Catholic Cardinal Reflections

April 1, 2013 - The first lecture in the CCAS course RELS 64/REL 82, this session provides a historic context for the period before and during the Council. The speaker is Fr. Stephen Schloesser, SJ, from Loyola University, with introductory remarks by Prof. Paul Crowley, SJ, visiting professor of religious studies at Stanford and the course director.

March 31, 2013 - After the Resurrection, Jesus is seen by many of his disciples, including the two on the road from Jerusalem. He vanishes from their sight, but burns on in their hearts. Let this Easter renew Christ within us as well.

Preacher: Father Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor and Director of the Catholic Community at Stanford.

March 30, 2013 - Many people reported seeing beautiful butterflies during a catastrophic tornado in Joplin. Could those butterflies have been the Holy Spirit? We need to ponder and be open to the many faces of God, and that the resurrected Christ loves and watches over us every moment.

Preacher, Father Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor and Director of the Catholic Community at Stanford.

March 29, 2013 - The unique feature of Catholocism is our believe in Jesus, who became human to help us rise from sin, and to show us how deeply were are loved by God. Each of us has God's full attention, as our Creator, as God the Son and as God the Holy Spirit. (The last minute of the sermon was not recorded due to technical failure.)

Preacher, Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor and Director of the Catholic Community at Stanford.

March 28, 2013 - Christianity is a faith filled with reversals. Jesus, the Son of Man, wore simple clothes and sought the company of the lowly and downtrodden. The death of God brings humanity to life through the cleansing act of humbly washing each other's feet.

Preacher, Fr. Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar and Associate Director of the Catholic Community at Stanford.

March 23, 2013 - Today's podcast is the reading of the Passion of our Lord. It is narrated by Fr. Nathan Castle, OP, Pastor and Director of the Catholic Community, Leo Kusber, and student Natasha Abadilla.

March 17, 2013 - Have you heard about a Stanford duck syndome or a Facebook page, Stanford Confessions? Today's story of Jesus and a woman caught in adultery provides crucial lessons toward those existing phenomenon. Not only He forgives us, treats us with compassion, but also he teaches us to be a man and woman fully human and alive in Christ Jesus.

Preacher, Reverend Mister John Kerrigan, Deacon of the Catholic Community

March 10, 2013 - The parable of the prodigal son usually is highlighted as demonstrating the mercy of the Father and the introspection of the son in seeking reconciliation with his father for having sinned. Today, Fr. Isaiah instead ponders the older son, who asks, "where's the justice?". We, too, may suffer from bitterness, grudges, discrimination, but we are called to move beyond our past, forgive, and enter into God's banquet

Preacher: Father Isaiah Mary Molano, OP, Parochial Vicar/Associate Director of the CCAS.

March 9, 2013 - Welcome to a special edition of Catholic Cardinal Reflections. On Saturday March 9th, the Catholic Community hosted a symposium entitled "The Legacy and Unfinished Business of Vatican II:Personal Reflections". Our first speaker is Reverend Mister Bill Detewig, PhD, Deacon of the Diocese of Monterey. Deacon Detewig will present "Historical and Contextual Setting of the Council" We hope you enjoy.

March 9, 2013 - Welcome to a special edition of Catholic Cardinal Reflections. On Saturday March 9th, the Catholic Community hosted a symposium o the Second Vatican Council. Our Second speaker is Most Reverend John Quinn, Emeritis of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Introduced by Reverend Paul Crolwly, SJ, of Santa Clara Univeristy. His Excellency will present "Church Structure and Governance". We hope you enjoy.