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Opening Credits

Introduction

What Jesus Said about Hell

Other Scripture References to Hell

What the Catholic Church Teaches about Hell

The Doctors of the Church on Hell

Saints Who Saw Hell

Marian Apparitions and Hell

Conclusion

About the Authors

Closing Credits

Dan Burke and Patrick O’Hearn delve into the reality of Hell, drawing from Scripture, Church teachings, and the experiences of saints. They present twelve statements from Jesus about Hell, discuss common temptations that lead souls astray, and share mystical revelations concerning eternal separation from God. The authors also provide practical guidance on turning away from sin and embracing God's mercy, including prayers and reflection questions for personal or group study.

The Truth About Hell

The Excellence of This Virtue

Uniformity in All Things

Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity

God Wills Our Good

Special Practices of Uniformity

Spiritual Desolation

What's Next?

The End

Dan Burke delves into St. Alphonsus Liguori's classic, "Uniformity with God's Will," providing contemporary reflections and practical applications. He offers insights on embracing divine providence, recognizing the pitfalls of resisting God's will, and adopting spiritual disciplines to foster inner peace. Through real-life examples and reflection questions, readers are guided to trust in God's plan, even amid life's adversities, leading to a deeper union with Him.

Finding Peace in the Storm

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Raising Kids in Sodom (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 331

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A New Era Of Apologetics, Ecumenism, and Arguments for Faith (Gavin Ortlund) | Ep. 492

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Synod on Synodality EXPLAINED? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapter 9 and the conclusion. We reflect on the goodness of God and why we need not be afraid even when we do not understand what He is doing or how He is working in our lives. We also talk about how the Holy Spirit is like a salve to the wounds in our life, the importance of taking the authority we've been given by God, and why hungering and thirsting for God allows us to grow in intimacy with Him. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/healing-prayers-and-renunciations/"> Healing Prayers and Renunciations</a> by Dr. Bob Schuchts Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://cookieandkate.com/fresh-mango-salsa-recipe/">Mango Salsa Recipe</a> Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/6mzjUFZIGCgioKgOSy8vFD?si=Fa_f53TGTmOm9c-DAcaSRg"> The Way of Love</a> by Marie Miller Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I make Jubilee a lifestyle?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How does my heart respond to the unexpected works and movements of the Holy Spirit?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life do I need to welcome the Holy Spirit?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where does the Lord want to liberate me?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you embrace the spirit of Jubilee and not the letter of Jubilee?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How will you embrace the sacraments, pilgrimages, and indulgences this year?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in your heart do you feel like you need to be cautious and protective with the Lord?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the things in your life filling you with a false satiation?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the graces you've received this Lent?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "For that reason, the Jubilee 2025 is a highly appropriate time for individuals and communities to enter more deeply into the life of the Holy Spirit." (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 111) "What are some practical steps to bring jubilee into our hearts? How do we embrace the Spirit of jubilee and not the letter of jubilee? How do we make good use of 2025 and the years following? How do we make jubilee a lifestyle? How do we sustain liberty? There are three simple answers: sacraments, pilgrimages, and indulgences." (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 113) Scripture for Lectio: "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Corinthians 3:17) Sponsor - West Coast Catholic: If you want to create a beautiful Catholic home or you're looking for that perfect Catholic gift, but struggle to find pieces that match your modern aesthetic then you have just found the perfect brand for your life and home. West Coast Catholic is a Catholic lifestyle brand that creates beautiful faith filled lifestyle products and prayer tools that bring an essence of Heaven to your everyday life. From rosaries to home goods, jewelry, apparel, devotionals and more, all of their products are made to draw you closer to God and are uniquely designed with a modern aesthetic so you don't have to compromise your personal style when incorporating faith into your life. Whether you're shopping for Easter or Mothers Day coming up or other events like weddings, sacraments and birthdays, — West Coast Catholic has the most beautiful and meaningful gifts designed to inspire and equip you to live a faith-filled life. So head over to <a href= "http://westcoastcatholic.co/">westcoastcatholic.co</a> to explore the shop, and use code ABIDE10 for 10% off your order! And be sure to follow along on Instagram at @westcoastcatholic and their founder Mari @mari.c.wagner for more faith-filled inspiration. Timestamps: 00:00 - West Coast Catholic 01:30 - Intro 02:06 - Welcome 05:20 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 06:20 - The Holy Spirit 08:40 - A Salve to Our Wounds 10:28 - He is Good 12:28 - In the School of the Holy Spirit 14:23 - Sacraments, Pilgrimages, and Indulgences 18:31 - Taking Authority 20:30 - Are We Hungry Enough? 22:44 - Stirring Up Hunger 24:44 - The Price of Liberation 27:40 - Graces Received During Lent 29:09 - One Things

S16 E12 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapter Nine and Conclusion

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What can the Bible tell us about the papacy? A lot, actually. That's what I talk about today with my guest Suan Sonna, a philosophy student at Kansas State University and a Catholic convert. So, top off your glass and listen as he lays out a fascinating argument that answers the questions: - Did Jesus intend to make Peter a pope? - Did the first Christians believe they had a pope? - Where does the Old Testament talk about the papacy? - What is "living memory" and what can it tell us about the first popes? Get my FREE ebook! <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/understanding-thomas/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/understanding-thomas/</a> SPONSORS Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ Catholic Chemistry: https://www.catholicchemistry.com/ GIVING Patreon or Directly: https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show. LINKS Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/ SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PintsWithAquinas Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattfradd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pints_w_aquinas Gab: https://gab.com/mattfradd MY BOOKS Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9 Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4 The Porn Myth: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx CONTACT Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Why The Papacy Is Biblical (Suan Sonna) | Ep. 267

In this weeks podcast we finish our Life of the Beloved book study with "Living as the Beloved" and the epilogue. We discuss how God is Love and He desires to be loved by us. All that God has done for us deserves a response, a personal response to His goodness, His love, and His sacrifice. Thank you for joining us for the book study and we look forward to continuing the journey with you each week with the podcast. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/147228892631737/">Join the Facebook discussion group here.</a> One Thing We Love This Week: <ul> <li>Sr. Miriam's One Thing - the Easter Vigil Mass, so beautiful</li> <li>Michelle's One Thing - Starburst Jelly beans...Alleluia! Lent is over!</li> <li> Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/user/12184473750/playlist/7pofwLWF6PHtuTfl17wDzH?si=1jMdrobIS2qUBgMZbCDBfQ"> Easter playlist</a> Discussion Questions: </li> </ul> <ol> <li>How can you respond to the gift of God's love in a personal way?</li> <li>Discuss your thoughts on this quote "the world is evil only when you become its slave".</li> <li>How do you or can you bring the light of Christ into your world in a specific way?</li> <li>Do I present and witness to the Gospel as "Good News" and witness with joy?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li>What does it look like for me to live out of my belovedness in the mission field God has me in?</li> <li>How have I slipped into living a small story instead of living in the larger story, God's story?</li> <li>What area of my life do I need to bring into the light and love of Christ? Quote to Ponder:</li> </ol> "The unfathomable mystery of God is that God is a lover who wants to be loved" - Henri Nouwen

S03 Episode 12: Life of the Beloved - Epilogue (Part 8)

Holy Week: The Stations of the Cross In this episode we decided to pray through the Stations of the Cross, found in St. Faustina's Diary. During Holy Week, we wanted to take this opportunity to quiet our hearts and reflect on our Lord's suffering and death, so we can enter in more fully. We hope that you will use this as a prayer resource and pray with your families or on your own. Sponsor: The Hallow app <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c0d57957">Hallow</a> is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that helps us deepen our relationship with Christ through 5-30 minute, audio-guided contemplative prayer sessions. Think Headspace or Calm, but authentically Catholic. <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c0d57957">The app</a> includes everything from Lectio Divina on the daily Gospel, to the Rosary, to daily Examens, to meditations focused on preparing for bed in the evening (including Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours), to minute meditations for moments of temptation or thanks, and much more. <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c0d57957">In the app</a>, you'll find a session focused on spiritual communion for the many separated from physical Mass during a time of crisis, as well as praylists for a variety of spiritual needs, like being "Stuck at Home", or seeking patience or healing. <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c0d57957">Hallow</a> currently offers daily Lenten meditations, and is currently producing meditations for Palm Sunday and the Easter Triduum. You'll find lectio divina with Mass readings, Spiritual Communion, Holy Hours, chant, and more. Get an extended <a href= "https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/c0d57957">free trial</a> of the app for 3 months! using promo code: Abide Resources <a href= "https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/stations-way-2">St Faustina's Way of the Cross</a> <a href= "https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet"> Chaplet of Divine Mercy</a> <a href= "https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet"> The Divine Mercy Novena</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What part of the Stations of the Cross spoke to you?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How can you enter into Holy Week in a new way this year?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What does it mean to you, that Jesus suffered and died for you, so that you could be with Him in heaven forever?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and pray on Mt 26:40 "Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, "So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?" </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How can you keep watch with Jesus during Holy Week?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "Do not be afraid of sufferings; I am with you." - The Diary of St. Faustina (151) Scripture for Lectio Divina - "Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, "So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?" Mt 26:40

S07 Episode 12: Holy Week- The Stations of the Cross

In this episode, we conclude our four part series on the identity of sisterhood. This episode is now offered in video on youtube! We discuss the idea of celebrating and championing other women to live out their unique God given call and purpose. Sister Miriam ends this series with a powerful meditation inviting us each to forgive and receive forgiveness in relationships that have wounded our understanding of true sisterhood. We pray this week would bring an opportunity for you to forgive, receive forgiveness and create a place for others at the table of sisterhood. <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/AbidingTogetherPodcast">Be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts! </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY9aZ6p8Nbc">Ashes to Skies - Shaylee Simeone</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-8421e0fc/ref=as_li_ss_tl?listId=UALYCY7K541V"> A Sisterhood Movie Night List</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5e5ITB4JFpkDeKCtJNzGCv?si=0GJdKlABRKud7rNWt5ZiKg%20https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5e5ITB4JFpkDeKCtJNzGCv?si=0GJdKlABRKud7rNWt5ZiKg"> Steady Love Playlist on Spotify</a> Other Books Mentioned - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3mTRBQn">Priestly Fatherhood - Fr. Jacques Philippe</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take some to allow each person to answer the following questions in relation to your small group: What are you needing right now in this season of life and how can we bless you? How can we come alongside you? How can we champion you? What are you needing from anyone here specifically? What Holy Spirit dreams can we help midwife in you?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If you could be any age, what age would you be?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from Sister Miriam's meditation at the end of today's episode?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have other women championed what the Lord has done in your life? How have you championed other women in what the Lord is doing in their lives?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Who is one woman in your life who you can ask: "What's on your heart? How can I come alongside you to help bring about the Holy Spirit's work in your life?"</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What images, relationships, or forgiveness came about through the prayer meditation at the end of today's episode? What is God stirring in your heart as we conclude the series on sisterhood?</li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "Helping one another is part of the religion of our sisterhood." - Jo March, 'Little Women' Scripture for Lectio Divina: At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" And Mary proclaimed: My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. - Luke 1:39-56

