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Purification Without Self-Punishment. In this session the Dharma talk was given by Lama Matthew Palden Gocha, June 7, 2026. Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music. #rimecenter #kcbuddhists
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Mufti Hussain Kamani is one of the most respected Islamic scholars in America, a qualified Mufti and jurist authorized to issue fatwa, and the former Director of Qalam Seminary joins Ansari on The Ansari Podcast for a powerful conversation on Dajjal, the Antichrist, Surah Al-Kahf, anger, fitna, materialism, and how Muslims can protect their iman in the end times.The world feels angrier, more distracted, more divided, and more spiritually numb than ever before. Is this just the result of politics, social media, trauma, and modern life — or are we watching the stage quietly being set for the greatest deception mankind will ever face? Mufti Kamani explains why rage keeps rising, what happens when the intellect shuts down, how heedlessness destroys the heart, and why the warnings of the Quran and Sunnah feel so urgent in the age we are living through right now.In this deep-dive episode, Mufti Kamani breaks down the Islamic framework for understanding anger, the spiritual danger of ghaflah, the lessons of Surah Al-Kahf, the San Diego tragedy, the moral corruption of the “Epstein class,” and how runaway materialism, distraction, and dunya-worship are preparing people for the fitnah of Dajjal. We also discuss tazkiyah, purification of the heart, optimism in chaotic times, how to stay spiritually awake, and what it means to live with purpose when the modern world is designed to make you forget Allah.Mufti Kamani also opens up about why he left Qalam Seminary after more than a decade, what he is building next, his message to current and former Qalam students, and what it means to serve the Muslim Ummah in a time of confusion, corruption, and spiritual warfare.This conversation is about faith, anger, fear, deception, purpose, and survival — for every Muslim trying to keep their heart alive in the modern age.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Join Our Community!01:20 Dajjal is Near, the World is Full of Anger07:56 We're Being Attacked from All Sides14:36 What if you have too much anger?16:06 Ad18:07 The Deception of the Antichrist25:22 How Vulnerable are We to the AntiChrist?30:52 What's the Point if the AntiChrist is Coming soon?43:00 Ad43:45 What Does the Quran Say About Surviving?59:43 Purification of the Heart in Era of the Epstein Class01:07:56 How to Be Optimistic in This Chaotic World01:21:54 Why Mufti Kamani Left Qalam Seminary01:33:22 A Message to Qalam Students01:36:28 Member Questions!01:38:19 Speed Round Questions01:44:52 Outro#dajjal #antichrist #muftikamani #qalam #podcast #anger*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast
Pastor Zack Flipse preaches from Leviticus 12, “Purification After Childbirth.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA
We have been in a passage of detours. This lunar cycle is leading us through the detours. You are being encourges to SEE and SIMPLY put… Throw out the bankers calender for the majority of your day to day living. Start syncing up to your relationship with your ecosystem internally and externally. All of which, will help your system stay in harmony, calm and purified on a daily basis.During the remainer of this lunar cycle, we are being given an opportunity within the detour to see with great awareness and deeper knowing. All of which is accessible via the nuetral field of CALM. As inspired, create space to pause and learn how to see what is with the helping hand of all that is and all that is not. Simply. Listen. Reflect…then, gently move into forward motion.The New Moon reached full potency on Sunday, May 31, 2026, From the traditional ways of the earth, these moments like the Full MOON(s) are best met with silence and non-verbal listening. It is an opportunity to shed which no longer serves.Contemplation: What could you not see till now?Where are your ready to find harmonay + calm in your mind, body, heart and/or soul? Are you ready to transform and/or let go of that which creates nuerotic behaviors on the inside and outside.?Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice, exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 22:00 | Sound :51 | Outro 1:30:00MusicRandom Rab Up Coming Shows:‘Just Me' by Cadre Scott Sound Suzanne Toro Producer: Dante Marino Production brought to you by OmToro Wellness + MediaMind Training: 8 Limbs Yoga Session: Weekly Writings and Well BeingHumanity + Earth Friendly Goodies:SuperfeastLiving TeaKindSpringFormula FlawlessBalance + Focus Quick LinkOra CacoaBook: SunPlayHoney Bee Hippie
Daryl speaks on how God is purifying and restoring His church. Purification is a strenuous process in which foreign matter is removed in order to bring purity to the whole.Towards the end of the message some prophetic encouragement is shared over the body.
The Covenant Necessity of Judgment in Scripture | KIB 532 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description What does the Bible REALLY teach about judgment? In Episode 531 of the Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake explore a critical truth that much of the modern Church avoids: judgment is not separate from covenant — it is part of covenant. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that God's judgments are not contradictions of His love, but manifestations of His covenant faithfulness, holiness, and justice. Dr. Lake takes a deep theological dive into the covenantal necessity of judgment, exposing how modern Christianity has embraced blessing without accountability, grace without holiness, and power without purification. Mary Lou shares a powerful word on God as our Sustainer — the One who preserves, nourishes, strengthens, and carries His remnant through every trial. Together, they discuss spiritual warfare, covenant fidelity, holiness, discernment, the coming purification of the Church, and the urgent need for the remnant to prepare for the days ahead. This is a sobering but hope-filled message for believers seeking truth, discernment, and covenant alignment with the Kingdom of God. In this episode: • The covenantal nature of divine judgment • Why grace does NOT remove accountability • How covenant and judgment work together in Scripture • The role of holiness in the last days • Why judgment begins in the house of God • The purification of the remnant • Spiritual warfare and covenant fidelity • The danger of counterfeit Christianity • God's sustaining power in difficult seasons • Revelation, Babylon, and covenant lawsuit theology • Why purification must precede power The remnant is being prepared. Now is the time to walk in truth, holiness, discernment, and covenant obedience.
Transformation begins with renewed thinking. In Night 2, Pastor Corey Erman teaches how God purifies the mind through His Word and Spirit, breaking strongholds, removing worldly patterns, and restoring clarity and truth. Learn how to guard your thoughts and align your mind with Heaven's perspective. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” - Romans 12:2To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.
God is not only concerned with what we believe, but how we live. In Night 3 of this series, Pastor Corey Erman teaches on the purification of our actions, habits, and lifestyle. As believers submit their ways to God, they begin to walk in holiness, obedience, and lasting transformation. “How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.” - Psalm 119:9To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.
