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Sorry, there is not enough room to post all of Ezekiel, but I will do as much as I can. 

The Philokalia

1.  When we fulfil the commandments in our outward actions, we receive from the Lord what is appropriate; but any real benefit we gain depends on our inward intention.
2.  If we want to do something but cannot, then before God, who knows our hearts, it is as if we have done it. This is true whether the intended action is good or bad.
3.  The intellect does many good and bad things without the body, whereas the body can do neither good nor evil without the intellect. This is because the law of freedom applies to what happens before we act.
4.  Some without fulfilling the commandments think that they possess true faith. Others fulfil the commandments and then expect the kingdom as a reward due to them. Both are mistaken.
5.  A master is under no obligation to reward his slaves; on the other hand, those who do not serve him well are not given their
6.  If 'Christ died on our account in accordance with the Scriptures' (Rom. 5:8; 1 Cor. 15:3), and we do not live for ourselves', but "for Him who died and rose' on our account (2 Cor. (: 1g), it is clear that we are debtors to Christ to serve Him till our death. How then can we regard sonship as something which is Christ is Master by virtue of His own essence and Master by virtue of His incarnate life. For He creates man from nothing, and through His own Blood redeems him when dead in sin; and to those who believe in Him He has given His grace.
7.  When Scripture says 'He will reward every man according to his works' (Matt. 16: 27), do not imagine that works in them-alves merit either hell or the kingdom. On the contrary. Christ rewards each man according to whether his works are done with faith or without faith in Himself; and He is not a dealer bound by contract, but God our Creator and Redeemer.
8.  We who have received baptism offer good works, not by way of repayment, but to preserve the purity given to us.
9.  Every good work which we perform through our own natural powers causes us to refrain from the corresponding sin; but without grace it cannot contribute to our sanctification.

Ezekiel Ch 16

1 The word of the LORD came to me: Son of man, 2 what is the meaning of this proverb you recite in the land of Israel: “Parents eat sour grapes, but the children’s teeth are set on edge”? 3 As I live—oracle of the Lord GOD: I swear that none of you will ever repeat this proverb in Israel. 4 For all life is mine: the life of the parent is like the life of the child, both are mine. Only the one who sins shall die! 5 If a man is just—if he does what is right, 6 if he does not eat on the mountains, or raise his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel; if he does not defile a neighbor’s wife, or have relations with a woman during her period; 7 if he oppresses no one, gives back the pledge received for a debt, commits no robbery; gives food to the hungry and clothes the naked; 8 if he does not lend at interest or exact usury; if he refrains from evildoing and makes a fair judgment between two opponents; 9 if he walks by my statutes and is careful to observe my ordinances, that man is just—he shall surely live—oracle of the Lord GOD. 10 But if he begets a son who is violent and commits murder, or does any of these things, 11 even though the father does none of them—a son who eats on the mountains, defiles the wife of his neighbor, 12 oppresses the poor and needy, commits robbery, does not give back a pledge, raises his eyes to idols, does abominable things, 13 lends at interest and exacts usury—this son certainly shall not live. Because he practiced all these abominations, he shall surely be put to death; his ow

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The waters have risen and severe storms are upon us, but we do not fear drowning, for we stand firmly upon a rock. Let the sea rage, it cannot break the rock. Let the waves rise, they cannot sink the boat of Jesus. What are we to fear? Death? Life to me means Christ, and death is gain. Exile? The earth and its fullness belong to the Lord. The confiscation of goods? We brought nothing into this world, and we shall surely take nothing from it. I have only contempt for the world’s threats, I find its blessings laughable. I have no fear of poverty, no desire for wealth. I am not afraid of death nor do I long to live, except for your good. I concentrate therefore on the present situation, and I urge you, my friends, to have confidence.

Do you not hear the Lord saying: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst? Will he be absent, then, when so many people united in love are gathered together? I have his promise; I am surely not going to rely on my own strength! I have what he has written; that is my staff, my security, my peaceful harbor. Let the world be in upheaval. I hold to his promise and read his message; that is my protecting wall and garrison. What message? Know that I am with you always, until the end of the world!

If Christ is with me, whom shall I fear? Though the waves and the sea and the anger of princes are roused against me, they are less to me than a spider’s web. Indeed, unless you, my brothers, had detained me, I would have left this very day. For I always say: Lord, your will be done; not what this fellow or that would have me do, but what you want me to do. That is my strong tower, my immovable rock, my staff that never gives way. If God wants something, let it be done! If he wants me to stay here, I am grateful. But wherever he wants me to be, I am no less grateful.

