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This weekly podcast offers an in-depth study of the lectionary readings for Sunday Mass. We explore the Biblical, literal, and historical context as the foundation for spiritual and moral application.
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Fr. Hezekias and Annie discuss what is the "remnant" prophesied by the prophet Zephaniah, and then head to the Mount of Beatitudes to learn what Jesus actually meant when he said "blessed."
Father and Annie head to Zebulun and Naphtali and discuss why the people there are in darkness - and explore why these territories are so significant in the mission of Jesus to establish his kingdom as he begins his public ministry and gathers apostles.
When Jesus entered the Jordan, he met us there. Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore how the baptism of the Lord reveals our own calling to die with Christ and rise as lights to a world in darkness.
King Ahaz refuses God's sign, but Isaiah prophesies anyway: a virgin shall conceive Emmanuel. Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Joseph as David's rightful heir, why God speaks in dreams, and how the Incarnation extends to us—we become the presence of Christ.
Isaiah prophesied the blind would see and lame would walk. John the Baptist asks from prison: Are you the one? Fr. Hezekias and Annie unpack Jesus' answer, navigate the Herod family, and explain why Advent calls us to patience, fasting, not feasting.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Isaiah's shoot from Jesse's stump, why John the Baptist dressed like Elijah, and the true meaning of Advent: not party time, but a season of repentance, fasting, and preparation to become living temples of God's presence.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie unpack the First Sunday of Advent: Isaiah's prophecy of swords to plowshares, Jesus' urgent call to stay awake, and what it really means to be "left behind." Wake up & prepare for Christ's coming through prayer, fasting, & charity.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore David's anointing as king, Jesus' enthronement on the cross, and Mary's queenship, examining how Christ reigns through self-giving love and calls us as Christians to participate in His royal mission of pouring out our lives
1Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Malachi's prophecy of the Sun of Justice, Jesus' teaching on Jerusalem's destruction, and Paul's call to faithful work, examining how Advent prepares us for Christ's coming through prayer, fasting, and generous giving.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Ezekiel's vision of living water flowing from the temple, Jesus cleansing the temple, and Paul's teaching that we are God's building, examining how the dedication of St. John Lateran celebrates the Church as living temple.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore eternal life through Wisdom, Psalm 23, and Jesus' promise of resurrection, examining the communion of saints, sacred relics, and intercessory prayer for the faithful departed on All Souls Day.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore why God loves the poor and lowly through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, examining what true humility means as preparation for Advent and Christ's coming.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore persevering faith through Moses defeating Amalek with outstretched arms prefiguring the cross, Jesus' parable of the persistent widow, and Paul's charge to preach urgently, examining intercessory prayer and witness.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore humble faith and thanksgiving through Naaman's healing in the Jordan, Jesus cleansing ten lepers with only one returning to give thanks, and Paul's call to persevere, examining Christian mission to the exiled.
Fr. Hezekias & Annie examine what it means to wait faithfully when God seems silent, exploring Habakkuk's anguished cry as Babylon approaches, Jesus' radical teaching that servants deserve no thanks, and Paul's urgent charge to guard truth amid suffering.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie expose the contrast between religious performance and authentic discipleship through Amos's fiery denunciation of Israel's luxury amid injustice, Jesus' parable of the rich man's torment, and Paul's call to pursue righteousness.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine Amos's condemnation of Israel's worship and economic injustice, Jesus' puzzling parable of the dishonest steward, and Paul's teaching on intercession, exploring themes of discipleship versus serving mammon.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the shocking link between Moses' bronze serpent and Christ's crucifixion, examining how Israel's serpent plague reveals humanity's twisted view of God and why Jesus must be "lifted up" to heal our spiritual blindness.
Fr. Hezekias & Annie discuss Sirach’s wisdom on humility and almsgiving, unravel Jesus’ parable of the banquet, and contemplate Hebrews’ promise of the heavenly Jerusalem—revealing how lowering ourselves and giving freely shapes true communion with God.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the tension between God's universal call and narrow discipleship through Isaiah's prophecy of nations coming to worship, Jesus' warning about the narrow gate, and God's fatherly correction for spiritual growth.
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