TOS102: The Church's New Year - Season of Foundations

Truth of the Spirit

Truth of the Spirit shares an episode of Living Seasons of Change with Msgr. David LeSieur and Patti Brunner in The Church’s New Year-Season of Foundations. This show explores how the Church’s liturgy is connected from week to week as we apply the Gospel to our daily lives. The writers of the scripture were listeners; they were also evangelist—willing to spread the word of the Lord, no matter the cost. The Catholic Church New Year began in December, liturgically speaking, and ties to the Hebraic New Year rather than the Christian Gregorian calendar. The continuation of the early years of Christ—Epiphany, Baptism, and the feast of Mary remind of the foundation on which the Kingdom was built. Truly, it seems like a gigantic task but the Lord works all things for good. The connection of the Old Testament with the New Testament show the fulfillment of the Promise as Matthew’s Gospel reports the prophecies fulfilled. The Beatitudes lead past the ‘initial’ beginning of Christ’s ministry and Baptism to the Mountain—like Sinai –where the commandments were given. The celebration of Mary points clearly to the hope available by the promises in the writings of the prophets. The Holy Spirit and the Baptism of Jesus are signs but more—a promise to be fulfilled in each of us! This episode was originally broadcast in January 2008.