S10 E11 Sister Part 4: The Redemption of Sisterhood

In this episode, we chat about helping children cultivate a deep relationship with God. In today's culture, with entertainment and distractions at our fingertips, this can seem like a difficult task. We discuss the importance of being a good witness to our children and living out daily what you want them to learn. We also share examples of what we have done well, what we need to improve upon, and the amazing power of intercessory prayer. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_02021994_families.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Letter to Families</a> from JPII Sister Miriam's One Thing - Jason and Crystalina Evert's new book <a href= "https://chastity.com/products/male-female-other/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Male, Female, Other?</a> Sister Miriam's Other One Thing - The Pints with Aquinas episode: <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pints-with-aquinas/id1097862282?i=1000605793103" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Responding to Transgenderism With Truth and Mercy w/ Jason Evert</a> Michelle's One Thing - The women's bracket of March Madness Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting you to have a deeper role in the formation of children?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can we help our kids grow in their relationship with God in the culture?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do you have a rule of life? If not, what would you like to include in your rule of life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is the current culture of your family or household? How would you like it to grow?</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How was I formed in the Faith as a child?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who are my spiritual children?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does the Lord want for my family's rule of life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting me to change the culture of my home?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live." - St. Pope John Paul II, November 30, 1986 <a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/1986/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_19861130_perth-australia.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Homily in Perth</a> "…the family is the centre and the heart of the civilization of love." - St. Pope John Paul II, <a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1994/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_02021994_families.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Letter to Families</a> Scripture for Lectio: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." -Joshua. 24:15 Sponsor - The Augustine Institute: The Augustine Institute exists to help Catholics understand, live, and share their faith. Through initiatives like Amen, FORMED, the Graduate School of Theology, Word of Life, and others, the Augustine Institute forms Catholics for the New Evangelization to renew the Church and transform the world for Christ. The always-free prayer app, Amen, leads Catholics to deeper prayer with guided meditations, sleep stories, and more. The Graduate School of Theology equips thousands of students—including Sr. Miriam James Heidland, Leah Darrow, and other alumni—to know and live their faith. Millions of Catholics worldwide benefit from FORMED, the premier streaming service for Catholic movies, children's programming, audio dramas, and books. Word of Life makes catechesis fresh and exciting, so kids can grow up with a faith they'll keep for life. God calls you to understand, live, and share your faith. See how the <a href= "http://bit.ly/40EUkyu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Augustine Institute</a> can support you in the New Evangelization

S12 E15 -  How to Root Your Kids in the Soil of Faith

In this episode, we continue with part two of our Lenten book study Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We discuss the power of God's blessings and how curses block our ability to receive His blessings. We dive into the seven types of deadly wounds that distort our identity and how each Sacrament restores a specific wound. In particular, we discuss how Baptism heals the wound of rejection and share how we have allowed God to speak the truth in our own lives that we are His beloved daughters. If you find a tender place in your heart, remember, it isn't because God wants to hurt you. It is because He wants to set you free. Hey friends! We know that Be Transformed is packed with incredible things, so we encourage you to not feel the need to rush. We want this to be a place where you can rest and be with the Holy Spirit. If you find yourself stuck on a chapter, we invite you to take the time you need and join us again when ready. May God bless you and bring you healing through His Sacraments! Heather's One Thing - The Song <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/3gzb78asf6noEszQfOonE0?si%20=67146072c4b046a6"> Holy</a> by Martin Smith Heather's Other One Thing - Her Playlist - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/70Qs7jupSFXT8VyzfhcKq6?si=757016bb27e441a7"> Only Jesus</a> Sister Miriam's One Thing - The National Eucharistic Revival and Congress. Sign up for the <a href= "https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/heart-of-the-revival-newsletter"> newsletter here</a>. Learn more about the <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/pilgrimage">pilgrimage here</a>. Register for the <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/">pilgrimage here</a>. Get involved on social media: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/eucharisticrevival">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eucharistic_revival/">Instagram</a>, or <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@eucharisticrevival">YouTube</a>. Sister Miriam's Other One Thing - The Song - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/2cut7Izp9DLQ26dP8HQ1fE?si=0b55a229db334239"> Break Every Chain</a> Michelle's One Thing - Young Moms Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in your life is the Lord inviting you to go to the roots? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life am I keeping the Lord at an arm's length? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is Jesus teaching you how to love and be loved? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What lies have you been identifying with in this season of my life?</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where is my connection broken with the Father? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do I not trust the Lord? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my heart do I earnestly need and desire the Father's blessing? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life, my heart, and my story do I experience the most wounds and the most spiritual attack? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What do I believe about myself? What do I believe about the Lord?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "The seven sacraments touch all the stages and all the important moments of Christian life: they give birth and increase, healing and mission to the Christian's life of faith" (CCC, 1210). "From the very beginning, God blessed all living beings, especially man and woman" (CCC, 1080). This is why St. John Paul II concludes, "At the root of human sin is the lie which is a radical rejection of the truth contained in the word of the Father." - Be Transformed, Page 25 Baptism is a public blessing declaring that you and I are precious and unrepeatable gifts of the Father. By restoring our relationship with God, Baptism fundamentally heals the wounds of rejection that have plagued the human race since our fall from grace. - Be Transformed, page 37 The goal of our spiritual life is to be transformed into the image of Christ so that we share in the divine intimacy that He enjoys with the Father and the Holy Spirit. - Be Transformed, page 17 "Catholic theology can help us understand how a sacrament can be valid and legal but 'unreleased' . . . if its fruit remains bound or unused. . . . Sacraments are not magic rites that act mechanically, without people's knowledge or collaboration. . . . The fruit of the sacrament depends wholly on divine grace, however this divine grace does not act without the 'yes'—the consent and affirmation—of the person." (Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa) - Be Transformed, page 39 In the exercises, Ignatius identifies two opposing spirits that he says are always at work in our lives and in the world. He simply calls them the "good spirit" (which represents our hearts attuned to the Holy Spirit) and the "evil spirit" (which refers to our fallen human nature influenced by the father of lies and subject to the world's influences). - Be Transformed, page 46 Scripture for Lectio: "Behold, I make all things new." (Revelation 21:5) Sponsor - Word of Life: <a href="http://bit.ly/3SxZ71x" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Word of Life</a> is a religious education curriculum created in partnership by the <a href= "https://www.augustineinstitute.org/">Augustine Institute</a> and <a href="https://ignatius.com/">Ignatius Press</a> to help Catholic schools and parishes meet the challenges and opportunities of proclaiming the Gospel. Word of Life uses four key themes to awaken an authentic Catholic identity and demonstrate how the truths of the faith speak to the human heart. 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S12 E9 - Lent Book Study Part 2: Blessing and Baptism

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

To celebrate 15 years of &quot;Catholic Stuff You Should Know,&quot; the four hosts reunite for a special episode answering questions submitted by you, the listeners! Join them as they dive into your burning questions about the faith.

More Catholic Stuff You Want to Know

The Most Valuable Thing in the World

Have you noticed just how bad we are at arguing these days, especially online? Take a look at your Facebook feed during this election year or just scroll through the comments on previous "Pints with Aquinas" episodes, and you'll see exactly what I mean. Sometimes it feels like we're overly eager to misunderstand each other. Today we're joined around the bar table by my good friend Fr. Gregory Pine. Together we're going to discuss 7 things you can learn from St. Thomas Aquinas about how to argue effectively, persuasively and charitably. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

7 Ways To Argue Better (Fr. Gregory Pine) | Ep. 221

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A Meditation For Ash Wednesday by Thomas Aquinas

Trent Horn debates Alex O'Connor (@CosmicSkeptic) on God's existence. 🔴 ABOUT TRENT AND ALEX Alex's Youtube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/alexjoconnor">https://www.youtube.com/user/alexjoconnor</a> Trent's Youtube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/trhorn100">https://www.youtube.com/user/trhorn100</a> 🔴 SPONSORS Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd Catholic Woodworker: https://catholicwoodworker.com/ Use promo code mattfradd 🔴 LEARN MORE 🙏 Become a Patron of Pints With Aquinas: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 💻 Learn more about Pints With Aquinas: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🔴 APOLOGETICS CONFERENCE <a href="https://www.virtualcatholicconference.com/earlyapologetics2020">https://www.virtualcatholicconference.com/earlyapologetics2020</a> 🔴 DEBATE FORMAT Opening Statements Affirmative Opening Statement (15 minutes) Negative Opening Statement (15 minutes) First Rebuttals Affirmative First Rebuttal (7 minutes) Negative First Rebuttal (7 minutes) Second Rebuttals Affirmative Second Rebuttal (4 minutes) Negative Second Rebuttal (4 minutes) Cross-Examination The cross-examiner is allowed to interrupt and move the flow of the argument as he sees fit. Affirmative cross-examines negative (12 minutes) Negative cross-examines affirmative (12 minutes) Audience Questions (30 minutes) Each person gets 2 minutes to answer a question addressed to them and their opponent gets 1 minute to respond Closing Statements Affirmative Closing Statement (5 minutes) Negative Closing Statement (5 minutes) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

DEBATE: God's Existence - Trent Horn Vs. Alex O'Connor

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God Doesn't Want You To Be AFRAID | Mthr Natalia

Mother is the vocations director for her monastery. In this episode she talks about common errors, misteps, and mistakes discerners make. This is not just for young women she speaks on how Men and Women can fall into these traps. This is also not just for those discerning a religious vocation her advice is for those discerning marriage as well. 🤝 💸 Support the Channel: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com">https://mattfradd.locals.com</a> 🎧 Mother's Podcast: <a href="https://whatgodisnot.com/">https://whatgodisnot.com/</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/matt">https://www.strive21.com/matt</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

How to NOT Discern Your Vocation! | Mthr Natalia

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Living with Chronic Pain (Cameron Fradd) | Ep. 377

Dr. Scott Hahn is a renowned Catholic theologian, Christian apologist, and best-selling author. He is the founder and president of the St. Paul Center, an apostolate dedicated to teaching Catholics to read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Dr. Hahn holds the Fr. Michael Scanlan Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has been a professor since 1990. A former Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism, Dr. Hahn has written over forty popular and academic books, including "Rome Sweet Home" and "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth". Show Sponsors: <a href="https://hallow.com/mattfradd">https://hallow.com/mattfradd</a> <a href="https://strive21.com/matt">https://strive21.com/matt</a> <a href="https://exodus90.com/matt">https://exodus90.com/matt</a> Get the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Here: <a href="https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/">https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mind-Blowing Bible Study (Dr. Scott Hahn) | Ep. 483

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Raising Kids Catholic + Q&A w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Father Pine give advice for healing and freeing yourself from habitual sexual sins. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com/">https://mattfradd.locals.com/</a> 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Struggling with Sexual Sin | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Fr. Pine answers questions on all things death: what to expect in death, how to understand death as Christians, how death is both natural and unnatural, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What to Make of Death + Q&A w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Are you getting ready to read the Bible in a year? Fr. Mike shares why it's worth following the Bible in a Year journey and how to prepare for this life-changing adventure. He explains how the reading plan works, how to build a listening habit, and how to persevere along the year when it gets tough. He reminds us that it is our "why" that ultimately shapes our "way" through the Bible. He also shares practical resources that can help us get the most out of the Bible in a Year journey. 

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BONUS: Preparing for the Bible in a Year Journey

"Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period."

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Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

"Welcome to the Exile period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the eighth biblical period, which covers the fall of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, and its exile into Babylon. They explain how the physical exile of Judah was representative of their spiritual realities, and ultimately oriented towards the healing and restoration of their unfaithfulness. We also learn about the role of prophets in this period. 

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Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Introduction to the Exile (with Jeff Cavins) (2026)

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle, and Heather continue the conversation in week five of Lent on Fr. Jacques Philippe's book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about how we often cover up our weakness and sin in attempts to make ourselves more presentable to God, but that God wants to draw near to us in our weakness and receive every part of us. We also talk about some rules of discernment and how to abandon our will to God in total trust. Visit <a href= "http://www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether" rel= "nofollow">www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether</a> to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love This Week Sister Miriam's one thing: The song "<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYMjO9mL0Tw" rel="nofollow">Build My Life</a>" by Housefires Michelle's one thing: Beautiful Easter plates designed by Erica Tighe at <a href="https://beaheart.com/" rel= "nofollow">beaheart.com</a> Michelle's other one thing: This new <a href= "https://pinksaltriot.com" rel="nofollow">Alleluia cake topper</a> Heather's one thing: The Abiding Together small groups that are meeting together! Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>Do you ever feel like you need to "cover up" before approaching God? Do you feel an unhealthy sense of guilt that keeps you from coming to Jesus vulnerably?</li> <li>Why do you think it's hard for you to look at your own weakness and sin?</li> <li>What struck you about Fr. Jacques rules of discernment? How can you apply this to your life?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li>How can I grow in self awareness?</li> <li>How can I remain faithful and trusting when I'm in the desert?</li> <li>Do I really want to live the full life that Jesus is offering with raw vulnerability instead of fear and hiding?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "Love is able to profit from everything, the good as well as the bad that It finds in me, and to transform it into Itself." —St. John of the Cross Scripture for Lectio Divina - Romans 8:28 "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose."

