Episode 545 (21:36)
In this episode: The Resurrection is the most important event in history; Evidence for the historicity of the Resurrection; Our burdens and sins can dampen our relationship with Jesus; Jesus sets us free; Ask Jesus back into your heart and life.
In this episode: Steve Jobs and his iconic attire; The parable of the King who hosted a wedding banquet with the community, reflection on the man who was thrown out; What was the wedding garment? Divine Love; Pray that God will clothe you with his love.
In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; He reflects on the destiny of our pets and other animals when they die; He offers thoughts from the Scriptures, Aristotle, St. Francis of Assisi, and Pope Francis, and Laudate Si.
In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen talks about how October is the Month of the Rosary; The Rosary is not Catholic magic; Catholics don't believe in magic
In this episode: Fr. Bill reflects on the parable which ends with, "Are you envious because I am generous?" What is envy? How does it effect us and others? How can we be freed from envy?
In this episode: Reflection on Jesus' response to St. Peter to how many time he must forgive; What is the significance of forgiving "77 times"? Mercy isn't just a bout rules; Mercy requires a willingness to change; God's mercy is unfathomable
In this episode: Fr. Dominic Sternhagen preaches; Fraternal Correction; George MacDonald; Many have a gift in of the three areas: Good, Truth, and Beauty; Focusing to one should not negate the others
In this episode: What is it like to fall in love; Our love points to God's love for us; The commitments of a wedding are then called to be lived out in the couple's lives; Love is shown in many ways; Those forms of love point towards God and heaven; Theology of the Body
In this episode: Online social media isn't how we can truly get to know someone; What is need is an in-person encounter with the person. The same is true with Jesus. How can we come to know Jesus? Who do I say he is? How do I proclaim that truth?
In this episode: Dcn. Brett Edmonson preaches; Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Mary was a beautiful person due to her grace from God; Beauty wounds only to awakens us; Beauty captivates us; God is Beauty, Truth, and Goodness itself. All beautiful things draw us to God; Dostoevsky wrote that Beauty will save the world; Let us be open to God’s beauty and therein encounter Him.
I am a Catholic priest, ordained in 2000 for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
