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Two disturbing facts about the Ressurecetion of Jesus

The Greco-Roman world had very dark understandings of death and the possibility of continued existence. The Jews, late in their history, came to a belief among, at least the Pharisees, that a resurrection of the dead would happen at the end of time. The Christians upended all of that - Christ is risen and the tomb is empty. Deal with it!
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050425.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

What is doubt?

In the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, St. Thomas doubts the Resurrection. What is the difference between a difficulty, a doubt and skepticism? Important distinctions in the quest for truth. This week on OVC.
Art: Portrait of Blaise PascalAugustin de Saint-Aubin French, After Augustin Pajou,  French, 1802 (Public domaine)Readings: bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042725.cfmMusic by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
 
 
 
 

Tenebrae, the Hour of Darkness

Tenebrae is a Christian remembrance of Christ's crucifixion. The music and scripture chosen commemorates the darkness that seeks to overcome the inextinguishable light of the Son of God. Tenebrae prepares the Christ for the darkness and hope of the Paschal Triduum. 
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Cain, Jesus and Right Worship

The sin of Adam and Eve leads to the travesty of sinful worship of God and the death of their son Abel at the hands of Cain, the older brother. The tragedy arises out of false worship. Another eldest son, Jesus of Nazareth will worship God in spirit and truth. He teaches His followers to do the same. The salvific value of true worship this week on OVC.Readings: bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041325.cfmMusic by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
 
 
 
 
 

What is sin?

What is sin? A weight... a debt ...disconnection from the divine. This week Christ is called to judge a woman caught in the very act of adultery? Should she be stoned?  A trap? To be sure. By the end of the chapter, the powers of this world threaten Jesus with stoning. Adultery is an example of sin, but what is sin?Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfmMusic by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Young Adult Ministry at St Mark parish

Our world is pretty fragmented and it more difficult to build community. Catholics in their 20-30s are defying the trend and working to build a healthy, respectful community at St. Mark parish. Here the leadership team for St. Mark Young Adult Ministry describe their efforts and successes in this week's OVC. Remember, we are in the process of moving to Podbean. 
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Eternity, death and a time for decision

Kairos is the right time, the time of opportunity. In the Gospel, Jesus references death, guilt and the time for a decision. His parable? A fig tree that bears no fruit - it gets one more year!Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent: bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.cfmMusic by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Put your true enemies to death in the desert of Lent!

Romans 10 says, "for, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lordand believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,you will be saved." What does one of the most controversial passages in scripture mean? Simply put, 'faith that works' through self mortification. You can oppose belief in your heart, this week on OVC.
Please note that OVC is moving to a new platform on Podbean. Please subscribe there!Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.cfmMusic by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Drama free relationships and Christian Virtue

In the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus describes the basis for drama free relationships. "Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.To the person who strikes you on one cheek,offer the other one as well,and from the person who takes your cloak,do not withhold even your tunic.Give to everyone who asks of you,and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back." Luke 6
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022325.cfm
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Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Vocation- Church Bells Or Warning Bells

The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time brings us stories of discernment. How do I follow God's will? Holy Orders or Matrimony. This week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020925.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294