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Fr. Bryan explains that the greatest threats to the Church are not external threats, but internal threats. When we think of the Church in terms of human wisdom we run the risk of harming the body of Christ.
Fr. Bryan again talks about the difference between human and divine wisdom according to St. Paul. He also talks about one of the most foolish things we believe as Catholics, according to human wisdom.
St. Paul tells the Corinthians he resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ, crucified. Fr. Bryan explains what this means today, and asks if we are at a time when we need to emphasize our distinction from the world.
Fr. Bryan explains what Wisdom is. The Wisdom, or "Common Sense" of the world is very different from the common sense of God. God passes us his wisdom so we can see the world as he sees the world.
The first problem St. Paul addresses with the Corinthians was the problem of disunity. Fr. Bryan explains some ways the Catholic Church is divided today and encourages us to look outside of mainstream opinions.
Fr. Bryan introduces a series on the letter f St. Paul to the Corinthians, and explains some very subtle but very important we learn from St. Paul's greeting.
Fr. Bryan explains how the history of the Church mirrors the seasons in nature, and explains how the readings can help the Church endure periods of winter.