true, and God meets people in it with patience rather than blame.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/03-0803db.mp3 Listen to Bible reading Through My Bible Yr 03 – August 03 Amos 8:4 – 9:15 Amos 8 Fraud and Hypocrisy on Holy Days 4 Listen to this, you who trample on the needy         to wipe out the oppressed from the land, 5 who say, “When will the New Moon be over so that we can sell grain?     When will the Sabbath end so that we can open the grain bins?     Then we will make the bushel [1] smaller and make the shekel weight heavier. [2]     We will cheat with dishonest scales. 6 We will buy the poor for silver     and the needy for a pair of sandals.     We will sell the chaff with the grain.” A Famine of the Lord's Word 7 The Lord swears by the Pride of Jacob,     “I will never forget any of their deeds!” 8 Because of this, the land will shake,     and everyone living in it will mourn.     The whole land will rise up like the Nile.     It will surge and sink down again like the Nile of Egypt. 9 Here is what will happen on that day, declares the Lord God:     I will make the sun set at noon,     and I will bring darkness on the earth when it should be light. 10 I will turn your festivals into mourning     and all of your songs into a lamentation.     I will put sackcloth on all your waists     and baldness on every head.     I will make that day like the mourning for an only son,     and it will end like a bitter day. 11 Look, the days are coming, declares the Lord God,     when I will send a famine into the land—     not a famine of bread     nor a thirst for water,     but rather a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. 12 People will stumble from sea to sea     and from north to east.     They will roam back and forth seeking the word of the Lord,     but they will not find it. 13 On that day the beautiful virgins will faint,     and the young men will grow weak from thirst. 14 Those who swear by the shameful guilt [3] of Samaria,     those who say, “As your god lives, Dan,”     or, “The way of Beersheba lives”—     they will fall, and they will never rise again. The Fifth Vision: The Lord Topples the Temple Amos 9 1 I saw the Lord standing by the altar, and he said:     Strike the capitals on top of the pillars so that the thresholds shake.     Cut them off so that they fall on the heads of all the people,     and those who survive I will kill with the sword.     No one who flees from there will get away,     and not a single fugitive from among them will escape. 2 Even if they dig down to hell, [4]     from there my hand will seize them.     And even if they ascend to heaven,     from there I will bring them down. 3 Even if they hide themselves on the top of Mount Carmel,     from there I will search for them, and I will seize them.     Even if they hide themselves from my sight at the bottom of the sea,     from there I will command the serpent, and it will bite them. 4 Even if they go into captivity in the presence of their enemies,     from there I will command the sword, and it will kill them.     And I will set my eye upon them for disaster and not for good. The Lord Shakes the Earth 5 The Lord God of Armies is the one who touches the earth, so that it melts.     All who dwell on it mourn.     All of it rises like the Nile,     and like the Nile of Egypt it sinks down again. 6 He is the one who builds his upper chambers in heaven.     He set the foundation for his vault upon the earth.     He is the one who summons the waters of the sea     and pours them out over the face of the earth—     the Lord is his name. The Final Judgment 7 Are you not like Cushites [5] to me, you children of Israel?     declares the Lord.     Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt     and the Philistines from Caphtor [6]     and the Arameans from Kir? [7] 8 Look, the eyes of the Lord God are on the sinful kingdom,     and I will destroy it from the face of the earth.     But I will never completely destroy the house of Jacob,     declares the Lord. 9 Listen! I am giving a command,     and among all the nations I will shake the house of Israel         as the contents of a sieve are shaken,     and not even one pebble [8] will fall out to the ground. [9] 10 By a sword, all the sinners among my people will die,     those who are saying, “Disaster will not overtake us. It will not confront us.” The Restoration of David's Fallen Shelter 11 In that day I will raise up the fallen shelter of David. I will repair the broken parts of its walls, and I will raise up its ruins. I will rebuild it as in days of old, 12 so that they will possess what remains of Edom, that is, all the nations who are called by my name, declares the Lord, who is doing this. 13 Look, days are coming, declares the Lord, when the plowman will catch up with the reaper, and the one who tramples grapes will catch up with the one sowing the seed. The mountains will drip sweet wine, [10] and all the hills will wave with grain. [11] 14 I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they will rebuild the desolate cities and dwell in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they will make gardens and eat their fruit. 15 I will plant them in their soil, and they will never again be uprooted from the soil that I have given to them, says the Lord your God. Footnotes Amos 8:5 Literally the ephah Amos 8:5 Merchants cheated by measuring out the grain they were selling with an undersized bushel and weighing the silver they received with an overweight shekel. Amos 8:14 Possibly a distortion of the name of the goddess Ashima/Asherah Amos 9:2 Hebrew sheol Amos 9:7 Cushites are black Africans from south of Egypt, from the territory that today is Sudan. Amos 9:7 That is, Crete or some other location in the Mediterranean Amos 9:7 The location of Kir is unknown. It is probably far to the north. Amos 9:9 Or kernel of grain Amos 9:9 The people of Israel are being sorted through a sieve. It is not clear whether those kept in the sieve are the pebbles that cannot escape judgment or the grains that are being separated from the chaff, which will be burned. The judgment is the same in either case. Amos 9:13 Sweet wine refers to wine that is still sweet because it has not yet been soured by continued fermentation. Amos 9:13 Or flow with wine