This weekly podcast offers an in-depth study of the lectionary readings for Sunday Mass. We explore the Biblical, literal, and historical context as the foundation for spiritual and moral application.
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This weekly podcast offers an in-depth study of the lectionary readings for Sunday Mass. We explore the Biblical, literal, and historical context as the foundation for spiritual and moral application.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore eternal life through Wisdom, Psalm 23, and Jesus' promise of resurrection, examining the communion of saints, sacred relics, and intercessory prayer for the faithful departed on All Souls Day.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore why God loves the poor and lowly through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, examining what true humility means as preparation for Advent and Christ's coming.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore persevering faith through Moses defeating Amalek with outstretched arms prefiguring the cross, Jesus' parable of the persistent widow, and Paul's charge to preach urgently, examining intercessory prayer and witness.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore humble faith and thanksgiving through Naaman's healing in the Jordan, Jesus cleansing ten lepers with only one returning to give thanks, and Paul's call to persevere, examining Christian mission to the exiled.
Fr. Hezekias & Annie examine what it means to wait faithfully when God seems silent, exploring Habakkuk's anguished cry as Babylon approaches, Jesus' radical teaching that servants deserve no thanks, and Paul's urgent charge to guard truth amid suffering.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie expose the contrast between religious performance and authentic discipleship through Amos's fiery denunciation of Israel's luxury amid injustice, Jesus' parable of the rich man's torment, and Paul's call to pursue righteousness.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine Amos's condemnation of Israel's worship and economic injustice, Jesus' puzzling parable of the dishonest steward, and Paul's teaching on intercession, exploring themes of discipleship versus serving mammon.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the shocking link between Moses' bronze serpent and Christ's crucifixion, examining how Israel's serpent plague reveals humanity's twisted view of God and why Jesus must be "lifted up" to heal our spiritual blindness.
Fr. Hezekias & Annie discuss Sirach’s wisdom on humility and almsgiving, unravel Jesus’ parable of the banquet, and contemplate Hebrews’ promise of the heavenly Jerusalem—revealing how lowering ourselves and giving freely shapes true communion with God.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the tension between God's universal call and narrow discipleship through Isaiah's prophecy of nations coming to worship, Jesus' warning about the narrow gate, and God's fatherly correction for spiritual growth.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Jeremiah's suffering in the muddy pit, Jesus' teaching on division and his baptism of fire (Luke 12), and the call to endure trials while keeping eyes fixed on Christ from Hebrews 12.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore what it means to be truly prepared for Christ's return, examining the courage of the Israelites on Passover night, Jesus' striking parable of the master who serves his faithful servants, and Abraham's radical faith journey.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine the wisdom of Ecclesiastes on vanity, Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12), and the danger of storing up earthly treasures while neglecting what matters to God.
Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore themes of intercession, God's mercy versus justice, and persistent prayer through Abraham's pleading for Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18) and Jesus' teaching on the Our Father (Luke 11).
This week Annie and Fr. Hezekias explore the importance of hospitality and serving others in our faith through Abraham's encounter with three mysterious visitors, the Martha and Mary Gospel story, and St. Paul's teaching on service.
This week Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Moses' final words to Israel, break down Jesus's parable of the Good Samaritan, and discuss why being a good neighbor sometimes means having difficult conversations instead of staying quiet.
Fr Hezekias and Annie study Isaiah's prophecy of Jerusalem as a nursing mother and Jesus' sending of the 70 disciples, and what they reveal about God's power.
This weekly podcast offers an in-depth study of the lectionary readings for Sunday Mass. We explore the Biblical, literal, and historical context as the foundation for spiritual and moral application.
