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Today Fr. Howard and Lindsey talk about vocations...not vacations. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
John 20:19-31. It is often said that we are saved in community. Today Fr. Anthony offers a meditation on the interrelation of community, trust (faith), and Truth. Enjoy the show!
Today Fr. Dcn. Anaias Sorem joins the show to discuss blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and repentance according to the Orthodox Christian tradition. SUPER CHATS ARE NOT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONShttps://entropystream.live/app/SaintsEdwardMediaBecome a Patronhttps://patreon.com/saintsedwardLink to all my socials:https://campsite.bio/michaelsiscowvSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/SaintsEdward)
Today Fr. John Whiteford joins the show to explain sexual ethics in the Orthodox Church. Super Chat Here: https://entropystream.live/app/SaintsEdwardMediahttps://www.patreon.com/SaintsEdwardt.me/TheMichaelSiscoGab: @MichaelSiscoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/SaintsEdward)
Hebrews 11:24-26,11:32-12:2; John 1:43-51. First Sunday of Great Lent. Today Fr. Anthony begins by talking about the need for developing pastoral relations with others so that we can have better discernment about our sins. He finishes by talking about the Great Entrance and its relationship to Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Enjoy the show!
Today Fr. Howard and Lindsey discuss Stained Glass Windows. Holy Angels has some beautiful windows. If you are not able to see them in person you can see pictures of the windows here: https://www.hawb.org/stained-glass-windows.html Enjoy! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David answer a question that was sent in: "What should I do if there is a church teaching I just cannot wrap my head around or that is very difficult or impossible to stand behind personally no matter how much I research it?" -- Further Reading: Magisterium: Teacher and Guardian of the Faith (Introductions to Catholic Doctrine) By: Avery Cardinal Dulles Father Craig's Scheduler calendly.com/frcraig Send us your questions! podcast@txstatecatholic.org ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
Today Fr. Alex Miller continues his series on the life of our patron Saint, Archbishop John Maximovich, a real close up look at this marvelous man. Also continuing this year’s series on the Divine Liturgy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Today Fr. Nick examines whether there are any heroes left in this world, and also whether we live in a computer generated Matrix of unreality (it'll make sense by the end...maybe) References: The Ringer, Bill Simmons, The Matrix, Wandavision, Breaking Bad, Cobra Kai, The Lord of the Rings
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss The Year of The Domestic Church! -- Further Reading: The Year of the Domestic Church Diocese of Austin https://austindiocese.org/domestic-church Pope Francis Proclaims, "Year of Saint Joseph" Vatican News https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-12/pope-francis-proclaims-year-of-st-joseph.html Aspire LIVE! No in-person seats are available, but purchase your tickets to join us online! https://txstatecatholic.org/aspire ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
Today Fr. Anthony continues his series of homilies on the Divine Liturgy (offered every other week, when he serves in Anderson). He explains some of the things the Divine Liturgy does for us and why the Great Litany starts out the way it does. Enjoy the show!
Today Fr. Eric Nicolai preaches about the first reading from the Second Sunday of ordinary time, the account of Samuel's vocation (1 Sam 3, 3-10, 19.) We start with the back story of Hannah, who was childless. She went to Shiloh, to the temple. She prayed ardently. The priest there was Eli, who was pretty flaky, and he in turn had two sons who also became priests, and they were Hophni and Phinehas. They were corrupt, and immoral. In fact the book of Samuel itself says that they were “scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord.” (1 Sam 2, 12) But Hannah gives birth to Samuel and eventually brings him to the temple where he is brought up by Eli. Eventually Samuel is brought up in the temple. He is awoken several times by the Lord who calls out to him. But it took a while to engage. It had something to do with sleepiness. How can I hear your voice Lord, if I sit back? Talk now to him, he is listening, and you too are listening. Give me greater light and understanding about myself, and how I am answering to your call. Engaging pro-actively not just in the work I have to do, the many things that need to be done: but the pro-active spirit of dialogue with you. The exchange is beautiful it really reflects the kind of promptness that should be in our soul. Here I am Lord. Your servant is listening. Samuel alone would not have known how to act. He was kind of lost. But though Eli is not perfect, he has his flaws, he nevertheless serves as an instrument for Samuel to discover his divine task. Back 40 years ago, in 1981 the movie Chariots of Fire won four Oscars, including Best Picture. Great music by Vangelis. Amazing opening scenes of these British runners running on the beach… One of the film's cornerstones is the importance of faith and prayer, discerning what God really wants. Eric Liddell is in the church of Scotland. He says that faith can be “compared to running in a race. It's hard. It requires concentration of will, energy of soul,” especially when trying to live it with naturalness in one's daily life. When facing the difficult choice between training for the Olympics or abandoning everything for the missions which his parents insisted on, Liddell tells his sister, “Jenny, I believe that God made me for a purpose. But He also made me fast, and when I run, I feel His pleasure.” Music opening and closing: Adrian Berenguer, Fall, Album Singularity (2017) Middle clips: Vangelis - Chariots of Fire - Theme Song, from Internet archive: https://archive.org/details/tvtunes_21754
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1.What do we know about Heaven? What might it look like, what might the experience be like? 2.Is there a possibility we may be able to have friends/conversations in Heaven? Or will we just be *with* other people worshipping God forever? 3. Will we continue to have personalities in Heaven or will we be like just bundles of pure joy because we’re finally with God? -- Further Reading: Origen Homily 7 on Leviticus Book of Revelations The Parable of the Ten Gold Coins https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/19 Luke 19 11-27 Catechism of The Catholic Church CCC 1023 Heaven ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. How can I avoid becoming lukewarm? 2. How can you follow a Church who hides evil doings? (In relation to McCarrick and other scandals.) 3. Is Heaven watching us? Do Angels watch us? What is Heaven’s role in our life? (Do residents of Heaven know I exist and do they want good for me like God does?) ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. Should women wear a chapel veil? 2. What is the scapular? 3. Why do priests kiss the altar? -- Further Reading from this episode: Question 1: 1 Corinthians 11 2-16: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11 Code of Canon Law 1917 Code of Canon Law 1983 Revised Question 2: Sacramental Theology Reference: Kenan B. Osborne (Author) ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. What do you use to wash the white towels that we use during communion? Is there something special you do or do you just use Tide? 2. What are some daily practices that I can do to grow in faith and virtue? 3. Why can’t I have a Catholic wedding at my favorite inn? ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. My grandson asked me this question. Can the souls in hell pray? If they do are they subject to greater torture? 2. What is the church’s stand on Separation of Church and state? How do we as Catholics hold a moral view but isn’t projecting our faith on to others? 3. What do the initials after a Priests name mean? Is it the type of degree they have or the order that they're in like Jesuit or Franciscan? Such as Ph.I, STL, VG, MSpS. I've seen it after some Priests names but not all of them. ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. How does intercessory prayer work? Like when we ask saints to pray for us and when we pray for others. I learned that prayer exists out of time and space, so can we pray for people from the past and future? Going deeper, can we pray for our family members/friends during their moment of judgement? 2. I love home decorating and buying candles. Is it damaging to the spiritual life to live excessively? Not just in extreme situations like spending thousands on clothes/jewelry and material items but also things like buying unnecessary smaller things like candles (not religious candles, just ones to scent the home) when that money could go somewhere more charitable? 3. Is there a minimum or maximum age for Holy Orders? -- Further Reading from this episode: Consoling the Heart of Jesus By Michael E. Gaitley ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. Is/should God be fair with everyone? (Materially, physically, health, geographically, financially) 2. What should I do with the underlying fear that God is going to take away all the good things in my life? (Ex: health, family, girlfriend, etc..) 3. When it comes to discerning marriage with my Catholic girlfriend, what are some good, "get to know her heart and mind" questions that should be asked before things get too serious? -- Further Reading from this episode: Saints Mentioned: St. Augustine St. Therese of Lisieux The Parable of The Workers in The Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/20 Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life - Bob Schuchts https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/be-healed-dr-bob-schuchts-copy/ ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. What does it mean that priestly celibacy is a gift from God? 2. Greg Gerhart said in his 3rd year of seminary, the most beautiful woman walked by him, and he prayed and prayed about whether he should leave seminary or not. God answered him, that even this woman could not make him as happy & satisfied as God could. Fr Craig, did you have a similar moment or moments of KNOWING you chose correctly in God? 3. What are the rules with Priests and wearing their clerical shirts? And what's in Father Craig's wardrobe besides clerical shirts? -- Further Reading from this episode: Definition of replete: re·plete /rəˈplēt/ adjective: filled or well-supplied with something. ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. Could you talk about the preeminent evil of abortion and what that means in November for voting? Is a vote for Biden complicit in sin? -- Further Reading from this episode: USCCB: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship EWTN: The Principle of Double Effect https://www.ewtn.com/vote/double-effect.asp Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Paragraphs 27, 28, 29 https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. How can I find community as a person in my mid-20s? It’s hard to make friends. 2. Was Vatican II necessary? What was the purpose of it? 3. Why should I be Catholic and not some other form of Christian? -- Further Reading from this episode: Question 2: Vatican II Documents https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/16-documents-of-the-second-vatican-council-1509 ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7vLFGfoXe3doc6zuW?si=gOFrUw0gTwe7xTaR86f2iw iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-bytes-podcast/id1481136376
