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:

March 16, 2025 Second Sunday of Lent — 2025 Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 12 pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Luke, 9:28-36.
Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/seb) ponders Jesus’ Transfiguration.
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17min
March 08, 2025 First Sunday of Lent — 2025 Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Framents on Luke pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Luke, 4:1-13.
Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/vfz) ponders Jesus’ desert experience.
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16min
March 02, 2025 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025 — Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 3 pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Paul, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58.
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17min
February 22, 2025 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Homily 376a pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 6:27-38.
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18min
February 14, 2025 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Living pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 6:20-26.
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17min
February 09, 2025 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 14 pondering today’s Second Reading proclamation, 1 Corinthians 15.
Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/veb) offers a reflection on the Hebrew word qadosh, to ponder in the context of God’s call of Isaiah to the prophetic ministry.
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18min
February 02, 2025 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 15 pondering today’s First Reading proclamation, Malachi 3:1-4.
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16min
January 26, 2025 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 32 on the Gospel of Luke pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21.
Additional reflections on the “Prologue” of the Gospel according to Saint Luke can be found at my blog.
In addition, Pope Francis has designated the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as «Word of God Sunday.» His letter instituting this observance is available on the Vatican’s website.
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17min
January 18, 2025 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — 2025 — Lectionary Year C
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 9 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, John 2:1-11.
Additional reflections on Isaiah and “vindication” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.
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21min
January 12, 2025 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord — 2025
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 27 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 3:15-16, 21-22.
Additional reflections on Isaiah and “gospel” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.
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17min

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.