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

Isaiah Lecture 3 - The Life of Isaiah

The reign of King Uzziah of Judah. Themes of judgment and hope in Isaiah's prophecies.

Sep 15, 2020•27 min

Isaiah Lecture 2 - The Shakespeare of the Old Testament, Part II

Points concerning received texts. The voices of the biblical authors. The purpose of prophetic revelations.

Sep 08, 2020•25 min

Isaiah Lecture 1 - The Shakespeare of the Old Testament, Part I

Chief among the written prophets. How to approach the book. The authenticity of the text.

Sep 01, 2020•26 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 17 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part II

Factors obscuring the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Modern teaching on miracles and their connection with the Sacraments. Dependence on the Holy Spirit at each moment.

Aug 25, 2020•29 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 16 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part I

Distinction between Baptism and Confirmation. The fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Aug 18, 2020•29 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 15 - Trinitarian Controversies, Part II

Disputes about the Spirit. The "filioque" controversy.

Aug 11, 2020•21 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 14 - Trinitarian Controversies, Part I

Disputes about the Son. The Council of Nicea. Involvement of emperors.

Aug 04, 2020•22 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 13 - The Trinity, Part II

Insights of the Church Fathers: John the Evangelist, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Tertullian. Early creeds.

Jul 28, 2020•26 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 12 - The Trinity, Part I

Development of Trinitarian theology. Relations between the divine Persons. The nature of doctrinal evolution.

Jul 21, 2020•30 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 11 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part II

Testing prophetic utterances. Gifts for the benefit of the whole community.

Jul 14, 2020•24 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 10 - Gifts of the Spirit, Part I

Miracles of the Spirit at key points in the history of the Church. The gift of tongues.

Jul 07, 2020•31 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 9 - Acts of the Spirit, Part II

The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. The appointment of deacons. Baptism with the Holy Spirit. The conversion of Paul.

Jun 30, 2020•25 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 8 - Acts of the Spirit, Part I

The Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. Pentecost, the arrest of Peter and John, Ananias and Saphira.

Jun 23, 2020•23 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 7 - Victory of the Spirit

Confidence, commitment, and unceasing prayer.

Jun 16, 2020•19 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 6 - The Warring Laws

Life according to the Spirit or the Flesh. The Spirit makes the Law of Christ operative in us.

Jun 09, 2020•26 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 5 - The Spirit in Discipleship

The influences of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit as a distinct Person.

Jun 02, 2020•27 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 4 - New Testament

A survey of quotations from the New Testament about the Holy Spirit. The Living Water discourse. The promise of the Paraclete.

May 26, 2020•26 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 3 - Life by the Spirit

The role of the Holy Spirit in daily life. Devotion to the Law. Blasphemy against the Spirit.

May 12, 2020•27 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 2 - Old Testament

References to the Holy Spirit throughout the Old Testament.

May 05, 2020•36 min

Holy Spirit Lecture 1 - Introduction

The role of the Holy Spirit. Translations from Hebrew. Progressive revelation.

Apr 28, 2020•30 min

Elisha Lecture 22 - Conclusions

Concluding remarks and discussion.

Apr 14, 2020•32 min

Elisha Lecture 21 - Death of Elisha

Last words of Elisha. Prophecies of the arrows. Miracles of Elisha's bones.

Apr 07, 2020•25 min

Elisha Lecture 20 - The House of Jehu

Baal worship returns in the North. Israel delivered from destruction in war with Syria.

Mar 31, 2020•25 min

Elisha Lecture 19 - Fall of Joash

Missteps and failures of Joash. His crime against the high priest. Joash assassinated by his servants.

Mar 17, 2020•25 min

Elisha Lecture 18 - Restoration in Judah

Athaliah slain by the palace guards. Joash crowned king. Renewal of the covenant between God, the king, and the people.

Mar 10, 2020•28 min

Elisha Lecture 17 - Athaliah's Coup

Athaliah slaughters the heirs of David. Joash rescued by Jehosheba and Jehoiada.

Mar 03, 2020•20 min

Elisha Lecture 16 - Baal Expelled

Jehu exterminates the priests of Baal and destroys his temple. The dangers of syncretism. The patience of God.

Feb 25, 2020•23 min

Elisha Lecture 15 - Jehu Becomes King

Death of Jezebel. Jehu slaughters the sons and allies of Ahab.

Feb 18, 2020•19 min

Elisha Lecture 14 - Revolution in Israel, Part II

The army recognizes Jehu as king. Jehu rides to Jezreel and slays Joram and Ahaziah.

Feb 11, 2020•26 min

Elisha Lecture 13 - Revolution in Israel, Part I

The coming overthrow of the house of Ahab. Elisha sends an emissary to anoint Jehu king.

Feb 04, 2020•23 min

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