Yet where I am, there you are too, and where you are, I am. For we are a single body, and the body cannot be separated from the head nor the head from the body. Distance separates us, but love unites us, and death itself cannot divide us. For though my body die, my soul will live and be mindful of my people.

You are my fellow citizens, my fathers, my brothers, my sons, my limbs, my body. You are my light, sweeter to me than the visible light. For what can the rays of the sun bestow on me that is comparable to your love? The sun’s light is useful in my earthly life, but your love is fashioning a crown for me in the life to come.

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Today I want to take some time to reflect on the Trinity and Trinity Sunday.

Topics: Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Devotion, 

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In this Third Week of Lent, I go over a reading from Theophilus focusing on God's love and his ability to heal us. There is truly no sin He cannot heal except those we do not bring to him.

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In this second week of Lent I want to share with you a reflection on prayer by reflecting on a homily from St. Chrysostom.

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Hello everyone! As we begin Lent, I want to share with you a reflection on Romans and commentary from St. Bede on the Gospel of Mark. 

Scripture passage

Romans 12: 1-2

Brothers, I beg you through the mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may judge what is God's will, what is good, pleasing and perfect.

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Hello my friends! Welcome to the beautiful year of hope. I am happy to kick this year off with you all and dive into scripture staring with Isiah 6:5 and Luke 5:8. You are beautiful, and thank you for listening!

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Welcome to the end of the year/New Year reflection. This episode is special, as my family joins me on reflecting on the advent season and looking forward to the new year. Hope you enjoy!

Topics: Advent, Christmas, spiritual growth, 

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Join me and my friend Garrison, as we discuss at length our Advent season. The episode ranges from a wide variety of topics so please refer to the chapter notes. Please join us as we share our spiritual life and how God is working in our lives.

Topics: Advent, Scripture, Friendship, Discernment 

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Tune in for an episode of long forum discussion with me and my sister. We cover a wide range of topics from: creepy childhood stories to what we are doing for Advent. If you like hilarious conversation, and banter then please tune for the advent special.

Also, do apologize for the quality of the audio towards the end of the Podcast, still learning with this new equipment.

Topics: Advent, banter, long forum, hell, best minor inconvenience, and most overrated holiday drink 

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Join me today on an Advent reflection with Isaiah as we enter into this time of preparation for the reception of the Lord. This episode focuses on how we can enter into the season by taking an introspective look at our lives and what can slow the coming of the Lord in our lies: 

Self-reliance and independence from God
What have we allowed to grow in the gardens of our hearts that crowds out the Lord
What idols have we made
What are we building that keep us from the Lord
Do our long-term plans in life include the Lord

Reading from Isaiah CH 2

The Lord’s Day of Judgment on Pride

6 You have abandoned your people,

the house of Jacob!

Because they are filled with diviners,

and soothsayers, like the Philistines;

with foreigners they clasp hands.

7 Their land is full of silver and gold,

there is no end to their treasures;

Their land is full of horses,

there is no end to their chariots.

8 Their land is full of idols;

they bow down to the works of their hands,

what their fingers have made.

9 So all shall be abased,

each one brought low.

Do not pardon them!

10 Get behind the rocks,

hide in the dust,

From the terror of the LORD

and the splendor of his majesty!

11 The eyes of human pride shall be lowered,

the arrogance of mortals shall be abased,

and the LORD alone will be exalted, on that day.

12 For the LORD of hosts will have his day

against all that is proud and arrogant,

against all that is high, and it will be brought low;

13 Yes, against all the cedars of Lebanon

and against all the oaks of Bashan,

14 Against all the lofty mountains

and all the high hills,

15 Against every lofty tower

and every fortified wall,

16 Against all the ships of Tarshish

and all stately vessels.

17 Then human pride shall be abased,

the arrogance of mortals brought low,

And the LORD alone will be exalted on that day.

18 The idols will vanish completely.

19 People will go into caves in the rocks

and into holes in the earth,

At the terror of the LORD

and the splendor of his majesty,

as he rises to overawe the earth.

20 On that day people shall throw to moles and bats

their idols of silver and their idols of gold

which they made for themselves to worship.

21 And they shall go into caverns in the rocks

and into crevices in the cliffs,

At the terror of the LORD

and the splendor of his majesty,

as he rises to overawe the earth.