The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Gospel picks up on the same night as last week's feeding of the five thousand. Immediately after Jesus feeds the crowd, he sends the disciples across the sea, dismisses the crowd, and goes up the mountain to pray alone. A storm rises. Some time before dawn, Jesus comes to them, walking on the water. Peter, characteristically, asks to join him — and takes a few steps before he starts to sink. It is one of the most famous scenes in the Gospels, and one of the most misused. We want to handle it with care.The Old Testament tracks reach the Gospel by very different paths. Track One begins the Joseph story — the coat, the favoritism, the brothers' plot, and the trafficking of Joseph into Egypt. Psalm 105 remembers that same descent as part of God's long providence. Track Two brings us Elijah at Horeb, exhausted and suicidal, meeting God not in the wind or earthquake or fire but in the sound of sheer silence — paired with Psalm 85's beautiful image of steadfast love and faithfulness meeting each other. The Epistle continues into Romans 10, with Paul's insistence that the word of faith is not far away but near — on our lips, in our hearts — and his celebration of the beautiful feet of those who carry good news.For preachers continuing a series: the Matthew narrative arc is picking up momentum. The identity of Jesus is being asked with increasing urgency — the disciples' confession at the end of this scene (“Truly you are the Son of God”) anticipates the great confession at Caesarea Philippi in two weeks. Something is building.The ReadingsGenesis 37:1–4, 12–28First Reading (Track One) — Joseph Sold Into SlaverySummaryThe Joseph story begins; this will become the longest narrative in the book of Genesis. Jacob favors Joseph — the son of his old age — and dresses him in the famous coat that will follow him into legend. The brothers see the favoritism, feel the sting of Joseph's dreams that place him above them, and cannot bring themselves to speak peaceably to him. When Jacob sends Joseph to check on his brothers at pasture, they see him coming from a distance and plot his death. Reuben talks them out of murder and throws him into a pit, hoping to rescue him later. Judah spots a caravan of traders and suggests selling him instead. The brothers sit down to a meal while Joseph is in the pit. Then they pull him out, sell him for twenty pieces of silver, and let him disappear into Egypt.Key Ideas for Preaching* The family in this story is genuinely dysfunctional. Parental favoritism produces jealousy; jealousy produces murderous rage; rage becomes trafficking. Genesis does not clean any of this up. What does it look like to preach honestly about the destructive patterns in a family that many of your people have inherited in their own?* Reuben tries to save Joseph without confronting the brothers. Judah calculates a middle path — profit rather than murder. Neither of these is heroism. Where in your congregation has quiet compromise passed for moral courage, and how might the text expose that?* The most chilling detail in the scene is that the brothers sit down to eat while Joseph is in the pit. Cruelty and appetite living together in the same body. Where has your congregation grown comfortable eating while others suffer, and what would it look like to notice again?* The Joseph story that begins here will end with reconciliation and rescue. But the reconciliation is decades away. What does it look like to preach the opening of a story whose good ending we know, without collapsing the pain of the beginning?Significant Cautions* The trafficking of Joseph is a real evil, not just a plot device. Do not use it as a metaphor in a way that minimizes what actually happened to him — or what still happens to trafficked people today.* “God used it for good” is where this story eventually ends up, but it does not begin there. Do not use the eventual outcome to blame the victim or to bless the brothers' cruelty in advance.* Joseph is not blameless in the family dynamic. His dreams and his coat are part of what has produced the tension. But that does not make him deserve any of what happens.* Do not preach Jacob's favoritism as a charming quirk. It is a wound the family will carry for generations.Psalm 105:1–6, 16–22, 45bThe Psalm (Track One) — Joseph in FettersSummaryThis section of the great remembering psalm now focuses on Joseph specifically. God sent a famine on the land; he sent a man before them — Joseph, sold as a slave. His feet were hurt with fetters, his neck put in a collar of iron, until his word came true and God's word tested him. Then the king sent for him and set him over his household. The psalm remembers Joseph's suffering openly, as part of God's long faithfulness.Key Ideas for Preaching* The psalm names Joseph's suffering openly — feet in fetters, neck in iron — before it names his elevation. It does not skip over the pain. What does it look like for your congregation to remember the hard chapters of God's people alongside the good ones, without pretending either did not happen?* “The word of the Lord tested him.” That is a striking phrase. Joseph's suffering is not caused by God's word, but it is what he had to endure while God's word did its slow work. Where in your congregation are people enduring something long and hard while God's promise seems to be delayed?Significant Cautions* “The word of the Lord tested him” can be misread to suggest that God causes suffering to test people. The psalm is describing the experience of waiting for God's promise, not endorsing a theology of trial.1 Kings 19:9–18First Reading (Track Two) — Elijah at HorebSummaryElijah has just fled Queen Jezebel's threat on his life after killing the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Exhausted and suicidal — in the verses just before our reading, he asks God to take his life — he has walked forty days into the wilderness and arrived at Horeb, the mountain of Moses. He goes into a cave. The Lord's voice asks: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Elijah answers with a complaint. God tells him to stand on the mountain. Wind splits rocks; earthquake shakes; fire burns — but the Lord is in none of these. Then a sound of sheer silence — or, in older translations, a still small voice. Elijah wraps his face in his mantle. God asks the same question again. Elijah gives the same answer. God sends him back with an assignment to anoint successors, and with the correction that seven thousand others in Israel have not bowed to Baal.Key Ideas for Preaching* Elijah is not simply tired. He is suicidal. Just before our reading, he has asked God to take his life. What does it look like to preach on this text with tenderness for those in your congregation who have been that low, without preaching over their heads?