Fr. Daniel Poovannathil continues explaining the Kingdom of God by quoting verses from old testament emphasizing God as King and Israel as his Kingdom and walks us through the events that led to Israel losing her King. He quotes Prophets who prophesied the arrival of a mighty king who will deliver Israel and depicts the idea of Messiah that Israel was expecting. But continues explaining the spiritual kingdom Jesus came to establish and why Jesus teaches through parables. This teaching can also b...
Jan 22, 2019•34 min
In this episode Fr. Daniel Poovannathil starts explaining the Kingdom of God Jesus came to establish, by giving us a brief history of Israel and the background of them waiting for the Messiah. He talks about the Kingdom of God Jesus started and how we are citizens in that Kingdom. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RY2qQNnba8I
Jan 21, 2019•33 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil unequivocally clears confusions around the verses which can be interpreted as Jesus having other siblings from his mother Mary, by quoting other verses from bible and usage of the word "brother" in Hebrew language. He continues explaining why Jesus said "Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother". This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yQy5Xs_PKJw
Jan 20, 2019•33 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains how there is a Kingdom of Satan that exists in this world alongside the Kingdom of God, which are in constant tireless war against each other and how Jesus defeted this kingdom of Satan through his death on the cross. He reminds us how important it is not to utter unfounded words to avoid judgement. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZRrnfm5K2Zg
Jan 19, 2019•33 min
In this episode Fr. Daniel Poovannathil shares the events on a Sabbath day, how Jesus defends his disciples when accused of doing something that is forbidden on the Sabbath, Jesus healing a man with withered hand and may other sick people, and redefines the purpose of Sabbath according to Jesus. He explains how Matthew quotes Isaiah to describe the characteristics of Jesus. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/NNBzC40XLhc
Jan 18, 2019•58 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil enlightens us by explaining why John the Baptist doubted if Jesus is the Messiah and why we should stand by our faith even in difficult times. He goes on telling why even the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than John the Baptist. He shows how disappointed Jesus was seeing the hard-hearted generation rejecting him saying lame excuses. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/osBJtFZgwtA
Jan 17, 2019•57 min
Here Fr. Daniel Poovannathil beautifully explains the relevance of what Jesus meant when he said "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves", in our contemporary society. He points out the promise made by Jesus that we will not be left alone to face the hardships but will be filled with grace to face them. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/7HZ2DqFDXeo
Jan 16, 2019•57 min
Explaining Matthew chapter 10 Fr. Daniel Poovannathil stresses on the authority and power given by Jesus to his apostles and through them to the apostolic church over impure spirits, diseases and sickness. He takes us through the instructions given by Jesus while sending his apostles to heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers and drive out demons. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9hUvcfG54GM
Jan 15, 2019•50 min
Continuing with the miracles Jesus performed to show the power of the kingdom of god, Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the miracle of resurrecting a Synagogue leader’s daughter and how the faith and risk taken by a women subject to bleeding for 12 years healed her. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mJb7lZYMvaE
Jan 14, 2019•46 min
In this episode Fr. Daniel Poovannathil continues with the rest of the 5 miracles. He shows why Jesus healed the paralyzed by seeing the faith of the people who brought him by forgiving his sins. He relates this and emphazises the power to forgive sins vested in the church. Father goes on talking about Jesus calling Matthew to be his disciple and the events later. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/b0XAcxGgfRw
Jan 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Here Fr. Daniel Poovannathil starts explaining the 10 miracles Jesus performed after coming down from the mountain. He gives us the background of the lepor, the risks he took and his faith which Jesus saw when healing him. Then he moves on to the Centurion who came asking help for his suffering servant. Here father explains the qualities of the Centurion that Jesus recognized and his faith on which Jesus was marvelled. He continues with Jesus healing Peter's mother in law, the sacrifices require...
