Franciscan Dave

What does Jesus teach about caring for our neighbors in need?  
Does just believing in Jesus assure our salvation?
What is the message of hope and warning in Chapter 25 in Matthew's Gospel?
Are you a "Bird Bath Christian"?

Christian charity converted Rome.  Can our witness to Christ by being servants of the least among us re-convert our culture?

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In this short episode we discuss how the incarnate Jesus is still present with us today.

1.  In the Holy word of Sacred Scripture
2.  In the Mystical Body of Christ, taught by St. Paul in Corinthians Chapters 6 and 12
3. In the Holy Sacrement of the Eucharist.

May the Lord grant you His peace!

David Seitz, OFS
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Tau Ministries Website

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In the Hymn of the Exultet changed at the Easter Vigil we here these words that can one to think.
"O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely by the death of Christ.  O happy fault that earned so great, so glorious a redeemer."

Was sin necessary in order for Jesus to become incarnate and take on our human nature?
Was Jesus becoming man and dying on the cross to redeem us from our sins God's fall back plan?
Would Jesus have taken on human nature, even if we had no original sin, nothing that needed to be redeemed?

Some have speculated that Jesus would have come regardless.  Listen and give some thought to this idea.

May the Lord grant you His peace.

David Seitz, OFS
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Tau Ministries Website

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Dr. Robert Fastiggi is a professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.   He is a prolific author and esteemed professor, teaching at Sacred Heart since 1999.   Listen in as he discusses how parents can cultivate a life of faith in the family. 

1.  What does the Church teach regarding the duty of parents as primary educators of their children?
2. What does Vatican II and Popes John Paul II and Pope Francis teach about the family?
3. What are some suggestions for begining to practice a life of faith in the family?
4.  What can we learn from the example of St. Joseph as the guardian and earthly father of Jesus and husband to Mary?

May the Lord grant you His peace.

David Seitz, OFS
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Tau Ministreis Website

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Listen as Bill Schmitt shares his expertise from a career in journalism, both as a journalist and a teacher of journalism and multi-platform communication, and enlightens us on current trends in communication and how we need to communicate in such a way as to encourage the pursuit of truth.  Jesus Christ is the truth, so seeking and communicating truth leads us closer to the Truth which is Jesus Christ.

Can telling the truth be sinful?
Is there a moral aspect to how we communicate and use words?
Does our culture embrace truth-based communication?
What is disinformation?  Is it different from outright lies?
What does the Church teach about morally responsible communication?
What can we do to ensure what we communicate does not detract us from a life of holiness?

Find out more about Bill Schmitt   Onward Communications
Read Pope Francis 2018 World Day Communication address
When Headlines Hurt, by Bill Schmitt

May the Lord grant you His peace
David Seitz, OFS

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"Nones",  or those who have no religious affiliation are a growing segment of the population, with research showing that up to 1/3 of the population fits into this demographic.

Dr. Tamra Fromm has done extensive research into this demographic and has interesting insights to share.

1. Who and what are the "Nones".
2. How did this segment grow so large in the space of one generation?
3. How can we engage in dialogue with a "None"?
4. What does this growing segment of the population mean for the future of the Church?
5. How are we each called to witness and evangelize the faith to the "Nones" and in our culture today?

Check out Dr. Fromm's blog to learn more by clicking   HERE

Read Dr. Fromm's articles in the Detroit Catholic by clicking  HERE

Learn about Dr. Fromm's book, "Pre-Evangelization and Young Adult "Native Nones" HERE  

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May the Lord grant you His peace.
David Seitz, OFS
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In this episode, Fr. Albert Haase, OFM, discusses the Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate.  The call to holiness in today's world.
Click here for the document

The call to holiness is more ancient than the Church.
Can anyone strive to become holy as God is holy?
Can you become holy all at once, or is it a lifetime journey?
What are the 5 attributes of holiness, per Pope Francis?

Find out more about Fr. Albert, his books and other teaching resources here:
 AlbertOFM Website

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May the Lord grant you His peace.

David Seitz, OFM
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In this episode, we discuss God's Providential care for us.  We need to cultivate faith and trust that God really does want what is best for us. 

Taking a leap of faith.
Trusting in God.
How can we look at our lives through the lens of faith and recognize the hand of God?
Scriptures that inspire us to trust in God.

May the Lord grant you His peace.

David Seitz, OFS
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Tau Ministries Website

Come, Let Us Worship Book

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Cathryn Torgerson is the Director of Curriculum Development for the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan.  Listen as she shares her passion for God's Word and enlightens us on how one might approach a more in-depth study of the sacred text.

Whether you are a beginner to the study of scripture or a seasoned pro, you will find something in this episode that you did not know...I certainly did.  Cathryn's enthusiasm and knowledge gained through 12 years of teaching courses on Scripture are contagious.
 
 Warning!  After listening to her, you will want to open up your Bible and dive in!

Is there a particularly Catholic way to approach scripture?
Is Scripture opposed to science?
Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New?
What resources are available to one who desires to begin a more formal Bible Study?

You can learn more about Cathryn and her work by visiting the Catholic Biblical School of Michigan.     CBSMICH.ORG

You can contact them directly at CONTACT CBSM  (586) 438-3085‬

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In this episode, Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P.,  host of EWTN's Open Line Thursday, discusses the nature of Jesus Christ.  What are some of the misconceptions about Jesus that may cause one to misunderstand the mission of Jesus?

What is the nature of Jesus?
What was the primary reason for Jesus becoming Incarnate?
Is Jesus just a social and political reformer?
Why did the Church develop creedal statements such as the Nicene Creed?
 
You can learn more about this topic in Fr. Mullady's book, "Captivated by the Master" available through EWTN or Amazon:

Captivated by the Master

You can learn more about Fr. Mullady and avail yourself of his collection of teaching materials by visiting The Rosary Center of Portland Oregon at:

The Rosary Center

May the Lord grant you His peace.

David Seitz, OFS
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Tau Ministries Website

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