Revival begins in the heart. In Night 1 of this powerful series, Pastor Corey Erman teaches how God purifies the hearts of His people by exposing hidden motives, removing impurities, and restoring wholehearted devotion. As we surrender fully to Him, He prepares us to carry His presence and reflect His nature more clearly. “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” - Psalm 51:10To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.
This episode features Manuel Pfanzelt, Global New Project Manager, Clariant, discussing the critical importance of feed purification and catalyst protection in polyolefin production. Learn about innovative solutions, industry trends and how tailored purification strategies can enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Why do purgatory and hell exist? The Catechism teaches us today about the existence and the meaning of purgatory and hell. We learn that purgatory is a transitional state of purification while hell is the state of permanent separation from God. Fr. Mike reminds us that nobody drifts into heaven because “we cannot be united to God unless we freely choose to love him.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1030-1037. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
50 % des médicaments actuellement en phase de développement sont des biomédicaments. Un chiffre qui illustre l'ampleur d'une révolution thérapeutique… et industrielle. Car produire à partir du vivant, c'est composer avec des bioprocédés complexes, parfois imprévisibles et des coûts de production qui conditionnent directement l'accès aux soins. Déjà, certains traitements restent inaccessibles en Europe faute d'industrialisation locale, faisant de la bioproduction un enjeu majeur de souveraineté sanitaire autant qu'économique.À la croisée du vivant, de l'ingénierie de précision et de l'économie de la santé, le défi est désormais clair : passer à l'échelle et en France pour permettre aux thérapies géniques et cellulaires de tenir leurs promesses.Dans cet épisode d'Écoutons le Futur, nos invités évoquent l'ensemble des maillons de la chaîne. Ils reviennent sur la complexité des bioprocédés, ainsi que sur le rôle de l'IA et des outils numériques pour les rendre plus robustes et prédictibles. Le tout dans le but de bâtir une filière capable de transformer l'excellence scientifique française en puissance industrielle au service des patients.Présents sur notre plateau :- Victor Pozzobon, Responsable de l'équipe modélisation de la Chaire de Biotechnologie de CentraleSupélec- Timothé Cynober, Directeur du développement chez WhiteLab Genomics - Laurent Lafferrère, Directeur Général chez France BioLead- Maxime Mock, Data scientist chez Capgemini Engineering Une émission animée par Valère Corréard
Rowan Hilsden | Numbers 19 | May 17, 2026
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies. Conscious Planet: https://www.consciousplanet.org Sadhguru App (Download): https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app Official Sadhguru Website: https://isha.sadhguru.org Sadhguru Exclusive: https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies. Conscious Planet: https://www.consciousplanet.org Sadhguru App (Download): https://onelink.to/sadhguru__app Official Sadhguru Website: https://isha.sadhguru.org Sadhguru Exclusive: https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/sadhguru-exclusive Inner Engineering Link: isha.co/ieo-podcast Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Explore the powerful but often overlooked OCIA stage of Purification and Enlightenment with Gomer and Dave. They unpack the Church's ancient roots, from exorcism prayers and spiritual warfare to the Rite of Election and Lenten scrutinies, and show how this period reveals what needs healing, strengthens what is good, and prepares the elect for the Easter Vigil. Whether you're in OCIA ministry or simply curious about the Church's process of formation, discover a fresh vision of Lent, conversion, and discipleship. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow
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This is the third lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 Introduction and Placement of John 13 01:22 Jesus's Foot Washing and the Redemptive Cleansing of the Cross 13:20 Judas's Betrayal in Fulfillment of Psalm 41 20:23 The New Commandment to Love One Another Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/go... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #truth #gospel #reformedtheology #biblestudy
I. Why a sin offering if there's a burnt offering for atonement? II. The category of Unintentional sin is bigger than just ignorance, vv1-4. III. There are different kinds and categories of sin, and some are more heinous than others. IV. Confession of sin is part of the process of repentance and forgiveness, v5. V. God's law made provision for the poor, so that socio economic status would not get in the way of assuring sinners of God's forgiveness, vv7-13.
Confusion as to why Moses using rituals; Childbirth; Uncleanliness; Lev 12:1; Bleeding; Animal sacrifice vs charity?; Israel national network; Tens, hundreds and thousands; Forbidden from exercise authorities; True vs fake Israel/Christianity; Basics; Male child = like she's unclean; Circumcision of the heart; Religious rituals?; Herod's "corban" (sacrifice) by force; Why male time different than female?; Oppressing women?; Made to be persecuted or protected?; Ritual vs morality; Tabernacle; Early treatment of women - extremely protected; Next generation is your social security; Becoming merchandise; Cursing your children; Story telling = sharing ideas; Childbirth - burden that women carry; Unclean? Extra protection and bonding; Emerging from isolation; Purification?; Mental/emotional message?; Welfare for the nation; Gifting; Destruction of narcissism; Overcoming pain/difficulty; Facing danger; Condemning patriarchy; "Kibbutz"; Focus on the child first; Then return to congregating; Atonement?; PTSD; Bravery vs anxiety; Subject to fear; Sharing experience; Justin's apology; Private religion; Temple of Janus; Binding the people; God's WAY; Overcoming isolation; Societal choice to care; China's one child contract; Corruption; Forms of "Christianity"; Living by faith rather than entitlements; Opportunities to atone and forgive; Turtledoves; Abraham's vision; Choosing to sacrifice; Crowning others to rule over you; tav-vav-resh - separating faith from power; Gifts of value; Reuniting with Holy Spirit; biet-nun; yod-nun-hey; Opportunity to give life - to family and nation; "Call no man father"; Husband role; Choice - given by God; Exposing corruption; Willingness to care about others; Ps 107:7; City of habitations; Isa 1:21; Wages of unrighteousness; Forcing neighbors; Isa 32:1; Mt 5:14; Ps 101:6; Prov 11:10; Restarting temple sacrifice?; Rev 22:14; Cities of blood; Ex 16:3; Fleshpots and cauldrons; Gen 11:4; Peace upon your house.