S05 Episode 13: Lent Book Study 5 - Beauty In Our Mess

As we approach Pentecost this week, we thought it would be awesome to re-release our conversation from last year about the Holy Spirit with our dear friend, Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR. Fr. Dave created the popular series on the Holy Spirit called "The Wild Goose" with 4PM Media and he was just named the new President of Franciscan University. We had the pleasure of hearing Fr. Dave's story and chatted with him about how to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit and practical ways to open up to a new Pentecost in our own hearts. We were moved and inspired by this conversation and hope that you will be too. You can check out the free <a href= "https://thewildgooseisloose.com/series-segments/" rel= "nofollow">Wild Goose Series here</a>. One Thing We Love This Week <ul> <li>Sr. Miriam's One Thing – Meaningful Market's Father's Day print and postcards! <a href= "https://meaningfulmarketshop.com/collections/fathers-day" rel= "nofollow">find them here.</a> 15% your entire order at Meaningful Market with discount code - Abide15</li> <li>Michelle's One Thing - New study from Blessed Is She "Blessed Conversations study on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy called <a href= "https://blessedisshe.net/product/misericordia-blessed-conversations" rel="nofollow">Misericordia</a>"</li> <li>Heather's One Thing - This new <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/user/12184473750/playlist/0sVfKQC8bGltjMG6ytkTwr?si=R5-UBlv3S1-MPjovXB7rPw" rel="nofollow">Pentecost playlist</a> I created.</li> </ul> Discussion Questions <ol> <li>Have you ever pondered the idea that the Holy Spirit never leaves us? Discuss how this truth could change the experience of how you go through daily life?</li> <li>Scripture says, "where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom". What area do you need the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to in your life right now?</li> <li>How are you going to prepare for a deeper encounter with the Holy Spirit as we approach Pentecost this Sunday?</li> </ol> Journal Questions <ol> <li>How could you open your heart to the Holy Spirit in a deeper way this Pentecost?</li> <li>Fire illuminates what we cannot see. Take some time to pray for the Holy Spirit to come and illuminate those areas in your heart?</li> <li>Fr. Dave said that free people make the world nervous. How would your life look differently if you truly lived in freedom?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder "The Holy Spirit brings people into divine life as children of God where they can live, as true children, in a relationship of intimacy, freedom, and faith in the love and mercy of God." – Pope Francis Scripture for Lectio Divina - 2 Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom"

S05 Episode 22: The Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka

In this episode, we talk about living a healthy and integrated physical and spiritual life with special guest Jackie Mulligan of Reform Wellness. We discuss the importance of acknowledging our weaknesses and holes, so Christ can make us whole and place us on the path to holiness. We chat about the idea of Christ-centered wellness where health is more than a number on a scale but a step-by-step renewal that leads to an abundant life. You can find out more about Jackie and Reform Wellness online at <a href= "https://www.reformwellness.co/">reformwellness.co</a> and on Instagram @reform_wellness. Jackie's one thing- <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/0809122278/?ref=exp_the_greenhousecollective_dp_vv_d"> Interior Castle - St. Theresa of Avila</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/6HcqVBH2iWODP7vYAuvR8O?si=QzF_7C3MTPqdqkzBGGiZ3g"> Take Heart Again - Hillsong United</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "http://boldblooming.com/michelle/">Bold Blooming - Jill Simmons</a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/collections/rejoice-advent-meditations-with-the-holy-family"> Rejoice Advent: Meditations with Mary and Joseph - Fr. Mark Toups and Ascension Press</a>. Use the code ABIDE10 to receive 10% off any of the <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/collections/rejoice-fine-art-canvas-prints"> gorgeous custom artwork</a> that goes along with the series! Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Jackie mentioned the first step in living an integrated health is awareness. Of the nine pillars - faith, nutrition, sleep, stress management, community, personal growth, movement and play - what is one area you recognize you are living a healthy life and one area you acknowledge you need healing and wellness? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What keeps you from living a healthy, integrated life? - fear of failure, fear of exposure, fear of change, busyness/distraction? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where have you seen Jesus bring "holes" into wholeness in your life and the lives of people you care about? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The first step to integrated living is making space for the Lord and being Christ centered. What is one way you can make space for the Lord this week? What else might be in the center of your life instead of Jesus?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Just like you would to prepare for confession, take a moment to make an examination. What's the state of your body? What's the state of your soul? Where the areas are in your health that you haven't invited the Lord into? Where do you lack discipline?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Invite the Lord to reveal to you the area of your wellbeing where you are in need of focus and the presence of Jesus. Pray "Jesus re-form me."</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "To reform. A little each day. This must be your constant concern if you really want to become a saint." - St. Josemaría Escrivá Scripture for Lectio Divina - "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

S08 E11: Holey, Wholly, Holy: Living an Integrated Life

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 5 & 6. We talk about the original roots of jubilee in the Old Testament, if the Israelites actually observed the jubilee, and how the Dead Sea Scrolls are relevant to jubilee. We also reflect on the importance of prophetic voices, the need to prepare for Sabbath, and why having an open heart allows the Lord to exceed our expectations. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://faithandreason.com/series/jesus-and-the-dead-sea-scrolls/"> Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls</a> Video Series with Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. Dave Pivonka Sister Miriam's One Thing - How Change Occurs Series <a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/123">Part 1</a> and <a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/124">Part 2</a> from Restore the Glory Podcast Michelle's One Thing - The House of David (<a href= "https://youtu.be/GrGfIHBIVL4?si=6F4IX6l4j8zUhD6n">Trailer</a>) Announcement: It's not too late to order your copy of "Jesus and the Jubilee" at the <a href="http://stpaulcenter.com/abide">St. Paul Center</a> with promo code "ABIDE15" for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available. Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What areas are the smallest and weakest in my life that God wants to magnify in the Jubilee?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the laws and rituals of the Catholic Faith that I ignore or overlook?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How did the Lord design you to rest?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where are the parts of my life where I say "this is as good as it's gonna get?"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When in my life has God exceeded my expectations?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you putting the Jubilee into practice?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I prepare my heart and my life for deeper rest?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When are you tempted to offer something up that the Lord didn't ask you to offer up?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who are the prophetic voices of hope and repentance in your life?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Jeremiah decreed that the land would rest seventy years – one for each missed Sabbath year – before the Lord would fulfill his promises, provided Israel repented and had an obedient heart." (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bersgma, Page 57) Scripture for Lectio: "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me. Because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. To proclaim the year of God's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn." (Isaiah 61:1-2) Sponsor - The Inspired Living: <a href="https://theinspiredliving.net">The Inspired Living</a> is your one-stop shop for Easter basket items & Sacrament gifts this Spring! As an online shop sourcing Catholic home decor, books, and gifts, we believe that our spiritual lives begin at home, and should be a reflection of that which is eternally beautiful, God Himself. At The Inspired Living we have intentionally curated and sourced into one place the best Catholic products - whether that be decor for your home, gifts for sacraments, or books and sacramentals that will enhance your domestic church. We offer a unique array of handcrafted goods and exquisite gifts made by artisans not only in the United States, but around the world. Head to our website to find: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Beautiful fine jewelry</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">One-of-a-kind sacrament gifts</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Sacred art & crucifixes</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Faith-enriching toys</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"> And so much more</li> </ul> Use the code ABIDE20 for an exclusive 20% off discount at checkout! Timestamps: 00:00 - The Inspired Living 01:00 - Intro 01:52 - Welcome 02:32 - Scripture Verse 03:08 - Our Roots in the Old Testament 05:20 - Did the Jews Practice the Jubilee Year? 06:42 - Times and Places of Grace 08:16 - You Prepare for Sabbath 10:03 - Come Back to Your First Love 12:42 - Settling for Bondage 13:32 - Prophetic Voices 16:14 - The Dead Sea Scrolls 18:45 - Letting Go of Our Expectations 22:17 - One Things

S16 E10 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Five and Six

Inspired by David Attenborough's animal documentaries, Fr. Mike muses with Dcn. Jacob about how cultures, nations, and families use animals to represent their core ideals. Ultimately they discuss how the Lamb is a symbol of the Christian.

The King Animal in the Animal Kingdom

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The Desire to Be Fully Who We are Called to Be

Today we discuss with Thomas the sin of sloth. What is it? When does it become a mortal sin? --- Sloth, according to Damascene (De Fide Orth. ii, 14) is an oppressive sorrow, which, to wit, so weighs upon man's mind, that he wants to do nothing; thus acid things are also cold. Hence sloth implies a certain weariness of work, as appears from a gloss on Psalm 106:18, "Their soul abhorred all manner of meat," and from the definition of some who say that sloth is a "sluggishness of the mind which neglects to begin good." Now this sorrow is always evil, sometimes in itself, sometimes in its effect. For sorrow is evil in itself when it is about that which is apparently evil but good in reality, even as, on the other hand, pleasure is evil if it is about that which seems to be good but is, in truth, evil. Since, then, spiritual good is a good in very truth, sorrow about spiritual good is evil in itself. And yet that sorrow also which is about a real evil, is evil in its effect, if it so oppresses man as to draw him away entirely from good deeds. Hence the Apostle (2 Corinthians 2:7) did not wish those who repented to be "swallowed up with overmuch sorrow." Accordingly, since sloth, as we understand it here, denotes sorrow for spiritual good, it is evil on two counts, both in itself and in point of its effect. Consequently it is a sin, for by sin we mean an evil movement of the appetite, as appears from what has been said above (II-II:10:2; I-II:74:4). ... mortal sin is so called because it destroys the spiritual life which is the effect of charity, whereby God dwells in us. Wherefore any sin which by its very nature is contrary to charity is a mortal sin by reason of its genus. And such is sloth, because the proper effect of charity is joy in God, as stated above (II-II:28:1), while sloth is sorrow about spiritual good in as much as it is a Divine good. Therefore sloth is a mortal sin in respect of its genus. But it must be observed with regard to all sins that are mortal in respect of their genus, that they are not mortal, save when they attain to their perfection. Because the consummation of sin is in the consent of reason: for we are speaking now of human sins consisting in human acts, the principle of which is the reason. Wherefore if the sin be a mere beginning of sin in the sensuality alone, without attaining to the consent of reason, it is a venial sin on account of the imperfection of the act. Thus in the genus of adultery, the concupiscence that goes no further than the sensuality is a venial sin, whereas if it reach to the consent of reason, it is a mortal sin. So too, the movement of sloth is sometimes in the sensuality alone, by reason of the opposition of the flesh to the spirit, and then it is a venial sin; whereas sometimes it reaches to the reason, which consents in the dislike, horror and detestation of the Divine good, on account of the flesh utterly prevailing over the spirit. On this case it is evident that sloth is a mortal sin. ST II-II, Q. 35, A. 1;3. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. 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48: What is sloth? When does it become a mortal sin?

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5 Remedies for Sorrow (Fr. Boniface Hicks) | Ep. 548

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BONUS | From scandal to hope, with Raymond Arroyo

This is the third and final part of a three-part series we've been doing on John 8:1-11 (The woman caught in adultery). 🔴 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd 📖 Here is the text from the ESV: but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Early in the morning, he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?" This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her." And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. Jesus stood up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more." **If you want to join me live on YouTube for our next Bible Study, then become a subscriber &gt;&gt; <a href="https://bit.ly/2XKORXA?fbclid=IwAR31ZBveb2wfGKsQNTT6BsGOJrfxMfR10xtY09nXzHli8cVKeh4lFvyyA8Q"> https://bit.ly/2XKORXA</a> SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pints_w_aquinas/">https://www.instagram.com/pints_w_aquinas/</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

"Has No One Condemned You?" | Bible Study w/ Aquinas

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The State of the Church (Dr. Ralph Martin) | Ep. 335

Welcome to The Church period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to discuss the final time period of the Bible Timeline. They discuss the historical context of the early Church, why Rome and the early martyrs are so significant, and how the Holy Spirit takes on a major role. They also explain the differences between Acts, the epistles, and the book of Revelation. 