22 As for you, stop worrying about mortals,

in whose nostrils is but a breath;

for of what worth are they?

Topics: Scripture, Bible, Advent Reflection, Relationship with Jesus,

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In today’s podcast, we covered Catholic guilt and how Psalm 32 speaks with surprising clarity on the  sacrament confession. 

Psalm 32
1 Blessed is the one whose fault is removed, whose sin is forgiven.

2 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no guilt, in whose spirit is no deceit.

3 Because I kept silent, my bones wasted away; I groaned all day long.

4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength withered as in dry summer heat.

Selah

5 Then I declared my sin to you; my guilt I did not hide. I said, “I confess my transgression to the LORD,” and you took away the guilt of my sin.

Selah

6 Therefore every loyal person should pray to you in time of distress. Though flood waters threaten, they will never reach him.

7 You are my shelter; you guard me from distress; with joyful shouts of deliverance you surround me.

Selah

8 I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel with my eye upon you.

9 Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding; with bit and bridle their temper is curbed, else they will not come to you.

10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked one, but mercy surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.

11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; exult, all you upright of heart.

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In this Episode, I interview one of my friends who works in the arts as a sound engineer. This interview was conducted as a long form discussion, so we have a wide range of topics that we cover range from: conversation to God, social involvement in the catholic community, being a Catholic artist, and our experience SEEK. 

Topics: SEEK, FOCUS, artist, faith journey, sounds engineer, conversation, long form discussion, how to be involved in the Catholic community.

This is a sponsored post on behalf of FOCUS. All opinions stated are my own

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We are going to take a break from the mini three part serious looking at sin and focus on prayer with a fantastic work from St. John Mary Vianney

Topics: Prayer, Jesus, Saints, God, how to pray, Catholic, Christian

The work from St. John Mary Vianney
From the Catechetical Instructions by St. John Mary Vianney, priest

The glorious duty of man: to pray and to love

My little children, reflect on these words: the Christian’s treasure is not on earth but in heaven. Our thoughts, then ought to be directed to where our treasure is. This is the glorious duty of man: to pray and to love. If you pray and love, that is where a man’s happiness lies.

Prayer is nothing else but union with God. When one has a heart that is pure and united with God, he is given a kind of serenity and sweetness that makes him ecstatic, a light that surrounds him with marvelous brightness. In this intimate union, God and the soul are fused together like two bits of wax that no one can ever pull apart. This union of God with a tiny creature is a lovely thing. It is a happiness beyond understanding.

We had become unworthy to pray, but God in his goodness allowed us to speak with him. Our prayer is incense that gives him the greatest pleasure.

My little children, your hearts are small, but prayer stretches them and makes them capable of loving God. Through prayer we receive a foretaste of heaven and something of paradise comes down upon us. Prayer never leaves us without sweetness. It is honey that flows into the soul and makes all things sweet. When we pray properly, sorrows disappear like snow before the sun.

Prayer also makes time pass very quickly and with such great delight that one does not notice its length. Listen: Once when I was a purveyor in Bresse and most of my companions were ill, I had to make a long journey. I prayed to the good God, and believe me, the time did not seem long.

Some men immerse themselves as deeply in prayer as fish in water, because they give themselves totally to God. There is not division in their hearts. O, how I love these noble souls! Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Colette used to see our Lord and talk to him just as we talk to one another.

How unlike them we are! How often we come to church with no idea of what to do or what to ask for. And yet, whenever we go to any human being, we know well enough why we go. And still worse, there are some who seem to speak to the good God like this: “I will only say a couple of things to you, and then I will be rid of you.” I often think that when we come to adore the Lord, we would receive everything we ask for, if we would ask with living faith and with a pure heart.

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Today's podcast follows King David as he is seated on the throne of God's Kingdom and his decent into sin. We examine many questions on the nature of sin and how to avoid by carefully looking at how David falls from sin to sin.

Topics: Scripture, how to avoid sin, David, Sammuel, Bible, Uriah the Hittite, Bathsheba, Murder, Adultery, Forgiveness

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Today’s Podcast goes through scripture. We start out in the Old Testament at Exodus, when Moses receives The Ten Commandments, and Israel creates for themselves the god who freed them from the Egyptians. Here we find a curious detail that points us back to an earlier story in Exodus, and eventually bring us back to Genesis with the story of the first brothers, Cain and Abel. Finally, after discussing why Cain’s offering to God was less worthy then Abel’s and how that relates to our Exodus story, we take a look at Judas in the New Testament to examine his betrayal of Jesus. Interesting stuff! Hope you enjoy the episode.