* God does not lecture Elijah out of his despair. In the verses just before ours, God feeds him and lets him sleep before saying anything at all. Only then comes the question — twice — “What are you doing here?” That is pastoral care, not correction. How might your sermon model the same slowness with people in crisis?* The famous line is that the Lord was not in the wind or the earthquake or the fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. That is not a general rule about how God speaks; it is what Elijah needed to hear that day. Where in your congregation are people expecting God only in the dramatic, and how might this text open the possibility of a quieter meeting?* God's correction of Elijah's “I alone am left” is the one honest word in the whole scene. Elijah has been sure of his isolation, and he has been wrong. Seven thousand others have stayed faithful. Where in your congregation are people convinced they are alone in their faithfulness, and how might the text steady them?* God sends Elijah back to work. The vision is not the end. The next day begins. What does it look like to preach that quiet encounters lead to ordinary faithfulness, not away from it?Significant Cautions* Do not universalize “God is in the quiet.” God is in the dramatic too, elsewhere in Scripture. The text describes what Elijah needed that day, not a doctrine about how God always comes.* Do not treat Elijah's suicidal despair as a stage he had to move through to reach the still small voice. The despair is real, and any congregant hearing this text may be living it. Handle with care, and if it fits your context, name real resources for those who need them.* The seven thousand who have not bowed to Baal are named to correct Elijah's loneliness, not to diminish his suffering. Do not use this line to tell someone in real isolation that they are wrong to feel alone.* “Still small voice” is one translation choice among several. “Sound of sheer silence” is another. If you dwell on the phrase, mention that faithful translators disagree — both readings are honest attempts at a Hebrew phrase that resists a single English equivalent.Psalm 85:8–13The Psalm (Track Two) — Steadfast Love and Faithfulness MeetSummaryA short psalm of confidence. The psalmist commits to hear what God will speak — a word of peace to God's people. God's salvation is near. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. The land will yield its increase; righteousness will go before God and prepare a way.Key Ideas for Preaching* The image at the center is remarkable: steadfast love and faithfulness meeting, righteousness and peace kissing. The qualities we sometimes hold apart — mercy and truth, justice and peace — belong together in God. Where has your congregation been forced to choose between qualities that should meet, and how might this psalm free them from the false choice?* Paired with the Gospel, the psalm's promise that God speaks peace prepares us to hear Jesus' “take heart; do not be afraid” across the water. What might it look like to let the psalm set the ear before the Gospel arrives?Significant Cautions* The kiss of righteousness and peace is a poetic image, not a policy platform. Do not press it into a specific political program on the pulpit.Romans 10:5–15The Epistle — The Word Is Near YouSummaryPaul insists that the word of faith is not far away. It is not up in heaven or down in the deep; it is near — on our lips and in our hearts. If we confess with our lips and believe in our hearts, we are saved. There is no distinction between Jew and Greek: the same Lord is Lord of all, and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Paul closes with the chain that has echoed through Christian preaching ever since — how are they to call if they have not believed? how are they to believe if they have not heard? how are they to hear without someone to proclaim? And how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.Key Ideas for Preaching* Paul's insistence is that the word is near — not far, not hard to reach, not on the other side of a wall. The proclamation of the gospel does not require a journey to a mountain. Where has your congregation been treating the word as if it were still up in heaven, and how might Paul's nearness correct that?* “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” The image is homely — ordinary walking feet on ordinary ground. Where in your congregation are people already walking with good news, without knowing that the walking itself is being called beautiful?* Paul's chain — how are they to hear without a proclaimer? — is not about ministerial guilt. It is a description of how the word travels. What might your congregation do differently if they saw themselves as one link in that chain, not as those who have to carry the whole load?Significant Cautions* “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” has been used narrowly, to test who is inside and outside. Paul's flow of thought here is expansive, not restrictive. The point is how widely the invitation goes, not how narrow the gate is.* The “no distinction between Jew and Greek” line has sometimes been misread to argue that Christianity has replaced Judaism. Paul, a Jew, is not saying that. He is saying that God's covenant is expanding, not being reassigned.