Best St Francis De Sales Podcasts (2024)

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Homily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 21, 2024 15:00

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 6:30-34: The apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” People were coming and going in g…

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Summer with the Saints: St Francis de Sales 26:05

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Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss St. Francis de Sales, including his understanding of the importance of the laity, which built an early foundation for Vatican II. Resources: St. Francis de Sales (Catholic.org) Learn to Pray Like St. Francis de Sales (featuring Fr. Gregory Pine O.P.) St. Francis de Sales: A Biography What You Don’t Know About…

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Homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 14, 2024 16:36

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 6:7-13: Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick— no food, no sack, …

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St. Aphrahat - On Penitents 35:51

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"So the man whom Satan has smitten ought not to be ashamed to confess his sin, and depart from it, and entreat for himself the medicine of penitence. For gangrene comes to the wound of him who is ashamed to show it, and harm comes to his whole body; and he who is not ashamed has his wound healed, and again returns to go down into the conflict." St.…

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Summer with the Saints: St Catherine of Siena 31:30

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Bridgett and Janet share their connections to St Catherine of Siena, especially after their travels to Italy earlier this year. Resources: Video Recommendations Who is St. Catherine of Siena: The Catholic Saints Podcast (The Augustine Institute) The Apostle of the Blood of Christ: Saint Catherine of Siena (Bishop Robert Barron) Articles Referenced …

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Homily for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 7, 2024 11:45

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 6:1-6: Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where…

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St. John Henry Newman - Many Called, Few Chosen 29:53

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"Your very perplexity in reconciling the surface of things with our Lord's announcements, the very temptation you lie under to explain away the plain words of Scripture, shows you that your standard of good and evil, and the standard of all around you, must be very different from God's standard." In this sermon from his Anglican period, Newman refl…

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Homily for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 30, 2024 16:05

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 5:21-43: When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him h…

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Summer with the Saints: St Francis of Assisi 27:26

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Bridgett is joined by Travis Rogers, Ascension's Youth Minister, for a conversation about St Francis of Assisi and their connections to this popular saint, including the Secular Franciscan Order. Resources: Video Recommendations St. Francis of Assisi: The World’s Most Beloved Saint St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction Organization The Secul…

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Homily for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 23, 2024 9:29

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 4:35-41: On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him.…

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Summer With The Saints: St Therese of Lisieux 29:03

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Janet & Bridgett continue their summer series with one of Janet's favorite saints, St Therese of Lisieux. They discuss her life and experiences and uncover what it means to be a Doctor of the Church. Resources: Video Recommendations Bishop Barron on Saint Theresa of Lisieux Saint Theresa of Lisieux- Following the Little Way How to Know Which Saints…

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The Shepherd of Hermas | Pt. 4 (Parables 9-10) 1:12:06

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“Keep his commandments, and you will have a cure for sin.” The Shepherd of Hermas is an apocryphal text written in Rome in the 2nd century. It belongs to the category of "apocalyptic" literature, as it relates a series of revelations given to its titular character, Hermas, who may or may not also have been the work's author. The Shepherd of Hermas …

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Homily for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 16, 2024 13:06

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 4:26-34: Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and day and through it all the seed would sprou…

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Summer with the Saints: St Joseph 19:06

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Join Bridgett and Janet in their discussion of one of their favorite saints: St Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. Can you even imagine parenting the Son of God? Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church (437, 497, 532, 1014, 1846, and 2177) St. John Henry Newman: “When, for our sakes, the Son came on earth and took our flesh, yet He would not …

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Homily for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – June 9, 2024 15:28

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 3:20-35: Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, "He is out of his m…

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Summer with the Saints: Mother Mary 17:46

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Janet and Bridgett start the summer season with the ultimate saint: Mother Mary. She said "yes" and we will never be the same! Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church (963-975) Formed Interview Our Mother Mary Dr. Mark Miravalle, interviewed by Dr. Ben Akers (Subscription to Formed Required) Pope St. John Paul II, Mary’s Mediation Derives from …

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Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Corpus Christi – June 2, 2024 15:07

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 14:12-16, 22-26: On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?" …

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Summer with the Saints: Not Perfection, Just Connection 24:22

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Welcome to the summer edition of Hearing with the Heart! Bridgett and Janet unveil their summer plan and kick it off with a discussion of Sainthood and how we are all connected. Resources: USCCB's Information on Becoming a Saint Catechism of the Catholic Church (946-962) Baby Steps: Look up your first, middle, and/or confirmation name and learn mor…

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Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – May 26, 2024 14:44

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mt 28:16-20: The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they all saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in …

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JTB Chapters 6 & 7: The Bridal Mysteries 35:58

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In the final 2 chapters of Jesus the Bridegroom, Janet and Bridgett consider the relationship between the cleansing of Baptism and the bridal mysteries. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Baby Steps: Reflect on the Gospel of John's Woman at the Well. If you met Jesus at the well, what do you think he w…

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Homily for Pentecost Sunday – May 19, 2024 16:21

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15: Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, …

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JTB Chapter 5: The End of Time 31:27