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Introduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)

Introduction to the Church (with Jeff Cavins) (2025)

Welcome to the Return period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the ninth biblical period, which covers the Israelites' return to Jerusalem, the rise of the Pharisees, and the establishment of common household practices. They explain the pattern of exiles and returns throughout the Bible, starting with Exodus and leading all the way to Jesus' ministry. 

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Introduction to the Return (with Jeff Cavins) - 2025

In this episode, we reconnect after an extended winter break to continue our annual tradition, sharing our Word of the Year! Each year we each ask God to give us a theme to focus on for the new year and invite you to do the same. After personal prayer and reflection, we share our words for 2022 and how our words of the year have been connected. We discuss the importance of claiming this year for Christ and invite you to join us on the journey again! Sister Miriam's one thing - Christmas Cards Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/6rlmahX20G4EGu7ClCHe4p?si=OmJo2uJWT9-PLzsXrUfi6A"> Peace Vol. II - Bethel Music</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/bible2/">Word on Fire Bible Volume 2</a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href= "https://www.bornofwonder.com">Born of Wonder Podcast</a> Michelle's other other one thing - <a href="https://youtu.be/DyzBOu_liPw">Revelations 19 - Maverick City Music </a> Discussion Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Who's word - Heather: Increase, Michelle: Jubilee, Sister Miriam: Secure - resonated most with you and why?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">After prayer and reflection, what's your word of the year? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can you see your spiritual progress through the evolution of your words of the year over the past few years? How have these words or themes built upon each other? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take some time to reflect on what God desires to reveal to you as your word of the year. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal this to you. Make sure to write it down and memorialize it in a way that will keep it at the forefront of your mind throughout the year. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What would it look like to "live a different life, closer to God" this year ?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Are there specific scriptures, saints, or quotes that will serve as a guide or reminder of your word during the year?</li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "During this new year I resolve to begin a new life. I do not know what will happen to me during this year. But I abandon myself entirely to you, my God. And my aspirations and all my affections will be for You. I feel so weak, dear Jesus, but with Your help I hope and resolve to live a different life, that is, a life closer to You." - Saint Gemma Galgani Scripture for Lectio Divina - "...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor… " - Isaiah 61:2 This episode is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot. To keep your Word of the Year top of mind all year long, we encourage you to check out the <a href= "https://pinksaltriot.com/collections/word-of-the-year"> custom word of the year pieces</a> from Pink Salt Riot. They offer a variety of pieces, from jewelry to keychains, that are totally customizable - not only with your word, but your personal style as well. But hurry! They only make their custom word of the year pieces through February 15, so order ASAP. Abiding Together listeners can get an exclusive 15% discount on all regularly priced items in their order <a href= "https://pinksaltriot.com/discount/abide15">with the code abide15</a>. Announcing our 2022 Lenten Study! This year we will be journeying through the season of Lent with a six-part series based on Restore: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation written by our very own Sister Miriam James Heidland. You can <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/restore">pre-order your copy from Ave Maria Press here</a> or <a href= "https://amzn.to/3Ik4ECH">pre-order from Amazon here</a>. We look forward to journeying with you this Lent!

S11 E01 Word of the Year - A Year of God's Favor Part 1

In this episode, we conclude our conversation on life transitions with Michelle's husband, Chris Benzinger. We focus on the second and third steps in walking through transitions: releasing with trust and redeeming with hope. We talk about God wanting to redeem our past, the need to let go of the ways we've failed, and how God wants to do something new in the future. We also reflect on the importance of ceremony to conclude a season, the four responses to a loss, and why we should share our hopes for the future with God. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://stpaulcenter.com/store/return-to-the-heart-the-biblical-spirituality-of-st-augustines-confessions"> Return to the Heart: The Biblical Spirituality of St. Augustine's Confessions</a> by Dr. Shane Owens Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/spiced-mediterranean-chicken-bowls/">Mediterranean Chicken Bowls</a> Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Belovedness-Overcoming-Critic-Lyrical-Devotional/dp/B0DBXM8L5W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UHF9O6SZFMUB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tH7M9ReyDTlRLKULDD_AUA.Tv9bzON51LyAbkRS15akOaJcD9GkWXj5ENv6oLyFU2E&dib_tag=se&keywords=Beloved+devotional+by+sarah+kroger&qid=1747251085&s=books&sprefix=beloved+devotional+by+sarah+kroger%2Cstripbooks%2C102&sr=1-1"> Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic</a> - A Lyrical Devotional by Sarah Kroger Chris' One Thing - Running a 5k with his daughter Lilly Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What was good about the previous season of my life? Am I grieving or still carrying hurts? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is God specifically asking me to release from this past season? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In this next season of my life, what is one thing God is making new?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is one hope I have for this next season of my life?</li> </ul> Creative Prompt: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Take a bookmark and decorate it with your hopes for the next season and place it in your Bible. It will serve as a reminder in the next chapter of your life.</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Reflect back upon the past few years and choose one big or small transition in your life. <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is one thing you are grateful for in the past season of your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is God calling you to release with trust from that past season?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">As you look to this current season, what action can you take to ceremonialize the end of an old season and create the foundation for a new season?</li> </ul> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Are you able to name what you desire? Why or why not?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you responding to loss in your current season of life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is something new God is doing in the current season of your life?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not. See I am doing something new. Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:18) Scripture for Lectio: "But now thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and formed you O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; and you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1) Sponsor - Karol Coffee Co.: This week's sponsor is more than just a coffee company. Karol Coffee Co. was inspired by the life and work of one of the most beloved saints of the modern era: Karol Wojtyła, better known to the world as Pope St. John Paul II. His life was a testimony to courage, joy, and cultivating beauty that draws souls into union with Jesus and one other. From his days as a young priest in Nazi-occupied Poland to his years leading the global Church, St. John Paul II consistently called people to embrace truth, goodness, and beauty in every aspect of their lives. Karol Coffee Co. seeks to carry on that mission in a small but meaningful way — by bringing community, love, and joy into the heart of our everyday routines through coffee. Founded by Nate and Megan Whipple, a faithful Catholic couple rooted in mission, Karol Coffee Co. began humbly in 2022 as a simple garage-based roasting operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. What started as a passion project quickly became something greater, thanks to the encouragement and support of fellow Catholics and coffee enthusiasts. In just a short time, their venture has grown into a thriving small business that now serves customers all over the country. In an age when many of our purchases inadvertently support massive corporations with values often at odds with our own, supporting small, Catholic-owned businesses has never been more important. Karol Coffee Co. offers an alternative: ethically-sourced, traceable coffees roasted with care and intention. Each batch is crafted not only for flavor but with the desire to honor the dignity of those who cultivate the beans and to support communities around the world. Their rotating coffee offerings include a range of carefully selected beans from notable coffee-growing regions with flavor profiles to suit a variety of preferences. Karol Coffee Co. makes it easier to keep your kitchen stocked with beans through bi-weekly or monthly subscription options. Fresh, delicious coffee delivered right to your door — no last-minute grocery runs or chain coffee stops required. But beyond the coffee itself, what makes Karol Coffee Co. truly remarkable is the heart behind it. Nate and Megan have built their business around community and mission. It's about more than just selling beans; it's about creating opportunities for people to encounter beauty, truth, and goodness in the midst of their everyday lives, and to share that with the people around them. They have a passion for creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds and walks of life to experience connection and unity through the shared love of coffee and beauty. We'd love for you to get to know them and become part of their growing community. You can visit their website at www.karolcoffeeco.com to explore their current offerings, sign up for a subscription, or learn more about the mission behind the brand. You can also follow along with them on Instagram @karolcoffeeco. And if you're ever passing through St. Paul, Minnesota, be sure to visit their brand-new brick-and-mortar coffee shop. Their beautiful shop is a space where faith, community, and great coffee come together in a setting that feels like home. The walls are covered in paintings by local artists, as well as those of Megan herself (@meganwhippleart). You can even find a portrait of Pope Saint John Paul II painted by Megan (prints available on the Karol Coffee Co. website - https://karolcoffeeco.com/products/megan-whipple-art-karol-8x10-print). The shop offers a simple but complete food menu of organic and locally sourced food and a great variety of caffeinated and non-caffeinated drinks. So whether you're looking to start your mornings with a little more purpose, support a Catholic business, or simply discover some truly great coffee, we wholeheartedly encourage you to check out Karol Coffee Co. Use code ABIDING for 10% your first order. Timestamps: 00:00 - Karol Coffee Co. 01:36 - Intro 02:26 - Welcome 03:13 - Releasing with Trust 07:26 - Your Past Seasons 13:24 - Four Responses to Loss 16:55 - Our Responses to Losses in Life 25:56 - Redeem with Hope 27: 30 - Redemption in Our Lives 33:29 - One Things

S16 E16 - Life Transitions with Chris Benzinger (Part 2)

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 3 & 4. We discuss the Ten Commandments, how they teach us to say yes to true freedom, and why our voluntary yes helps us live in deeper communion with God and those around us. We also reflect on finding Eden in our Churches or homes, discovering our golden calves, and the significance of doing our daily duty well. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://abundanceofgrace.com/">Abundance of Grace Prints</a> Sister Miriam's One Thing - Vickie, Chris, and Fr. Patrick at Holy Trinity and St. Michael's Parishes in Kewaskum, WI (See the picture on our <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s16e9-jesus-and-the-jubilee-chapters-two-and-three">website here</a>) Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://tarawrightstudio.com/books/the-richest-leprechaun-in-ireland"> The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland</a> by Elise Daniel Announcement: It's not too late to order your copy of "Jesus and the Jubilee" at the <a href="http://stpaulcenter.com/abide">St. Paul Center</a> with promo code "ABIDE15" for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available. Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is my experience of the Church being broken open and expanded throughout this study?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where have I been filling myself with things other than the Lord? Where have I been the unfaithful bride to the Lord?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do I rationalize your idols and areas of bondage in daily life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do I allow myself to rest well and rest deeply?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can we create a space in our home for people to rest?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you experienced authentic freedom and sanctity in the "no's" of Christianity and the Commandments?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What external and internal structures in different areas of your life help to sustain your freedom?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you tempted to replace the honest work of doing your daily duty well with other good things?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "But they lacked the garden-sanctuary of Eden. The Israelites were going to need a place where God could walk and talk with his children. Also, they had a long journey ahead through the desert to the Promised Land, a land flowing with milk and honey (an image of Eden), so their meeting-place with God had to be portable. Therefore, Moses went back up the mountain to get instructions for the tabernacle. The tabernacle would be a portable Eden, a place of communion and rest." (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 38) Scripture for Lectio: "Every fifty years, the Day of Atonement also marked the beginning of the jubilee year. God commanded Moses on the day of atonement you shall send abroad the trumpet throughout all your land. And you shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants; it shall be a jubilee for you, when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his family." (Leviticus 25: 9–10) Sponsor - Camp Wojtyla: Are you looking for a transformative experience for your middle school or high school student? Camp Wojtyla helps young people fall more in love with Jesus Christ and His Church through epic adventures in the Colorado mountains, awesome community, and huge fun. Camp Wojtyla helps kids learn they are stronger than they thought, and that God is bigger than they could ever have imagined. Camp Wojtyla is nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado on a beautiful, 1200-acre wilderness property, and offers fourteen different single gender programs, giving campers a unique opportunity to LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL! We have a God of adventure. He has a story and a plan for each of us. Camp Wojtyla teaches about God and the Catholic Church through authentic and life-changing adventures in creation. In a culture that inundates us with noise, unplugged time on the mountain helps us understand who God is and who He has made us to be. While at Camp Wojtyla,campers experience expertly designed and sequenced programming that helps them understand that they are called to sainthood…and how they can achieve it! Our carefully selected, and highly trained team of staff and counselors are joyful and faithful role models who can't wait to help give your camper their best summer ever! Come check us out at www.camp-w.com. 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S16 E9 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Three and Four

Fr. John leads Fr. Jacob through part two of his reflections on the rolling effects of the rise of artificial intelligence. They explore contemporary western education and the problems that can arise from chasing technological literacy over all else.