Topics, sacred scripture, the Bible, grace, sin, advice on how to fight sin, reality of the devil

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Today's Podcast goes over my advent and I invite you to share in how you are entering into the season. 

Also we go over the Gospel of Mark Chapter 8 starting at verse 11, where we talk about Gods goodness, and how the hardness of our heats can be effect our ability to hear God's word.

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I found it! Finally, I have an answer that explains why the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have different genealogies for Jesus. Please join me today to hear from Agustin on why the Bible does not contradict itself.

Topics: Saints, Scripture, apologetic, family history, Adam, Abraham, proofs for the Christianity, why I speak too fast

(Link to full work: Sermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament 1-10 | EWTN )

(St. Augustine of Hippo. Sermons on Selected Lessons of the New Testament, 29, 30.)
Added to this; there is another way peculiar to the Jews, in which a man might be the son of another of whom he was not born according to the flesh. For kinsmen used to marry the wives of their next of kin, who died without children, to raise up seed to him that was deceased. (6) So then he who was thus born was both his son of whom he was born, and his in whose line of succession he was born. All this has been said, lest any one, thinking it impossible for two fathers to be mentioned properly for one man, should imagine that either of the Evangelists who have narrated the generations of the Lord are to be, by an impious calumny, charged so to say with a lie; especially when we may see that we are warned against this by their very words. For Matthew, who is understood to make mention of that father of whom Joseph was born, enumerates the generations thus: "This one begat the other," so as to come to what he says at the end, "Jacob begat Joseph." But Luke--because he cannot properly be said to be begotten who is made a child either by adoption, or who is born in the succession of the deceased, of her who was his wife--did not say, "Heli begat Joseph," or "Joseph whom Hell begat," but "Who was the son of Heli," whether by adoption, or as being born of the next of kin in the succession of one deceased.(7)

30. Enough has now been said to show that the question, why the generations are reckoned through Joseph and not through Mary, ought not to perplex us

(Deuteronomy 25: 5-6)
When brothers live together and one of them dies without a son, the widow of the deceased shall not marry anyone outside the family; but her husband’s brother shall come to her, marrying her and performing the duty of a brother-in-law. The firstborn son she bears shall continue the name of the deceased brother, that his name may not be blotted out from Israel.

(Genesis/38: 8-10)
Then Judah said to Onan, “Have intercourse with your brother’s wife, in fulfillment of your duty as brother-in-law, and thus preserve your brother’s line.” Onan, however, knew that the offspring would not be his; so whenever he had intercourse with his brother’s wife, he wasted his seed on the ground, to avoid giving offspring to his brother. What he did greatly offended the LORD, and the LORD took his life too.

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This episode of the CatholicPleps Podcast explores the teachings of Saint John Chrysostom on the Christian life. He reminds us that we have nothing to fear, not even death, for this world and everything in it belong to the Lord. And we also learn the secret to this saint’s faith.

Topics: Saints, early church fathers, scripture, love, Jesus, how to live a faithful life, the church

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Link to article: https://catholicplebs.wixsite.com/home/post/mary-immaculate-mother

I have been working for few months to write an essay on Mary's Immaculate Conception and motherhood. It explains how the Immaculate Conception make sense, as well as Mary's motherhood. The essay also has two objections and response to the objections as to help further vet these ideas as well as supplementary material from Sanit Pope Pius the VI, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Athanasius, Saint Andrew of Crete, Saint Cyril of Alexandria and many scriptural rational! It is awesome! I hope you enjoy!

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Talking about Mary, the Immaculate Conception, and Mary as Mother of All Christians

(Written Article Coming Soon)

Scripture References:
The LORD God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you? (Genesis 3: 9)
 
The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)

For God formed us to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made us. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, and they who are allied with him experience it (Wisdom 2: 23-24)

Through one man sin entered the world, and through sin, death… But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come… If, by the transgression of the one, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. In conclusion, just as through one transgression condemnation came upon all, so, through one righteous act, acquittal and life came to all. For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so, through the obedience of the one, the many will be made righteous. (Romans 5: 12-19)

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold your son’ and he said to the disciple ‘Behold, your mother!’ (John 29: 25-27)

And I will put enmity between you and the woman... (Genesis 3: 15)

Who is my mother? And Who are my brothers… For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Mark 3: 31-35)

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Niceness carries within its essence no love.