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. Did the priesthood scare you during your conversion process? If so, what changed? 2. Did Mary experience pain in childbirth? 3. How do I find a Spiritual Director? What qualities should we be looking for? -- Further Reading from this episode: Question 2: Catholic Answers Was Mary Free from Labor Pain? - Tim Staples https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/was-mary-free-from-labor-pain
Synopsis: Young Life is a national non-denominational ministry aimed at evangelizing the unchurched and getting them plugged into local church communities. Today Fr. Victor shares how this ministry's template helped to “raise the bar” of expectation, evangelization and vision for the Youth Group at St. Michael’s in Auburn, AL. Dig In Further:Have you ever seen a program in a non-Catholic Church that struck you as creative, effective and/or Spirit-filled? If so, ask God if perhaps he is calling you to study that program and see how it’s template may serve to bring about new life in your parish. How valuable are the young people in your parish? What are you willing to do to make sure they know they are loved and that they come into a lifelong friendship with Jesus Christ and his Church?Does your parish have a Youth Group? If not, how can your parish work together to begin this important ministry? If yes, can it be more inclusive and effective? How can you study what is working in other Catholic parishes, non-Catholic churches and other youth ministry efforts to enhance this ministry at your parish?How might you be called to “Win the Right to be Heard” by the young people in your life? Are there any young people, in particular, God might be calling you to serve?
It's Father Craig Friday! This is a segment from our podcast Wisdom Bytes where a Catholic priest answers and talks about your questions! -- Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? What about decor? Decorating our houses with witches, ghouls, mummies, and things associated with black magic. Are there spiritual consequences if we decorate our houses, social media, or wear clothing like this to celebrate Halloween? 2. What’s the difference between gossiping and venting? 3. Why does it seem like God changes his attitude from the Old Testament to the New Testament? -- Further Reading from this episode: Question 2: Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs: 2488, 2489 ---- Listen here: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wisdombytes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KOms7v... iTunes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Today Fr. Joseph gives a reflection on the Parable of the Two Sons. Read the Gospel here: ➤https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092720.cfm Music from Corpus Christi Watershed Attribution 3.0, "Brudieu (†1591) • Polyphonic Kyrie". If you want to learn more about us go to ➤ https://capuchins.org/ During this time when so many people feel isolated and cut off from their normal behaviors and routines, the Capuchins are offering Holy Week and Sunday Mass that can be found here: ➤http://bit.ly/caplivestream Each morning the Capuchins are sending special messages from one of our friars — “Good Morning Good People”. If you would like to receive these messages each day by email please send a message to Carolyn.hendrickson@capuchins.org with the message: “Please add to GMGP” Please consider supporting the ongoing work of the friars by making your gift today: ➤https://capuchins.org/support-the-capuchins/ Who are we?The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI What is a Capuchin Franciscan?In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus. Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad
Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. I want to grow in my prayer life, but I get bored sitting in silence. What can I do? 2. I am constantly worried about being in a state of mortal sin. I go to confession regularly, but how do I know if a sin is mortal or venial? What if I’ve committed a mortal sin and didn’t know it? 3. Why can’t women be priests? -- Further Reading from this episode: Maybe one day: Foibles: Faux Pas and Faith - Fr. Craig Question 1: Pirate Prayer - ARRR! (Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond) Question 3: Once we find the book Fr. Craig mentioned we will update this question
Today Fr. Craig and David discuss: 1. How do we know that the Eucharist is real and not just bread and wine? 2. How can you tell if there is a demon present? How can you make it go away? 3. Is there any physical proof that God exists? Or is it all spiritual? Further Reading from this episode: Question 1: Jesus and The Jewish Roots of the Eucharist - Brant Pitre Justin Martyr, early church father Monsignor Jeffrey N. Steenson Question 2: Deliverance from Evil Spirits: A Practical Manual - Francis MacNutt Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life - Bob Schuchts Question 3. Fides et ratio - Pope John Paul II
Today Fr. Joseph presents a reflection on what Jesus meant in this Sunday's Gospel. Read the Gospel here: ➤https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090620.cfm Music from Corpus Christi Watershed Attribution 3.0, "Brudieu (†1591) • Polyphonic Kyrie". If you want to learn more about us go to ➤ https://capuchins.org/ During this time when so many people feel isolated and cut off from their normal behaviors and routines, the Capuchins are offering Holy Week and Sunday Mass that can be found here: ➤http://bit.ly/caplivestream Each morning the Capuchins are sending special messages from one of our friars — “Good Morning Good People”. If you would like to receive these messages each day by email please send a message to Carolyn.hendrickson@capuchins.org with the message: “Please add to GMGP” Please consider supporting the ongoing work of the friars by making your gift today: ➤https://capuchins.org/support-the-capuchins/ Who are we?The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI What is a Capuchin Franciscan?In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus. Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad
Today Fr. Brad reads from Kilmer's anthology two poems DA Casey's "The Spouse of Christ" and Padraic Colum's "An Old Woman of the Roads"PatreonFacebookWebsite Contact Us:quizzicalpapist@gmail.com@fr_quizzicalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/quizzicalpapist)
This week Fr. Patrick Cahill is leading Campa Mhuire Mháthair, a Catholic summer camp for young kids. His homilies this week are aimed specifically for children. Today Fr. Patrick explains the importance of recognising the opportunities to grow in love of God.
We are doing a series of shows visiting with different area priests asking them what is on their minds. Today Fr. Chris Reising gets the mic. What is on his mind? Seeing his parishioners at Mass again, what he is noticing about the resuming of Mass, and what we draw from this time to remain in Christ.
Today Fr. Joseph gives a reflection on the parable of the seeds and the sower. Read the Gospel here: ➤http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/071220.cfm Music from Corpus Christi Watershed Attribution 3.0, "Brudieu (†1591) • Polyphonic Kyrie". If you want to learn more about us go to ➤ https://capuchins.org/ During this time when so many people feel isolated and cut off from their normal behaviors and routines, the Capuchins are offering Holy Week and Sunday Mass that can be found here: ➤http://bit.ly/caplivestream Each morning the Capuchins are sending special messages from one of our friars — “Good Morning Good People”. If you would like to receive these messages each day by email please send a message to Carolyn.hendrickson@capuchins.org with the message: “Please add to GMGP” Please consider supporting the ongoing work of the friars by making your gift today: ➤https://capuchins.org/support-the-capuchins/ Who are we?The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI What is a Capuchin Franciscan?In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus. Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad
Today Fr. Adam talks about the sacrament of confession. What is it, why we do it, and the things we can do that will help us get more from it.
Today Fr. Adam continues talking about the Mass. This week he covers the second half of the Mass from the liturgy of the Eucharist through the end of the Mass. He talks about the various parts their importance and how we come to participate in the different aspects of the Mass.
Today Fr. Adam begins talking about the Mass. This week he covers the first half of the Mass from the procession in through the Liturgy of the Word. He talks about the various parts their importance and how we come to participate in the different aspects of the Mass.