A.I. and the Crisis of Western Education

This week Fr. Sean and Fr. John welcome friend and Sigrid Undset aficionada Danielle Coon to the podcast. Our conversation covers the life of the great Norwegian convert, a survey of her greatest works, and most importantly, an attempt to delve deeply into the genius of her literary witness to the Incarnation. For more from Danielle, check out https://daniellecoon.substack.com.

Fire and Ice: The Life of Sigrid Undset

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they continue talking about marriage, and the beauty and wonder found in relationship! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

The Quest for Beauty and Wonder in Relationship

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108: How should we argue with heretics and atheists?

SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

92: 6 Reasons to STOP coveting your neighbor's goods

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Attending to Wounds of the Heart | Mother Natalia

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BONUS | Catholic and LGBT? | Matt Fradd Show Ep. 1

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Can Rich People Go to Heaven? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

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*FINAL* INTERVIEW IN THE STUDIO (Jacob Imam) | Ep. 499

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The SSPX, Filipinos, and Blue Haired Women | Livestream

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What Early Christians Believed About The Eucharist

In this episode, we continue with part 2 in our series on the Person of Jesus as revealed in Scripture. We break open one of our favorite topics: abiding in the vine. We talk about the freedom that comes from dependence on Jesus and the patience required to allow fruit to mature. When we can let down our defenses of self-protection and allow ourselves to be crushed as grapes, God can transform us into a new wine that is good and sweet, even if it hurts. Jesus is inviting us into a maturation process, a continual surrender that will ultimately bear good fruit, fruit that lasts, for the kingdom. Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://franciscan.edu/they-that-hope-delivers-humor-and-encouragement/"> They That Hope Podcast - Fr. Dave Pivonka and Dr. Bob Rice</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href="https://youtu.be/9UHVqjSJ13g">Know You - Koryn Hawthorne featuring Steffany Gretzinger</a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href="https://youtu.be/PRbGKAtVe90">How Great - Koryn Hawthorne </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href="https://amzn.to/2JiEkQd">Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave you - James Friesen</a> Discussion questions: <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li class="li1">Read John 15 together. What word or phrase speaks to you on how God desires for you to abide in and be dependent on him</li> <li class="li1">Heather shared about times that she felt like she had to be the vine- the life source, the provider, and security, for her branches- her people, family, and community. Have you ever felt like you had to be the vine? How have you experienced the freedom of dependence by surrendering these people and circumstances back to the Lord?</li> <li class="li1">Michelle reminded us 'new wine isn't quick.' What is one fruit in your life that has required time and patience to fully mature? What is one area that you are still waiting for maturation?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">What is an area you may be resisting the crushing or where you are settling for 'old stale grape juice' when God is wanting to create new wine out of you?</li> <li class="li1">Reflect on how you have seen fruitfulness when allowing God to crush you and create something good and sweet.</li> <li class="li1">Take some time to reflect on the questions posed by Michelle and Heather: Is my heart growing colder or warmer towards others? Am I moody or constantly in a bad mood? Do I get fixated on offenses or I'm willing to overlook most? Are the fruits of the Holy Spirit active and visible in my life?</li> <li class="li1">We never know when change is around the corner, when breakthrough is about to happen, when the promise is about to come to fruition. Where is God inviting you to lean into the vine and trust in his promise?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "To be living branches in the vineyard of the Church means above all to be in living communion with Christ the vine. The branches are not self-sufficient; they are totally dependent on the vine. In the vine is the source of their life."- JPII Scripture for Lectio Divina - John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Other Scripture to Pray With - <ul> <li class="p1">Galatians 4:4</li> <li class="p1">Galatians 5:22 </li> <li class="p1">John 15: 1-17</li> </ul> This episode is sponsored by The Little Catholic. The Little Catholic empowers women through hand-crafted, meaningful pieces that cultivate deeper faith and evangelization through beauty. Our impact extends beyond jewelry and empowering women. We also empower and partner with non-profits around the globe, designing beautiful pieces unique to their cause and donating a portion of all proceeds back to their mission. Giving back is one of our fundamental values.

S08 E09: Scripture Series Pt 2: New Wine - Jesus, The Vine

In this episode, we continue with part four of our six-part Lenten series on the book "This Present Paradise" by Claire Dwyer. We discuss our experiences of peace and home felt at 'thin places' like monasteries and convents and how God desires for us to experience this within our souls' inner cloister. We chat about the maturation of love over time in our relationship with God and the helpfulness of a rule of life to anchor our daily decisions in rightly ordered love. We pray that as your journey through this Lent, you may respond to God's desire for you and experience greater union with him. Heather's one thing - Bees! Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://www.etsy.com/shop/HumbleMissionBeads">Humble Mission beads - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Bracelet </a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href= "https://www.icspublications.org/products/st-teresa-of-avila-the-interior-castle-study-edition"> The Interior Castle: Study Edition </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/4UKG8PwjXeLFbKVzCeU7nD?si=FUHnBpCuSaGZlIQs94p6Fw"> With You - Jonathan Ogden </a> Other Links mentioned in the episode- <a href="http://www.visitationmonasterymobile.org">The Visitation Sisters & Monastery in Mobile, Alabama </a> <a href="https://www.nashvilledominican.org">The Nashville Dominicans </a> <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s06-e06-renewal-of-religious-life-interview-with-fr-john-burns"> Father John Burns Podcast on Religious Life </a> Prayer from Cardinal John Henry Newman - O my God, let me never forget that seasons of consolation are refreshments here, and nothing more; not our abiding state. They will not remain with us, except in heaven. Here they are only intended to prepare us for doing and suffering. I pray Thee, O my God, to give them to me from time to time. Shed over me the sweetness of Thy Presence, lest I faint by the way. . . . Give me Thy Divine consolations from time to time; but let me not rest in them. Let me use them for the purpose for which Thou givest them. Let me not think it grievous, let me not be downcast, if they go. Let them carry me forward to the thought and the desire of heaven. — St. John Henry Newman, Prayers, Poems, Meditations Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Have you ever had an experience like Heather visiting the Nashville Dominicans or Michelle at the Visitation Monastery in Mobile? How would you describe the presence of God in these 'thin places'?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have you seen love mature in relationships with your spouse, family or friends? How have you experienced love maturing in your relationship with God?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">This Lent, what is one practice or habit God is calling you to use as an anchor to help you grow in intimacy with Him in the cloister of your soul, so love can flow from that relationship? How have you seen this at work so far this Lent?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to imagine the 'secret garden', a place for God within you? What does it look like, smell like, and sound like? What flowers, trees, animals or structures fill the space? What is this place for Jesus to meet you intimately?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What has been your experience of intimacy with Jesus? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to pray the prayer from Cardinal Newman. What does the Lord want to say to you this?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "The more precious the love, the more precautions to guard it. The grating in a Carmelite monastery is not to keep the sisters in, but to keep the world out." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen Scripture for Lectio Divina: "Jesus said to him, 'Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.' "- John 20:29 Abiding Together Podcast 2021 Lenten Book Study Announcement: The Abiding Together Podcast is reading and discussing This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer for Lent. You can find the reading plan, discussion questions, additional resources and where to buy your book at <a href= "http://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise"> www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise.</a> This episode is sponsored by Rooted for Good Skincare. Rooted for Good makes premium all natural products that feel amazing and work really well! Enhance your skincare experience with Rooted and join the growing number of satisfied customers across the US and beyond who are switching to Rooted and going all-natural. On top of the amazing benefits and affordable pricing, using Rooted products makes a difference for others as well. Every time you choose our all natural premium products 10% of your purchase goes to help someone in need in a developing country! From Coffee Exfoliators & Sugar Scrubs to Premium Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and everything in between, make Rooted for Good your source for all natural healthy living. 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S09 E11: This Present Paradise Part 4: The World Within

In this week's episode, we continue our Lenten study on the book "A Time of Renewal" and focus on the theme of true self-denial. We reflect on the importance of recognizing our need for God's love and allowing ourselves to be transformed by His grace. We also share personal experiences and insights on repentance, amendment, and trusting in God's plan especially when the desires of our heart are not being fulfilled. We end by discussing the joys that can come from Lent when approached with a tender, sensitive, and alert heart. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03uykiNTYYbQD0dESf7aNn?si=d4222c98a2164c01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lenten Playlist</a> Heather's Other One Thing - The talk <a href="https://youtu.be/BNyU8GlG6tY?si=Il--trbEU_EEl0eZ" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Joy, Hope, and the Way Around</a> by Monsignor Shea Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Pints with Aquinas episode on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transhumanism-and-emerging-technologies-w-fr-michael/id1097862282?i=1000644442816" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transhumanism and Emerging Technologies</a> w/ Fr. Michael Baggot (Watch on <a href= "https://youtu.be/E7g2RPIkLBI?si=EoAmEMC5zsxI8ZA8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> here) Michelle's One Thing - The book <a href="https://amzn.to/49dpBwW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest</a> by Fr. Burke Masters Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Have I ever approached Lent with a sense of wonder?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I approached Lent with self hatred in the past?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What parts of myself are the stranger I need to welcome home and allow the Father to love?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I be more open to God as the Divine Interruptor?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where are you hungry? Where are others in your life hungry?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who in your life is the stranger you need to welcome?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do you believe something wonderful can happen this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where have you become resigned and hard of heart instead of tender and sensitive?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: We are called to a glorious festival of love—to be spiritually dizzied with the fact that this is how much God has loved us. Surely we shall all look at the crucifix with a new vision, a deepened understanding that he really. (Mother Mary Francis P.C.C. A Time of Renewal. Kindle Edition. Page 37) Scripture for Lectio: "After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel."" (Mark 1:14-15) Sponsor - Reform Wellness: <a href="https://www.reformwellness.co">Reform Wellness</a> is a Christ-centered functional medicine and holistic wellness ministry. Reform redefines health as the state of your body and soul. Their mission is to empower the whole person to find well-being in Christ and become the best versions of themselves physically and spiritually. Reform works with private clients, corporate teams, religious communities, and educational institutions worldwide, both in-person and online. They offer valuable information, educational resources, and lifelong tools to improve your well-being. We invite you to learn more about Reform's foundational course Reform Online which offers educational tools, best practices, and community through their nine wellness pillars. Reform is extending an exclusive discount for all our listeners on their Lenten Cohort. We highly recommend this three-month foundational course; we've each taken Reform Online and still benefit from the fruits in our daily lives. Use code "Abide10'' for your exclusive discount through February 29.

