St. Irenaeus Ministries

Coming to you from the St. Irenaeus Center in Rochester, NY, these lessons give insightful, meaningful, and practical teaching on Scripture from an orthodox Catholic perspective.

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Episodes

Acts Lecture 39 - The Affliction in Asia, Part I

Artemis of the Ephesians. The nature of idolatry.

Jan 25, 2022•24 min

Acts Lecture 38 - The Philippian Jailer

Paul and Silas arrested and almost beheaded. The conversion of the jailer and his family.

Jan 18, 2022•28 min

Acts Lecture 37 - Mission to the Galatians

Paul and Silas travel to the Galatians. The circumcision of Timothy.

Jan 11, 2022•29 min

Acts Lecture 36 - The Second Missionary Journey

Recapitulation of the strictures for Gentile Christians. Paul and Barnabas separate.

Jan 04, 2022•30 min

Acts Lecture 35 - The Prohibition of Blood

The stricture against consumption of blood.

Dec 28, 2021•11 min

Acts Lecture 34 - The Council of Jerusalem, Part II

The Bishop of Jerusalem. Requirements for the Gentile Christians.

Dec 21, 2021•21 min

Acts Lecture 33 - The Council of Jerusalem, Part I

The report of Paul and Barnabas. Disagreement among the Apostles.

Dec 14, 2021•17 min

Acts Lecture 32 - A Drama of Ideas, Part III

Justification by faith. The righteousness of Abraham. A new relationship with the Law.

Nov 30, 2021•31 min

Acts Lecture 31 - A Drama of Ideas, Part II

Paul's credentials as an Apostle. The source of his teaching. Division among the Apostles.

Nov 23, 2021•28 min

Acts Lecture 30 - A Drama of Ideas, Part I

The question of the Gentile Christians. The Judaizers. Paul's credentials as a Pharisee.

Nov 16, 2021•31 min

Acts Lecture 29 - Paul and Barnabas

Paul and Barnabas preach in cities until expelled. Apocryphal acts.

Nov 02, 2021•24 min

Acts Lecture 28 - Rejection

Reaction of the local synagogues. Paul and Barnabas expelled from the city.

Oct 26, 2021•26 min

Acts Lecture 27 - Paul's Speech

Summary of the Scriptures. Echoes of the testimony of Stephen.

Oct 19, 2021•29 min

Acts Lecture 26 - Bar-Jesus

Saul confronts a false prophet. Teaching with authority. Parallels with the character of Bar-Jesus.

Oct 12, 2021•36 min

Acts Lecture 25 - The Holy Spirit Speaks

Saul and Barnabas are given a mission to the Gentiles. Their blessing by the rest of the Church.

Oct 05, 2021•26 min

Acts Lecture 24 - Barnabas in Antioch

Barnabas and Saul serve as deacons. Relief to the persecuted Church in Jerusalem.

Sep 28, 2021•26 min

Acts Lecture 23 - Herod Agrippa

The Apostles arrested. The death of Herod.

Sep 21, 2021•17 min

Acts Lecture 22 - Communion of Churches

Communication and support between the growing Christian communities.

Sep 14, 2021•23 min

Acts Lecture 21 - Peter and the Gentiles

"God shows no partiality." The baptism of Cornelius.

Sep 07, 2021•25 min

Acts Lecture 20 - Cornelius the God-fearer, Part II

Different schools of thought on ritual uncleanness. The Book of Jubilees. Peter's vision as it pertains to Gentile believers.

Aug 31, 2021•31 min

Acts Lecture 19 - Cornelius the God-fearer, Part I

The city of Caesarea. The God-fearers. Peter's vision.

Aug 24, 2021•35 min

Acts Lecture 18 - The Christians Disperse

The early Christians are driven from the cities. Miracles of Peter.

Aug 17, 2021•25 min

Acts Lecture 17 - Paul in Damascus

God's mission for Paul. His baptism and numbering among the Apostles.

Aug 10, 2021•34 min

Acts Lecture 16 - The Good Pharisee

Influences on the soul. The zeal of Saul. His encounter with Jesus Christ.

Aug 03, 2021•37 min

Acts Lecture 15 - The Ethiopian Eunuch

Philip baptizes a eunuch traveling from Ethiopia. The continued expansion of the Gospel.

Jul 20, 2021•19 min

Acts Lecture 14 - The First Heretic

Simon Magus and his encounter with Peter.

Jul 13, 2021•21 min

Acts Lecture 13 - Saul of Tarsus

Persecution of the Church begins in earnest. Saul's role. His later reflections. Origins of the Samaritans.

Jul 06, 2021•37 min

Acts Lecture 12 - The Martyrdom of Stephen, Part II

Discourses on the Temple. Stephen stoned to death before Saul.

Jun 29, 2021•30 min

Acts Lecture 11 - The Martyrdom of Stephen, Part I

Stephen's arrest for blasphemy. His testimony before the Sanhedrin.

Jun 22, 2021•28 min

Acts Lecture 10 - The First Deacons

Tension in the Church. Selection of the deacons. The Synagogue of the Freedmen.

Jun 15, 2021•37 min

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