* “How beautiful are the feet” has been used to guilt people into evangelistic performance. Paul is celebrating the goodness of the walking, not measuring how many miles you have covered.Matthew 14:22–33The Gospel — Walking on WaterSummaryImmediately after the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus makes the disciples get into the boat and cross the sea while he stays behind to dismiss the crowds. He goes up the mountain to pray, alone. The boat is far from shore, battered by the wind, when in the fourth watch of the night — sometime before dawn — Jesus comes to them, walking on the sea. They are terrified. He speaks: take heart; it is I; do not be afraid. Peter, characteristically, asks for proof — command me to come to you on the water. Jesus does. Peter walks a few steps on the water toward Jesus. Then he notices the wind, becomes afraid, and starts to sink. Lord, save me. Jesus immediately reaches out and catches him: you of little faith, why did you doubt? They climb into the boat; the wind stops. The disciples in the boat worship him: truly you are the Son of God.Key Ideas for Preaching* Notice where Jesus is when the storm starts. He is on the mountain praying, alone. Last week we watched him serve from within his grief; this week he is in the deeper solitude that grief-serving people need. What does it mean that the compassion of Christ is fed by his own solitude with the Father?* Jesus does not calm the storm before coming to the disciples. He comes across the storm, in the storm, walking on the very water that is battering them. Where in your congregation are people waiting for the storm to end before Christ arrives, when the text is showing them a Christ who comes in the middle of it?* “Take heart; it is I; do not be afraid.” The Greek behind “it is I” is ego eimi — “I am” — the same phrase used for God's name at the burning bush. Matthew is signaling that this walking figure is not just a man. What might it mean for your congregation to hear the walking Jesus as the God who once named himself I AM at Sinai?* Peter's boldness and Peter's fear are the same Peter. He asks to walk; he walks; he notices the wind; he sinks. Every reader recognizes this. Where in your congregation are people ashamed of the same mix — of the boldness that took them out onto the water and the fear that pulled them back — and what would it mean for them to hear that Peter is us?* Jesus reaches out immediately. There is no delay. There is no lecture first. There is no letting Peter sink a little longer so that he learns. Christ catches him as soon as he cries out. Where in your congregation are people afraid that Christ will let them sink, and how might this immediacy steady them?* “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” The phrasing is often preached as harsh, but the tone in the Greek is more tender — a real question, an invitation to wonder. Jesus is not shaming Peter for the doubt; he is asking him to look at it. How might your sermon receive this question the way it might have been asked — quietly, on the water, one hand still in Peter's?Significant Cautions* “You of little faith” has been used to shame doubt for centuries. The tone in Matthew is not the tone of most sermons that quote it. Handle with care.* Do not preach this as a “have more faith” sermon. Peter did not sink because his faith was too small; he sank because he took his eyes off Christ and looked at the storm. The prescription is not more effort but redirected attention.* “Walking on water” has been metaphorized in ways that empty the story of its actual claim about who Jesus is. The scene is not a self-help image; it is Matthew making a claim about the identity of Christ.* Do not use this text to blame those whose lives are storm-tossed for their lack of faith. The storm was not caused by the disciples' unfaithfulness; it was simply where they were.* The disciples' confession at the end — “truly you are the Son of God” — is the first time in Matthew a group of disciples says this out loud. Do not skip past its weight. It is the fruit of the encounter, not just a closing line.Thematic ConnectionsThe Gospel is the natural center for the day. Matthew has placed the walking on water immediately after the feeding of the five thousand — the same Christ, the same disciples, the same night. The feeding showed us what Christ does when the crowd is hungry. The walking on water shows us what he does when his own disciples are afraid. Both scenes hinge on a compassion that acts from within the situation, not at a safe distance.On Track One, Joseph's story is beginning. The opening chapter of a long saga in which God's promise is delayed by human cruelty, delivered eventually, and revealed as having been at work through the whole terrible middle. The pairing with the Gospel is more thematic than direct: Joseph, like Peter, is going to spend time sinking before he is caught. Psalm 105 gives us the tradition's own reading of Joseph's suffering — feet in fetters, neck in iron — as part of the long work of God's fidelity. Preachers can hold Joseph's descent and Peter's sinking together, both as stories of God's people going down before God's rescue comes.On Track Two, Elijah at Horeb and the Gospel share a striking feature: God comes not in the loud and dramatic but in something quieter — the sound of sheer silence for Elijah, and, for the disciples in the storm, the walking figure and the tender “take heart.” Psalm 85's promise that God speaks peace prepares the ear. The whole track invites a congregation to trust that God shows up in ways more tender than dramatic. But it can also honor the moments when the dramatic is what is needed — as it is when Peter is sinking and Jesus reaches out immediately.Romans 10 sits inside the day as the invitation. The word is near — on our lips, in our hearts. There is no distance to cross to reach God's love. The Christ who walks across the water in the Gospel is the one whose word is already inside us in Romans. And the beautiful feet of the messengers are also, quite specifically, the feet that stepped out of the boat and, briefly, walked on the water.For preachers continuing a series: the Matthew arc keeps unfolding. The identity of Jesus is being asked with more urgency each week. Peter's confession at the end of this scene (“truly you are the Son of God”) anticipates the great confession at Caesarea Philippi in two weeks. The Gospel is building toward something. This is a public episode. 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What happens when a nation loses its fear of God? Pastor Jeff Schreve shares a bold and timely message about reverence, repentance, and revival as he calls believers to stand in awe of the Lord once again. From Elijah on Mount Carmel to modern America's spiritual drift, this episode is a passionate invitation to return wholeheartedly to God while there is still time.