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The Kingdom of God, Part 2 - The Mystery of Christ (Final Lecture, 57)

G. THE KINGDOM OF GOD a. Meaning and Definition b. Israelites, the Sons of the Kingdom c. Aspects of the Kingdom of God d. Terms of Entrance e. Ways of Living the KingdomCome and sit at the feet of the professors of the Desert, those initiated into the Mystery. They will guide us ... Show More

2h 45m

Jan 12

On War and the Royal Path of Christ

a) Excerpted from "The Real Reasons for War" by Fr. Peter Heershttps://youtube.com/live/RITzSRPCLvM- - -b) If WW3 Begins and a Military Draft is Declared, What Should I Do?Excerpted from Lesson 11: The Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Apostle & Evangelist John the Theologian, Re ... Show More

23m 5s

Jan 5

Orthodoxy in America

a) Excerpt from "Orthodox Mission in the Modern World: Means, Methods and Mindset", an Extended Orthodox Ethos Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMjy-Ye74zI- - - -b) Excerpt from "The Mystery of Christ: An Athonite Catechism (Lesson 17) - Prophecies: The Public Ministry and ... Show More

21m 13s

Mar 2025

Day 73: Christ’s Life Is Mystery (2025)

Many of the things we’d like to know about Jesus’ life we don’t know, but remember, as Fr. Mike has told us, a Christian mystery is not “a case to be solved.” It’s a beauty to bathe in. The Catechism explains the three characteristics common to each of Christ’s mysteries: revelat ... Show More

21m 41s

Aug 2025

Discovering the Gospel

<p>You can’t talk publicly about Christianity unless at some point you get down to say, “Well, what is it?” </p> <p>There’s great consensus that 1 Corinthians was written just 20 years after the death of Jesus Christ. So when Paul says he’s summarizing the message the Corinthians ... Show More

45m 21s

May 2025

Day 147: Christ’s Work in the Liturgy (2025)

We continue our examination of Christ’s acts through the sacraments that he instituted. Fr. Mike emphasizes the importance of understanding that the sacraments are sacred signs that “make present efficaciously the grace they signify.” The sacraments specifically signify the Pasch ... Show More

17m 24s

Mar 2025

Day 75: Jesus’ Infancy and Hidden Life (2025)

Fr. Mike explores the mystery of Jesus’ infancy and hidden life. We first take a look at Jesus’ Baptism, circumcision, and the Epiphany. Fr. Mike discusses that Jesus’ circumcision shows us that salvation comes from the Jews. The Epiphany shows us that salvation does not stop the ... Show More

23m 31s

Mar 2025

Day 74: The Christmas Mystery (2025)

Diving deeper into Jesus Christ as Mystery, the Catechism describes the deep mystery in the preparations for Christ’s coming—also known as Advent—as well as the mystery of his first coming in Christmas. Fr. Mike points to one of the last sentences of today’s readings—”Only when C ... Show More

18m 25s

Mar 2025

Day 62: The Christ (2025)

Why is Jesus named “The Christ”? Today we discover the meaning behind this powerful title. We also learn about the three-fold ministry of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. Fr. Mike explains the true meaning of the kingship of Jesus and how as followers of Christ, we have the opp ... Show More

17m 40s

Apr 2024

Day 109: Mystery of Union With God (2024)

Do we love the Church? Some of us might struggle with that idea, but Fr. Mike explains that if we are to love and live in accordance with the heart of Jesus, we must love what he loves. Jesus, the bridegroom, loves his bride, the Church, so we must love the Church. We also learn ... Show More

17m 9s

Apr 2025

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

Fr. Gregory Pine explores the theological necessity of Marian apparitions through the lens of Catholic doctrine, explaining how they relate to the central mystery of the Incarnation and the proper hierarchy of truths in Christian faith. This lecture was given on April 25th, 2024, ... Show More

38m 31s

The Kingdom of God, Part 1 - The Mystery...