The Multiplication of the Loaves

The Bible relies heavily on oral tradition, even though it is written. Why is that the case? How did early Christians learn about Jesus? How did they interact with Scriptures, and what role did oral tradition play in the Church? Is oral tradition reliable, and if so, how? 

The concept that God actually gets angry and has similar human emotions and traits is not only theologically incorrect but spiritually damaging. This week, we hear from both listeners and the Fathers as we continue to discuss biblical language when it must not be taken literally. 

As we continue our discussion of why God does not get angry, jealous, or otherwise behave as a human being, we will look at some of the most famous passages of the Bible and how the Fathers explain the "behavior" of God, especially in Genesis. 

<p>Friends, we come to the wonderful Feast of the Epiphany and the great account in the Gospel of Matthew of the journey of the three magi. This marvelous, puzzling story, which has so beguiled the poets, artists, and preachers over the centuries, bears a very profound theologica ... Show More

<p>Friends, our first reading is that wonderful story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, which is a kind of hidden gem in the Old Testament. Like so many of the stories in the Bible, it is very understated, but chock full of spiritual meaning. And it has to do with how we resp ... Show More

FAITH EPISODE!  What if the HOW is one of the very best parts? Let's discuss it in this episode. Some things are just TOO WONDERFUL for us to know about in advance, and there are some mysteries that lead us to realizations or opportunities we never could have seen coming. We dese ... Show More

<p>All of the Bible stories are excellent, but I felt like we needed some JESUS in our lives. So many of us are suffering from health issues, and it can be very discouraging and lonely. Let&#39;s get some encouragement and fill our minds with some of Jesus&#39; miraculous healing ... Show More

<p>Friends, why was the story of Jesus with the little children, versions of which appear in the three synoptic Gospels, so vividly remembered by the first Christians? I think they intuited that it got very close to the heart of Jesus’ teaching. The way Mark sets up his account o ... Show More

When hope entered the world through the birth of Christ, it wasn’t easy. And in our own lives, hope often comes the same way. Discover how God uses our greatest hardships to birth even greater hope.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Council of Nicaea wasn't just a historical event but a turning point—one that directly influences our faith and understanding of Jesus today. Dr. Sri dives into the council's background, the heroic bishops who attended, and the practical applications of this influential counc ... Show More

All of Jesus’ story was unexpected, as a very different Messiah than the people anticipated. Fr. Mark-Mary walks us through the historical and Biblical context of the mystery of the Annunciation, revealing how this mystery of the Rosary is something new, different, and deeper tha ... Show More

<p>The strongest human in the Bible... physically. He didn&#39;t always have the best self-control, but God had an important plan for him from the very beginning. I find myself asking a lot of questions about this story. Let&#39;s all pray for discernment when hearing or reading ... Show More

The first century of Christianity was often a raucous argument. Essential truths were constantly under threat, and confusion was common. Jimmy Akin joins us to discuss what the great arguments of the first century were about and what we can learn from them. Cy Kellett: Hello and ... Show More