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At Wadi Cherith the exiled prophet Elijah, journeying outside of Israel, was fed each day by ravens, an ambiguous and sometimes maligned bird. Join Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill every month to discuss a whole range of unconventional topics from a Catholic perspective, finding spiritual nourishment in unexpected places. www.wadicherith.com
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Learning a new language is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors a person can undertake. Join us as we discuss what the Bible says about language, what we can learn by studying a new language, and how ancient language plays a role in the way we understand our Faith.
This is not a podcast for the faint of heart. Song of Songs is a controversial, passionate, and "earthy" book of the Bible which explores both human and divine love. Join us as we walk with King Solomon, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Teresa of Avila, and some of your favorite popes in exploring romantic love in this beautiful corner of sacred scripture.
The cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer took the movie world by storm during the summer of 2023. As both films gear up for the Oscars, we discuss surprisingly convergent theological themes like faith's intersection with physics, the reality of death, and the search for meaning and identity in these two hit movies. Warning-spoilers.This episode was recorded live for Theology on Tap in the Diocese of Scranton at Sabbatini's Bottle Shop in Exeter, PA on January 25, 2024.
Two thousand years ago something happened in the night sky that inspired stargazers from the east to find a mighty king who had been born in Israel. For centuries astronomers and theologians alike have attempted to discover just what those wise men saw. Join us as we explore the meaning behind the Star of Bethlehem that led the Magi to the newborn Christ in Matthew's Gospel. For more information look up The Star of Bethlehem by Michael R. MolnarHave a Merry Christmas from your friends at Wadi Cherith!
"Let nothing disturb you"-- That is St. Teresa of Avila's advice to anyone who desires to grow in their relationship with God. Join us today as we discuss this holy woman and doctor of the Church who pushed the boundaries of theology and spirituality during the height of the Spanish Inquisition.In this episode, we discuss some misconceptions about the Spanish Inquisition (it was still bad, but not for the reasons you think it was!), the great insights we can receive from St. Teresa, and how it all applies to us today.
For this year's Halloween episode we are joined by guest host Fr. Pat Arensberg as we discuss the popular book and movie series, Harry Potter. Join us as we discuss the use of magic in literature, our sense of uniqueness in the spiritual life, sacrifice, and complex moral characters.
Fr. Alex Roche and Fr. Anthony Dill discuss and debate the creation stories in Genesis. Evolution, Creationism, God’s Providence, Enlightenment Deism, human agency, work, loneliness, selfishness, boundaries, and love will all be mentioned in this conversation. This episode is part of an 8-part series of educational and theological talks on our role as stewards of God’s Creation, provided by the Diocese of Harrisburg. It was recorded in front of a live audience at Holy Spirit Parish in Palmyra, PA on September 11, 2023.
This podcast focuses on seeing God in unexpected places, but today we discuss an essential theological concept- "apophatic" or "negative theology". Following the thought of great theologians like St. Gregory of Nyssa, Pseudo-Dionysius, and St. Maximus the Confessor, we discuss God's transcendence and unknowability. Join us to discover what this ancient theology can teach us about prayer, discernment, and humility.
Wadi Cherith is back, and we're here to discuss the Book of the Prophet Jonah. Join us as we discuss mercy and hypocrisy, death and resurrection, fish and mammals, all in this short but powerful book.
Join us to discuss our favorite decade. Stone Temple Pilots, girl altar servers, OJ Simpson, and more."Don't have a cow, man"
Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim, Fozzy the Bear, and Billy Murray!If you love Christmas, you'll join us for this special holiday episode as we discuss the theology of Charles Dickens' beloved story, A Christmas Carol."Merry Christmas to us all; God bless us, every one!"
Join us as we try a new Halloween tradition, trying to take turns creating and narrating a scary short story.
Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the very first book written in the New Testament, St. Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians.
Join us for another trip to the 19th century to look at the vocation and work of the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel.
We live in a work-obsessed culture where time is only well-spent if it's spent getting something. Join us to discover why our down-time is much more closely related to our relationship with God than our work time. In particular we will discuss our own favorite hobby--motorcycles!
As David's reign comes to an end his many sons begin to take center stage. What do the sins and successes of David's sons tell us?
David takes the throne, conquers the city of Jerusalem, and demonstrates that even Israel's greatest king is deeply flawed.
From throwing rocks at a giant to the craziest wedding dowry of all time, the Biblical story of King David has something for everyone. Join us as we discuss the origin story of one of the most important figures in the Bible in the first part of a three-part series.
Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most influential American religious figure of all time. His speeches, most of which are sermons at the core, proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Join us as we discuss the theological contributions and insights of this American prophet.Theme song by Holly Serio Musicwww.wadicherith.com
Today we discuss our thoughts on 1990s Christmas classic, Home Alone. You'll hear about, in descending order of importance:The IncarnationOur Lady of GuadalupeJohn CandyMicro MachinesJoin us as we try to force theology into a movie everyone was just trying to enjoy.Be sure to follow and review!
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