Martyrs Podcast

Psalm 23

Ranking as one of the most popular of the psalms, Psalm 23 is quite rich. But its familiarity can often cause us to pass over it too quickly. This week we slow down to take a closer look into this comforting prayer. Read in light of our Gospel this Sunday, the sacramental imagery pops off the page. 
 
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The Woman at the Well: An Invitation to Encounter Jesus

Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well and asks for a drink. A discussion ensues and the woman goes from ostracized and ashamed to openly proclaiming Jesus as the Christ. Fr. Hall helps unpack this by explaining some of the details in the story. He then invites us to open ourselves up to a similar encounter with Jesus. 

21.2 Catholic Social Teaching on Solidarity and Subsidiarity

In this second part of the class on CST, Fr. Hall teaches on solidarity and subsidiarity. 

21.1 Catholic Social Teaching on Human Dignity

In this first part of the class on Catholic Social Teaching, Fr. Hall helps unpack the preferential option for the poor and human dignity. 

21. Announcements

Fr. Hall discusses upcoming RCIA classes, the Lenten Scrutinies, and choosing a patron Saint.

#3 Seeing Christ in the Day-to-Day

Two priests. Two personalities. Two perspectives.
In the third episode of this new series, Fr. Nathan Hall (Tin Man) and Fr. Ryan Kaup (Scarecrow) sit down to chat about seeing Christ in the day-to-day. 

Psalm 95

Our psalm this week calls us to praise God, it leads us into his presence, and... it issues a stark warning? This lent is a time for us in the desert where we can choose each day to turn away from Egypt - our past sins - and turn to the water Christ gives. It’s a time for us to say, as we do in the refrain, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.”
 
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The Transfiguration: An Invitation to Prayer

The transfiguration of Jesus on Mt. Tabor teaches us about prayer. Fr. Hall relates our prayer life to the three movements of going up the mountain, experiencing Jesus' transfiguration, and going back down the mountain. This Lent can be a wonderful opportunity to make the effort to pray, to be open to encountering Jesus (perhaps for the first time), and to remember that encounter during our times of suffering. 

20.2 Merit, Holiness, the Church, and the Spirit

After tackling the major topic of the law in part one, in this second part of the class, Fr. Wahlmeier first addresses the thorny issue of merit. Called into question by the Reformation, a Catholic understanding of merit is actually essential for understanding many of Jesus' parables. Fr. Wahlmeier then dives into the virtues, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, as well as Church law. 
 
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20.1 The Moral Law, Justification, and Grace

Fr. Wahlmeier takes on some of the more difficult topics of the Catholic faith and explains how they're best understood in reference to Christ. The moral law is God's ordering wisdom partially made known by reason, further unveiled in the Old Covenant, and then fully revealed in Christ. Justification is offered in the grace of Christ through faith and introduces us into the life of God. Walking in this new life is the New Law. 
 
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