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In this episode Fr. Daniel Poovannathil concludes Jesus’s sermon on the mount by asking us not to worry unnecessarily about worldly needs and to trust completely in God’s prudence towards us. He explains why we shouldn’t judge anyone and encourages to ask and seek God’s help in living these new laws. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/o6PPO_-9TaM
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil teaches how our prayers should be modelled while explaining the Lord's prayer and how it reflects our relationship and intimacy with God our father. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/pBYtCKpEFrs
Jan 10, 2019•47 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil continues explaining the intentions behind rest of the commandments and gives enlightening meanings to these laws. He tells how God sees our attitude and not our actions and encourages us to live the way God wants us to. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/en0TdSUJHn4
Jan 09, 2019•41 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains what it means to be the salt and light of the world. He talks about the explanations Jesus gave to the old commandments God had given Israel, redefining them as per God’s real intentions while giving them to the people of Israel. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/e7XTplZA4Vo
Jan 08, 2019•54 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the concepts of rest of the beatitudes, and how we can practise them in our life and get closer to God. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/avOTojhiXAs
Jan 07, 2019•52 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about Jesus selecting his initial few disciples and Jesus's ministry. He explains the new laws given by Jesus as per the new covenant. He shares the meaning of being poor in spirit, and the ones who mourn will be comforted. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/7EyMYq3-Ho8
Jan 06, 2019•59 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil draws parallels between the temptations faced by Israel for 40 years in desert and Jesus for 40 days and how Jesus triumphed the temptations by doing nothing but quoting scriptures. He explains why God allows tests in our life and how we can triumph those tests. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xjWzXOiZgs8
Jan 05, 2019•53 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about call for repentance proclaimed by the Baptist and how true repentance will change our life upside down. He also explains why Jesus accepted baptism from John the Baptist. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/DG2n4RmNXpk
Jan 04, 2019•1 hr 33 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains why God gave the revelation of the birth of Messiah to the Magi. He tells us to always keep our eyes on God and his words. He quotes old testament to talk about the birth of Christ and explains Herod's reaction to the news of birth of Christ. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Pj5pXtziIL8
Jan 03, 2019•38 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil gives an introduction to Mathew's gospel, its main ideology and intention. He talks about the kingdom of God, explains the relevance of Jesus's genealogy and familiarises us with the virtues of Joseph and Mary and the birth of Jesus. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YiVW3__okcQ
Jan 02, 2019•47 min
Fr. Adarsh explains the context and characteristics of the twenty-seven books in the new Testamanent - the four gospels, Acts of the Apostles, twenty-one epistles, and Revelation. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YSaLZbeSTYA
Jan 01, 2019•56 min
In this last episode on the book of Leviticus, we learn about the role of ritually spilled blood as a sanctifying agent, the laws regarding sexual purity and various religious observations established by God for the people of Israel. We also see how God expects the faithful to be obedient of these laws, and get a glimpse of the blessings and punishment that accompany their observance. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/LdSCyFcUxzY
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil continues the series on Leviticus and explains the origins and concept of Yom Kipur - the Day of Atonement. We also learn about the other special days and celebratations that God instructs Moses to establish for the people of Israel. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KeJVy1zVMGA
Nov 05, 2018•2 hr 22 min
In the fourth episode on the series on the book of Leviticus, Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the definition and classification of things and events into ordinary, clean, unclean and their interpretations. We also learn the laws governing certain life or health conditions that are considered as unclean, and the instructions on ritual cleansing surrounding them. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/_x2_chy6rwQ
Nov 04, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathi continues on this series on the book of Leviticus, and asserts how the different kinds of offerings was fulfilled in Jesus's offering via his Passion. We learn the context and application of the different offerings dealt with in these chapters. We also learn the structure and rules around Priestly services. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xh2ahVHRTLY
Nov 03, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil gives a recap of the relevance of the book of Leviticus in the ancient Jewish society, which essentially deals with events spanning around a month at camp Sinai during the initial months of Exodus. We learn the general structure of the book, and a deeper look at the different offerings. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kzA7MGSOq3c
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 54 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil starts this series on Leviticus with the remark that this is a book that has Jesus hidden in each chapter, if you arrive to understand its meaning. We see that God lays out the correct ways of worship to the people of Israel, as they recover from the incident of the Golden Calf. We get an overview of the five kinds of offerings, analyze the difference between "offering" vs "sacrifice", and a teaching on how the structure of the offerings specified in Leviticus relate to J...
Nov 01, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Fr. Daniel Poovannathil gives detailed explanation of the structure of The Tabernacle, its exterior and interior specifications. He illustrates how the tabernacle was a symbol of Christ, Church and human life.This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Hl8cPYExk5A
Jul 14, 2018•2 hr 10 min
In this last episode on Exodus, we learn about the Tabernacle, the Arc of Covenant, and the chapters the define the initial stages of the religious life of the Israelites. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/y88kPevM9D0
Jul 13, 2018•2 hr 16 min
