Martyrs Podcast

The Great Reversal of Easter

In the death and resurrection of Jesus, we see a great reversal. What seemed to be a complete defeat on Good Friday turns out to be the greatest victory on Easter Sunday. Fr. Hall reflects on how this great reversal will be evident in every believer's life. 

You Are Worth Dying For

During Holy Week, the liturgies are centered around God's love for us. Holy Thursday commemorates the first Mass and the institution of the Eucharist. Good Friday commemorates Christ's death on the cross. And, of course, the Easter Vigil and the liturgies of Easter Sunday celebrate the resurrection. Each of these make visible in signs and symbols the great love that God has for us, and they reminds us of the fundamental truth: each of us is worth dying for. 

23.2 Marriage

Chance Unger teaches on the sacrament of marriage. Primarily drawing on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Chance also shares some of John Paul II's Theology of the Body in order to unpack how marriage is supposed make one like Christ. 

23.1 Holy Orders

Fr. Wahlmeier teaches about the priesthood, explaining the different "levels" of holy orders, the role of priests in the church, why this sacrament is only open to men, and more. 

Psalm 22

This is our sixth and final study of our Lenten Series on the Psalms. This week we have what’s arguably the most Lenten of all the psalms: Psalm 22. What makes it so Lenten is its clear connection to the cross. First, the psalm depicts a suffering servant of God whose rescue and vindication bring about the conversion of all the nations to YHWH. Sound familiar? Second, Jesus quotes the beginning of the psalm on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
 
In this study, we'll walk through Psalm 22 and pull out many of the great theological nuggets it contains.
 
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The Raising of Lazarus and Christian Hope

Reflecting on John 11:1-45, Fr. Wahlmeier talks about the uniqueness of Christian hope. Death is not final. Christ will raise from the dead those who are joined to him. 

22.2 Teaching Mass continued

Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through the Mass, unpacking the theologic and biblical meaning behind the various things we and the priest do, say, and wear. Along the way, he answers several questions about topics such as incense, receiving communion, and more.

22.1 Teaching Mass

Fr. Wahlmeier walks us through the Mass, unpacking the theologic and biblical meaning behind the various things we and the priest do, say, and wear. Along the way, he answers several questions about topics such as incense, receiving communion, and more.

Psalm 130

This week our psalmist leads us up out of our sin and up the steps of the Temple. Along the way, we renew our faith in God’s character and in his promise of the resurrection. Read together with the raising of Lazarus, we see how Jesus is the deeper meaning of Psalm 130.
 
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Spiritual Blindness

Reflecting on today's readings, especially the healing of the man born blind, Fr. Asitha draws our attention to our own spiritual blindness. Such blindness can take many forms. We may be blind to God's goodness and be quick to complain. We may be blind to the goodness and needs of others and instead see only their faults and our own self-interests. Whatever the source and form of our blindness, Fr. Asitha invites us to come to the light of Christ and pray, "Jesus, let me see again."