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/tmb-ehv/03-0729db.mp3 Listen to Bible reading Through My Bible Yr 03 – July 29 Amos 1 – 2 Amos 1 1 The words of Amos, who was among the sheep breeders [1] from Tekoa. He saw a vision concerning Israel during the days of Uzziah king of Judah and during the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. 2 He said:     The Lord roars from Zion.     From Jerusalem he sends out his voice.     The pastures of the shepherds dry up, [2]     and the top of Mount Carmel withers. Judgment Against Aram 3 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins [3] of Damascus,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they cut up Gilead with iron threshing boards. [4] 4 So I will send fire against the house of Hazael,     and it will consume the fortresses of Ben Hadad. 5 I will break the bars of the gates of Damascus,     and I will cut off the one seated in the Valley of Aven,     and the one who holds a scepter in Beth Eden. [5]     So the people of Aram will go into exile toward Kir. [6]     The Lord has spoken. Judgment Against Philistia 6 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins of Gaza,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they sold an entire population into exile,     handing them over to Edom. 7 So I will send fire against the city wall of Gaza,     and it will consume her citadels. 8 I will cut off the one seated in Ashdod,     and the one who holds a scepter in Ashkelon.     I will also turn my hand against Ekron,     and what is left of the Philistines will perish.     The Lord God has spoken. Judgment Against Canaan 9 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins of Tyre,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they delivered over an entire population and exiled them to Edom,     and they did not remember a treaty of brotherhood. 10 So I will send fire against the city wall of Tyre,     and it will consume her citadels. Judgment Against Edom 11 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins of Edom,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because he [7] pursued his brother with a sword,     and he had no compassion. [8]     His anger kept tearing Israel apart,     and his fury raged without stopping. 12 So I will send fire against Teman,     and it will consume the citadels of Bozrah. Judgment Against Ammon 13 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins of the Ammonites,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their own territory. 14 So I will ignite a fire against the city wall of Rabbah,     and it will consume her citadels         with a battle cry on the day of war,         with a strong wind on the day of the storm. 15 Then their king will go into exile,     he and his officials together.     The Lord has spoken. Judgment Against Moab Amos 2 1 This is what the Lord says: Because of three sins of Moab,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they burned the bones of the king of Edom to make lime. 2 So I will send fire against Moab,     and it will consume the citadels of Kerioth.     Moab will die in an uproar,     with a battle cry, with a blast of a ram's horn. 3 I will cut off the judge [9] from her midst,     and I will kill all her officials with him.     The Lord has spoken. Judgment Against Judah 4 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins of Judah,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they rejected the law of the Lord,     and they did not keep his statutes.     Their lying idols led them astray,     the idols that their fathers followed. 5 So I will send fire against Judah,     and it will consume the citadels of Jerusalem. Judgment Against Israel 6 This is what the Lord says:     Because of three sins of Israel,     because of four, I will not hold back judgment,     because they sell the righteous for silver     and the needy for a pair of sandals. 7 They trample the heads of the poor into the dust of the earth,     and they turn aside the claims of the oppressed.     A man and his father go to the same young woman.     In this way they profane my holy name. 8 They stretch themselves out beside every altar         on pieces of clothing they seized as collateral.     In the temple of their gods they drink wine obtained through fines. 9 I was the one who destroyed the Amorites in front of them,     the Amorites, who were as tall as cedars,     who were as strong as oaks.     I destroyed their fruit above and their roots below. 10 I myself brought you up from the land of Egypt,     and I led you in the wilderness for forty years,         so that you would take possession of the land of the Amorites. 11 I raised up some of your sons to be prophets,     and some of your best young men to be Nazirites.     Is this not so, you people of Israel? declares the Lord. 12 But you made the Nazirites drink wine,     and you commanded the prophets, “You must not prophesy!” 13 Look, I am weighed down under you,     just as a cart is weighed down when it is loaded with sheaves of grain. [10] 14 There will be no escape for the swift runner.     The powerful man will not be able to exert his strength,     and the strong warrior will not be able to save his own life. 15 The archer will not stand his ground.     The swift runner will not save himself,     and the horseman will not save his own life. 16 The most courageous among the warriors will flee naked on that day,     declares the Lord. Footnotes Amos 1:1 Or ranchers Amos 1:2 Or mourn Amos 1:3 Or crimes Amos 1:3 A threshing board or threshing sledge is similar to a toboggan, but it has iron teeth protruding from the bottom. It is dragged over piles of grain to cut up the straw and release the kernels of grain. Amos 1:5 Valley of Aven and Beth Eden mean Valley of Wickedness and House of Pleasure. They may be figurative names for the region around Damascus. Amos 1:5 The location of Kir is unknown. It probably lies far to the north or east. Amos 1:11 Edom is referred to by the singular he because it is also a name of Jacob's brother Esau. Amos 1:11 Or he destroyed pregnant women Amos 2:3 Or ruler Amos 2:13 The meaning of the verse is uncertain. It may mean I will weigh you down as a cart is weighed down. The Holy Bible, Evangelical Heritage Version®, EHV®, © 2019 Wartburg Project, Inc. All rights reserved.