Today Fr. Joseph gives an introduction to the Trinity — the central mystery of the Christian life. If you want to learn more about us go to ➤ https://capuchins.org/ During this time when so many people feel isolated and cut off from their normal behaviors and routines, the Capuchins are offering Holy Week and Sunday Mass that can be found here: ➤http://bit.ly/caplivestream Each morning the Capuchins are sending special messages from one of our friars — “Good Morning Good People”. If you would like to receive these messages each day by email please send a message to Carolyn.hendrickson@capuchins.org with the message: “Please add to GMGP” Please consider supporting the ongoing work of the friars by making your gift today: ➤https://capuchins.org/support-the-capuchins/ Who are we?The Capuchin Province of St. Conrad was established in 1977 serving the people of Colorado, Kansas, Texas and the foreign missions in Papua, New Guinea. The province’s eight stateside friaries are located in Denver, Blackforest, and Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Lawrence, Kansas and San Antonio, Texas. Usually found in the poorer sections of towns and cities, the Capuchins have a special charism for working among the poor and marginalized and taking assignments that others refuse. “When times were at their worst and help was sorely needed, in places that were abandoned and where no one else would go, there you will find the Capuchin.” ~ Pope Pius XI What is a Capuchin Franciscan?In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus. Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad
Today Fr. Mark shares with us a weekly spiritual exercise that has helped him personally. This weekly exercise can help us count our blessing, acknowledge our struggles, and prepare us for the next week ahead. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
Today Fr. Mark speaks about disappointment. This emotion may not be as intense as other emotions, but it can be more influential. If we aren't aware of it, disappointment can linger in our hearts. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
If we are going to move forward after the stay at home order has been lifted, we need things in our life to anchor us. Today Fr. Mark offers 2 simple ways that we can anchor ourselves in the midst of everyday life. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
The spiritual life is all about taking small steps. Today Fr. Mark encourages us to let go of our expectations and invites us to consider how we can take one small step closer to God. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
The reality is that expectations prevent us from being patient and trusting in a Person, Jesus Christ. Today Fr. Mark speaks to us about our expectations and invites us to allow God to be with us. Get this podcast daily by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
When we are in a time of blessing in our life, the things we think, feel, and desire are alined to a season of ease. However, when we are in the midst of struggle, the things that we think, feel, and want are drastically different. Today Fr. Mark offers encouragements and invites us to be patient with ourselves, with God, and with the calendar. Get this podcast daily by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
Today Fr. Mark shares with us the reality of spiritual vertigo and how we can navigate through it by using some well-known instruments. Join us again on Monday, April 27, as we continue our podcast journey together. Get this podcast by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
Happy Easter from Fr. Mark Toups! Today Fr. Mark gives you a few encouragements for this very unique Easter. Get this podcast daily by subscribing at: https://apple.co/2X0ySWK Watch the video version on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/2wT01QH Send Fr. Mark a question at: marktoups.com
April 5, 2020 - Today is Passion Sunday, the day we remember that our Lord hid Himself for a time from the public until He would ride into Jerusalem on a donkey and, from there, lay down His life that we all may live. Today Fr. Robert Weber reminds us that all that we are being called to do this Lent in the midst of our world pandemic is being graced by God to make us more like Him. As we sacrifice our freedoms, such as our ability to gather for worship, we are doing so for the life, safety, and health of others. And this is love, that we lay down our lives for a friend.
Today Fr. Bill looks at the preface prayer used in Mass as a way to enlighten us into the saving Passion of the Son. It's a beautiful look at how the Church gives us so much to learn and help us grow in our faith.
It’s Thursday in the 4th Week of Lent. The Roman Station is Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti, in the rough and tumble Suburra area of Rome. Today Fr. Patrick Troadec, SSPX, gives us a fervorino about how the Lord … Continue reading →
Today Fr. Joseph talks about the Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent — the Temptation of Jesus. Read the Gospel here: usccb.org/bible/readings/030120.cfm Music from Corpus Christi Watershed Attribution 3.0, "Brudieu (†1591) • Polyphonic Kyrie". What is a Franciscan Friar?The Franciscans are referred to as “friars,” from the Latin frater, meaning “brother.” Franciscans are essentially an order of brothers striving to live the Gospel with the same simplicity and fervor as their founder, St. Francis of Assisi. After growing up in a wealthy family and then experiencing a powerful conversion at the age of 25, Francis donned the clothes of a penitent and began to live a very poor lifestyle, dedicating himself to prayer and service of the poor. Before long, inspired by his fervent lifestyle, men began to join Francis and to imitate his way of life. This gave rise to the birth of the Franciscan Order in 1223. What is a Capuchin Franciscan?In the 16th century, a group of Franciscans were inspired to live the Franciscan lifestyle in a more radical manner, returning to the original emphasis on prayer and poverty. These men broke away from the Franciscans and began a reform movement which stressed the priority of contemplative prayer and a more rigorous austerity. Wearing habits with large hoods, they soon garnered the name cappucio, the Italian word for “hood.” The Capuchins received approval of their way of life and were recognized as an official, independent branch of the Franciscans in 1525 in the papal bull Religionis Zellus.
Here is ADVENTCAzT 06, for Friday in the 1st Week of Advent. Today Fr. Patrick Troadec offers us notes in From Advent to Epiphany [ US HERE (English) – UK (French original) HERE] and we hear about pointing out and illuminating the texts in … Continue reading →
Today Fr. Myles brings you a reading of Tract IX, "On Shortening the Church Service". You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here.
Today Fr. Wesley brings you a reading of Tract VIII, "The Gospel, a Law of Liberty." You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here.
Today Fr. Daniel's homily is about the virtue of obedience. "Obedience first comes from listening. ... Our faith really does hinge on obedience to the Word of God, especially. ... In the faith life ... there's a lot of elements of obedience because we can't see why. ... When you understand God's will in your life ... you have to obey God and God's will." (from Fr. Daniel's homily) Scripture Reference: Luke 7:1-10
Today Fr. Pine and I begin a two part series on Aquinas' understanding of the passions. I've posted a document which will help you better understand what we go into today at https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd/posts So be sure to check that out. Also, if you're not yet a patron of PWA, please consider becoming out at https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd There you'll also be able to see al the cool gifts you'll get in return! Thanks!
Welcome to our first bonus episode! Today Fr. Wesley interviews the Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower about his new book God of All Comfort: A Trinitarian Response to the Horrors of This World. Fr. Harrower serves as Associate Professor of Theology and History at Ridley College, Melbourne. Other books mentioned in this episode: Trinity Without Hierarchy: Reclaiming Nicene Orthodoxy in Evangelical Theology Please send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalitsts@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists.
