What God is Not

Father Michael O'Loughlin and Mother Natalia•whatgodisnot.com

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Behold the Bridegroom

This week we break down the meaning of "Christ the Bridegroom" and talk about the icon of Christ the Bridegroom. Bonus - you get to hear Sister Natalia sing! References: Jesus the Bridegroom: the Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Typikon Register for the virtual Bridegroom's Banquet , the annual fundraiser for Christ the Bridegroom monastery happening this Saturday, Nov 7th! Your donations will be matched! Thanks in advance for your generosity. Check us...

Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 23

Byzantine Divine Liturgy 2: Liturgy of the Catechumens

Time for part 2! Father Michael continues his walk-through of the Divine Liturgy with the Liturgy of the Catechumens. If you've missed part 1 you can find it here: Preparing to Prepare Register for the virtual Bridegroom's Banquet , the annual fundraiser for Christ the Bridegroom monastery. Your donations will be matched! Thanks in advance for your generosity. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Email us! [email protected] Send us...

Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 22

Vulnerable Obedience

This week we're talking about obedience and all that it entails in the Christian life. References: Christ the Bridegroom Typikon (the rule of life at Christ the Bridegroom Monastery) Blood Brothers by Archbishop Elias Chacour Father Elijah by Michael D. O'Brien Register for the virtual Bridegroom's Banquet , the annual fundraiser for Christ the Bridegroom monastery. Your donations will be matched! Thanks in advance for your generosity. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Fr. Michael's Twitter Ch...

Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 21

Byzantine Divine Liturgy 1: Preparing to Prepare

This week we walk through the first 1/3 of the Divine Liturgy. It's "...the hidden part, or the secret part of the Divine Liturgy that most people don't see." Or as Sister Natalia says "...everything leading up to before Divine Liturgy starts." Register for the virtual Bridegroom's Banquet , the annual fundraiser for Christ the Bridegroom monastery. Your donations will be matched! Thanks in advance for your generosity. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegro...

Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 20

Question? Answer!

You've got questions, we've got answers! This week we answer questions you've sent our way. Register for the virtual Bridegroom's Banquet , the annual fundraiser for Christ the Bridegroom monastery. Your donations will be matched! Thanks in advance for your generosity. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Email us! [email protected] Send us a text Support the show...

Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 19

Where God Is: Byzantine Temple Tour

Join us for a virtual tour of a Byzantine church. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Send us a text Support the show...

Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min

The Final Homily

Sister Natalia and Father Michael record in person again! This week Sister Natalia emphasizes the importance of edifying conversations by sharing the story of a dear friend. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Send us a text Support the show...

Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17

What We Missed

This week we reflect on topics covered in previous episodes. Death in the Shadows by Paul McCusker. Second in the Father Gilbert series Hope and Justin Follow us on Instagram Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Send us a text Support the show...

Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min

Praying for Others: Practical Tips

Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 15

God Loves Them More Than You Do

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Sep 02, 2020•56 min•Ep. 14

#saintoftheday

References: The Typikon Decoded by Archbishop Job Gretcha: https://svspress.com/the-typikon-decoded-an-explanation-of-byzantine-liturgical-practice/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 13

Byzantine Basics: The Jesus Prayer

This week's episode features a special guest! Welcome Natalia! Not to be confused with Sister Natalia... References: The Way of a Pilgrim by Anonymous: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Pilgrim-Continues-His/dp/0932727301 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12

Paying Attention

We have seen the true light... Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 11

To Be or Not to Be: "Earning" God's Love

Be not do. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 10

Revealed Concealed

Prothesis-Liturgy as revealing and concealing God. This episode was recorded in person in Denver! References: Esconomia & Eschatology: Liturgical Mystagogy in the Byzantine Prothesis Rite by Stelyios S. Muksuris: https://www.amazon.com/Economia-Eschatology-Liturgical-Mystagogy-Byzantine/dp/1935317415 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebrideg...

Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9

What is Love Love?

References: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40792344-mere-christianity Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 8

No Safety Net

References: Pilgrim’s Inn by Elizabeth Goudge: https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Inn-Eliot-Family-Trilogy/dp/1619700735 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7

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Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6

Is the Church Relevant?

Jul 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 5

A Voice that Speaks of Peace (and not Castration)

References: The Cantata of Love by Blaise Arminjon S.J.: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Cantata-of-Love-P357.aspx Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatgodisnot/?hl=en Fr. Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/padremichaelo?lang=en Christ the Bridegroom Monastery: http://www.christthebridegroom.org/ Send us a text Support the show...

Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 4

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