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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

Would You Cry At Your Own Wedding?

Hey guys ... do you love anyone enough to be moved to tears? What does it means to love with all your heart, all your soul and all your strength? Vulnerability! You got lots to lose. More this week on OVC.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102923.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Hamas, Cyrus The Great And Divine Providence

Jesus is asked by the Pharisees and Herodians if he pays the tax to the Emperor of Rome. A coin stamped with Caesar's image is produced. Jesus then asks whose image appears on the the human person. God or the Evil Empire? A timely discussion for the chaos of today.
This podcast refers to a program aired on 10-18-23 on the Catholic University Vimeo channel entitled "Weird Religion" that can be found at https://vimeo.com/873835633. Highly recommended!
Readings for the 29th Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102223.cfm
Music "Alleluia" by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Marriage And The Wedding Feast - A Nuptial Planner

Marriage in the Catholic Faith is a sacrament that points towards and makes present the union of Christ and the Church. In this podcast, I talk about the meaning of the sacrament.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101523.cfm
Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294

Chaos, Order And The Vineyard - A Homily

Chaos reigns! Israel invaded, Iran calls for a Islamic uprising, China more aggressive, Russia and Ukraine in stalemate. In Washington, the Speaker of the House is overthrown for no particular purpose - just devilment.
The Lord talks about a vineyard and firing the tenants who mismanage God's world. Jesus came to save us from something more that the world is not nice enough. Evil is having its day.
Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100823.cfm