This is because niceness is the action of courtesy and politeness: which are not virtues, but values of a society.

Thus niceness seeks only to cause no offense, no violence, and puts forth only the acceptable actions of a culture.

Love on the other hand, out of concern for others, would administer the violence of truth as a life-saving remedy to prevent everlasting death

But love would not be content with simply administering the truth. For when love came down in the form of man, He mingled an abundance of compassion, gentleness, and understanding while distributing the truth.

If niceness was a doctor, it would deny a patient a life-saving surgery, so has to do no harm.

Love would administer the anesthetic of gentleness, understanding, and compassion in the surgery of administering the truth for the ends of healing.

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This week on the CatholicPlebs Podcast, we look at the Gospel of St. John and a commentary from St. John Kronstadt on the reality of sin and look at some ways to fight temptation.

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Written Work (shorter and more eloquent): https://catholicplebs.wixsite.com/home/post/the-personal-god-john-5-1-15
 
Topics: Scripture, Gospel of John, Our personal God, Healing, Truth, St. John Chrysostom, Who is God, Economy of God's Love, 

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In this episode I explain why God wants our worship and share an early church father's to help understand this point.

Article: https://catholicplebs.wixsite.com/home/post/why-does-god-desirer-worship

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Speaking of dying with Christ, I was dying of thirst when recording this so I do apologies for the unskilled/dry tongue. Hope you guy enjoy the Podcast though!

Topics: Holy Week, Dying with Christ, Baptism, Building Computers, What to do for Holy Week, Lent, How to let God into your life more, Saints, Wisdom, Scripture

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Topics are: Scripture, tithing, almsgiving, Love, prayer fasting, wisdom, the heart, treasure

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Topics are: Lent, Fasting, Prayer, Mercy, how to fast better, Christianity, Catholic, Readings From a Saint

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Today we look at how to pray well with St. John Chrysostom through reading one of his homilies.

Topics are: Lent, Prayer, Practical advice, Structured Prayer, Times of Prayer, how to pray better, 

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In this episode I interview another member of the Catholic Plebs Society, Br. Phillip Neri. This episode serves as an introduction to who he is and also talking on how to enter into the Lenten season

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Talking about what is Heaven and what is Hell.

Topics: Eternity, God, Scripture, hope 

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In this episode, we look at the absolutely mind-blowing  goodness that is scripture from the words of St. Bonaventure.

Topics are Scripture (duh), Saints, Holy Spirit, God as Father, how to read the bible, why you should be reading the bible.

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What is spiritual poverty? Today we look at the two main aspects of spiritual poverty, and what it means.

Topics: What does it mean to be poor in spirit, Grace, Who is God, material possessions,  Humility

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1st Episode of the year! Talking about if God hears you, and make his will known to you.

Topics: Religion, Scripture, Bible, Prayer, Discernment, Jesus

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Topics are Advent, Scripture, The Bible, how to handle sin, God's Love

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Topics: Scripture, Gospels, Apostles, Early Church Fathers, Saints, Theology, St. Thomas Aquinas, Gospel of John, St. Jerome, Virgins, Defense of the Faith

The beginning of the end is nigh! We conclude Aquinas' Prologue on the Gospel of John. We also talk on Jerome's Prologue with Aquinas to talk about why John is fit to be the author of this Gospel. Do you want Theology, Great Insight into Scripture, and some controversial quotes from the Angelic Doctor himself then get ready for this podcast.

End of Aquinas’ Prologue - St. John's Merits to write this Gospel
1 His Name = “In Whom is Graced”
* Divinity cannot be seen except by those whom have grace
2 His Virtue = Virginity
* He was a virgin
3 His Symbol = An Eagle
* John is relieved as an eagle in the Book of Revelation. John is given the symbol as an eagle because, “flies like an eagle above the clouds of human weakness and looks upon the light of unchanging truth”
4 His Privilege = Christ loved him more then the other disciples
* “John refers to himself below as the beloved disciple”

St. Jerome's Prologue
Part 1- John’s Life - Aquinas as View’s Jerome's prologue
   Section 1: Lord Chose John as a virgin
   Section 2: Two Fold Testimony of virginity
       Fold 1: He is called beloved above all the other disciples
       Fold 2: To him the Lord entrusted his mother
   Section 3: John is an inaugurating work of the Incorruptible Word
Part 2 – John’s Death - Aquinas as View’s Jerome's prologue
   Section 4: And this is John, who knew he was about to die
   Section 5: Mary urged John to write a Gospel

Thomas’ Explosion of Jerome’s Prologue
Jerome writes his prologue to prove two things: 1 the authority of the Gospel and 2 John was qualified to write it. 