What if the body already knows exactly how to heal… but modern life keeps interrupting the process? In this profoundly emotional and paradigm-shifting conversation, Darin sits down with Australian wellness expert, author, and speaker Andi Lew for a sweeping exploration of trauma, birth, attachment, nervous system regulation, chiropractic philosophy, purpose, intuition, breast implant illness, and the forgotten wisdom of the human body. From the way we enter the world through birth, to the emotional wounds that shape our identities, to the systems that disconnect us from nature and ourselves, this episode is ultimately about one thing: reclaiming your innate intelligence and reconnecting to what it truly means to be human. What You'll Learn Why symptoms like fevers, coughing, and rashes may actually be signs of healing The body's innate intelligence and how modern medicine often suppresses it How trauma and emotional suppression shape physical health outcomes The connection between birth practices, attachment, and nervous system development Why "cry it out" parenting may create emotionally disconnected adults How posture, movement, and chiropractic care impact longevity and vitality The hidden reality of breast implant illness and medical gaslighting How trauma can unconsciously drive cosmetic enhancement decisions Why purpose, creativity, and service are essential for healing How reconnecting to nature, vulnerability, and authenticity changes everything Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of reclaiming sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: plastic toothpaste tubes, toxins, and environmental impact 00:01:06 – Endocrine disruptors and hidden exposure from everyday products 00:01:35 – Bite Toothpaste Bits and sustainable wellness solutions 00:02:47 – Introduction to Andi Lew 00:03:03 – 30 years teaching holistic health and wellness 00:03:24 – Symptoms as signs of healing—not dysfunction 00:03:51 – Chiropractic philosophy and the nervous system as master controller 00:04:07 – The hidden dangers of the cosmetic industry 00:04:19 – Introducing "Treasure Chest" and breast implant illness 00:04:49 – Trusting nature and reclaiming innate power 00:05:08 – Instant connection and unscripted conversation 00:05:43 – Why storytelling itself is healing medicine 00:06:35 – Indigenous wisdom, dreamtime, and human connection 00:07:00 – Education, service, and sharing wisdom with the world 00:07:30 – The courage required to share your voice 00:08:03 – Aging naturally and embodying wellness principles 00:08:47 – "Connected" and the body's innate healing intelligence 00:09:11 – Why vomiting, fevers, and rashes may be healing responses 00:09:53 – The danger of suppressing symptoms instead of listening to them 00:10:15 – Norwegian researcher: "The body never makes a wrong choice" 00:11:08 – Inflammation as intelligent communication from the body 00:11:32 – Emotional healing through chiropractic care 00:12:14 – The shocking story of abuse ending after nervous system treatment 00:13:09 – Purpose, excitement, and why "your cells sing" 00:14:01 – Courage, the heart, and following what excites you 00:14:47 – Childhood rejection of pharmaceuticals and synthetic medicine 00:15:11 – Discovering chiropractic philosophy and innate intelligence 00:16:10 – Reactive medicine vs proactive wellness 00:16:35 – Birth, attachment, and nervous system programming 00:17:15 – Vaginal birth, microbiome transfer, and stress adaptation 00:18:03 – Elective cesareans, fear conditioning, and birth trauma 00:18:29 – The disturbing origins of modern birthing positions 00:19:03 – Lotus birth and allowing natural cord detachment 00:19:43 – Returning the placenta to the earth and the cycle of life 00:20:09 – Dependency culture and forgetting our innate power 00:20:34 – "Cry it out" parenting and neurological consequences 00:21:18 – Babies "feigning death" and nervous system overwhelm 00:21:40 – Emotionally unavailable babies becoming disconnected adults 00:22:06 – Attachment parenting and human brain development 00:22:23 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:24:18 – Questioning inherited systems and reclaiming connection 00:24:53 – Darin reflects on premature birth and separation trauma 00:25:59 – The unconscious programming created in childhood 00:26:53 – Mothers instinctively regulating babies through movement 00:27:29 – Synchronizing heartbeats, breathing, and body temperature 00:28:19 – Breastfeeding, immunity, and sacred connection 00:28:39 – "If breastfeeding offends you, put a blanket over your own head" 00:29:16 – Society disconnecting us from natural immunity and instincts 00:30:00 – Jaw alignment, breastfeeding, and healthy aging 00:30:47 – Chiropractic care, posture, and visible signs of aging 00:31:29 – Humans as reflections of nature itself 00:32:04 – Reclaiming connection to nature and innate wisdom 00:33:13 – Motherhood, surrender, and slowing down 00:33:37 – Lactation consultants and forgotten ancestral wisdom 00:34:01 – Co-sleeping, hormones, and nervous system healing 00:34:27 – "Velcro babies" and learning presence through parenting 00:35:15 – Why babies teach adults to slow down 00:36:00 – Purification, attachment, and emotional regulation 00:37:03 – Darin reflects on Andi's embodied wisdom and energy 00:38:20 – Leaving Australia with two suitcases and a calling to serve 00:39:08 – "Hurrying up to slow down" 00:39:40 – Creativity, AI, and reclaiming imagination 00:40:21 – Permission, dreams, and pursuing your true calling 00:41:07 – Trauma, identity, and self-liberation 00:41:59 – Bruce Lipton, epigenetics, and changing gene expression 00:42:38 – Perception shaping biology and reality itself 00:43:02 – Darin's emotional reaction to Andi's April Fools joke 00:45:04 – Introducing "Treasure Chest" and breast implant illness 00:46:16 – Childhood trauma and the decision to get implants 00:47:05 – Feeling disconnected from femininity and identity 00:47:46 – Depression, anxiety, and unexplained physical symptoms 00:48:43 – Six surgeons, medical gaslighting, and ignored intuition 00:49:28 – "Women know their bodies" 00:49:53 – Beauty standards and the historical control of women 00:50:35 – The disturbing origins of breast implants 00:51:15 – Trauma, healing, and turning pain into purpose 00:52:01 – Why leaning into discomfort creates liberation 00:53:08 – Accountability, surrender, and refusing victimhood 00:53:55 – Darin reflects on Andi's energetic embodiment 00:54:59 – "You are not your age—you are your energy" 00:55:23 – Botox, emotional masking, and relationship disconnection 00:56:34 – The systems designed to keep humanity disconnected 00:57:19 – Edward Bernays, propaganda, and engineered consumerism 00:58:16 – Selling unhappiness to create endless consumers 00:58:39 – Human imagination, intuition, and untapped potential 00:59:09 – Dreams, synchronicities, and alternate perceptions of reality 01:00:15 – Near-death experiences and reclaiming health after explant surgery 01:00:59 – Returning to the "divine organic state" 01:01:26 – Breast implants as inflammatory drivers and systemic shutdown 01:02:09 – The body walling off toxins through scar tissue 01:02:29 – "If I don't get this out of me now, I'm dying" 01:02:50 – Waking up after surgery and "coming back online" 01:03:24 – The extraordinary healing intelligence of the body 01:04:05 – Closing reflections on reconnection, healing, and human potential Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order. Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien Find More from Andi Lew Website: andilew.com Instagram: @andi.lew Podcast: Well To Do Book: Treasured Chest Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The body is not broken. It's constantly communicating, adapting, protecting, and trying to guide us back into alignment. But modern life has disconnected us from that wisdom. Real healing begins the moment we stop suppressing the signals, start listening deeply, and reconnect to nature, purpose, vulnerability, and the innate intelligence already living inside of us."
