Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers

By Fr Mark J Hunt

A podcast that ponders patristic commentary on Sacred Scripture, the Sacred Liturgy and contemporary Christian living.... more

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How many episodes does Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers have?

The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.

Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers episodes:

February 21, 2026 First Sunday of Lent — 2026 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Maximus of Turin’s Homily 51 pondering Jesus’ testing in the desert by Satan as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on the biblical experience of the desert appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/1Lent26).
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17min
February 14, 2026 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2026 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew pondering Jesus’ catechesis in His Sermon on the Mount as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on biblical righteousness appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/6OT26).
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21min
February 07, 2026 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 2026 - Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 8 on Genesis pondering God's Word sounded by the Prophet Isaiah on the vital, graced-work of fasting.
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17min
January 31, 2026 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2026 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 53 pondering Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
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18min
January 24, 2026 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - 2026 - Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 25 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on Jesus' announcing and living the Kingdom of God can be in this Sunday's blog article - https://patrolo.gy/OT3A2026
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16min
January 17, 2026 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2026 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s The Sacrament of the Incarnation of the Lord pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint John.
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15min
January 10, 2026 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord — 2026 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 4, On the Son pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/baptism26) ponders servanthood in Isaiah’s proclamation.
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17min
January 04, 2026 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord 2026
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 8 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from Saint Matthew.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Epiphany26 ponders discipleship born from an encounter with Jesus.
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16min
December 27, 2025 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph — 2025 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 150 On the Lord’s Flight into Egypt pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
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14min
December 20, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Advent — 2025 — Lectionary Year A
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 7 On the Incomprehensibility of God pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/4Aadvent2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
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20min

FAQs about Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers:

How many episodes does Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers have?

The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.