Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers

Feb 02 2025 100 ep. 17 mins 5
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A podcast that ponders patristic commentary on Sacred Scripture, the Sacred Liturgy and contemporary Christian living.

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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Feb 02 2025 15 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 15 pondering today’s First Reading proclamation, Malachi 3:1-4.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C

Jan 25 2025 17 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 32 on the Gospel of Luke pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21. Additional reflections on the “Prologue” of the Gospel according to Saint Luke can be found at my blog. In addition, Pope Francis has designated the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as «Word of God Sunday.» His letter instituting thi

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C

Jan 18 2025 21 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 9 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, John 2:1-11. Additional reflections on Isaiah and “vindication” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord — 2025

Jan 11 2025 16 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 27 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. Additional reflections on Isaiah and “gospel” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Jan 05 2025 15 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 156: Epiphany and the Magi, grounded in today’s Gospel proclamation, Matthew 2:1-12. Additional reflections on Epiphany, specifically on the Magi and discipleship can be found at my blog.

Nativity of the Lord — 2024 — At the Mass during the Day

Dec 24 2024 19 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Syria’s Hymn on the Nativity, 1 pondering John 1 proclaimed “At the Mass during the Day” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord.

Fourth Sunday of Advent — 2024

Dec 21 2024 18 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 7 pondering Luke 1 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s blog (https://patrolo.gy/62257c) article reflects on Mary’s travel from Nazareth to Ein Karem to visit Elizabeth.

Third Sunday of Advent — 2024

Dec 15 2024 17 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 6 pondering Luke 3 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

Second Sunday of Advent — 2024

Dec 08 2024 15 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on Luke pondering Luke 3 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Additionally, an article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/9b8d5e) reflecting on the Gospel imperative, “Prepare.”

First Sunday of Advent — 2024

Dec 01 2024 17 mins  
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 28 pondering Jeremiah 33 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.