Today Fr. Josh dives into some theology today as he answers questions about whether hell looks like Dante’s Inferno, why Peter was the first pope, and what kinds of spiritual intimacy are prudent before marriage. Hear more on this topic in the episode Catholic Dating, How Far is Too Far Before Marriage, and Spiritual Intimacy. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “The degree of perfection experienced by those who are saved by the grace of God is proportioned to one’s merits, and the degree of punishment experienced by those who are damned to hell because of their choice is proportioned to each one of their sins.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:10) It is ordination season and a lot of Fr. Josh’s friends are being ordained! Also, as of May 31st Fr. Josh has celebrated five years of being a priest! Listener Feedback (6:00) What Does Hell Look Like (10:34) Hi! I'm Kate! and I have a question about Dante's Inferno. Here's the history in case you did not know. Dante wrote a book in the middle ages called The Divine Comedy. It told us about his journey into heaven and hell. I have always pictured hell as this place full of fire where mad people have nothing to drink and only eat dust and rocks and sit in a cell with laser bars while you sit there and moan because the devil guy keeps poking you with a fork. (learned this info in a dream I had when I was 5 or 6 after I lied to my mom about cookies and dinner.) But Dante says there are different sins, different levels, different punishments. So, my question is: 'DO WE BELIEVE THIS IS WHAT HELL LOOKS LIKE?' -Kate Was Peter the First Pope (17:33) Hi Fr. Josh! By the way, I think you’re an amazing, amazing priest. I had a question about St. Peter as the first pope of the Catholic Church. As an on-fire Catholic, I see evidence for why Jesus assigned Peter as the ‘rock’ of the Catholic Church, but how do I answer my sister’s dismissal of this statement when she says that this common Catholic fact “is just a Catholic’s interpretation of the Scripture, since Jesus doesn’t specifically use the word ‘pope’ to describe Peter in the Bible?” Furthermore, how do we know our Church was built on the 100% truths of Jesus Christ, and not just man’s interpretation of how Jesus wanted us to go about religion? Thank you for the help, and know that I’m still praying for you! -Kennedy Follow Up to Spiritual Intimacy (28:11) Dear Fr Josh, I am a priest from Malta (Europe) and I came across your podcast quite by chance, through a young couple that I accompany spiritually. First of all I just want to thank you and encourage you for how beautifully and joyfully you share the Word of God and the Church's teachings with your listeners. The couple I'm journeying with have obtained a lot of strength and encouragement through your words. I have a question - if I may - about one of your podcasts from February (the Valentine's day episode) because this young couple was a little confused by something you said and they asked me for guidance about it; and I have to admit that after listening to the podcast myself a couple of times, I still couldn't figure out how I could help them. Basically it's where, towards the end of the segment about spiritual intimacy, (around the 19-minute mark in the podcast) you say that there is some spiritual sharing that couples should reserve for engagement and an even deeper spiritual sharing that they should reserve for marriage. Now since I always encourage the couples I journey with to make prayer (together) a firm part of their courtship, I was wondering how you would distinguish one kind of spiritual sharing from the other... For instance, would that include a couple sharing with each other about spiritual consolations they might have received? Would it perhaps include sharing about doubts and spiritual dryness? Might it be a spiritual sharing that includes questions/issues about their sexuality? So basically my question would be, what, in your mind, is the kind of spiritual sharing (or intimacy; I'm using the two words interchangeably, btw) that would ideally be reserved for a more committed part of their courtship, engagement and marriage? I thank you for your kind attention; And by the way, I read that you are a pastor in Louisiana. In 2000 I spent my gap "pastoral" year (between my philosophy and theology years in Seminary) at Our Lady of Mercy parish in Baton Rouge. Best months of my life; Louisiana still feels like home to me :) May God bless you, protect you, and keep filling you and your ministry with His joy. -Fr. Brendan Universal Call to Holiness (33:33) Let us pray: God give me the grace to experience the gift of tongues so that I can share that which you want me to share in relationships with people. So that I can share that which you want me to share when it comes to the Scriptures and catechesis with people. So that I share that which you want me to share, and only what you want me to share, when it comes to speaking about matters of salvation. Lord, give me the gift of tongues and give those who will receive my gift of tongues the interpretation of tongues so they hear only that which you want them to hear, which is what is good for them in their walk toward eternity. Amen. Resources Want to browse the previous resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Click here to select an episode and view the shownotes. Broken and Blessed (https://ascensionpress.com/collections/collection-book/products/broken-and-blessed-an-invitation-to-my-generation) book by Fr. Josh Johnson
Today Fr. Josh answers questions about how we become stained by original sin, listening to music with explicit lyrics, if feeling called to marriage means you will find a spouse, and if a friendship between a priest and a woman is appropriate. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “We need to have appropriate boundaries to protect our vocation—not just our state of life vocation, but our primary vocation to become saints.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:16) A glory story of gratitude! Fr. Josh shares some of the beauty and graces he experienced during his silent retreat this past week. Listener Feedback (4:57) Original Sin (11:22) Dear Father Josh, Please help me to understand the concept of original sin. I came to Catholic church as an adult, and I LOVE studying the doctrine and history of the church. However, I don't understand this concept. I agree that God gives us free will, and as human beings we have this built in urge to do bad things. What I don't understand is how a newborn baby can be stained by original sin. How are we marred by original sin due to Adam's sin? I've read the Cathechism's passage on original sin, but I still don't quite get it. Please explain it to me or maybe direct me to a modern explanation. -Kate Explicit Music (19:20) Father Josh, I'm a new listener and I got excited when you sang some songs on your podcast. Looked up "Sorry, Not Sorry" and Ericka, Ericka Jayne on youtube and they were explicit. A little girl in a Lebanese restaurant was grooving to "Sorry, Not Sorry"?! Yikes. And Ericka Jane was straight-up immodest! Is it okay to like this music? 'Cause then I can go back to loving me some Usher and DMX from my day. Gave that stuff up when I reverted. -Anonymous State of Life Vocations (27:26) Hey Father! I have a question somewhere in the following statement... LOL I was listening to Matt Fradd’s Pints with Aquinas podcast on Vocations and he brought up that there’s a reality that single people may need to begin to embrace in society at this moment in time and that’s the fact that we may not have "someone out there" for us-- essentially, that we just may not get married one day. He referenced pornography addiction as a big cause in this. I definitely agree with him as I am starting to realize at 26 (it really never occurred to me LOL) that I was never promised a husband by God-- but it is really hard to come to terms with this potentiality because I do really feel called to marriage and am working at bettering myself to be able to answer that call if/when it comes. Im still young and I still have time-- but I think its good to realize and pray with these things. BUT I have some questions-- in saying that this is true--are we saying that these people were never called to marriage in the first place? Ie-- could I be wrong about feeling called to marriage? OR are we saying that we could be called to marriage and because of the time/situation/state of society not able to fulfill that call? Its just really sad to think about an entire generation or generations of people who might be willing, capable of, and called to marriage but may never be able to. All this being said-- I know that marriage is not and END goal of this life. Im slowly wrapping my mind around that and the Lord is moving in big ways to teach me that! I just wished this entire topic was talked about more in the church today and not just amping up marriage/priesthood/religious life like one of the three is guaranteed to us if it isn't. Thanks! -Hailey Can Priests and Women be Friends (36:54) Hola from Central America, love love love your podcast, don't miss one! YOU are a blessing and I have to admit you are one of my spiritual directors....
DISCLAIMER: Fr. Josh and Dr. Mario Sacasa dive deep into some of these topics including conjugal love and struggles with pornography. You may want to listen first and discern whether or not it is the right time for your child(ren) to listen. Today Fr. Josh answers questions about sexual baggage, feeling guilty about NFP, the morality of pleasure outside the marital act, and dealing with a partner who watches porn. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “If you’re not already putting practices in place to grow in holiness and find freedom, then you’re not going to get married and all of a sudden have everything get better.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:15) Fr. Josh is celebrating five years of priesthood and spent some time with brother priests to celebrate everyone’s ordination! As they were celebrating, they shared something that pierced Fr. Josh’s heart and almost made him cry. Listener Feedback (5:52) Marital Pleasure (10:54) Other than actual intercourse, is it wrong for married couples to enjoy physical pleasure with each other if they don't intend it to result in intercourse every time? -Maddie Sexual History (15:23) How am I supposed to handle my boyfriend's sexual past, me being a virgin? It feels at times like I've been betrayed even though he didn't know me at the time. I also worry what it would mean for our marriage, not only regarding human insecurities but lost graces. The secular advice is "his past is none of your business" but I feel if we get married it will be my business. -Confused Girlfriend Pornogrogaphy in a Relationship (28:58) How do you deal with porn in a relationship -- by that, I mean, it hurts to get months into a relationship with someone who is quite wonderful, then find out he struggles with a porn problem. But, mortal sins are also not a first date topic. And although I've heard some say you shouldn't date someone who has this problem, I don't find myself able to act on that advice, or even able to find a guy who doesn't struggle with this! On the other hand, it makes a relationship so hard to maintain... when you know your SO is looking at other girls, it makes you feel like your relationship is a lie, or maybe you're not worth very much. It puts distance and mistrust between you, and it doesn't help much to know, logically, that you're valuable, when you feel like you're not. I don't want to tell him never to talk about this with me, because I don't want to pretend it's not happening. But I also don't want to hear about it, because it hurts so much. I don't want to leave because I'll regret it, and as I said... the next guy will probably be dealing with the same thing anyway. I petition St. Jude for intercession because this seems so hopeless. What's a girl -- or guy -- to do? -Anonymous Struggles with NFP (40:51) 1.) My husband and I have been married for a little over 8 years and have 4 beautiful children (7, 5 1/2, 3 1/2, and 16 months), plus a couple more babies in Heaven that I miscarried. My struggle comes with practicing NFP. We have always used the Creighton Model, but I'm a yellow stamper (meaning my cycles aren't always as obvious) and I also have a history of low progesterone (hence the miscarriages) and have had to be on progesterone supplements for my last three pregnancies. That being said, I'm terrified of getting pregnant again. Don't get me wrong... I will be elated if I end up pregnant. I really want another baby. But due to several factors including financial restraints, having an extremely small house, and still having low progesterone where I could end up miscarrying again, my husband and I are currently "trying to avoid". I realize we don't need to have a dozen kids to make it into Heaven (though not there's anything wrong with that), but I feel guilty any time my husband and I want to be intimate and I can't tell if I'm fertile or not. Part of me feels like it’s best for us to avoid right now, but then part of me wonders if that's being closed off to God and not welcoming any children He has planned (because obviously His plans are infinitely better than mine). I just feel this huge amount of guilt and frustration either way. We are working with our NFP coordinator to figure out my cycles, but until then, it's a lot of "Well you could've used those days" (which doesn't help us after the fact), or feeling guilty that I am disappointing my husband for having to abstain so much or worried that my attitude is disappointing God. Besides bearing my cross and continuing to meet with my NFP coordinator, do you have any advice? -Wife and Mother Resources Want to browse the previous resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes.
