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Aug 10 2009

Podcast: Peter, Jude, And Christian Apocalyptic

Published by Dim Bulb under Uncategorized

This is the fifth installment of a podcast series entitled PETER, JUDE, AND CHRISTIAN APOCALYPTIC, being presented by St Irenaeus Ministries.

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Peter discusses the teaching of some who claim that Jesus will not come again and deliberately ignore what Jesus has said concerning this. The people Peter is writing about are unhappy with spiritual power and turn not only from the teaching on the end times but also the prophets and the commandments. God created the world out of nothing, and He covered it in the Flood, so He is surely powerful. What is more, God is not slow in His coming, but rather in His mercy has delayed His return to give us time to repent, and some have chosen to see this mercy as a sign of aloofness. This is not out of ignorance but rather a deliberate denial of certain inconvenient facts.To the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, but when the end comes, it will be like a thief coming in the night. If we are looking forward to that day, we may hasten it by living godly lives. When the end does come, God will take care of His people, not by preserving them from death, but in some cases reserving them for martyrdom. These people will receive their reward in the resurrection of the body.

How much are we and even some teachers in the Church exhorting our fellow Christians to be mindful of these facts today?

Peter then reminds the people to be without spot or blemish and to consider this time of delay as salvation. He tells them that some of Paul’s writings have been twisted by the ignorant and unstable to their own destruction. In doing this, Peter tells us two things. First, Paul’s epistles are scripture to Peter, and second, though there may be tensions between the apostles, there was never any rivalry or animosity. Peter then concludes by returning to the themes of growth, knowledge and journey.

The closing theme is Gerard Satamian’s Chansons Sans Paroles Op. 2 Pastorale, from the album Dry Fig Trees. www.magnatune.com

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Aug 08 2009

Resources For Sunday Mass According To Both Forms Of The Rite (August 9, 2009)

Published by Dim Bulb under Audio/Video Lectures, Bible, Books, Catechetical Resources, Christ, Devotional Resources, SERMONS, fathers of the church, liturgy

This was originally posted on my primary blog, which contains more “stuff” than is found here. This post contains links to online video, audio, and text resources for this Sunday’s Mass according to both forms of the Rite.

ORDINARY FORM: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday Readings. New American Bible.

Sunday Gospel Scripture Study. Audio. Usually 50 to 60 minutes long. At the time of posting this weeks video is not yet up.

John Paul II Catholic University. Video. 5 minutes. Relates this week’s readings to one another, focusing on the theme of eat, bread and Faith. “Without faith we cannot enter into union with Christ, and we cannot recognize His real presence in the Eucharist.“

Daily Word. A great daily devotional resource. Text and commentary taken from the Navarre Bible.

Daily Gospel. Another great daily devotional resource. Bookmark their home page so that every time you access the site you’ll be able to view the day’s reading and reflection without having to search for them.

Word-Sunday. Contains popular and literal translation of the text, along with notes on the three readings and the Responsorial Psalm. Other resources available as well.

Extraordinary Form: 10th Sunday After Pentecost. Please note that the readings for the EF differ from those of the OF.

Readings (RSV Translation): Epistle: 1 Cor 12:2-11; Gospel: Luke 18:9-14.

Homily On The Epistle. From an online book. Contains text of the epistle.

Homily on the Gospel. From the same resource as above.

Instructions For The 10th Sunday After Pentecost. Online book. The text begins at the bottom of the page I’ve linked to. The entire instruction runs fromn the bottom of page 413 to page 419. It includes instructions on how to avoid pride and vainglory and, also instructions on grace.

A Brief Reflection On The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican. Audio from THE THIRSTING FOUNTAIN. 5 minutes

Homily By St Augustine: Text. Podcast. The podcast is from THE THIRSTING FOUNTAIN, concerning which, see the next entry.

Audio: the Pharisee and the Publican. About 16 minutes. From THE THIRSTING FOUNTAIN. This podcast site could become an excellent resource if the speaker hones his skill-something he says he is intent on doing. Until that happens try to pay attention to the content rather than the delivery. He invites listeners to give their critique and suggestions on what he has to do to improve his style.

Audio: A Sermon Against Pride. About 16 minutes. From the same site as the previous audio. I think the presentation in this talk is a bit better.

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