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The Souls In Prison And The Desert

"Christ suffered for sins once,
the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous,
that he might lead you to God.
Put to death in the flesh,
he was brought to life in the Spirit.
In it he also went to preach to the spirits in prison,
who had once been disobedient
while God patiently waited in the days of Noah
during the building of the ark,
in which a few persons, eight in all,
were saved through water." 1 Peter3
Who are the 'souls in prison' and what is Jesus preaching to them? This week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021824.cfm
Art from Met "Satan bound for a Thousand Years, from the Apocalypse"
Jean Duvet French
Music: "My song is love unknown" by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

A Beginner’s Guide To Purgatory

Purgatory is where many of us first taste the joy of Heaven because we start to learn to understand our lives lived here on Earth and our great dependence on the love of God and neighbor. A beginner's guide to purgatory is part of an introduction to heaven, this week on OVC.
Readings for the 6th Sunday of OT: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021124.cfm
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Heaven: But Never Dreamed of Asking, by Prof. Peter Kreeft:
https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Ever-Wanted-About-Heaven-ebook/dp/B002UZ5K08/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707594278&sr=8-2
Music: Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Barbie, Ken And Job- Patriarchy And Suffering

The Barbie movie is one of the highest grossing pictures of all time. Nominated for best picture, it's director, Greta Gerwig, and the leading actor, Margot Robbie, were both snubbed. The movie is remarkable, though, for several reasons that are explored in OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020424.cfm
Music: Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

All genuine vocations are calls to love - Sr. Sydney Moss on OVC

Sr. Sydney Moss, a Salesian sister, is this week's guest on OVC. When do you have to decide what to do with your life? Sr. Sydney's advice is to explore, learn about yourself and then you will know when it is right. As the heart of vocation is the divine call to love, whether in marriage or religious life. Listen to Sr. Sydney's great story and apply it's lessons to your own desire for vocation or your hope of living your vocation more abundantly.

What Do Catholics Mean By The Word Of God?

The Thirds Sunday of Ordinary Time is Sunday of the Word of God. Catholics think about the Word of God differently than some other Christians and Islam. Learn more about the Word of God this week on OVC.
Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson on the Bible by Dr. Christopher Kaczor: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/sam-harris-and-jordan-peterson-on-the-bible/
Readings for the 3rd Sunday in OT: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012124.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Priestly Identity - Liberal, Moderate And Conservative

John the Baptist was asked in the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, "Who are you?". He answered, "A voice crying in the wilderness..." How would you answer that question? That very question was asked our our priests in America. There answers were thoughtful and not altogether surprising. You can read about them here:
https://catholicproject.catholic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Catholic-Project-Final.pdf
This week on OVC.
Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121723.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Sloth ferments in a lazy mind

Sloth, the spiritual sin of thought, word and deed. How to combat sloth in our lives? Perseverance! Show up on time - practice care in speech - be intellectually curious about important matters. Avoid silly, time-wasting diversions. Welcome to life! Jesus says in today's Gospel - "Watch!"
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120323.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Gilgamesh, Death And Christ The King

The Feast of Christ the King describes what eternal life is like. Ultimately, how we treat the least of God's people is how we treat God. Christ is a very different king who gives eternal life. Compare him for instance to the Epic of Gilgamesh, a far more ancient story about a king who searches for and loses eternal life. This week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112623.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

The Final Exam, Don’t Hit The Snooze Button

Matthew 25 is all about the last things; death, judgment, heaven and . If we are like the wise virgins from last Sunday, we are prepared. If we are like the wise investors from this week, we show a return to the master. So much depends on whether we see God as a loving Father or as a harsh and calculating master. This week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111923.cfm
Music: Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Walk The Talk

The powers that be question Jesus authority to teach. Jesus answers by affirming the Pharisees authority to teach, but more importantly to practice what they teach. If you are going to talk the talk, walk the walk - right up Mr. Calvary. Matthew 23 this week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110523.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294