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Jesus is the Bridegroom, but what does that mean for us after the wedding (crucifixion)? Join Bridgett and Janet as they discuss Chapter 5, Jewish marriage traditions, and the End of Times. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament John Chapter 14 Baby Steps: Read t…

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Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter – May 12, 2024 14:34

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 17:11b-19: Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. When I was with them I protected them in…

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JTB Chapter 4: Wedding Day 32:05

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If Jesus is the Bridegroom, when is his wedding? Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 4 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Jesus’ Crucifixion from the Gospel of John Baby Steps: Remember a wedding you've attended. Now look at your…

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Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 5, 2024 15:04

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 15:9-17: Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and …

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JTB Chapter 3: The Bride at the Well 29:09

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If Jesus is the Bridegroom, then who is the Bride? Listen in as Janet and Bridgett discuss Chapter 3 in Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre The Woman at the Well John 4: 4-30 Baby Steps: Re-read The Woman at the Well. Put yourself into the scene a…

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Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter – April 28, 2024 14:47

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 15:1-8: Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more f…

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JTB Chapter 2: It's All About the Bridegroom 27:42

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Have you ever thought of the Last Supper as Jesus' wedding banquet? Listen in as Bridgett and Janet discuss John the Baptist, Jesus' role at the Wedding at Cana, and the Last Supper as they discover Chapter 2 of Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre…

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Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter – April 21, 2024 13:42

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 10:11-18: Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and…

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St. John Henry Newman - The Work of the Christian 27:14

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"It cannot be said, then, because we have not to bear the burden and the heat of the day, that therefore we have returned to paradise. It is not that our work is lighter, but our strength is greater." This sermon from Newman's Anglican period was originally preached on Septuagesima Sunday. In it, Newman addresses the misconception that grace exempt…

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Chapter 1: Jesus the Bridegroom 31:44

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Bridgett and Janet introduce the book Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Every Told by Brant Pitre and the covenant relationship God has with us. Resources: Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Brant Pitre Catechism – definition of covenant Song of Songs Baby Steps: Consider your image of God from the Old Testament.…

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Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter – April 14, 2024 13:24

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Lk 24:35-48: The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and sai…

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The Shepherd of Hermas | Pt. 3 (Parables 1-8) 1:04:05

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“These mandates are advantageous for those who intend to repent. For, if they do not walk in them, their repentance is worthless. You who repent must cast off the wickedness of this world which wears you down; if you put on every excellence of justice, you can observe these mandates and keep from committing any additional sins.” The Shepherd of Her…

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Homily for the Second Sunday of Easter – April 7, 2024 16:16

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 20:19-31: On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." W…

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Homily for Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord – March 31, 2024 12:44

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 20:1-9: On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the oth…

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Easter: He is Risen! 31:09

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Have you attended an Easter Vigil Mass? Walk with Janet and Bridgett through the symbolism of "the mother of all holy vigils" (St Augustine) and the joy and celebration of Easter. Resources: Hallow Easter Vigil Guide Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Easter Vigil Readings Easter Sunday Readings Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Stor…

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Homily for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – March 24, 2024 27:08

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Mk 14:1—15:47: The Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to take place in two days’ time. So the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to arrest him by treachery and put him to death. They s…

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Holy Week: From Jerusalem to the Cross 43:26

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The journey we take with Jesus during Holy Week leads us to the pinnacle moment of our Catholic faith. Janet and Bridgett walk with us through the scriptures from Jesus' jubilant (but humble) entrance in Jerusalem to his death on the cross. Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church #1168 Triduum The Significance of Holy Thursday Ignatius Catholic…

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The Shepherd of Hermas | Pt. 2 (Mandates) 59:01

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“Put the Lord in your hearts, then, you who are empty and fickle in the faith. You will then know that nothing is easier, sweeter, or more gentle than these mandates. Be converted, you who walk in the commandments of the Devil, commandments that are hard, bitter, cruel, and foul. And do not fear the Devil either, because he has no power against you…

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Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 17, 2024 12:02

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 12:20-33: Some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andre…

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Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Grain of Wheat Must Die 31:06

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Our Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can lead to spiritual fulfillment and make space for all that God has in store for our lives. Resources: Fifth Sunday of Lent Gospel Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Food…

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Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent – March 10, 2024 17:23

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Welcome to the Word at St Francis, a welcoming and inclusive parish community coming to you from E 96th St in New York City. The Gospel is Jn 3:14-21: Jesus said to Nicodemus: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” For God so loved the wor…

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Fourth Sunday of Lent: God So Loves You 33:41

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Janet & Bridgett discuss the Gospel from the Fourth Sunday, which includes the most often quoted verse (John 3:16), and the depth of love God has for each one of us. Resources: Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament Kreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B. Word on Fire, 2023. Marquette University Gospel Refle…

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The Shepherd of Hermas | Pt. 1 (Visions) 54:06

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“So I wrote the commands and parables as he bade me. If you hear them and keep them, and walk in them, and fulfill them in a pure heart, you will receive from the Lord what He promised you. But if you hear them and do not repent, or even add to your sins, you will receive the contrary from the Lord.” The Shepherd of Hermas is an apocryphal text wri…

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