In this episode, we step into the tension of Isaiah's encounter with God in the Book of Isaiah, specifically his question in Isaiah 6:11: “How long?” This question emerges in response to a sobering revelation: Israel will not return to the Lord to be healed. Isaiah is not just asking about time—he's asking about the duration of their resistance.God's answer in Isaiah 6:11–13 reframes the entire situation. Judgment will come in the form of devastation—cities laid waste, the land made desolate, and people deported into captivity. Yet embedded within this judgment is a deeper purpose: purification. Like a forest burned down to its stump, a “holy seed” will remain in the city. We explore how this imagery of fire is not merely destructive, but transformative—burning away what is corrupt so that something renewed can emerge. Even the catastrophe of Jerusalem's fall in 586 BC becomes, in this light, a refining fire that produces a remnant—a people purified and reoriented toward God's purposes.From there, we move forward to the ministry of John the Baptist in Gospel of Matthew 3:5–12, where he announces that Jesus Christ will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. This is very similar to the Ord's revelation to Isaiah about the nature of his purifying fire. The fire has come, not merely as external judgment, but as an internal, transformative presence. The Spirit purifies from within, burning away everything that distorts, diminishes, or resists our participation in the life of God.We close by bringing this vision into the present: the fire of God is still at work. The question is "How will we respond?" We can submit to the fire and be refined—participating in the healing and transformation God intends—or we can resist it, prolonging the very process meant to restore us.Key Passages: Isaiah 6:11-13Isaiah 4:2-5Matthew 3:5-12Explainer Video on how to use www.biblehub.com and www.blueletterbible.orgLeave us a question or comment at our website podcast page.
The unintentional sin offering. What was Israel to do if an anointed priest sinned? Or if the whole congregation sinned? Or if an elder, judge, prophet, king, chief musician, head of a tribe, or some other leader sinned? Or if a common person sinned?
In this episode Antony explains the true meaning of purification and how it often gives rise to the desire to be of service to humanity.
Start Your Transformation Now In this episode of The Jim Fortin Podcast, Jim Fortin explores the ancient wisdom of the Hopi people and its startling relevance to the world unfolding right now. Drawing from a personal conversation with his shaman mentor Don Javier—sparked by the appearance of Atlas, a rare interstellar object—Jim unpacks centuries-old Hopi prophecies that describe exactly the kind of world we are living in today: materialistic, imperialistic, and spiritually unmoored. Far from a doomsday warning, these prophecies are, as Jim frames them, a map—patterns that ancient peoples observed, documented, and passed down to guide future generations. Jim traces humanity's journey through four worlds, each destroyed by the collective disregard for spiritual teachings, and zeroes in on the Hopi's most critical teaching for this moment: the choice between the path of two hearts and the path of one heart. The two hearts path—the upper path—is the zigzag of chasing money, ego, and external identity. The one heart path—the lower path—is the path of divine essence, peace, love, and stewardship of the earth. Every ancient prophecy Jim references, from Nostradamus to Edgar Cayce to Baba Vanga, converges on this same crossroads humanity faces right now, in 2026. This is not a moment for passivity. It is, as Jim calls it, go time—not in a frantic way, but in a deeply intentional, spiritually grounded way. Listen closely. What You'll Discover in This Episode: (02:53) The Hopi: peaceful stewards of consciousness — How the Hopi built an entire culture around a single purpose: maintaining balance with the earth and with consciousness itself. (05:47) Two worlds diverging right now — Humanity is splitting into two distinct paths—one driven by money, ego, and greed, and the other by heart, soul, and spiritual stewardship—and both are visible in the world today. (09:09) The fourth world and the patterns we keep repeating — How the Hopi described our current world as ruthless and materialistic, and why ancient prophecies from Cayce, Nostradamus, and Baba Vanga all point to this same moment in history. (14:58) The Hopi's two paths for the end of the fourth world — A closer look at the upper path (two hearts) and the lower path (one heart), and why outsourcing your identity to material things keeps you in disharmony with the energies shifting on the planet. (17:53) Purification, not annihilation—and why now is go time — The Hopi were not predicting destruction; they were prophesying purification, and why spiritual evolution is the most urgent work any of us can do right now. (20:50) The fifth world is an inner state available to you today — The next world the Hopi envisioned isn't a geographic destination—it's a consciousness that becomes accessible the moment you choose the path of one heart. Listen, apply, and enjoy! Transformational Takeaway The Hopi knew. Across centuries, they mapped the patterns of human civilization and left a clear message for this exact moment: the world does not change until the individual does. You are standing at the crossroads of two paths—one leading outward toward noise, hustle, and identity built from status and distraction; the other leading inward toward soul, peace, and consciousness that helps heal the planet. You don't have to renounce the material world. You simply have to stop letting it define you. The fifth world isn't coming someday. It is available right now, in the next choice you make. Which path are you on? Let's Connect: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn LIKED THE EPISODE? If you're the kind of person who likes to help others, then share this with your friends and family. If you have found value, they will too. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more people. Listening on Spotify? Please leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you! With gratitude, Jim
John Piper | Sharing God's nature and upholding creation by his word, the heir of all things suffered in our place to purify us from sin. Who is like Jesus Christ?