Today Fr. Josh talks about how Mary invites us again and again to pray the Rosary and then prays the Glorious Mysteries of the Paul VI Rosary (because it’s Easter). Grab your Rosary and pray along! If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus ... who revealed himself again and again to his disciples. Lord you keep coming to the disciples, no matter how many times they hurt you, you pursue them. You are the same Jesus, yesterday, today, and forever, so I know you also pursue me. You are relentless in your pursuit of me. You’re never going to give up on me ... Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (2:48) Fr. Josh shares about his trip to Canada and the time he spent with the ladies of the Abiding Together podcast. He was a speaker at their Restore the Beauty conference. The feedback he received and the stories shared by you, the Ask Father Josh listeners, meant so much. Thank you. The Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (8:59)
Today Fr. Josh answers questions about women wearing chapel veils at Mass, what to do with our God-given freedom, and whether certain methods for preventing pregnancy are permissible during times of fertility. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “Why do some women wear a veil? When a woman veils herself in the presence of the Eucharistic Lord, it’s a visible reminder of our spousal relationship, the bridal relationship between Christ and the Church.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:26) Fr. Josh went to visit St. Joseph’s Seminary in Abbey College (where he went to seminary for four years). He spent time with the Lord in the woods and as it started getting darker, he began to hear weird noises. Listener Feedback (4:48) Free Will (9:47) Dear Father Josh, Thanks for your prayerful, joyful advice - it's been very helpful for me. I especially enjoy when you hum and sing songs from random words you read off because if you didn't I probably would - except without sounding as good! I wanted to comment on a previous topic & bring up a new one. I found myself agreeing with your response about the need to make our churches more "inclusive" not in a cheap way but a meaningful way that opens even wider the gates to holiness! I was thinking about how so many of my married friends were inspired and encouraged by the canonization of saints like St. Gianna Molla and Louis and Zelie (parents of St. Therese). Although the Church teaches that marriage is also a path to holiness, not just celibacy for the Kingdom, it is a whole other level of encouragement and hope when you see brothers and sisters in your state of life joining the cloud of witnesses - it takes away a sneaking (maybe even subconscious lurking doubt) that maybe it's almost impossible. In the same way, although I am Indian, seeing your style which is a different flavor than many other great Catholic speakers made me breathe a little easier and feel relaxed. I hadn't even noticed that I didn't totally identify with the style of many other Catholic speakers because I was busy being edified by their content. I realize that for whatever reason I was somewhat associating being a good Catholic with certain cultural quirks or perhaps doubtful that I can enjoy random stuff like Lauryn Hill. So thank you for being you! Now for my question. For over a decade of my Christian life I had been trying to focus a lot on building virtues, and trusting in Jesus. Recently, in addition to both of those, through another season of renewal in the Spirit, I am realizing that Jesus also trusts ME! I know this is true not only through my personal prayer but also in that He made me (and all of us) free, the Church affirms this, and Jesus makes it plain in the Scriptures. For me, this new life of freedom has been, to be honest, kind of discombobulating! I am not just called to avoid sin but to be free to co-create with Him. Although this has brought me much joy, I am also realizing I kind of don't even know what to do with this beautiful, true freedom. The poem about the 'Grand Inquisitor' by Dostoevsky has taken on a whole other meaning for me all of a sudden. I noticed that the introduction of your podcast respects your listeners' interior freedom and you seem to have a generous amount yourself so I thought I'll ask you: Could you share some insights on how to welcome our God-given freedom to love, to rejoice and live deeply? -Simi Chapel Veils (24:17) Dear Fr Josh, I have been meaning to send you a message much sooner. I am happy that I finally got around to it now! I am quite new to the church, in fact I will be confirmed next week at the Easter Vigil. I was lucky enough to attend my first Latin Mass in Port Elizabeth in South Africa. I wore my veil to this mass and I absolutely loved the feeling of being hidden and humbled in front of our Lord. Although, last year we travelled to Portugal and I attended a Latin Mass there in Lisbon, but I did not have my veil with me and was dressed quite "sporty". We happened to be just visiting the area, so I could not go home and get my veil or change. I felt out of place amongst all the other women. They were all dressed so modestly and had their heads covered. It was a beautiful sight to see. Ever since I first wore my veil back in South Africa, I have had the urge to keep wearing it. I am not sure if God is calling me to wear my veil to an ordinary mass as we do not have mass in the extraordinary form in Namibia. But I just can't help but feel that God is God whether it's extraordinary or ordinary mass. I often look at Mary, our Mother and observe how she always wore a veil. She has been a big part in my conversion to Catholicism. Another thought that keeps me awake at night is a quote I read by a devout Catholic man. He said that he was envious of women. For they can humble themselves in public by covering their heads. They can show their reverence for Jesus present in the Eucharist by putting on a veil. Although, most people I have spoken to told me that it is old fashioned and not necessary. Someone mentioned that it would be more distracting in mass for others than anything else. My question is, are they right? As I will be the only person in my town who will be wearing a veil. Thank you Father for taking the time to help me with this. Have a blessed day, father. -New to the Faith Methods for Preventing Pregnancy (31:18) Hey Father Josh, I first off would like to tell you how much I love your podcast, my husband and I listen every week. I love how you keep it real, and how you truly care. You are a blessing , more than you know. I am writing to you in the hopes that you can explain something to me in a way that I can understand and accept. A bit of back story, I am a cradle Catholic who was away from the church for many years- college through my early 30’s. Getting married and having 3 beautiful children brought me home to Jesus and I am now so excited to reconnect with my faith. I am totally on board with pretty much everything the Church teaches, except one: the Church’s teaching on birth control . Here’s the thing: I do understand why things like the pill, condoms, etc are wrong. My husband and I stopped using any form of artificial birth control about a year ago. I started looking in to NFP, but felt the classes were more geared toward newly married/engaged couples. It was really overwhelming. My husband and I have been married 10 years, and he really doesn’t see why using the withdrawal method is wrong. Can you please explain to me why that method of family planning is worse than NFP? Both are used to plan/time pregnancies. Both have the possibility of life. I am turning 40 this year (Yikes!) and my husband just turned 50. We are not at a phase in our lives to be having more babies. We want to follow mother church, but the whole process of learning NFP is intimidating. Most of our peers are either on birth control, or have had procedures done such as vasectomies. Is the withdrawal method really so wrong? I feel we are united, we are connected, and the possibility of life is still here. Please explain this to me in a way I can understand. Thank you so much for all you do, we keep you in our prayers. Peace. -Anonymous Universal Points (37:38) (Please note that these are brief summaries of the answers Fr. Josh provides in the podcast and are intended to help you remember the advice given on the show.) Today’s ONE Overarching Universal Point: Freedom in Christ brings joy! As long as we follow the commands of the Lord, he wants us to be free, wild, fun, creative, quiet, and to be ourselves. So be free and be the saint that God is calling you to be. View the shownotes and resources for each episode at ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh
Today Fr. Josh answers questions about how Jesus knew he was God as a child, whether an annulled marriage means the couple was living in a state of sin, and how to ask a girl on a date. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show “Whenever we open up our hands and don’t grasp at our plan, but are open to God’s plan, then we can receive the great gift he has in store for us. The gift he has for other people may not be good for our salvation.” SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:01) Fr. Josh shares a story about the power of intercessory prayer. Listener Feedback (3:38) How did the Child Jesus Know he was God? Or Hypostatic Union (10:36) Hi Fr. Josh! My name is Noah from Toronto, Canada and I love listening to your podcast! I have a quick question for you. As Jesus was growing up as a child, how did he know that he was the Son of God? I understand he was preaching in the synagogues at a very young age, but how did he truly and faithfully know that he was the anointed Son of God? Also could he have been skeptical or question that he was during his discernment. Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you in your ministry. -Noah Annulled Marriages (14:47) I have gone through annulment proceedings and the annulment was finalized a few years ago. I really don’t know what to think about the time that I lived in what was a now unrecognized/annulled marriage—I discussed it briefly with a canon lawyer during confession BUT was the time in a marriage (that is now annulled) really time living in a state of sin? It seems like it would be but I don’t know how to seek penance on it or if I should because it seems like a confusing question to me. I’m not really sure if I should seek reconciliation for it or if I need to or what… -Chris Asking a Girl on a Date (22:19) Hello Fr. Josh, First of all thanks for your great podcast, I listen to the episodes in the train and it is a wonderful way to start the day! I have a question about dating. There's a girl at my church whom I quite like. She seems very serious in her faith and after talking to her on a few occasions I think she may like me too. Now, I have heard many times that ambiguity isn't a good thing and that the best thing to do is to clearly ask a girl on a date if you're interested in her. I think that's excellent advice and so I was planning to do just that. However, I'm not sure about how well one should know a girl before asking her on a date? Also, I may be wrong but I feel like a date is the way forward because "normal" chat isn't going to help much with getting to know the important things that would tell me whether I can potentially look for a spouse in her. Would you have some advice about how to make normal conversation useful at the "before asking someone on a date" stage? Are there red flags or things to look for, etc.? Looking forward to your answer. Keep up the good work and God bless. -Anonymous Universal Points (25:25) (Please note that these are brief summaries of the answers Fr. Josh provides in the podcast and are intended to help you remember the advice given on the show.) Hypostatic Union - Yes! Check out the CCC and St. Thomas Aquinas’ writings. Annulled Marriages - It depends on the circumstances. Asking a Girl on a Date - Virtue says that the man will take on the risk of being rejected. Resources Want to browse the previous resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes. Broken and Blessed (https://shop.ascensionpress.com/products/broken-and-blessed-an-invitation-to-my-generation) book by Fr. Josh Johnson I Will Follow Priesthood Video (video at bottom of this page) (https://ascensionpress.com/collections/altaration-the-mystery-of-the-mass-revealed) NaPro Technology (https://www.naprotechnology.com/) Creighton Model (https://www.creightonmodel.com/teacherlocation.htm) Will Regan songs - Climb (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLPb7bfT2rg) and Nothing I Hold On To (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fryb0Uqo4s) CCC 471-475 - Apollinarius of Laodicaea asserted that in Christ the divine Word had replaced the soul or spirit. Against this error the Church confessed that the eternal Son also assumed a rational, human soul. This human soul that the Son of God assumed is endowed with a true human knowledge. As such, this knowledge could not in itself be unlimited: it was exercised in the historical conditions of his existence in space and time. This is why the Son of God could, when he became man, "increase in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man", and would even have to inquire for himself about what one in the human condition can learn only from experience. This corresponded to the reality of his voluntary emptying of himself, taking "the form of a slave". But at the same time, this truly human knowledge of God's Son expressed the divine life of his person. "The human nature of God's Son, not by itself but by its union with the Word, knew and showed forth in itself everything that pertains to God." Such is first of all the case with the intimate and immediate knowledge that the Son of God made man has of his Father. The Son in his human knowledge also showed the divine penetration he had into the secret thoughts of human hearts. By its union to the divine wisdom in the person of the Word incarnate, Christ enjoyed in his human knowledge the fullness of understanding of the eternal plans he had come to reveal. What he admitted to not knowing in this area, he elsewhere declared himself not sent to reveal. Similarly, at the sixth ecumenical council, Constantinople III in 681, the Church confessed that Christ possesses two wills and two natural operations, divine and human. They are not opposed to each other, but cooperate in such a way that the Word made flesh willed humanly in obedience to his Father all that he had decided divinely with the Father and the Holy Spirit for our salvation. Christ's human will "does not resist or oppose but rather submits to his divine and almighty will." CCC 478 - Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life, his agony and his Passion, and gave himself up for each one of us: "The Son of God. . . loved me and gave himself for me." He has loved us all with a human heart. For this reason, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced by our sins and for our salvation, "is quite rightly considered the chief sign and symbol of that. . . love with which the divine Redeemer continually loves the eternal Father and all human beings" without exception.
Today Fr. Josh answers questions about when anger can be considered righteous, how to enter into Holy Week, and speculating about whether or not aliens could have souls. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show Jesus Christ gave one hundred percent to the apostles, even when they were fickle, even when they were sketchy, even when they didn’t come through. He always came through. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:53) The struggle to be holy is so real. Fr. Josh shares how Lent has been difficult for him this year and the beautiful reflection that came about in the midst of it all. Listener Feedback (8:06) Righteous Anger (10:39) Hi Fr. Josh my name is Paul. I love how you always admit that you are not perfect and can always improve yourself. My question is about how do you discern whether your anger is righteous or not? A little backstory...I feel like I have been unjustly judged and while I'm not acting out on my feelings I'm wondering if what I'm feeling could be righteous? -Paul Holy Week (17:36) Hi Fr. Josh, Renee here, BIG fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How would you suggest I prepare for Holy Week? And how should I be acting from Holy Thursday till Easter? Do I need to be doing anything differently than from the rest of Lent? Thank you so much Fr. Josh you are such a beautiful soul! -Renee Aliens (28:34) Do aliens exist and if they do, would they have souls? -David Universal Points (35:05) (Please note that these are a brief summary of the answers Fr. Josh provides in the podcast and are intended to help you remember the advice given on the show.) Righteous Anger - Discern by the fruits. Holy Week - Follow up with Fr. Mike’s video on praying through Holy Week. Aliens - There are some topics we can only speculate on because we just don’t know. Want to browse the previous resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes.