(Original Run Date: 6/30/2026) Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Reign of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8-17) about surrendering to the consequences of disobedience to God, even the loss of wealth, fame and power. Tom discusses themes written about in his upcoming book on his Camino pilgrimage, No Half Measures.Referenced Texts: Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.

After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unnamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment. 1 Kings 19 - 1:06 .  1 Kings 20 - 6:29 .  Psalm 119:49 - 17:45 .  :::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

Dr. Gregory Bottaro – Catholic psychologist, author, and founder of the CatholicPsych Institute joins Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Difficult Conversations: principles for listening that transform a conversation. (1:26) Acknowledging Pain: How do we acknowledge another person's pain and help move them from despair toward healing? (23:00) Would someone know I am Catholic by my actions? (36:43) Our Lady of Mount Carmel & the Brown Scapular – the promises of the scapular (46:39) Friday on Trending (50:58) Resources mentioned: Catholicpsych Institute https://catholicpsych.com/ Book: The Power of Listening Well: How Holy Curiosity Can Build Trust and Restore Relationships https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-power-of-listening-well/ Laughter, Facing Fears, & Morning Prayer Routines https://relevantradio.com/2021/04/laughter-facing-fears-morning-prayer-routines/

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Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) William discusses Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the Brown Scapular, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Simon Stock, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Elijah, the Prophet of Carmel, the Little Cloud, and sacramentals

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel – Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus said: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For My yoke is easy, and My burden light.” Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

Welcome to Day 2906 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. Day 2906 – Theology Thursday – Prayer as Communion, Petition, and Covenant: From Ancient Near East to Modern Faith Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2906 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2906 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 that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled PRAYER AS COMMUNION, PETITION, AND COVENANT: FROM THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST TO MODERN FAITH. In the religious systems of the ancient Near East, prayer was a vital function, though its framework was drastically different from what later developed in Israelite and Christian thought. Prayer was primarily a method of maintaining the cosmic order through appeasement and transaction. Gods in Mesopotamia, Canaan, and Egypt were seen as powerful but unpredictable, often requiring elaborate rituals, sacrifices, and formulas to grant favor or avert wrath. These cultures did not operate under a theology of relational covenant but rather through a pattern of reciprocity: offerings and words were meant to provoke a specific divine response. Babylonian prayer texts like the “Shurpu” and “Maqlu” series reflect a deep concern with curses, omens, and unseen transgressions. The supplicant might not even know which god was offended or what sin was committed. In such cases, prayers became generalized pleas for forgiveness from all deities. Egyptian prayers often took the form of hymns to the gods, extolling their attributes and requesting protection or intervention, especially concerning the afterlife. Canaanite prayer and sacrifice, while less preserved in textual form, mirrored these transactional patterns. Ultimately, prayer in the ANE was primarily about control, using proper language and rites to maintain divine favor and personal or national survival. The first segment is: The Distinctive Voice of Ancient Israel: Relational and Covenant-Based. The emergence of Israel as a people devoted to Yahweh introduced a significant break from the ANE paradigm. While early Israelite religion still bore some cultural similarities to its surroundings, the theology of Yahweh as a covenantal, relational deity revolutionized the nature of prayer. No longer was prayer simply a means of magical manipulation or guesswork. It became a medium through which a person engaged with a God who had revealed His name, His character, and His promises. The earliest biblical prayers, such as those found in Genesis, reflect this relational nature. Abraham argues with God over the fate of Sodom, appealing not to ritual but to God's justice. Moses intercedes for Israel after the golden calf incident, reminding Yahweh of His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These prayers do not treat Yahweh as distant or unknowable but rather as a God who can be reasoned with, challenged, and persuaded because of His own covenant loyalty. The Book of Psalms shows the breadth of human emotion brought before God: joy, fear, doubt, anger, and praise. Lament becomes a central form of worship, as seen in the cries of David or the national laments after Jerusalem's destruction. These are not sterile performances but passionate expressions of faith. Prayer becomes an act of courage, a wrestling with God, a protest against silence, and a clinging to hope when the world falls apart. The second segment is: From Temple to Synagogue: Formalization in Second Temple and Rabbinic Judaism. As the Hebrew Bible gave way to the practices of Second Temple Judaism, especially after the exile, prayer began to evolve in response to historical necessity. With the destruction of the First Temple and the loss of the sacrificial system, the Jewish people turned increasingly to prayer and study as their central forms of worship. What was once spontaneous became structured. What was once private became communal. During this period, daily prayer rhythms began to emerge. Fixed times of prayer, morning, afternoon, and evening, mirrored the times of temple sacrifice and were eventually institutionalized. The Amidah, or “Standing Prayer,” developed into a core liturgical centerpiece. It offered a framework of blessings praising God, requesting needs, and praying for national restoration. The Shema, a declaration of God's unity and Israel's devotion, became part of daily prayer and identity. After the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, Rabbinic Judaism restructured