Violet Flame Meditation for Healing & Purification: Ascended Masters, Saint Germain & Spiritual Transformation. Experience transformative power of the Violet Flame meditation to support deep spiritual healing, energy purification, and karmic clearing. Activate the Violet Flame to transmute negative energy, raise your vibration, and accelerate your spiritual awakening and personal transformation. Experience a guided meditation designed to cleanse your aura, release energetic blockages, and align you with higher frequencies of light, healing, and divine consciousness. In this powerful and high-vibrational episode, we explore the mystical and transformative energy of the Violet Flame—a sacred spiritual tool for healing, purification, and energetic transmutation. You'll be introduced to the Ascended Masters, enlightened beings who guide humanity's evolution, with special focus on Saint Germain, the keeper of the Violet Flame. This episode is designed to help you understand how to work with this high-frequency energy to clear karma, release negative patterns, and accelerate your spiritual awakening. You'll also be guided through a deeply restorative Violet Flame meditation to cleanse your aura, raise your vibration, and align with divine light. Discover: What the Violet Flame is and how it works as a tool for spiritual alchemy and energy healing.Who the Ascended Masters are and their role in spiritual awakening and consciousness evolution. The connection between Saint Germain and the Violet Flame teachings How to use the Violet Flame for karma clearing, emotional healing, and energetic protection Practical ways to incorporate Violet Flame meditation into your daily spiritual practice Across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and major podcast outlets such as Apple and Spotify, the buzz is on the Ascended Masters and the Violet Flame. Violet Flame Meditation for Healing & Purification: Ascended Masters, Saint Germain & Spiritual Transformation. Experience transformative power of the Violet Flame meditation to support deep spiritual healing, energy purification, and karmic clearing. Activate the Violet Flame to transmute negative energy, raise your vibration, and accelerate your spiritual awakening and personal transformation. Experience a guided meditation designed to cleanse your aura, release energetic blockages, and align you with higher frequencies of light, healing, and divine consciousness. In the second half of the episode, you'll be led through a soothing and empowering guided meditation to activate the Violet Flame within and around you. This meditation will help you: Transmute dense or negative energy into light Cleanse your aura and energy field Release old karmic imprints and emotional blockages Raise your vibration and connect with higher realms Anchor feelings of peace, clarity, and divine support The Violet Flame is known as a frequency of spiritual transformation and divine alchemy, helping to dissolve lower energies and restore harmony on all levels—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. By working with this sacred flame, you can: Accelerate personal and spiritual growth Experience deeper healing and inner peace Strengthen your connection to Ascended Masters and higher guidance Cultivate a more radiant, empowered, and aligned life. Key concepts covered are: Violet Flame Energy, Ascended Masters, Saint Germain, Spiritual Awakening, Energy Healing & Aura Cleansing, Karma Clearing & Transmutation, Divine Light & Higher Consciousness You can continue the energetic transmissions from this episode by practicing this Violet Flame meditation daily for consistent healing and transformation..Journal your experiences and intuitive insights after meditation. Explore deeper teachings on Ascended Masters and spiritual alchemy. For more astrology, spirituality, and healing insights, visit:www.jilljardineastrology.com You can listen to the complete update for free on our website Cosmic Scene – Jill Jardine Astrology, also on Apple Podcasts Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine Podcast, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. You can find the Cosmic Scene Podcast on Facebook, Follow Cosmic Scene on Instagram and LinkedIn, YouTube and even IMDB- mdb.com/title/tt26653684/. Be sure to follow us on and other social media platforms for the latest episodes and news. Thanks for listening and don't forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, IMDB, YouTube #free #podcast #astrology Book an astrology reading with Professional Astrologer Jill Jardine: www.jilljardineastrology.com Buy Jill's Book: https://jilljardine.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Prayer frequently devolves into an abstract exercise or a compartmentalized hosting of the Divine. However, when the soul becomes ensnared by the lower faculties of memory and imagination in replaying temporal grievances or chasing sensible consolations. Drawing upon the Carmelite tradition and St. Teresa of Avila, we examine how the humanity of Christ serves as the necessary mediator. True mental prayer requires moving beyond transient passions to a deliberate act of the will, establishing a continuous, undefended assent to His presence in every action.The Teleology of Emotion: Why focusing on Christ's humanity in joy or sorrow is not about resting in sensible feelings but utilizing them as the material cause for the will's movement toward divine love.The Purification of Memory: Recognizing useless imaginative wandering and arresting the exhausting cycle of dwelling on past temporal honors or injuries.The Governance of Passions: Ensuring that hope, joy, sorrow, and fear are ordered by reason, perfectly hitting the target between excess and defect.The Divine Presence: Why compartmentalizing Christ within temporal boundaries limits the continuous infusion of grace required for contemplative union.The Midnight Compass: Stop treating the Dark Night like a mood disorder. You don't need another devotional; you need a map for the void. Get the biweekly field guide featuring exact translations and the "Reflect-Pray-Act" micro-disciplines to turn your daily silence into presence and encounter: midnightcarmelite.com/compassNew Here? If the silence is deafening and you need immediate triage, start with my free guide, The 5-Minute Prayer Reset: https://midnightcarmelite.com/darknight
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Prayer Points (Based on Matthew 15:13)Uprooting Evil Plants: "Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray that every plant that You have not planted in my life, family, and destiny be uprooted now".Removal of Negative Influences: "Lord, uproot every evil influence, wrong relationship, and corrupt ideology that is hindering my spiritual growth, according to your word".Purification of the Heart: "Heavenly Father, remove from my heart any hidden deceit, fear, or bitterness that I have cultivated, and replace it with Your truth".Protection from False Doctrines: "Lord, let Your light destroy any false teachings I have received, and establish me in Your holy word".Alignment with God's Purpose: "Father, I pray that anything in my life that is not aligned with Your plan be removed, and that my life may bear fruit for Your kingdom".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/apostolic-deliverance-teaching--1288300/support.
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First draft:Join Micah, Mat Meyer, Grahmin, and Darth as we explore the rules around the purification of skin diseases in Leviticus 13-14. What are the skin diseases we're even talking about here? How have these laws been used to exclude? And how can we use these laws to help include those we've already excluded? Find out some perspectives on these questions and more on this episode of The Word in Black and Red!Mat is a pastor in the PCUSA currently looking for a call. Hire him! You can find more of his preaching on Llama Pack Worship and liturgical creativity on churchoftheaffirmation.wordpress.com.Darth is now on TikTok! Allegedly. Grahmin is a moderator on our TWIBAR Discord--go join him there!thewordinblackandred.comYou can find the show, more episodes, and other means of listening at thewordinblackandred.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna teaches on Losar, welcoming in the year of the Fire Horse with a teaching about the 3 higher trainings of ethics, wisdom, and concentration. He follows these foundational and transformative teachings with a Chenrezig purification practice focused on the 4 opponent powers. This episode was recorded on February 18th, 2026.Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies and practices that are practical, accessible, and meet the needs of the communities we serve. As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org. May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.