Today Fr. Josh answers questions about how to explain past mistakes to your children, how to react to nuns who don’t wear habits, and his own conversion story. If you have a question, comment, or response for Fr. Josh, email us at askfrjosh@ascensionpress.com. You may hear your question or comment in an upcoming podcast episode! Snippet from the Show How can we say “I love you” to a God we cannot see if we don’t show that love to the body of Christ who we can see. SHOWNOTES Glory Story (1:21) Fr. Josh shares how grateful he is to be the pastor who is in relationship with the beautiful body of Christ at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. His second glory story is his new audiobook version of Broken and Blessed. His third glory story is about a pro-choice woman who went to see the new movie Unplanned and had a transformation of heart. Listener Feedback (4:35) Explaining Your Past Mistakes to Your Children (7:49) Hi Father Josh, Thank you so much for your priesthood and the great work that you are doing with this podcast! Thank you especially for introducing me to the litanies that you have mentioned. They have changed my prayer life! Here is a short background for my question. My husband and I were both raised Catholic, with a real love of the Lord. But our faith had shallow roots and neither of us were properly catechized. We both fell away from practicing the faith in university, and by the time we met we were “cafeteria Catholics” at best. We were super proud of ourselves for waiting for each other and still being virgins when we met. But we did not wait for marriage, we lived together before we got married, and we contracepted throughout dating and for the first couple of years of our marriage. We both had really powerful conversions about two years ago. Understanding and following church teachings has transformed our marriage and our lives. We now have a beautiful daughter, and we hope and pray for more children. But how am I supposed to teach my daughter what’s right when I didn’t set the example? She will probably see photos of me dressed immodestly. My friends and family will tell stories about me drinking to excess, clubbing, using recreational drugs. And the big one is that she will know that her father and I lived together before we were married. I’m so worried that from her perspective it will seem like we had our fun and then decided to follow church teachings when it was convenient for us. And even if I share with her how deeply wounded I was by living that way, it was an interior suffering and pain that comes from being cut off from God. On the surface, looking at the timeline of my life, it looks like things worked out pretty well. This affects my confidence in my ability to evangelize as well, because I fear that my family and friends see me as a hypocrite. I said I was a Catholic throughout my 20s, while I basically did whatever I wanted. Who am I to try to teach people about Christ and His church and all of the beautiful teachings, now that I claim to be “really” Catholic? This all weighs heavily on my heart, and I appreciate any advice that you can give. God bless you, Father! Know that you are in my prayers regularly. -A Changed Mother Fr. Josh’s Story (14:22) I'm more or less of an agnostic right now. I was wondering why you, in particular, are a Catholic. What gives you the conviction that Catholicism is the 'one true faith'? What, in your eyes, sets Catholicism apart from all the hundreds of religions and spiritual ways of life mankind has practiced and continues to practice today? Thank you so much! -Dave Nuns without Habits (22:06) First of all, I wanted to thank you for your podcast. Your Glory Stories encourage me to recognize Christ's actions in my own life, and every episode brings me nothing but peace and clarity. Thank you so much! I was hoping you could bring a little clarity to a certain aspect of my life. I work for a monastery and I absolutely love my job. The sisters are the most beautiful, happy, holy women I have ever encountered and they inspire me daily to grow closer to Christ. They do so much good for the community as well. In telling people where I work, I run into a lot of judgment simply because the sisters don't wear habits. I feel like every time I tell people what I do, I have to give this elevator speech about how much I love the sisters and how much good they do - which is usually met with condescension. When I try to engage and talk about their frustrations with the sisters, it all comes down to the habit. I understand the beauty and importance of wearing a habit, I really do. However, I don't think it's bad that these women don't. Am I wrong? It pains me to see all the good the sisters do being overlooked because of what they wear. Thank you, and I will be praying for you! I hope you have a wonderful day! -Mary Beth Universal Points (33:50) (Please note that these are a brief summary of the answers Fr. Josh provides in the podcast and are intended to help you remember the advice given on the show.) Explaining Past to Your Children - Don’t let your past dictate your future. Fr. Josh’s Conversion Story - Experience, history, falling in love with Jesus. Why are you a disciple? Nuns without Habits - We need each other to make it to heaven. Want to browse the previous resources Fr. Josh has recommended? Go to ascensionpress.com/askfrjosh to select an episode and view the shownotes.
Sup, Thomists! Please support me on Patreon here (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd If you HATE Patreon, support me directly here (seriously, thank you!): https://pintswithaquinas.com/donate/ --- VOTE on a new Matt Fradd Show set here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-matt-fradd-25131402 --- Learn about the Thomistic Institute here: https://thomisticinstitute.org/ --- Today Fr. Dominic and I take a look primarily at ST. III, Q. 9, A. 1.: Whether Christ had any knowledge besides the Divine? Objection 1. It would seem that in Christ there was no knowledge except the Divine. For knowledge is necessary that things may be known thereby. But by His Divine knowledge Christ knew all things. Therefore any other knowledge would have been superfluous in Him. Objection 2. Further, the lesser light is dimmed by the greater. But all created knowledge in comparison with the uncreated knowledge of God is as the lesser to the greater light. Therefore there shone in Christ no other knowledge except the Divine. Objection 3. Further, the union of the human nature with the Divine took place in the Person, as is clear from III:2:2. Now, according to some there is in Christ a certain "knowledge of the union," whereby Christ knew what belongs to the mystery of Incarnation more fully than anyone else. Hence, since the personal union contains two natures, it would seem that there are not two knowledges in Christ, but one only, pertaining to both natures. On the contrary, Ambrose says (De Incarnat. vii): "God assumed the perfection of human nature in the flesh; He took upon Himself the sense of man, but not the swollen sense of the flesh." But created knowledge pertains to the sense of man. Therefore in Christ there was created knowledge. I answer that, As said above (Article 5), the Son of God assumed an entire human nature, i.e. not only a body, but also a soul, and not only a sensitive, but also a rational soul. And therefore it behooved Him to have created knowledge, for three reasons. First, on account of the soul's perfection. For the soul, considered in itself, is in potentiality to knowing intelligible things. since it is like "a tablet on which nothing is written," and yet it may be written upon through the possible intellect, whereby it may become all things, as is said De Anima iii, 18. Now what is in potentiality is imperfect unless reduced to act. But it was fitting that the Son of God should assume, not an imperfect, but a perfect human nature, since the whole human race was to be brought back to perfection by its means. Hence it behooved the soul of Christ to be perfected by a knowledge, which would be its proper perfection. And therefore it was necessary that there should be another knowledge in Christ besides the Divine knowledge, otherwise the soul of Christ would have been more imperfect than the souls of the rest of men. Secondly, because, since everything is on account of its operation, as stated De Coel. ii, 17, Christ would have had an intellective soul to no purpose if He had not understood by it; and this pertains to created knowledge. Thirdly, because some created knowledge pertains to the nature of the human soul, viz. that whereby we naturally know first principles; since we are here taking knowledge for any cognition of the human intellect. Now nothing natural was wanting to Christ, since He took the whole human nature, as stated above (Article 5). And hence the Sixth Council [Third Council of Constantinople, Act. 4] condemned the opinion of those who denied that in Christ there are two knowledges or wisdoms. Reply to Objection 1. Christ knew all things with the Divine knowledge by an uncreated operation which is the very Essence of God; since God's understanding is His substance, as the Philosopher proves (Metaph. xii, text. 39). Hence this act could not belong to the human soul of Christ, seeing that it belongs to another nature. Therefore, if there had been no other knowledge in the soul of Christ, it would have known nothing; and thus it would have been assumed to no purpose, since everything is on account of its operation. Reply to Objection 2. If the two lights are supposed to be in the same order, the lesser is dimmed by the greater, as the light of the sun dims the light of a candle, both being in the class of illuminants. But if we suppose two lights, one of which is in the class of illuminants and the other in the class of illuminated, the lesser light is not dimmed by the greater, but rather is strengthened, as the light of the air by the light of the sun. And in this manner the light of knowledge is not dimmed, but rather is heightened in the soul of Christ by the light of the Divine knowledge, which is "the true light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world," as is written John 1:9. Reply to Objection 3. On the part of what are united we hold there is a knowledge in Christ, both as to His Divine and as to His human nature; so that, by reason of the union whereby there is one hypostasis of God and man, the things of God are attributed to man, and the things of man are attributed to God, as was said above (III:3:1 and III:3:6). But on the part of the union itself we cannot admit any knowledge in Christ. For this union is in personal being, and knowledge belongs to person only by reason of a nature.
Today Fr. Anthony Perkins and Subdeacon and Evangelist Adam Roberts talk about the Western Rite and whether it is capable of becoming an organic expression of a uniquely American Orthodoxy. You can see the films that we talk about at orthodoxwest.com. Enjoy the show!
July 29, 2018 - A very important aspect of Orthodox Christian spirituality is discernment; that is, testing the spirits and knowing what is and what is not from God by the help of the Holy Spirit. Today Fr. James Rooney teaches us both the need for discernment in critical aspects of our lives and how we hear from God as to what is and what is not truth.
Today Fr. Steve tackles the questions of: "why is it better to pray before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament?" and "why do we sing some songs in Latin and not English?"
Today Fr. Steve tackles the two questions of: "is there alien life form on other planets?" and one concerning the racism.
