Episode 8 - God was here and I never knewJan 31, 2024
God is transcendent. But Jesus, in this discourse of the bible verses, is trying to emphasize that God is with us. God is present. God is intimate. God is love. To grasp that, he gives us the spirit of truth, and this spirit of truth will lead us to complete truth. The truth is God is present, and he… Read more
Episode 9 - Turning the other cheek - a brave countermoveJan 31, 2024
Acknowledging vulnerability, responding to violence with love, finding strength in withdrawal, and taking responsibility for the actions of others are ways in which Christians are called to respond to violence and hatred with peace and love. Read more
Episode 10 - Go out and give what we received from the SpiritJan 31, 2024
Mary and Elizabeth, despite their unplanned pregnancies, share a loving and tender bond and treat each other with respect and care. After receiving the Spirit, the disciples spread the message of joy and hope of Pentecost. It's important to remember the impact we can have on others by sharing the positivity… Read more
Episode 12 - The purpose of the LawJan 31, 2024
When we are confronted with the option of observing the law, we are called to evaluate it. If it serves life, then it applies. If it hinders life in that circumstance, it doesn't apply. Read more
Episode 13 - Attitudes for making prayer more fruitfulJan 31, 2024
In this section of the Beatitudes, Jesus teaches about the right attitude to have towards personal prayer time. What is Jesus trying to teach us by his words and actions about prayer? What does it mean to say, "go into your room/pray to your father who is in the secret place"? Read more