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In this episode of Key to Soul Progress, Dr. Judith explores the “Purification of Love,” closing the Love Rewritten chapter by clarifying what love truly is beneath patterns, triggers, and boundaries. She explains how chemistry, relief, and fear of loss can be mistaken for love, and distinguishes intensity from intimacy and attachment from divine love. Using the metaphor of sunlight, she describes how fear, control, possession, insecurity, and especially pride create shadows that obstruct love, producing suffering as misalignment—shown as anxiety, obsession, jealousy, control, exhaustion, and spiritual constriction. She contrasts human love mixed with needs for validation and reassurance with divine love as alignment with truth, reverence for the soul, and standards that do not accept cruelty or degradation. Through stories of Tara (addiction-like attachment and nervous system overstimulation), Monica (release and non-possession), and Daniella (humility over pride and choosing unity over winning), she highlights freedom, respect, truthfulness, patience, and recognition of another's divine identity as marks of mature love. The episode emphasizes observing oneself in relationships, reducing ego-driven control and manipulation, and practicing divine love individually and together with a partner to cultivate peace, harmony, and soul alignment, with listening and growth as an ongoing process.00:00 Intensity Isn't Love00:29 Purification of Love02:04 Shadows That Distort Love03:24 Suffering of Misalignment04:40 Human Needs vs Divine Love06:15 Divine Standards and Freedom07:05 Tara and Attachment Highs09:55 Recognition and Mature Peace12:08 Monica Learns Release13:47 Daniella Chooses Humility15:59 Love Is Purified Within18:18 Practicing Divine Love Together22:38 Closing and Where to Listen
Leviticus 4:1-5:13 | JD Summers Sin makes us guilty in a legal sense, but it does even more. Sin makes us dirty. It defiles. And it makes us unfit to stand in the presence of God. That's why, in his grace, God provides a way not only for sinners to be justified, but also for sinners to be cleansed. He applies this cleansing to us by faith in the work of purification accomplished by Jesus on the cross. Let us acknowledge our sin and run to Christ for cleansing which he delights to give!
Join us for a heart-centered journey to a mystical mountaintop with a panoramic view of the earth as we in the northern hemisphere open to the emergence of spring. Guided step by step, we'll get a magnificent view of the many ways the earth renews itself and encourages us to open to what is blooming in our lives as we transition from the stillness of winter into the light and enthusiasm of new growth in the spring. It's a wonderful opportunity to release stress and open to a higher vision of yourself and the universe that surrounds you. ❤️Jane Mountrose. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077406729108Jane and Phillip Mountrose: https://gettingthru.org/awakeningshttps://www.facebook.com/phillipmountroseCheck out this Free E-Book www.getthesolution.orgDr. Jane Mountrose, and her husband Phillip, are EFT and energy healing experts, published authors, spiritual coaches, trainers, and founding directors of the Awakenings Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to helping to create a more loving world where everyone and everything is honored and nurtured.In her role as a Minister of Holistic Healing with Awakenings Institute, Jane has devoted more than three decades to exploring the fields of personal and spiritual development. This includes helping her students and clients to access the love and wisdom in their hearts and souls.Please set the intention to receive then relax and enjoy!Discover A Meditation a Day on Enlightened World Network: a safe space for spiritual growth. Explore archangels, Divine Mother, the Christ Consciousness, light codes, energy healing, and guided meditations all with the purpose of strengthening one's understanding and oneness with Source. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelingwww.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetworkTo sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/2TRBaeGEnlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#watermeditation #metaphysicalpodcast #divinelove #lightworkerscommunity
À Madagascar se sont achevées ce samedi 21 mars les festivités du nouvel an malgache, aussi connu sous le nom de Alahamadibe. Cette tradition vieille de cinq siècles est célébrée à la fin d'un cycle lunaire. Signe de renouveau et de purification, elle est l'occasion pour les Malgaches de rentrer en connexion avec leurs ancêtres pour les honorer et leur demander des bénédictions. De notre envoyé spécial de retour d'Ambonga, Le soleil s'est couché sur la colline d'Ambonga, d'où l'on voit scintiller les lumières d'Antananarivo. Un édifice de pierres et de bois a été érigé au sommet pour fêter le Nouvel An malgache. À l'intérieur flotte une odeur d'encens. Une centaine de personnes sont réunies autour de bougies allumées. Jean de la Croix Rabarison, un chef traditionnel, entame un pas de danse, suivi par d'autres hommes. « Nous célébrons la nouvelle année lunaire, qui est un signe de renouveau de l'esprit pour chaque citoyen malgache. L'esprit des ancêtres reçoit les incantations des descendants et les transmet au Dieu créateur, explique-t-il. Dans la tradition malgache, quand on meurt, le corps se dissocie de l'esprit, qui lui reste vivant. Il vient parfois visiter les descendants dans les rêves. » Ambonga est considéré comme un lieu sacré : c'est à la fois le plus haut sommet du versant ouest d'Antananarivo et là où repose un notable de l'époque royale. Le lendemain matin, des familles descendent la colline le long d'un chemin sinueux entouré de hautes herbes pour rejoindre une source d'eau. Faneva remplit une bouteille qu'elle verse sur Tamby, son fils de quatre ans. « J'ai eu du mal à avoir un enfant. J'étais venue ici m'asperger d'eau sacrée en demandant aux ancêtres une bénédiction, confie-t-elle. Ils m'ont donné un fils. Alors, pour les remercier, je suis revenue comme je leur avais promis. Je leur ai apporté des offrandes que j'ai purifiées avec l'eau de la source : un poulet et du miel, symbole de douceur. » À écouter dans Un jour au villageÀ Madagascar, produire des semences locales adaptées au climat et améliorer la sécurité alimentaire Faire revivre les traditions Le temps de l'Alahamadibe, un village éphémère a poussé au sommet de la colline. Quelques jours durant, on y mange et on y danse au rythme des fanfares. On se recueille aussi près des tombeaux. Les participants ont revêtu pour cette occasion le lambahoany, un pagne noué autour de la taille ou au-dessus de la poitrine, dont les couleurs portent une signification. « Le haut rouge qui représente la force, la vitalité, et le bas blanc, c'est la pureté, c'est la clairvoyance, c'est la lumière, explique Narindra, membre de l'association Mamelomaso, qui se présente comme gardienne de la culture malgache. C'est toute la symbolique, mais au-delà du symbolique, ce sont des traditions qu'on essaye de faire revivre. Pas que pour nous, mais surtout pour les futures générations, afin qu'elles comprennent comment ça fonctionnait avant. On essaye d'instaurer ça petit à petit. » L'Alahamadibe se clôture par un sacrifice de zébu. Chaque convive quitte la colline avec une part de viande, signe que le renouveau porté par le nouvel an malgache est partagé entre tous. À lire aussiNorouz, le Nouvel An persan à l'heure de la répression et de la guerre en Iran
