Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchChrist, the Son of God
The Church never tires of confessing the divinity of Jesus, for in that confession, the Church finds its whole identity. Over the centuries--and in t…
17 years, 5 months ago
The Sower
We have the special privilege of hearing Jesus himself interpret one of his parables. He tells us the three basic reasons why the Word is not accepte…
17 years, 6 months ago
Take My Yoke Upon You
The Gospel for today allows us to overhear a conversation between the Father and the Son. We learn that the Son receives everything from his Father, …
17 years, 6 months ago
Old Adam, New Adam
In his letter to the Romans, Paul tells us that Jesus is the new Adam or the second Adam. He means that Christ sums up the history of Israel and rene…
17 years, 6 months ago
Election
One of the key themes of the Bible is the divine election, the fact that God chooses. But God chooses, not on the basis of merit, but simply through …
17 years, 7 months ago
Getting Straightened Out
Paul's letter to the Romans explores the great theme of justification, the process by which we become rectified or straightened out in regard to God.…
17 years, 7 months ago
Rock or Sand?
What is the foundation of your life? How goes it with your heart? Are you building your spiritual house on sand or on rock? These are the fundamental…
17 years, 7 months ago
Panis Angelicus
In 1264, Pope Urban IV asked Thomas Aquinas to compose the office for the newly established feast of Corpus Christi. Thomas's texts are both beautifu…
17 years, 7 months ago
Why the Trinity Matters
There is no question more important than this one: who is God? The doctrine of the Trinity is the Christian answer to that question. The Trinity is s…
17 years, 7 months ago
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
The feast of Pentecost is the birthday of the church. Our readings show us the four major features of the church: it is one, holy, catholic, and apos…
17 years, 8 months ago