Jerome does this in two parts:
   Part 1 Describing John Life (which is broken into two parts)

---- First he describe the author (This is broken down into two things)

      1 Jerome show the illustriousness of the author

          -1 By His Name “This is John”

          -2 According to his office as an Evangelist

          -3 According to his dignity as a Disciple of the Lord

          -4 According to his virtue of chastity

         -5 By election as he was chosen by the Lord

         -6 By the manner of his calling “he called him form his wedding”

    2 He prove it where is says “a two fold testimony is given in this Gospel”

         -Fold 1 By his sign of greater love “this is that disciple who gives testimony of these things and has written of these things”

         -Fold 2 Jesus entrusted his mother to John “so that a virgin should protect a virgin”
    
---- Second showing the gifts conferred on him in life (does this in 4 ways)

       1 – the beginning of this Gospel begins with the incorruptible word, which is fitting because as the incorruptible man should discussed

       2 – the prelude of the miracle at the wedding which Aquinas clarifies

       3 – the order in which the book is written as the last written book of scripture

      4 – this is John

   Part 2 Describing John Death
This is John describes the author in two ways 

 1 show the illustriousness of John’s death: “the privilege of his death is wondrous and unique, for he experienced no suffering in death”

 2 fleetingness of the order of the Gospel

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There are like four things that if you did one of them it would change you life, literally change your life. Today's topic it one of them... and next weeks will cover another! Today we cover St. Bernard on the Saints on All Saints Day.... happy bladed all saints day! I wanted to do this sooner, like on All Saints Day, but it turns out life is a thing and I want to be present to the people around me.

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Today we take some wisdom from St. Charles about how to attend to prayer and mass better, as well as other spiritual endeavors. Today’s episode is full of great practical advice for the spiritual life that can help us grow in virtue. So let’s get to it!

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I finally found a friend to join me to talk about the catholic faith. Today's podcast is a long form discussion covering leisure, prayer and how that changes when growing in the faith. We also talk about our stories, and how we became Catholic. And we talk about whether it is okay to lie if there are Nazis looking for Jews. I hope you enjoy the Podcast!

Link to my article on lying:  https://catholicplebs.wixsite.com/home/post/a-prosed-solution-to-lying-in-dire-circumstances 

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Today we take on the enteral perspective on how God sees his creation through the dialogue of God the Father and St. Catherine of Siena. Hope you enjoy this word of encouragement! God bless!

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The Aquinas series continues!

This episode goes over the fullness and perfection of contemplation in Aquinas' Prologue. In this episode, we find that fullness is related to power, and perfection to the sacraments. Yes it is weird, but it does make sense when Aquinas talks about it.

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What a doozie, in this episode we get to take a look at Mary The Mother of God, and what scripture has to say about her. We cover Genesis, Revelation,  1 Kings, and The Gospel of John to see what scripture has to say about Mary. Also, we take a look at some early church fathers and Catholic Saints to see what they have to say: John of Damascus, Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas. 

Don't know if I mentioned this in the Podcast but Theotokos = Mother of God (literal translation = Birth Giver of God). Which is important in John of Damascus' quote.

Just  for warning I do mess up a couple of quotes, I mention this in the beginning, but I just want to make sure that there that some of these miss quoting of scripture do not scandalize you.

God Bless!

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New Series! I am starting a new series on Thomas' Aquinas' Commentary on the Gospel of John and this is the first episode! 

This episode goes over the the first part of Aquinas' Prologue, and in the prologue, we start to come to understand contemplation as the Angelic Doctor sees it. Aquinas breaks down John's contemplation into 3 parts as to its height, its fullness, and its perfection. 

This episode cover the height of John's contemplation, which is further broken down into 4 parts, a height of Authority, a height of Eternity, a height of Nobility, and a height of Incomprehensibility. 

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In this episode, we take a look at what St. Augustine has to say about the prayer of St. Paul, and also what are the implications of God's responses to our prayer. Also, less on topic, I got a new microphone, and it sounds great! 

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