We have finally reached the LAST part of our coverage of the Gallic Sack of Rome. Once again, whilst there are similar elements in our sources, it is astonishing to see the different way the authors weave the details together.Another Amazing Camillus Montage It is not often that Diodorus Sicilus is praised for his accuracy, but this is one of those rare moments. Savour it, everyone! Dr G takes us through the details of his account, in which Camillus is on a military rampage. Forget the Rocky training montage that Livy includes. This is a Rambo montage, with Camillus kicking ass all over Italy. He's taking down the Volscians, the Aequians, the Etruscans…. where does he find the time? It is during his escapades that Camillus recovers the ransomed gold, not the rather more dramatic intervention included in Livy's history. However, Diodorus and Livy are not the only sources to have different explanations for the return of the gold! Some sources claim it was the people of Caere who retrieve the ransom after defeating the Gauls in a battle, and others claim it was one of the Emperor Tiberius' ancestors who won it back in a battle with a Gallic chieftain. We will let you guess which version Dr Rad prefers…There's No Place like Rome Unlike Diodorus, Livy is content to keep the focus on affairs inside Rome. Camillus gets a triumph and then keeps his dictatorship because things are not yet as they should be. Camillus needs to make sure that Rome remains on the good side of the gods. Purification and restoration of the temples was the name of the game. However, most of the remainder of Livy's account for this year is dedicated to Camillus giving the MOTHER of all speeches. The tribunes of the plebs were stirring up trouble by pushing for Rome to be moved to Veii. Urgh, the tribunes. They were the only people Camillus did not miss whilst he was in exile. Why go to the effort of rebuilding the city when there's a perfectly good abandoned one right over there? Well, Camillus can tell you exactly why and in a painful level of detail. To cut a long story short: · Rome is far too amazeballs to leave· It seems incredibly DUMB to have defended it fiercely against the Gauls if they just planned to up sticks · Um, the location?! The views? · You can't just relocate your religion – we JUST patched things up with the gods, guys · This is just lazy behaviour and he doesn't like it. In fact, it is UN-ROMAN Camillus' rhetoric was incredibly powerful, but a sign sent straight from the gods helped to seal the deal. The Romans were staying put! Time to get Bob the Builder on the phone. Whichever historian you prefer, we both end up in roughly similar places by the end of 390 BCE (or thereabouts): the gods have been taken care of, the city has been rebuilt, the gold is back in Roman hands, and Camillus is the most awesome general… well, ever! And THAT brings the Gallic Sack of Rome to a close. Things to Look Out For: · The famously preserved head that was allegedly discovered on the Capitoline · The possible founding of the Capitoline Games for Jupiter Optimus Maximus · The building of a temple to Aius Locutius who TRIED to warn them about the Gauls. Schwoops!· Matrons! Yes, finally some women briefly grace our podcast once more · A mention of the Social War (91-87 BCE) between Rome and its Italian allies over their rights. Some of Camillus' speech may have been shaped by pro-Roman propaganda that originated during this conflict. · Ancient building programs – state-funded, no less · Very sweaty historians by the end of this showFor our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman EmpireThere wasn't room to have the social media links in there as well so I've prioritised the books for now and our patreon.For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick and Fr. Patrick Biscoe, OP, discuss gluttony and lust in Dante's Purgatorio, Cantos 23-27.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for more information.Check out our LIBRARY OF WRITTEN GUIDES for the great books.Check out the Dominicans, the Order of Preachers.Check out Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP, at Godsplaining Podcast.In this episode of Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Deacon Harrison Garlick is joined by Dominican friar Fr. Patrick Briscoe, OP, currently serving in Rome as the Order's General Promoter for Social Communication. The conversation opens with Fr. Patrick explaining Dominican life, the charism of preaching rooted in study and contemplation, the historical significance of Santa Sabina, and the Order's ongoing vitality—especially through institutions like the Angelicum. The bulk of the episode then offers a close, theologically rich reading of the Purgatorio.The hosts explore how Dante structures these sins as forms of excessive or misdirected love, placing them high on the mountain because they are less grave than pride, envy, or wrath, yet still require deep purification. Key themes include the contrapasso of emaciated souls on the gluttony terrace, the “OMO DEI” face motif symbolizing refashioning in God's image, the role of intercessory prayer (especially Nella's for Forese Donati), the two instructive trees, medieval embryology and hylomorphism (how airy shades appear gaunt), and the wall of flame on the lust terrace.They highlight Dante's nuanced treatment of lust—treating both heterosexual excess (Pasiphaë/bestiality) and sodomy as incontinence—while emphasizing the praise of chaste marriage and the enduring good of ordered eros. The episode closes powerfully with Virgil's farewell in Canto 27, crowning Dante “lord of himself” once his will is aligned with the good, symbolizing true Christian freedom.Throughout, the discussion weaves literary analysis with practical spiritual application—especially apt for Lent—showing Purgatorio as a map for self-mastery, image perfection, and liberation from disordered desire. Fr. Patrick and Dcn. Garlick underscore Beatrice as an icon of divine beauty and grace, whose memory motivates Dante through the flames rather than being purged away. The episode ends with an invitation to reread the text, follow the Dominicans' work, and prepare for the Earthly Paradise cantos in the next installment.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ascend and Dante's Purgatorio07:37 The Role of Communication in the Dominican Order13:24 Contrapasso and the Nature of Sin18:19 The Importance of Free Will in Purgatory24:03 The Interconnectedness of Souls29:49 Family Dynamics in the Afterlife35:59 Exploring Purgatory's Dynamics39:49 Consequences of Disordered Love43:43 Desires and Reason in Purgatory48:39 Understanding Gluttony and Vigilance52:13 Beatitudes and Spiritual Hunger57:07 Gradations of the Soul58:53 The Relationship Between Body and Soul01:02:02 The Finality of Body and Soul Reunion01:06:51 The Transition to Lust in Purgatory01:08:02 Contrasting Spirits on the Mountain01:08:30 Marian and Pagan Examples of Purity01:09:25 The Nature of Purification in Purgatory01:10:55 The Healing Power of Praise01:11:41 Understanding Sexuality and Love01:12:53 Dante's Quasi-Liturgical Procession01:14:02 The Psychology of Lust in Purgatory01:16:03 The Nature of Sin and Its Consequences01:17:48 The Unnaturalness of Lust01:19:33 The Direction of Souls in Purgatory01:20:55 The Role of Intercessory Prayer01:21:48 Dante's Final Challenge01:23:11 The Role of Beatrice in Dante's Journey01:25:38 Purification Through Love01:27:55 The Symbolism of Eyes and Intellect01:30:37 Virgil's Final Guidance to Dante01:34:13 The Aim of Lent and Self-MasteryFollowing us on X, Facebook, and More!
