https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hncqy-111d2a0 The #scriptures have several warning against the sin of #idolatry. Today I look at the examples from two #OldTestament prophets and the warnings that they give. Their words and advice are still something that we need to pay attention to,
Exodus 90: Growing In Faith
What is Exodus 90 and how does it assist men in growing in faith? Exodus 90 is a 90-day Catholic spiritual exercise for men that offers a challenging journey through the book of Exodus based on three pillars: prayer, asceticism, and fraternity. What Is Exodus 90? The men’s movement continues to expand — reaching more... Continue Reading →
Idolatry In The Old Testament Prophets
The Old Testament prophets have much to say to us today. In their time they were speaking the words of Yahweh to a people who were utterly lost and trying to find their own way. The way had rescued them from slavery in Egypt and led them to the promised land. Time and again the... Continue Reading →
The Secularization of the Bible
I am once again honored to have recently interviewed Dr. Scott Hahn. We discussed the book he wrote with his coauthor Dr. Benjamin Wiker titled "The Decline And Fall Of Sacred Scripture: How The Bible Became A secular Book". History And The Bible In this interview we discuss the inspiration behind the book and many... Continue Reading →
Loving And Caring For The Marginalized With Anne Desantis
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-g9q5n-10e5b14 Catholic author, speaker Anne DeSantis joins me to discuss her new book "Love And Care For The Marginalized". It is a book that gives 40 reflections for #Catholics on how we can reach out those around us. In this interview we will not only discuss the book, but who the #marginalized are and how... Continue Reading →
Papacy: 10 Quotes That Show It Is Ancient
When I first started taking the idea of Catholicism seriously it was natural to look into the papacy. I’d wonder how if the word “pope” isn’t in the Bible, why does this man have so much power? At first, I thought it was a power play and Catholics let the old man in Rome tell... Continue Reading →
Source & Summit Is Elevating The Liturgy
Adam Bartlett of Source & Summit recently joined me to discuss what his organization is doing to elevate the liturgy. We discuss music, antiphons, online resources for parishes, and how we can elevate the celebration of the Novus Ordo to be fitting of the worship of Christ. Liturgy And Missal To that effect they recently... Continue Reading →
Judgment And Death In Ecclesiastes 11:9
You may recall in the analysis of the passage in Ecclesiastes 3 that the Hebrew word Mishpat was the key to understanding the text and subsequent postmortem judgement. Ecclesiastes 5 also uses the term, but it does so in a way that a man judges another man. However that changes in 11:9 which states, “Rejoice,... Continue Reading →
The Dead Sea Scrolls and Early Christianity
Dr. John Bergsma recently joined me to discuss the dead sea scrolls and their influence on Early Christianity. What did the Qumran community the Messiah? Who was the Teacher of Righteousness? What was the significance of ritual bathing? What was so important about the way they prepared for meals and the position of the presider?... Continue Reading →
Death And Judgment In Ecclesiastes 3
When one reads the words of Qohelet (please note that Qohelet and Ecclesiastes are referring to the same work) the skepticism that is experienced is real. On the surface it seems much different that other books of the Old Testament. Perhaps new ideas were emerging regarding a postmortem judgment during the postexilic period. When the... Continue Reading →
