Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest from his Monday Substack article.

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This episode discusses, explores and examines:

- Universal Water Symbolism

- Symbols for Water and their meaning

- Immersion and Flood Motifs 

- Pre-Christian Water Symbols

- The Church Fathers on Water Symbolism

- Archetypal Patterns Belonging to All People

- Did Christian's Steal Baptism or Not?

- The Baptism of Jesus Christ 

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2024 

This episode discusses, explores and examines:

- Jersaulem as "Axis Mundi" or Center of the World

- What Saint Paul means by "mystery"

- The cultural and religious context of "mystery" 

- Who were the Magi?

- What was the star the Magi saw? 

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Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest from his Monday Substack article.

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This episode discusses, explores and examines:

- The Feast of Mary, Mother of God

- The Greek word "Symballo" an it's connection to contemplation

- Symbolism of the Feminine

- The soul as feminine in relation to God

- The call of every Christian to be "a mother of God"

- Motherhood and the New Year

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Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for Christmas, 2023

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Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for Christmas, 2023

But first, the Sacred and the Profane: The Octave of Christmas and the First Martyr Saint Stephen.

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Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.

But first, the Sacred and the Profane: The O Antiphons

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(0:00) Introduction

(0:32) The the Sacred and the Profane: The O Antiphons

(6:10) First Reading

(16:12) Psalm

(19:34) Second Reading

(24:02) The Gospel

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Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.

But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Saint John of the Cross and Adventide Saints

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(0:00) Introduction

(0:37) The Sacred and the Profane: Saint John of the Cross and Adventide Saints

(13:00) First Reading (

26:54) Psalm

(35:54 Second Reading

(50:03) The Gospel

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L.A.Benson sits down with Matt Hylom to discuss and comment on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent 2023.

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Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the first Sunday of Advent. This episode discusses the nature and meaning of the season of Advent; how are we supposed to celebrate Advent; the nature of sacred time, to re-live the past, but with eyes on the future coming; the threefold coming of Jesus Christ; why wandering is a symbol of sin; What it means to wait for the Lord; the great significance of Jesus Christ's Incarnation

But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Liturgical Seasons, Advent, and sacred time.

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(0:00) Introduction

(0:40) Sacred and Profane: Advent Season 

(12:55) Collect of the Mass

(15:52) First Reading

(29:52) Psalm

(37:56) Second Reading 

(48:16) The Gospel

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Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This episode discusses the symbolism of the shepherd, King, and Son of Man; the Final Judgment, What it means for Christ to be in the least of his brothers; Christ's kingship and kingdom; the connection of all humanity in Christ and how it is transformed; The symbolism Unity and Multiplicity.

But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Pope Pius XI, Quas Primas and World War One.

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:04) Sacred and Profane - History of the Feast of Christ the King and World War One

(9:43) First Reading

(15:33) Psalm

(21:56) Second Reading

(35:04) The Gospel

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