When light comes, it reveals what you thought was normal. The central teaching: faith is only full when it produces tangible change; character matters; light exposes sin and calls for repentance. God uses life to mold us; don't chase shortcuts; continue in His kindness, confess, and live out the fullness of faith.
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If you have been feeling the waves of shadows, fear or doubts, you are not alone. Right now in our collective there is a deep purging of shadows that is being felt both collectively and individually. This purging is inviting all artists, leaders, and creatives to purify their sense of self by coming face to face with limiting identities, fears, and doubts. At the same time, we're clearer than ever on what's possible: the vision, the life's work we're meant to steward, the limitless possibilities available to us… This is a chapter of going ALL IN.With everything moving through and around us, this moment is sacred and these energies are serving us in powerful ways. Today Nikki and Bella discuss how we can harness this moment in time to catapult us into the deepest alignment we have ever experienced. It's time for the dream to be made real, right here, right now, and through our unique vessels.⚡️The ALL-IN ACTIVATION: a 3-part experience to receive and lock-in to the personalized strategy your vision requires.https://www.ooomies.com/allin----Join the Oasis to go from listener to a true OOOMIE, and receive access to ourExclusive bonus podcast, Off-Record: A Peek behind the curtain into the lives of two paradigm-builders—stepping into bigger levels of purpose, embodiment, and creation.Monthly members-only live stream where your questions, revelations, and current awakenings become the fuel for our conversations.The Oasis is where you plug in, lock in, and tap fully into the OOOM Frequency:JOIN THE OASIS MEMBERSHIP.
The Roman festival of Lupercalia, comprised of sacrificed animals and bloody strips of fertility-imparting sympathetic magic, is often painted as Satanic by contemporary society. But satanic forces are opposed to the natural order and the entire point of Lupercalia was to ensure the natural order of childbirth and bountiful harvests continued. Lupercalia was also not merely one of many Roman cleansing and fertility festivals, but one of many global celebrations of the same sort. Purification of the home, community and body laid the foundation for a fresh start, success and family. Fertility symbols like the goat were used to explicitly impart their qualities to men, women, fields, and business.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
The sermon you are about to hear was preached by Don Davide Pagliarani on the feast of the Purification, February 2, 2026, a feast that reveals Christ as the Light of the nations and Our Lady as inseparably united to His work of redemption. From Simeon's prophecy to the sword that pierces the Heart of Mary, this sermon moves steadily toward the central truth that Redemption is never abstract, never painless, and never indifferent to the human heart. With clarity and urgency, he explains the role of Our Lady as Co-Redemptrix, and the responsibility placed upon every Christian to choose Christ without compromise. This next section marks a decisive and solemn moment in the sermon, where Fr. Pagliarani turns from doctrine to responsibility. He speaks openly about the future of the Society of Saint Pius X, the care of souls, and the grave question of episcopal consecrations, not as an act of defiance, but as a matter of conscience before God. What follows is a candid appeal grounded in one principle above all others: that in the Church, the supreme law is, and must always remain, the salvation of souls. – – – – – – View this episode on YouTube: – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org
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The sermon you are about to hear was preached by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre on the feast of the Purification, a day when the Church contemplates Christ as the Light revealed to the nations and received in faith by Simeon. Speaking to seminarians receiving clerical investiture and Minor Orders, Archbishop Lefebvre uses this liturgical moment to reflect on separation from the world, the dignity of the soul, and the light of eternal truth given by Our Lord Jesus Christ. His words are not limited to those preparing for the priesthood. They speak to every Christian called to live in the light of Christ rather than the blindness of the world. With clarity and fatherly gravity, he presents the cassock, the minor orders, and the discipline of the seminary as signs of an interior calling: to belong wholly to God, to know Christ above all else, and to become a light for others. Rooted in Scripture, the Church's prayers, and devotion to Our Lady, this sermon reminds us that only those who receive the light of Christ can truly give it to the world. We'd love your feedback on this series! podcast@sspx.org – – – – – – – The Society of Saint Pius X offers this series and all of its content free of charge. If you are able to offer a one time or a small monthly recurring donation, it will assist us greatly in continuing to provide these videos for the good of the Church and Catholic Tradition. Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> – – – – – – – Explore more: Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodesSubscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and SermonsFSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.newsVisit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ – – – – – What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition. – – – – – – What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org
Fr. Mike breaks down the doctrine of purgatory as we read about Judas Maccabeus and his army praying for the dead in 2 Maccabees 12. We learn that purgatory is a process of purification that our hearts need in order to be ready to love God and to enter into his presence. In our reading of Wisdom today, Fr. Mike emphasizes the insanity of worshipping idols and how it's more tempting to make idols out of good things rather than evil things. Today's readings are 2 Maccabees 12, Wisdom 13-14, and Proverbs 25:11-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.