S14 E6 - A Time of Renewal (Lent Week 1: True Self-Denial)

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/abide">The Way of Trust and Love</a>" and focus on Chapter 1: A Completely New Way. We reflect on the "little way" of St. Thérèse, the invitation to become spiritual children before the Father, and how weakness becomes the very place where Christ comes to meet us. We also talk about the difference between being childish and childlike, why true maturity in faith begins with admitting our own poverty, and how small acts of courage open the door to deep healing. This week, we invite you to name the desires stirring in your heart and let the Holy Spirit awaken a new song within you. Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Campus-wide "Behold" Retreat Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://a.co/d/0bkjZKFC">Healing Wounds</a> by Bishop Erik Varden Michelle's One Thing - The O' Grady's Beach House Michelle's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://shop.emilylex.com/collections/watercolor-workbooks">Emily Lex Watercolor Workbooks</a> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How often do I accept the letter of God's adoption of me, and not the spirit of God's adoption?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life do I need Mother Mary to smile upon me?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I turned to self-reliance this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where is God inviting me to become more adult and free?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is the new song the Lord wants to put in my heart?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When do you notice orphanhood in your heart?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are you learning from St. Therese this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you experienced the healing delight of a mother?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Is it difficult for you to name your desires? What is one desire God has placed on your heart this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is the "yes" God is asking you to make today?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "You know, Mother, that I have always desired to be a saint, but alas, I have always realized, when I compared myself to the saints, that there is between them and me the same difference as exists between a mountain whose summit is lost in the skies, and the obscure grain of sand trodden underfoot by passers-by. Instead of getting discouraged, I said to myself: "God could not" "inspire us with desires that were unrealizable, so despite my littleness I can aspire to holiness. It is impossible for me to grow up, I must put up with myself as I am, with all my imperfections; but I want to find how to get to Heaven by a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux) "Each of us has an absolute need for an inner transformation that makes us "as little as a child." What that means and how to put it into practice are exactly what Thérèse teaches in a simple, luminous way. That is why she was proclaimed a Doctor—that is, a teacher—of the Church." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 6) "The heart of Christian life is to receive and welcome God's tenderness and goodness, the revelation of his merciful love, and to let oneself be transformed interiorly by that love." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 7) Scripture for Lectio: "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." 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We help women and girls realize that God desires to heal every single one of His beloved children. We teach them that the enemy is a master manipulator. As soon as a person gets hurt, the devil begins to plant all kinds of lies in our hurting souls. Some of these lies are: God doesn't love you, everything that happened is your fault, you should be forever ashamed, and you will never find healing and peace. The Mission The Healed and Restored mission is to help women and girls who are survivors of abuse, assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and all other forms of trauma find healing and restoration. Grounded in Catholic teachings and through a combination of counseling, life coaching, intimate workshops, practical tools, spiritual mentoring, and community support we help women and girls transform pain into purpose— empowering them to not only survive, but thrive. Since 2020, Healed and Restored has helped over 500 women and girls on their journey to process their unhealed wounds. Never could we have predicted how much God would bless our mission in such a short period of time. All of this has us convinced that there are times when God uses our deepest pain to propel us on the path to our greatest calling! If you or someone you know could use the assistance of our trained and compassionate Catholic Therapists/Counselors and money is an issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by emailing info@healedandrestored.org for more information and guidance. Or if you feel called to be part of this mission by volunteering your time, we would love to hear from you. Together and guided by the Holy Spirit, we can make a difference in the life of those around us who are suffering. Timestamps: 00:00 Healed and Restored 01:31 Intro 02:17 Welcome 04:26 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:35 Trusting in Our Creator 09:49 The Path of Spiritual Childhood 12:53 Healed by Delight 16:27 What is the "Little Way"? 19:36 Childlike vs Childish 24:05 The Role of Holy Scripture 30:10 One Things

S18 E7 - The Way of Trust and Love: A Completely New Way

Land of the Holy Faith. Land of Miracles

The Mountains are Calling and I Must Go

In this week’s episode Frs. John and Sean explore the baptismal call to share in Christ’s threefold office as priest, prophet, and king. What do these titles actually mean for ordinary Catholics? Drawing from Scripture, tradition, and everyday life, the podcast examines how all the baptized are called to offer sacrifice, proclaim truth, and exercise stewardship. Far from being reserved for clergy, the mission of priest, prophet, and king belongs to every Christian as a participation in the life and mission of Christ Himself.

The Threefold Office of Every Christian

Today we look at what Aquinas had to say on the line from the creed, "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth." We also take a look at a section of the Summa in which Thomas gives three arguments against the belief in many gods. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

179: 3 Arguments Against Polytheism (Apostles Creed #2)

Many new converts often wonder if they must accept Marian apparitions or what they must believe about them. Some Protestants worry that Catholics can be worshiping Mary with all the apparitions and devotions. Fr. Pine answers the titular question and many more. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com/">https://mattfradd.locals.com/</a> 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Do We Need Marian Apparitions? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

I interview Dave Rubin about Free speech, cancel culture, and disagreeing without being disagreeable. ABOUT DAVE Locals: <a href="https://rubinreport.com/">https://rubinreport.com/</a> Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RubinReport">https://www.youtube.com/user/RubinReport</a> SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Free Speech & "Cancel Culture" (Dave Rubin) | Ep. 217

It's Last Call! Catholic apologist, Joe Heschmeyer, is back to absolutely DESTROY Mormonism (in a nice way) alongside host, Matt Fradd. 
 
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Joe Heschmeyer DESTROYS Mormonism | Last Call Ep. 7

John Salza joins Matt to discuss Schism, the "irregular state" of the SSPX, and the growing contingent of Sedevacantists in Trad movements. Channel Recommendations: https://youtube.com/<a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQs2l7SX2W9gsT9scz4kbxw">@thelogosproject7</a> https://youtube.com/<a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z-xXb0tzX2FSCSDEnNJ8w">@ReasonandTheology</a> Documents: Ecclesia Dei Afflicta: <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa29RWWdtZmVDVHYyY2JuMWEwNjQ4VmVhM3dBZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRDZ4TnRYa1ZicTdSNWszX1E3eGdwX29rWTlmb3NVNU1hbXlnd0tnczFOZFltV2xWR0xodlNlV2RZSHQzLVZVajRMc0JNS3U2MnA5VEpudzJFUjZrajlOTUhfQ1psZ003cG9qUVF4MGxiZWdLY3JyNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F59szybxx&amp;v=gd0OhVy1JtM">https://tinyurl.com/59szybxx</a> Traditiones Custodies: <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWxYVy01OGtlRjhLaV9uVmJBd0haVTBSWld1Z3xBQ3Jtc0trYnNlZXRIY1kxYUZuMWtLRm5pOG9UNG5kSUJVZUozSzlaV2hOTm5iZ21rdE5ZMjlNWWtvWDREMFlhVGs2ZEdFNzdpRmRZeW53SVZFaHFsZ2hYV1RHbkppYk45UnluRG9Wei01Uk1aZEI2Y2VKOWI5TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fyw266jup&amp;v=gd0OhVy1JtM">https://tinyurl.com/yw266jup</a> Trad Cust Bp's Letter: <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3drSXJGNW85TWVxRWx1SUk5alNYODR2Ukk5Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttTzVPNURzVm9RY2dDYTBjc0VOZjRaS3NKUGdCVkJ6YXZ1NWQzTm9idmFLTE5JcEhSM0VMUHpaSFdOSnBxWDVhaDNDWldmb0lqMFdQajByZEdLNVg1WFloNzBaYjNWeWhaUEUzMUZjX29EWW52NW1NYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F33m82sre&amp;v=gd0OhVy1JtM">https://tinyurl.com/33m82sre</a> Sponsor-- Pray on Hallow (FREE TRIAL): <a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJuZ2FyaHF6RGo2TmFxbUpCOU5SVVRGTDM0UXxBQ3Jtc0tuYURscmdUZTMtbE5qMC1WU0FzSWZpdHh3SXVIZ3h2N2hJTlVpLXB1c2JscEtsZTR6Q2NBZVE1ay1aNnY1THVPWkRFTkFXdkdPUHpnTjNHdjlieS1wbzlDeXkyMlQ0c0gzNEVDeTh6SkJKYm8wUnVIOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhallow.com%2Fmatt&amp;v=gd0OhVy1JtM">https://hallow.com/matt</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Schismatics, the SSPX, and Sedes (John Salza) | Ep. 383

Is sacrifice just offering up something to make someone else's life better? Theology makes it sound more complex. So, what is Sacrifice? How is the Mass a sacrifice? 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Why Sacrifice is SO Important | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Today on the Abiding Together Podcast, Sister Miriam, Michelle and Heather continue the conversation in week 4 of Lent with Fr. Jacques Philippe's book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. We talk about the frequent human experience of wishing that we had a different life or circumstance than the one we really have. We discuss how the enemy can block us from understanding where God is in our suffering and that the key is to allow the Holy Spirit to change our hearts and open our eyes to a new perspective. Visit <a href= "http://www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether" rel= "nofollow">www.ascensionpress.com/abidingtogether</a> to subscribe to the shownotes and receive them in your email every Monday! One Thing We Love This Week Sister Miriam's one thing: The documentary "<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urRVZ4SW7WU&t=53s" rel= "nofollow">Free Solo</a>" Michelle's one thing: <a href= "https://fathersofmercy.com/prayer-abandonment/" rel= "nofollow">Prayer of Abandonment</a> Michelle's other one thing: <a href="https://amzn.to/2TaGmkA" rel= "nofollow">Be Brave in the Sacred</a>, Mary Lenaburg Heather's one thing: The song "<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r32B_vLqC-Y" rel= "nofollow">Confident</a>" by Steffany Gretzinger and Bobby Strand Discussion Questions <ol> <li>Where is the enemy trying to make you believe that real life is elsewhere?</li> <li>We are not called to do life on our own. Where do you need to invite the Holy Spirit into your life to be your comforter and guide?</li> <li>What is one situation where you need a new perspective, given by God, on your life circumstances?</li> </ol> Journal Questions <ol> <li>Do I pay attention to see how God is providing for me? How can I pay attention to my life in a deeper way and not just go through the motions?</li> <li>Take some time to delight in God and his movement in your life. Journal about what comes to mind.</li> <li>In the main circumstances in your life right now, what is your heart really longing for? Take time this week to invite God into that longing.</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder "We often live with this illusion, but it's often an error. It's not the exterior circumstances that must change, it's above all our hearts." —Fr Jacques Philippe Scripture for Lectio Divina - John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly"

S05 Episode 12: Lent Book Study 4 - The Life I Wish I Had

In this episode we welcome Sr. Josephine Garrett, a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth, to talk about family systems. As a licensed counselor both in private practice and schools, Sr. Josephine shares the insights she has learned from working with children and parents to heal their relationships with each other and with themselves. We chat about the pain parents feel when their own wounds impact their kids, practical ways we can find hope and restoration, and how the sanctification within families contributes to the sanctification of the Church. Heather's One Thing - The short film: <a href="https://youtu.be/Fbdem4g_LEc">The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse</a> Sister Miriam's One Thing - Our listeners and college softball Michelle's One Thing - The NBA playoffs Sister Josephine's One Thing - The women's Bible study at her parish Resources Mentioned in this Episode: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://amzn.to/3V12uzh">Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships</a> by Amy Banks </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://amzn.to/43NCZ8B">How we Love</a> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://howwelove.com/">How we Love Website</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/">Sr. Josephine's Instagram</a> </li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li>How have I experienced wounds in community? How have I experienced healing in community?</li> <li>How is the Lord inviting you and your family to greater healing and holiness?</li> <li>Was there anything from this episode that stuck out to you or surprised you?</li> <li>How do you struggle with setting boundaries with your family?</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does a healthy relationship look like with myself? With others? With God?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced healing in my relationships, family, and friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my family and family systems do I lack hope?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I striving for perfection in my family?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "The first and fundamental structure for "human ecology" is the family, in which man receives his first formative ideas about truth and goodness, and learns what it means to love and to be loved, and thus what it actually means to be a person." - Pope John Paul II Scripture for Lectio: "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." - 1 John 4:7