prayer life around the synagogue. Prayer was no longer centered on the priesthood and sacrificial rites but on the Torah, communal liturgy, and ethical action. This shift preserved Jewish identity during centuries of diaspora. Though formalized, prayer retained its relational element. It became the heartbeat of Jewish life, binding communities together and anchoring them to God's enduring promises. The Third Segment is: Prayer Reimagined in Early Christianity: Access through Christ. The earliest Christians, being Jews themselves, inherited this rich tradition of covenantal and liturgical prayer. Yet their belief in Jesus as the risen Messiah transformed their approach to prayer in significant ways. Central to this transformation was the idea of direct access to God through Christ. Jesus's own prayers, such as the Lord's Prayer, serve as both instruction and theological statement. The address “Our Father” reflects unprecedented intimacy. It reaffirms the covenantal relationship while highlighting the nearness and care of God. The prayer also orients the believer toward God's will, God's kingdom, and daily dependence, not merely petition. The Apostle Paul builds on this foundation by portraying prayer as a Spirit-driven communion. Believers are said to cry out “Abba, Father” by the Spirit. Paul claims that even when words fail, the Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for speech. This understanding of prayer shifts it away from set ritual toward a continual, personal interaction with the divine. In Christian theology, Jesus becomes the eternal High Priest, interceding on behalf of believers. This transforms the act of prayer from an attempt to reach an uncertain deity into an assurance of access to a loving Father through a faithful Son. Whether corporate or private, spontaneous or formal, prayer is understood as the believer's participation in the divine relationship secured by Christ. The Fourth Segment is: Boundaries and Prohibitions: When Prayer Becomes Misuse. While prayer is central to both testaments, not all prayer is accepted. The Bible gives several warnings about misguided or forbidden types of prayer. Chief among these is prayer to other gods. The First Commandment is clear: Israel was not to call on or serve any deity but Yahweh. This was not a cultural preference but a matter of covenant loyalty. Invoking Baal, Molech, or Asherah was not neutral. It was spiritual adultery. Another prohibited form was manipulative or theatrical prayer, often seen in paganism. The prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel danced and cut themselves, trying to compel their god to act. Elijah mocks this as futile. Jesus echoes this in the New Testament when He warns against “vain repetitions” and showy public displays. The goal of biblical prayer is not to impress people or mechanically control God. It is relational. Also forbidden were necromancy and communication with the dead, practices common in surrounding cultures. Deuteronomy 18 lists these among the detestable practices of the nations that Israel was not to imitate. Prayer was not to be blended with conjuring or attempts to access hidden knowledge through forbidden means. Later rabbinic tradition added safeguards to ensure prayer was done with the right heart. One was not to pray while intoxicated, or in moments of ritual impurity, or without focus. Christian writers like James and Peter also warn against praying from selfish motives or while harboring unresolved sin. The Fifth segment is: Rhythm and Repetition: Between Discipline and Pagan Imitation Repetitious or rhythmic prayer is sometimes misunderstood. Scripture does not forbid repetition outright, but it sharply distinguishes between reverent repetition and pagan-style incantations. Psalm 136 repeats the phrase “His steadfast love endures forever” 26 times as an act of worship, not manipulation. Many psalms and prayers use repetition as a poetic or liturgical feature, meant to reinforce covenant truths and lead the heart toward trust. The Shema and priestly blessing were repeated regularly in Jewish worship. Jesus's warning in Matthew 6 verse seven, “Do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do,” targets the kind of mechanical babbling seen in magical or pagan rituals. It does not prohibit...

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Friends of the Rosary,Today, July 16th, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a feast instituted for the Carmelites in 1332 and extended to the whole Church by Benedict XIII in 1726. It's the feast of the worldwide devotion to the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, also known as the Brown Scapular.In Mount Carmel, the prophet Elijah defended the beauty and purity of Israel's faith in the living God.In the twelfth century, hermits withdrew to that mountain and later founded the Carmelite order, devoted to the contemplative life under the patronage of Mary, the holy Mother of God.Today is the principal feast day of the Carmelite Order.Since the Carmelites were still under constant harassment by the Saracens, the sixth General of the Order, St. Simon Stock, pleaded with the Blessed Virgin for some special sign of her protection. On July 16, 1251, she designated the scapular as the special mark of her maternal love.The scapular is common to many religious Orders, but it is a special feature of the Carmelites. A smaller form of the scapular is given to lay persons in order that they may share in the great graces associated with it.This sacramental is a sign of one's decision to follow Jesus, as Mary did, the perfect model for all the disciples of Christ. It's also an expression of our belief that we will meet God in eternal life, aided by Mary's intercession and prayer.While sacramentals prepare us to receive grace if we are in the right disposition, the Church emphasizes that only sacraments can confer sanctifying grace.The Scapular is an external sign of the filial relationship established between the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and Queen of Mount Carmel, and the faithful who entrust themselves totally to her protection, who have recourse to her maternal intercession.In New York City, there is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine in East Harlem, established in 1881 and home to one of the oldest festivals in America. Also, Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY, annually holds the Festival of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Paulinus of Nola (Festa Del Giglio).Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayAve Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 16, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 392 The Saint of the day is Our Lady of Mount Carmel The Story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hermits lived on Mount Carmel near the Fountain of Elijah in northern Israel in the 12th century. They had a chapel dedicated to Our Lady. By the 13th century they became known as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” They soon celebrated a special Mass and Office in honor of Mary. In 1726, it became a celebration of the universal Church under the title of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For centuries the Carmelites have seen themselves as specially related to Mary. Their great saints and theologians have promoted devotion to her and often championed the mystery of her Immaculate Conception. Saint Teresa of Avila called Carmel “the Order of the Virgin.” Saint John of the Cross credited Mary with saving him from drowning as a child, leading him to Carmel, and helping him escape from prison. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus believed that Mary cured her from illness. On her First Communion day, Thérèse dedicated her life to Mary. During the last days of her life she frequently spoke of Mary. There is a tradition—which may not be historical—that Mary appeared to Saint Simon Stock, a leader of the Carmelites, and gave him a scapular, telling him to promote devotion to it. The scapular is a modified version of Mary's own garment. It symbolizes her special protection and calls the wearers to consecrate themselves to her in a special way. The scapular reminds us of the gospel call to prayer and penance—a call that Mary models in a splendid way. Reflection The Carmelites were known from early on as “Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.” The title suggests that they saw Mary not only as “mother,” but also as “sister.” The word sister is a reminder that Mary is very close to us. She is the daughter of God and therefore can help us be authentic daughters and sons of God. She also can help us grow in appreciation of being sisters and brothers to one another. She leads us to a new realization that all human beings belong to the family of God. When such a conviction grows, there is hope that the human race can find its way to peace.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

July, 12, 2026 I I Kings 18:30-35 NLT Before Elijah ever called down fire on Mount Carmel, he did something nobody was watching for — he repaired the altar that had been torn down. In this message, "Buildup Before Breakthrough," we look at what happens before the miracle: the sacrifice, the prayer, and the repair work that make room for God to show up in ways only He can explain. You'll learn: Why anointing requires an altar, not just a podium Why God reduces our numbers to show Himself strong What Elijah, Enoch, and Noah had in common — presence over perfection Why culture is created by what you celebrate and what you tolerate How to "dig the trench" and make room for a miracle you can't explain

When Elijah stood on Mount Carmel, he challenged an entire nation: "How long halt ye between two opinions?" In a world pulling us in a thousand different directions, are we trying to keep one foot in Zion and the other in Babylon, or are we ready to let God prevail? Summary: In this episode, we explore the dramatic events of 1 Kings 12-22 . We transition from the massive building projects of Solomon to the fractured, divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, uncovering the crucial role of the prophets in calling a drifting people back to their covenants. The Division of the Kingdom: We analyze the critical leadership mistakes of Rehoboam, who rejected the wise counsel of the elders to double down on burdens, and Jeroboam, who created a convenient, counterfeit religion to keep his people from the Temple. The Test of Exact Obedience: We study the sobering and tragic story of the unnamed younger man of God in 1 Kings 13, discovering why resisting temptation once doesn't mean the trial is over. The Widow of Zarephath: We look closely at Elijah's interactions with a starving widow in Zidon, learning how her willingness to put God's prophet first turned a final, meager meal into a continuous source of life. The Fire on Mount Carmel: We break down Elijah's epic confrontation with the 450 prophets of Baal, analyzing how Jehovah systematically dismantled and discredited the Canaanite pantheon. The Still Small Voice: After the fire, wind, and earthquake, Elijah finds God not in the spectacular displays, but in the quiet, inner whisper. We talk about the loneliness of leadership and how the Lord reminds us that we are never as alone as we think. Call-to-Action: Elijah repaired the broken altar of the Lord before he called down the fire. What is one "broken altar" or spiritual habit in your life that needs to be repaired this week? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you are ready to stop halting between two opinions and build an "Unshaken" faith, please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:54 Rehoboam's Lack of Wisdom 25:10 Jeroboam's Lack of Faith 1:02:06 Visions of a Blind Seer 1:23:10 Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath 2:03:08 Elijah and the Priests of Baal 2:44:02 Hearing the Still, Small Voice 3:06:27 Ahab and Jezebel 3:24:00 Conclusion

Dr. Lili de Hoyos Anderson continues her deep dive into the ministry of Elijah from the spectacular fire of Mount Carmel to the still small voice that followed, revealing how God meets his servants at their breaking points, why the sealing power Elijah holds is the foundation of every family's eternal hope, and what it means to exercise righteous power in a world that has demonized it.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/452lhpFd7CgFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE0:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Lili de Hoyos Anderson2:44  Where do you stand?4:19 The Mt. Carmel contest7:17 Fire falls and fasting as spiritual weight room11:33 Bridling passions and Jezebel's threats15:46 Elijah on Mt. Horeb and the still, small, voice22:42 Will you stand forever?27:22 Attachment injuries and attachment to God30:27 Dr. Anderson's tribute to her husband Chris35:37 God can bridge any gap38:25 The sealing power worth the Restoration's talk41:18 The gospel is about uniting46:24 God's generosity with sealings49:47 Israel granted superpower status through obedience 52:07 Jesus Christ's meekness55:55 Elijah's power and meekness58:18 Addiction recovery and identifying as child of God1:01:40 The lie that sin makes you free1:03:40 The roles of Christ made possible by His Power1:07:46 End of Part 2 - Dr. Lili de Hoyos AndersonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com