"This is kinda one of our more informative...stuff about the Catholic Church and our faith kinda podcasts." That was the intention at least. Today Fr. Josh and Anthony are joined by Alex and Shannon to discuss the Four Marks of the Church- one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. However, they struggle to define what the "Church" actually is and meander their way through talking about scandal and a "nutritious Eucharist."
Today Fr. Gabriel follows up on his consideration of II Corinthians 12 with more thoughts and insights into Paul's particular form of mystical experience and how it relates to us. (II Corinthians 12, part 2)
Today Fr. Tom speaks about the famous author Anton Chekhov from 19th-century Russia.
Today Fr. Tom speaks about the importance of the offertory prayers said after the Great Entrance. In particular, he talks about how they are prayed in the Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
Today Fr. Bowser talks about what is true and what is false in God's world. Things that are true generally lead to health and well-being. Things that are false generally lead to disease, disorder, dysfunction, and ultimately death. But why is that? Check out what Fr. Bowser has to say in this insightful sermon and see what you think. The answer may surprise you. Lectionary texts for today are 1 Samuel 3.1-20; Psalm 139.1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6.12-20; John 1.43-51.
Today Fr. Tom looks at the differences in the Antiochian tradition in the way the Proskomede is done.
Today Fr. Bowser preaches the final part of his three-part sermon series on marriage, sex, and money. In today's sermon, Fr. Bowser focuses on money, especially as it impacts our relationships within family systems. Check out what Fr. Bowser has to say and see what you think. There is no text for today's sermon. Please note that due to a technical glitch, the sermon recording ends before Fr. Bowser does. We apologize for the inconvenience. Lectionary texts for today are Genesis 29.15-28; Psalm 105.1-11; Romans 8.26-39; Matthew 13.31-33, 44-52.
What can the hidden years of the life of Jesus teach us? Today Fr. Blair Bernard of Madonna House teaches us about Nazareth Family spirituality; Mark Matthews tells us what's good in Hollywood; Fr. Rosica has a reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi and we meet newcomer singer/songwriter Tor...
What can the hidden years of the life of Jesus teach us? Today Fr. Blair Bernard of Madonna House teaches us about Nazareth Family spirituality; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood; Fr. Rosica has a reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi and we meet newcomer singer/songwriter Tor...
The resurrection of Jesus is more than an oddity of history. It signals a turning point in history in which God has launched his new creation to reclaim is old fallen one from the grip of the dark powers and principalities. Jesus' resurrection is such a fantastic and mind-blowing event that from the very beginning many, including Jesus' own followers, have struggled to believe it's actually true. Today Fr. Maney begins a two-part series designed to show why we can believe that Jesus' resurrection really did occur and that God's promised new creation really has been launched. In this first part, Fr. Maney addresses common objections to the resurrection that have appeared in the form of competing theories. Next week he will present reasons why the NT teaching on the resurrection is trustworthy. Check it out and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today Acts 2.14a, 36-41; Psalm 116.1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1.17-23; Luke 24.13-35, with an emphasis on Luke's passage.
Jesus calls his followers to be light and salt for the world—his light, his salt. Today Fr. Sang asks what your light looks like and how are you being salt to God's broken and hurting world? The Christian faith has been likened to an infectious disease, something its critics would surely agree with. But the contagiousness of the Christian faith is for the healing of the nations. Are you doing your part? Check out today's sermon and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today are Isaiah 58.1-12; Psalm 112.1-10; 1 Corinthians 2.1-16; Matthew 5.13-20.
Have you ever wondered why the evangelists talk about Jesus' baptism in all four gospels? What's the big deal? Have you ever stopped to reflect on your own baptism? What's it all about? Or have you ever wondered why people should get baptized? Today Fr. Maney explores answers to these questions. Check it out and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today are Isaiah 42.1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10.34-43; Matthew 3.13-17.
Today Fr. Thomas talks about the actual delivery of the sermon and how best to fulfill the purpose of it.
The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Thus, Advent is far more than simply marking a 2,000 year old event in history. It is celebrating a truth about God, the revelation of God in Christ whereby all of creation might be reconciled to God. Today Fr. Philip Sang explores what that means for us who live in the 21st century. Check it out and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today are Isaiah 2.1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13.11-14; Matthew 24.36-44.
When your life gets turned upside down, do you still believe in God's faithfulness? Can you sing the words to that great hymn, "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and believe them or will you be like God's people in exile who lamented that they could not sing God's songs in a foreign land? Today Fr. Philip Sang addresses these questions in a powerful sermon complete with personal examples. Check it out and see what you think. You won't be disappointed. Readings from today's lectionary are Lamentations 1.1-6; Psalm 137; 2 Timothy 1.1-14; Luke 17.5-10.
Today Fr. Kevin Maney looks at the apparently contradictory messages contained in our OT, epistle, and gospel lessons. Which God are we talking about? The God who pronounces fearsome judgment on his people through his prophet or the God about whom Jesus and Paul speak? The key to understanding the heart and mind of God, of course, is to keep our eyes focused squarely on Jesus. Doing so will help us see the astonishing Good News of God's love for us contained in the parables of the lost sheep and coin and experienced first-hand by Paul. If you suffer from a broken heart or spirit, or wonder what is your purpose in life, this sermon is for you. Check it and and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 4:11–12, 22–28; Psalm 14; 1 Timothy 1.12-17; Luke 15.1-10.
Today Fr. Kevin explores the mystery of God's sovereignty and human freedom. What do our seemingly unrelated texts for today have to say about how the two interact? The key is to understand the biblical story of God's eternal plan to rescue his creation and creatures from the ravages of evil, sin, and death. Check out today's sermon and see what you think. Lectionary texts for today are Jeremiah 18.1-11; Psalm 139.1-5, 12-18; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14.25-33.
Today Fr. Philip Sang talks about what God's freedom looks like and how Christians are to offer our sacrifices to God. When God liberates us, God frees us from our slavery to our sin so that we are free to live as truly human beings, the image-bearing people God created us to be, so that we can share God's healing and saving love with God's world that desperately needs to hear the Good News of Jesus and be healed. In living faithfully to God, we also offer God our sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving even as God uses us to bring in his kingdom on earth as in heaven. Check it out and see what you think. Lectionary texts today are Jeremiah 2.4-13; Psalm 81.1, 10-16; Hebrews 13.1-8, 15-16; Luke 14.1, 7-14.
As the Little Entrance is concluded a transition is taking place to the proclamation of the Word of God. Today Fr. Tom comments on that transition as well as the choice of readings for the Divine Liturgy.
Today Fr. Thomas focuses his attention on a part of the vestments that many wonder about. What is the significance of that square or diamond shaped attachment that sometimes hangs above the knee of the bishop or presbyter?
Today Fr. John Parker reads a letter from a lady he met who was effectively using cyber technology to evangelize.
Today Fr. Andrew begins part four of his four-part talk on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. We bring you the first half of that talk in this episode.
Today Fr. Andrew begins part two of his Foundations series with a talk on Scripture and Tradition. This is part one of that talk.
Today Fr. Andrew begins a series on the Foundations of the Orthodox Faith. It is a four-part series but we will divide into smaller pieces for the podcast. So here is part 1 in the series with Fr. Andrew beginning his talk on the Mystery of Christ.
Today Fr. Tom talks about the study and communication of the Fathers of the Church according to Archimandrite Vasileios, retired Abbot of the Iviron Monastery on Mt. Athos.
Today Fr. Tom talks about theological formulation and explanation in the Orthodox Christian Church.
St. Seraphim of Sarov taught that the aim of the Christian life is to live by the Spirit of God. Today Fr. Tom explores the acquisition of the Holy Spirit.
Today Fr. Kevin Scherer shares with us about the revolution of love we're all called to be a part of. Taken from the 2008 OCF College Conference at Antiochian Village. Theme song, "Burn Out Bright" by Switchfoot, used by permission.
Today Fr. Gabriel reflects on those moments in life where new territory is explored and we enter a strange land. He also celebrates the naming of the new Mission!
Today Fr. Peter talks about the truth of the incarnation and resurrection by pointing to some of the incorruptible relics found in Greece and other locations.
Today Fr. Joseph answers the questions sent in by listeners on the subject of fasting.
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