S12 E18 - Family Systems with Special Guest Sr. Josephine

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 7 & 8. We reflect on the many ways Jesus wants to make us whole, by exercising the evil out of our lives, forgiving our sins, and leading us to freedom. We also compare that to what the enemy is trying to do, make us feel alone, scatter the pieces of our heart, and bring us out of communion with each other and with God. Jesus wants to love us into healing and is waiting for our invitation. It is up to us to open the door and allow Jesus to enter ever deeper into our hearts. Heather's One Thing - Authentic Masculinity and Intimacy with Jesus - A Pints with Aquinas Episode w/ John Eldredge (<a href= "https://youtu.be/dlZZRpvL1rg?si=rta3d37FQv5RTQN8">YouTube</a>) (<a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ylkmCpOIfmsXELLSzIYiL?si=9587f417f90d4a6f">Spotify</a>) Heather's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/03uykiNTYYbQD0dESf7aNn?si=86b816b202ec4590"> Songs in the Desert</a> Spotify Playlist Sister Miriam's One Thing - March Madness Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/products/she-loved-resting-in-the-beauty-of-motherhood?srsltid=AfmBOop8KV4GTDymHY7PMxsC3Xn0IRW-bbfXm41oYHX3CvX58CXRxGUu"> She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood</a> by Suzanne Bilodeau Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://carmelitesistersocd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Examen-PrayerCard.pdf"> Daily Examen</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Song "<a href= "https://youtu.be/OksRw54hNpg?si=hhj6567yUWlSn6QG">When I Forget</a>" by Amanda Cook</li> </ul> Announcement: It's not too late to order your copy of "Jesus and the Jubilee" at the <a href="http://stpaulcenter.com/abide">St. Paul Center</a> with promo code "ABIDE15" for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available. Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Have I experienced the revelation of Christ's identity as the Messiah in a personal way?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What little parts of my heart has the Lord been restoring this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has God been personally restoring my relationship with Him, exorcising me from evil, and bringing me into relationship with my neighbor?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Spend time in prayer and meditate on the image of a door with locks on it. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you: What is the name of this lock?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has my heart been pierced by this intricate story of salvation?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are you feasting on in relation to your fasting this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">"We all need exorcism." How do you see this truth in your own heart and life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where can you invite the Holy Spirit into my heart for restoration?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Even though he is God in the flesh and could organize his ministry in any way, notice that Jesus chose: (1) relationship with God, (2) exorcism of evil, and (3) relationship with neighbor. Deliverance flows from God, not man." (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 72-73) Scripture for Lectio: "Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." (Matt 18:18) Sponsor - Heritage Retreat Center: Discover Heritage — A Sacred Destination for Renewal Looking for a place to unplug, reconnect, and deepen your faith? <a href="https://www.heritagega.org">Heritage</a> is a revitalized Catholic settlement, just two hours east of Atlanta, where faith, history, and natural beauty converge. Set on 200 peaceful acres, Heritage offers: - Cozy cottages for restful overnight stays - A historic church rich in tradition - Religious art to inspire reflection - Prayer gardens for quiet contemplation - Meeting spaces for groups seeking connection - Delicious, all-inclusive meals to nourish both body and soul Whether you're coming for the day or staying overnight, Heritage provides a serene escape with plenty of outdoor space for exploring nature and embracing stillness. One guest described her visit as: "Serene, beautiful, and oh so peaceful. This place truly fills your cup! I've visited twice now and can't wait to go back." Come experience the peace for yourself! ➡️ Learn more at <a href= "https://www.heritagega.org">HeritageGA.org</a> or follow us on Instagram at @heritage.ga. Have questions? DM us anytime! ❤️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Heritage Retreat Center 01:23 - Intro 02:15 - Welcome 03:26 - Deliverance Comes from the Lord 04:59 - A World at War 07:19 - Back to Nazareth 08:48 - Bringing the Many Parts Together 10:15 - He is Who He Says He is 11:32 - A Continuous Liberation and Invitation 14:09 - The Arrows the Hit Our Soul 16:39 - We All Need Exorcism 19:28 - Feasting on the Holy Spirit 21:29 - The Power of Confession 25:36 - One Things

S16 E11 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters Seven and Eight

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss why you should not be friends with your spiritual director, how it impacts the director-mentee relationship, and other ways to destroy your spiritual direction relationship! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://registration.spiritualdirection.com/?utm_source=dir&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=avila_summit&utm_content=destroy"> Avila Summit: Spiritual Warfare and the Family</a> - event</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/spiritual-warfare-and-discernment-of-spirits-signup-2?utm_source=dir&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=swados&utm_content=demonic_backlash"> Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits</a> - video series</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://shop.spiritualdirection.com/product/discernment-of-spirits-for-beginners/"> Discernment of Spirits for Beginners</a> - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett & Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/into-the-deep-sign-up?utm_source=sd.com&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=into_the_deep&utm_content=dir"> Into the Deep</a> - video series</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://spiritualdirection.com/events">SpiritualDirection.com/Events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

How To Destroy A Spiritual Direction Relationship

Support me on Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">here</a> or directly <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/donate/">here</a>. Get Counterfeit Christs by Trent Horn <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1683571169?pf_rd_p=1cac67ce-697a-47be-b2f5-9ae91aab54f2&amp;pf_rd_r=ZYDK5MMRCY5RHC13QKCM">here</a>. Get Hidden in Plain View by Lydia McGrew <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Plain-View-Undesigned-Coincidences/dp/1936341905/ref=pd_ybh_a_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=6RCAE16MK6JA5Z230FH7"> here</a>. Listen to that debate on Unbelievable? Between Tim McGrew and Peter Boghossian <a href="http://cfvod.kaltura.com/pd/p/618072/sp/61807200/serveFlavor/entryId/1_geqtgoo0/v/2/flavorId/0_bl2lsnk3/name/a.mp3">here</a>. Here's the text we read from Aquinas: I answer that, It behooved Christ to rise again, for five reasons. First of all; for the commendation of Divine Justice, to which it belongs to exalt them who humble themselves for God's sake, according to Luke 1:52: "He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble." Consequently, because Christ humbled Himself even to the death of the Cross, from love and obedience to God, it behooved Him to be uplifted by God to a glorious resurrection; hence it is said in His Person (Psalm 138:2): "Thou hast known," i.e. approved, "my sitting down," i.e. My humiliation and Passion, "and my rising up," i.e. My glorification in the resurrection; as the gloss expounds. Secondly, for our instruction in the faith, since our belief in Christ's Godhead is confirmed by His rising again, because, according to 2 Corinthians 13:4, "although He was crucified through weakness, yet He liveth by the power of God." And therefore it is written (1 Corinthians 15:14): "If Christ be not risen again, then is our preaching vain, and our [Vulgate: 'your'] faith is also vain": and (Psalm 29:10): "What profit is there in my blood?" that is, in the shedding of My blood, "while I go down," as by various degrees of evils, "into corruption?" As though He were to answer: "None. 'For if I do not at once rise again but My body be corrupted, I shall preach to no one, I shall gain no one,'" as the gloss expounds. Thirdly, for the raising of our hope, since through seeing Christ, who is our head, rise again, we hope that we likewise shall rise again. Hence it is written (1 Corinthians 15:12): "Now if Christ be preached that He rose from the dead, how do some among you say, that there is no resurrection of the dead?" And (Job 19:25-27): "I know," that is with certainty of faith, "that my Redeemer," i.e. Christ, "liveth," having risen from the dead; "and" therefore "in the last day I shall rise out of the earth . . . this my hope is laid up in my bosom." Fourthly, to set in order the lives of the faithful: according to Romans 6:4: "As Christ is risen from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life": and further on; "Christ rising from the dead dieth now no more; so do you also reckon that you are dead to sin, but alive to God." 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155: 5 reasons Christ rose from the dead, W/ Trent Horn

The third way is taken from possibility and necessity, and runs thus. We find in nature things that are possible to be and not to be, since they are found to be generated, and to corrupt, and consequently, they are possible to be and not to be. But it is impossible for these always to exist, for that which is possible not to be at some time is not. Therefore, if everything is possible not to be, then at one time there could have been nothing in existence. Now if this were true, even now there would be nothing in existence, because that which does not exist only begins to exist by something already existing. Therefore, if at one time nothing was in existence, it would have been impossible for anything to have begun to exist; and thus even now nothing would be in existence — which is absurd. Therefore, not all beings are merely possible, but there must exist something the existence of which is necessary. But every necessary thing either has its necessity caused by another, or not. Now it is impossible to go on to infinity in necessary things which have their necessity caused by another, as has been already proved in regard to efficient causes. Therefore we cannot but postulate the existence of some being having of itself its own necessity, and not receiving it from another, but rather causing in others their necessity. This all men speak of as God. ST 1. Q. 2, A 3. --- The 13 step argument given by Robert in the interview: 1. We find in reality some things that are capable of existing and not existing, because they are found to be generated and to corrupt. 2. We call such beings possible beings. 3. A possible being cannot be the cause of its own existence. 4. This is so for two reasons: (1) It would already have to exist in order to cause its own existence, but if it already exists then it does not need to cause its own existence, and (2) If it caused its own existence then it would be both prior to itself and also not prior to itself, which is a contradiction and thus impossible. 5. Therefore a possible being must get its existence from a cause that exists external to it. 6. It is impossible that everything which exists is a possible being. 7. The reason is that nothing could have begun to exist in reality if everything were a possible being because a possible being only comes to exist through an already existing cause external to it, which would not exist if everything were a possible being. 8. But if nothing could have begun to exist in reality then nothing would have existed in the past and nothing would exist now, because "from nothing, nothing comes." 9. But this is absurd because things exist now. 10. Thus not all things are possible beings—at least one necessary being must exist. 11. There are 2 ways for a being to be necessary: (1) it can get its necessity from another; (2) it can get its necessity from itself (per se). 12. If it has its necessity from another, then it requires a cause external to it. 13. An infinity of beings that get their necessity from another would not explain how anything came to exist, just as it is clear from the above that an infinity of possible beings would not explain how anything came to be. Conclusion: There must be a cause that has of itself (per se) its own necessity (i.e., it does not receive necessity from another), and on which all other beings are, ultimately, dependent for their existence. And this we call God. --- Robert mentioned a paper, "There must be a First: Why Thomas Aquinas Rejects Infinite, Essentially Ordered, Causal Series." Read it here: <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09608788.2013.816934">http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09608788.2013.816934</a> SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. 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33: What's the contingency argument for God's existence?

Huge thanks to Philipe Ortiz and Katie Kuchar in particular for supporting to the show! --- Today I read from The Aquinas Catechism. You can get that book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aquinas-Catechism-Explanation-Catholic-Theologian/dp/1928832105">https://www.amazon.com/Aquinas-Catechism-Explanation-Catholic-Theologian/dp/1928832105</a> --- SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

43: Isn't it foolish to believe in what you cannot see?

Today I chat with my pal, Emily Barry, about what Thomas has to say about friendship. --- SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

63: Aristotle's 3 Types of Friendship, With Emily Barry

⭐ Become a Locals supporter: <a href="http://mattfradd.locals.com/support">http://mattfradd.locals.com/support</a> James Donald Forbes McCann is a stand-up comedian from Australia. He is associated with the Adelaide Fringe Festival. In 2018 he won three awards at the Adelaide Comedy Awards. His early shows at Adelaide fringe were titled 'Wolf Creek: The Musical', and 'The Sound of Nazis'. 💵 Show Sponsors: - STRIVE 21: <a href="https://strive21.com/matt">https://strive21.com/matt</a> - Ascension app: <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/fradd">https://ascensionpress.com/fradd</a> Get Agony Magazine: <a href="https://agonymagazine.com/">https://agonymagazine.com/</a> James vs. Condoms: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFbZ0gh413c">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFbZ0gh413c</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Aussie Comedian James Donald Forbes McCann | Ep. 447

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How to Build a Memory Palace! (Dr. Kevin Vost) | Ep. 347

Mother describes a her prayer surrounding "First Fruits". She talks about the Blessing of First Fruits done in the Eastern Church on The Feast of the Transfiguration. 🤝 💸 Support the Channel: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com">https://mattfradd.locals.com</a> 🎧 Mother's Podcast: <a href="https://whatgodisnot.com/">https://whatgodisnot.com/</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/matt">https://www.strive21.com/matt</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What is THE BLESSING OF FIRST FRUITS?! | Mthr. Natalia

Today's episode of Pints with Aquinas is all about why Sola Scripture (Bible Only) is FALSE. And I speak with a man who's certainly well-qualified to have a discussion about it: The Pat Madrid. In this episode, Pat and I will teach you: - The meaning of Sola Scriptura - Why Sola Scripture is false - What is meant by the phrase "Catholic Tradition" - and more! SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Why Sola Scriptura is FALSE (Patrick Madrid) | Ep. 214

