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With the Feast of Saint John the Baptist just days away (June 24), Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe unpack the profound legacy of the Forerunner — his fasting, prayer, poverty, humility, and total obedience to God's call. The hosts connect John's ascetical witness to the ongoing Peter and Paul Fast observed in the Byzantine Catholic Church, making the case that fasting is not an ancient relic but a living spiritual practice for today.
The conversation turns to Saint Cyril of Alexandria (feast day June 27), whose defense of Christ's unified person at the Council of Ephesus (431 AD) made possible the honorific title Theotokos — Birthgiver of God — for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce trace how that council shaped Eastern Rite traditions, from Byzantine to Coptic to Syriac, and how those traditions came to the United States.
The Sunday Gospel (Matthew 10:37–42) anchors it all: whoever does not take up his cross and follow Christ is not worthy of him. The hosts call listeners to be willing cross-bearers — inspired by John the Baptist, confirmed by the sacrifice of Christ, and sustained by the Holy Spirit.
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More from Iowa Catholic Radio:
- Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio
- Man Up! with Joe Stopulos
- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson
- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
- Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe
- Be Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián Moncada
- Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
- Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
- The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
Liturgy & Devotions
- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith
- The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
- The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
- The Daily Mass from St. Theresa
- Sunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint John
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By Fr. Fabian Moncada, Fr. Bruce RiebeWith the Feast of Saint John the Baptist just days away (June 24), Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce Riebe unpack the profound legacy of the Forerunner — his fasting, prayer, poverty, humility, and total obedience to God's call. The hosts connect John's ascetical witness to the ongoing Peter and Paul Fast observed in the Byzantine Catholic Church, making the case that fasting is not an ancient relic but a living spiritual practice for today.
The conversation turns to Saint Cyril of Alexandria (feast day June 27), whose defense of Christ's unified person at the Council of Ephesus (431 AD) made possible the honorific title Theotokos — Birthgiver of God — for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Fabian and Fr. Bruce trace how that council shaped Eastern Rite traditions, from Byzantine to Coptic to Syriac, and how those traditions came to the United States.
The Sunday Gospel (Matthew 10:37–42) anchors it all: whoever does not take up his cross and follow Christ is not worthy of him. The hosts call listeners to be willing cross-bearers — inspired by John the Baptist, confirmed by the sacrifice of Christ, and sustained by the Holy Spirit.
Learn more at IowaCatholicRadio.com
#BeNotAfraid #IowaCatholicRadio #StJohnTheBaptist #NativityOfStJohnTheBaptist #Theotokos #StCyrilOfAlexandria #CouncilOfEphesus #ByzantineCatholic #CatholicFasting #PeterandPaulFast #TakeUpYourCross #CatholicGospel #OrdinaryTime #DiscipleshipFaith #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #Catholic
Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations
LINKS
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.
If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here!
More from Iowa Catholic Radio:
- Sunday Dive with Katie Patrizio
- Man Up! with Joe Stopulos
- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson
- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr
- Be Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe
- Be Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián Moncada
- Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen
- Faith and Family Finance with Gregory Waddle
- The Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos
Liturgy & Devotions
- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith
- The Daily Mass from St. Francis of Assisi
- The Daily Mass from St. Pius X
- The Daily Mass from St. Theresa
- Sunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint John
Want to support your favorite show? Click Here
Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ
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