St. Joseph is the Glory of Domestic Life and Model of Workmen. On May 1st, the Church throughout the world celebrates the memorial of St. Joseph, the Worker. Let us reflect on Christ redeeming work through his work with St. Joseph. My work: https://www.sourceandsummit.com/ My book coming out: "Essays in the Deep"
John 11 displays the dramatic truth that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. God's Divine Providence is mysterious in that sometimes things seem rough in the short-term, but in the long-term everything redounds to the glory of God and the good of man. In the meantime, Jesus weeps with us, suffers with us, and does not abandon us.
Reflecting on the seven joys and sorrows of St. Joseph is a profound devotion. Today, I go over a reflection with each sorrow and joy and we meditate together.
Round two of Divine Simplicity uncovers more depths into the nature of God and an inescapably metaphysics for all who want to plumb the depths of reality.
God is merciful and just. How do these seemingly contradictory attributes of God work together? In this episode I explore the connection between God's mercy and justice and try to show how they are both rooted in God's love.
God is simple. There is no potency in God. He is pure act. His essence is his existence. What does all this mean?
Jesus gave the chaplet (prayer method) of Divine Mercy to St. Faustina in the 1930's and told her to spread this devotion to the ends of the earth. Jesus promised special graces to those who would pray the chaplet as a novena (9-day prayer) from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (Sunday after Easter Sunday). In this episode I will teach you about this novena and chaplet and pray the chaplet with you.
John 10 sheds light on the identity of Christ as the Good Shepherd, the Son of God, and the only door through which men can be saved.
Fr. Nicholas Cachia from Malta recently released a devotional book, "33 Days with St. Joseph," and in this great year of St. Joseph Fr. Nick unpacks for us the beauty and simplicity of the interior life of St. Joseph. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/33days/
Jesus heals a blind man. The blind man is put on trial. By the end of it, the blind man realizes Jesus is not a mere man, nor a prophet, but the promised Messiah: God in the flesh.
Trent Horn, Staff Apologist from Catholic Answers, joins the show to share his conversion story. He also gives advice on marriage and answers some tough questions I had for him. Trent's website: https://www.trenthorn.com/ Counsel of Trent podcast: http://www.trenthorn.com/podcast/
St. Joseph, the earthly virginal father of Jesus, is a shadow of the Heavenly Father. He was appointed by the Heavenly Father to form the human development of Christ. Pope Francis' apostolic letter, Patris Corde, dives deep into the life of St. Joseph and his resplendent fatherhood. http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html
Love is in the air. Eric is engaged to Katie and shares how it happened. Pat shares his story of marrying Christine and imparts some wisdom. Pat and Eric reflect on St. Joseph as a model of a husband and father.
A woman caught in adultery. Jesus calling the Pharisees sons of the devil and saying he existed before the ancient patriarch Abraham. What is true mercy? True freedom? John 8 is full of fascinating stories, dialogue, and concepts.
Steve Ray, author of "Crossing the Tiber," grew up Baptist and never thought he would become Catholic, let alone dedicate his life to spreading the Catholic Faith. He shares his journey with me on this episode. Steve Ray website: https://catholicconvert.com/
Lie, deny, distract. The political and media complex of the Left has an effective strategy in getting the masses be convinced of a certain claim that months later will be shown to be erroneous. Unfortunately, when the truth comes out, the damage has been done and nobody seems to care. Being aware of this strategy will help us discern when future claims are made. Covington - https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/the-curious-case-of-covington-high-or-why-you-should-never-trust-the-media-again/ Hydr...
There are around 450 English Bible translations, a few of which have been approved by the Catholic Church for the Catholic Faithful. The ESV Catholic Edition is the newest approved edition now available. The story behind this version and the history of Bible translation in general is quite fascinating. Dr. Mark Giszczak, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture from the Augustine Institute, help us unpack this tale. Bible: https://www.catholicbible.org/ Dr. G website: https://catholicbiblestudent...
In John 7, we discover why the world hates Jesus, what judging others is all about, and the evil of religious hypocrisy.
Today, February 23, is the feast of St. Polycarp. He was a huge influence on the Church and a big influence on my conversion to Catholicism. Hear more about this inspiring martyr and Bishop of the Church.
The famous "Bread of Life" discourse of John 6 is perhaps the most explicit teaching of Jesus about the Eucharist. To understand the Eucharist, we must understand the radical claims Jesus makes about himself; namely, that he is God in the flesh.
Redemptive Suffering and Divinization are two keys of the Gospel that make us fearless and hopeful. When your goal is intimacy with God through Jesus Christ you have nothing to fear! Your suffering and death can be offered up in union with Christ as a means of intimacy with God and for the salvation of the world. When you realize that God's ultimate plan for you is to share in his innermost life of Love, then you have immense hope to endure all things for the prize of Heaven.
Politics and Religion, the two topics most people avoid, are talked about at length by Pat and Eric. In light of the current culture wars, these topics are as relevant as ever.
Eucharistic Poetry is Euchoetry and euchoetry.com is a website for you all to see and share your own poems written in the presence of God. Today's featured poems on this episode: "I love you Jesus," "Simple Beauty, "Sublime Reality," "Our Father," and "Still My Anxious Heart."
Among many blind, sick, and lame people, Jesus heals one man who had been ill for 38 years on the Sabbath. This triggers an inquisition from the Pharisees on what authority Jesus has to heal on the Sabbath. Jesus simply does what he sees his Father doing. Let's unpack John 5 together!
Euchoetry is Eucharistic Poetry. Subscribe to get latest poems and/or submit your own poem written in the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at https://euchoetry.com/ Here are the featured poems today: "Devil's Bane," "With and Without You," "Joy in God's Marvelous Work," and "Be that Eucharistic Presence."
Pat and Eric uncover layers of meaning in the story of the woman at the well and talk about the importance of spiritual fatherhood in reflecting upon John chapter 4.
Eucharistic Poetry = Euchoetry. Continuing my series from https://euchoetry.com/ I share four more poems I wrote: "Wasting Time," "Eucharist So Sweet," "Tortured Love Divine," and "Open Their Eyes."
Our series on the Gospel of John continues with Pat and Eric discussing chapter 3. We cover Baptism, believing in Christ, obeying Christ, and why our current culture hates the Light.
Thus we begin our series on Euchoetry (Eucharistic Poetry - Poems in the Presence of God). Two weeks ago I announced the launch of euchoetry.com and shared a few of my poems with you. Today I will share more poems to launch a series about Euchoetry. If you would like to see the poems, I will eventually release them on the website: euchoetry.com Today's featured poems: "Bread of Angels," "Hidden yet Here," "God, Who Now Appears," and "Powerful Fragility."...
The Gospel of John is rich with meaning. Pat and Eric go deep in uncovering some of the hidden gems chapter by chapter of the Gospel of John. May the Spirit enlighten us all to know God and Jesus Christ whom he has sent. In chapter 2 we uncover Mary's role as an intercessor at the wedding feast at Cana and Jesus performs his first sign turning water into wine. Then he cleanses the temple with dramatic and prophetic intention.