In this episode, we continue with part four of our Lenten book study Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We begin by discussing how Holy Orders heals the wound of confusion. Through the priesthood, God is giving us His Heart and confirms our identity as His beloved adopted children. We share ways different priests have impacted our lives both positively and negatively and chat about the importance of praying for priests. Next, we discuss how Marriage heals the wound of fear. This Sacrament is a beautiful window into the mystery of Trinitarian love. We touch on how Marriage can heal those in the single state as well as those in a difficult or broken marriage. Remember, God is the only One who can give us the perfect love we crave. We need to draw our strength from Him as we journey towards healing and transformation. Hey friends! We know that Be Transformed is packed with incredible things, so we encourage you to not feel the need to rush. We want this to be a place where you can rest and be with the Holy Spirit. If you find yourself stuck on a chapter, we invite you to take the time you need and join us again when ready. May God bless you and bring you healing through His Sacraments! Heather's One Thing- Daily Mass Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/products/gift-and-grit-how-heroic-virtue-can-change-your-life-and-relationships"> Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships</a> by Sarah and Andy Swafford Michelle's One Thing - Blessed is She Burn Retreat Michelle's Other One Thing - College roommates and friends Michelle's Other Other One Thing - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett's <a href= "https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/loneliness">podcast</a> and book <a href= "https://maryruthhackett.com/product/daughter-by-design/">Daughter by Design</a> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways has God brought restoration in your relationship with Him as Father?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting you to draw nearer to the fathers in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways are you withholding yourself from Christ (and your spouse)?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What fears do you bring into your relationships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you open yourself to the beauty of the marriages around you?</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is my story of fatherhood with my biological father? With my spiritual fathers? With our Heavenly Father?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I presently choosing self-reliance as the result of a father wound?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced woundedness from my parents' marriage? From my own marriage?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced healing from my parents' marriage, other marriages, or my own marriage?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: According to St. John Paul II, our rebellion against God's fatherly authority has permeated all of history since the fall: "This is truly the key to interpreting reality. . . . Original sin, then, attempts to abolish fatherhood, destroying its rays . . . placing in doubt the truth about God, who is love." - Be Transformed, pg 88 You may ask, as I have, what can heal us collectively and individually from this primordial wound of confusion and disorder? Since the wound is rooted in distorted perceptions of the Father's authority and our rebellion against his authority, the antidote must be the opposite: restoring our understanding of his authority and humbly submitting to that authority in our lives. - Be Transformed, pg 88 Scripture for Lectio: "What God has joined together, no human being must separate." - Matthew 19:6 Books & Resources Mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZyN85Z">Intimate Allies</a> by Dan Allender </li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kzcySu">Be Devoted</a> by Dr. Bob Schuchts </li> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://jpiihealingcenter.org/event/ucr_7-20-23/">Unveiled Couples Retreat </a></li> </ul> Sponsor - Chews Life: At <a href="https://chewslife.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chews Life</a>, it is their mission to equip all Catholics with Rosaries for life. 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S12 E11 - Lent Book Study Part 4: Holy Orders and Marriage

The first of Father John’s fall series on A.I., Father Jacob and he take up the question from the perspective of the uncontrollability of the world. Unpacking the thought of Harmut Rosa and bringing Von Balthasar to bear, they seek to understand the contours of “resonance,” in place of the illusion of an engineered reality.

A.I. and the Uncontrollability of the World

What the Rosary has to do with Croissants

Hey all, For the next 2 weeks we're doing a promotion. If you become a $10 or more patron of Pints With Aquinas here, I'll send you all that other free stuff AND I'll send you a limited edition Thomas Aquinas magnet for your car ... AND I'll send you a super awkward private video message. --- Today I interview Dr. Brant Pitre. Here's a bit about him: <a href="https://www.brantpitre.com/">Dr. Brant Pitre</a> is Distinguished Research Professor of Scripture at the Augustine Institute in Denver, CO. He earned his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, where he specialized in the study of the New Testament and ancient Judaism. He is the author of several articles and books, including: Jesus, the Tribulation, and the End of the Exile (Baker Academic, 2005), Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist (Image Books, 2011), Jesus the Bridegroom (Image Books, 2014), Jesus and the Last Supper (Eerdmans, 2015), and The Case for Jesus (Image, 2016). Dr. Pitre is an extremely enthusiastic and engaging speaker who lectures regularly across the United States. He has produced dozens of Bible studies on CD, DVD, and MP3, in which he explores the biblical foundations of Catholic faith and theology. He currently lives in Gray, Louisiana, with his wife Elizabeth, and their five children. --- Here's the entire article I read from today from Aquinas: Article 4. Whether Christ should have committed His doctrine to writing? Objection 1. It would seem that Christ should have committed His doctrine to writing. For the purpose of writing is to hand down doctrine to posterity. Now Christ's doctrine was destined to endure for ever, according to Luke 21:33: "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away." Therefore it seems that Christ should have committed His doctrine to writing. Objection 2. Further, the Old Law was a foreshadowing of Christ, according to Hebrews 10:1: "The Law has [Vulgate: 'having'] a shadow of the good things to come." Now the Old Law was put into writing by God, according to Exodus 24:12: "I will give thee" two "tables of stone and the law, and the commandments which I have written." Therefore it seems that Christ also should have put His doctrine into writing. Objection 3. Further, to Christ, who came to enlighten them that sit in darkness (Luke 1:79), it belonged to remove occasions of error, and to open out the road to faith. Now He would have done this by putting His teaching into writing: for Augustine says (De Consensu Evang. i) that "some there are who wonder why our Lord wrote nothing, so that we have to believe what others have written about Him. Especially do those pagans ask this question who dare not blame or blaspheme Christ, and who ascribe to Him most excellent, but merely human, wisdom. These say that the disciples made out the Master to be more than He really was when they said that He was the Son of God and the Word of God, by whom all things were made." And farther on he adds: "It seems as though they were prepared to believe whatever He might have written of Himself, but not what others at their discretion published about Him." Therefore it seems that Christ should have Himself committed His doctrine to writing. On the contrary, No books written by Him were to be found in the canon of Scripture. I answer that, It was fitting that Christ should not commit His doctrine to writing. First, on account of His dignity: for the more excellent the teacher, the more excellent should be his manner of teaching. Consequently it was fitting that Christ, as the most excellent of teachers, should adopt that manner of teaching whereby His doctrine is imprinted on the hearts of His hearers; wherefore it is written (Matthew 7:29) that "He was teaching them as one having power." And so it was that among the Gentiles, Pythagoras and Socrates, who were teachers of great excellence, were unwilling to write anything. For writings are ordained, as to an end, unto the imprinting of doctrine in the hearts of the hearers. Secondly, on account of the excellence of Christ's doctrine, which cannot be expressed in writing; according to John 21:25: "There are also many other things which Jesus did: which, if they were written everyone, the world itself, I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written." Which Augustine explains by saying: "We are not to believe that in respect of space the world could not contain them . . . but that by the capacity of the readers they could not be comprehended." And if Christ had committed His doctrine to writing, men would have had no deeper thought of His doctrine than that which appears on the surface of the writing. Thirdly, that His doctrine might reach all in an orderly manner: Himself teaching His disciples immediately, and they subsequently teaching others, by preaching and writing: whereas if He Himself had written, His doctrine would have reached all immediately. Hence it is said of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:3) that "she hath sent her maids to invite to the tower." It is to be observed, however, that, as Augustine says (De Consensu Evang. i), some of the Gentiles thought that Christ wrote certain books treating of the magic art whereby He worked miracles: which art is condemned by the Christian learning. "And yet they who claim to have read those books of Christ do none of those things which they marvel at His doing according to those same books. Moreover, it is by a Divine judgment that they err so far as to assert that these books were, as it were, entitled as letters to Peter and Paul, for that they found them in several places depicted in company with Christ. No wonder that the inventors were deceived by the painters: for as long as Christ lived in the mortal flesh with His disciples, Paul was no disciple of His." Reply to Objection 1. As Augustine says in the same book: "Christ is the head of all His disciples who are members of His body. Consequently, when they put into writing what He showed forth and said to them, by no means must we say that He wrote nothing: since His members put forth that which they knew under His dictation. For at His command they, being His hands, as it were, wrote whatever He wished us to read concerning His deeds and words." Reply to Objection 2. Since the old Law was given under the form of sensible signs, therefore also was it fittingly written with sensible signs. But Christ's doctrine, which is "the law of the spirit of life" (Romans 8:2), had to be "written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in the fleshly tables of the heart," as the Apostle says (2 Corinthians 3:3). Reply to Objection 3. Those who were unwilling to believe what the apostles wrote of Christ would have refused to believe the writings of Christ, whom they deemed to work miracles by the magic art. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. 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132: Did Jesus really claim to be God? With Brant Pitre

Today I chat with Fr. Chris Pietraszko about the morality of eating meat. Would you please help us do what we're doing by becoming a patron (you get lots of cool gifts in return): <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> Here's what Aquinas has to say: Whether it is unlawful to kill any living thing? Objection 1. It would seem unlawful to kill any living thing. For the Apostle says (Romans 13:2): "They that resist the ordinance of God purchase to themselves damnation [Vulgate: 'He that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist, purchase themselves damnation.']." Now Divine providence has ordained that all living things should be preserved, according to Psalm 146:8-9, "Who maketh grass to grow on the mountains . . . Who giveth to beasts their food." Therefore it seems unlawful to take the life of any living thing. Objection 2. Further, murder is a sin because it deprives a man of life. Now life is common to all animals and plants. Hence for the same reason it is apparently a sin to slay dumb animals and plants. Objection 3. Further, in the Divine law a special punishment is not appointed save for a sin. Now a special punishment had to be inflicted, according to the Divine law, on one who killed another man's ox or sheep (Exodus 22:1). Therefore the slaying of dumb animals is a sin. On the contrary, Augustine says (De Civ. Dei i, 20): "When we hear it said, 'Thou shalt not kill,' we do not take it as referring to trees, for they have no sense, nor to irrational animals, because they have no fellowship with us. Hence it follows that the words, 'Thou shalt not kill' refer to the killing of a man." I answer that, There is no sin in using a thing for the purpose for which it is. Now the order of things is such that the imperfect are for the perfect, even as in the process of generation nature proceeds from imperfection to perfection. Hence it is that just as in the generation of a man there is first a living thing, then an animal, and lastly a man, so too things, like the plants, which merely have life, are all alike for animals, and all animals are for man. Wherefore it is not unlawful if man use plants for the good of animals, and animals for the good of man, as the Philosopher states (Polit. i, 3). Now the most necessary use would seem to consist in the fact that animals use plants, and men use animals, for food, and this cannot be done unless these be deprived of life: wherefore it is lawful both to take life from plants for the use of animals, and from animals for the use of men. On fact this is in keeping with the commandment of God Himself: for it is written (Genesis 1:29-30): "Behold I have given you every herb . . . and all trees . . . to be your meat, and to all beasts of the earth": and again (Genesis 9:3): "Everything that moveth and liveth shall be meat to you." Reply to Objection 1. According to the Divine ordinance the life of animals and plants is preserved not for themselves but for man. Hence, as Augustine says (De Civ. Dei i, 20), "by a most just ordinance of the Creator, both their life and their death are subject to our use." Reply to Objection 2. Dumb animals and plants are devoid of the life of reason whereby to set themselves in motion; they are moved, as it were by another, by a kind of natural impulse, a sign of which is that they are naturally enslaved and accommodated to the uses of others. Reply to Objection 3. He that kills another's ox, sins, not through killing the ox, but through injuring another man in his property. Wherefore this is not a species of the sin of murder but of the sin of theft or robbery. 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181: The Morality of Meat Eating W/ Fr. Chris Pietraszko

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184: The Art of Accompaniment, with Fr. Chris Pietraszko

Foreword

Silence in Prayer

Preparing for Mass (Ascetical)

Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., delves into the transformative role of silence within the Mass, illustrating how it fosters a deeper encounter with Christ. Drawing from the wisdom of saints and his own reflections, he guides readers to quiet their minds and open their hearts during the liturgy. The book examines the significance of the silent prayers and gestures of the priest, as well as intentional periods of silence, such as during the Liturgy of the Word and after Holy Communion. By embracing these moments, individuals can enhance their spiritual participation and receptivity to grace during Mass.