This episode features an introduction and unpacking of the seven corporal works of mercy within the Judeo-Christian tradition.

To listen to a previous podcast episode on the topic of divine mercy, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147741780 

To access Saint Thomas Aquinas' treatment of the works of mercy ("almsdeeds"), see: https://www.ccel.org/a/aquinas/summa/SS/SS032.html#SSQ32OUTP1

To read Pope Francis's apostolic letter that references mercy as the greatest of all the virtues, see: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html

For more on the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas, see: https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666727177&sr=8-6

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This episode features a short introduction to the life of Saint Jerome, as well as a few excerpts from his written homily on Psalm 11.

To access Saint Jerome's Latin Vulgate translation of Scripture, see: https://vulgata.net/

To read Pope Francis's apostolic letter on the occasion of the sixteen hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Jerome, visit: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa-francesco-lettera-ap_20200930_scripturae-sacrae-affectus.html

For more on the Jewish roots of Christianity, see: https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuel-Levinas-Variations-God-Us-ebook/dp/B09V39ZXKB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666727177&sr=8-6

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This episode showcases the historical roots of adoring Jesus in the Eucharist from the early Church to the present.

Read Fr. John A. Hardon's essay on the history of Eucharistic adoration here.

Access two excellent books on adoring Christ in the Eucharist here and here.

Access Dr. Wallenfang's 2017 book on the Eucharist here.

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This episode unpacks the beauty of Psalm 139 as an ode to the wonder and majesty of each and every human soul.

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To read more about Carmelite spirituality in relation to discipleship, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665505493&sr=8-2

To read more about Donald Wallenfang's personal conversion to Christ, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=d_pd_sbs_sccl_1_4/143-2377842-2157244?pd_rd_w=MkQ3s&content-id=amzn1.sym.6ccaee5d-096a-4b4f-a8ba-f4ae5ec130a1&pf_rd_p=6ccaee5d-096a-4b4f-a8ba-f4ae5ec130a1&pf_rd_r=SBA7MT59Q36SKKM8KAPN&pd_rd_wg=2B5X1&pd_rd_r=4bdf7ea9-5aa3-414d-a6f5-c6e555abcc7d&pd_rd_i=B09QGT77YL&psc=1

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This episode features the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and his radical witness to Christian poverty, with a special look at excerpts from his Rule of the Friars Minor.

To explore the life of Saint Francis and the history of the Friars Minor, see: https://ofm.org/about/

To visit the Solanus Casey Center in Detroit, see: https://www.solanuscenter.org/

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This episode features the pioneering work of Maria Montessori and Sofia Cavalletti on understanding the contemplative genius of the child through an education to wonder.

To explore the work of Maria Montessori, visit: https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori

To explore the work of Sofia Cavalletti and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, visit: https://www.cgsusa.org/

To read more about the concept of a theology of childhood, or Kindertheologie, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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This episode reflects on striving for greatness from a divine perspective with insights from Saint John Henry Newman.

To explore Saint John Henry Newman's book mentioned in the podcast, see: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Newman-Joseph-Pearce/dp/1586174983/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663691922&sr=8-1

To find our more about the life and legacy of Saint John Henry Newman, visit: https://www.newmancanonisation.com/newmans-life

To read how the will of God unfolded in the life of Dr. Donald Wallenfang, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=igod&qid=1663168452&sr=8-5

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This episode considers the will of God as a key for following Christ with insights from Swiss Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar.

To explore Balthasar's book mentioned in the podcast, see: https://www.amazon.com/Laity-Life-Counsels-Churchs-Mission-ebook/dp/B009B1H8N6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1663168117&sr=8-3

To find out more about the collaboration between Balthasar and Adrienne von Speyer, including the Community of Saint John, visit: https://balthasarspeyr.org/en/community-of-saint-john

To read how the will of God unfolded in the life of Dr. Donald Wallenfang, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=igod&qid=1663168452&sr=8-5

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This episode introduces twentieth-century British mystic Caryll Houselander and her interpretation of Jesus' parable of the seed, the weeds, and the wheat.

To acquire your own copy of Caryll Houselander's book The Passion of the Infant Christ, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Passion-Infant-Christ-Critical/dp/1498234151

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This episode takes a look at what is so good about the gospel of Jesus Christ, with the help of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

To acquire your own copy of The Shorter Summa of Saint Thomas Aquinas, see: https://www.amazon.com/Aquinass-Shorter-Summa-Thomass-Theologica/dp/1928832431/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=aquinas%27s+shorter+summa&qid=1661966641&sprefix=aquinas%27s+sh%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1

For previous podcast episodes dedicated to the work of Saint Thomas Aquinas, visit: 1. https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147750784 and 2. https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810

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