Polycarp's Paradigm

Currently, there is a movement going on in the Catholic Church regarding authentic renewal of the liturgy. Adam Bartlett, founder of Source & Summit, shares with Eric and Pat his personal journey with the liturgy and explains what this authentic liturgical renewal looks like, the role of music in the liturgy, and why it is essential for the new evangelization.

The liturgy is the source and summit of the Christian life. In the liturgy we get to participate in the heavenly liturgy, give perfect worship to God through the prayer and action of Jesus Christ, and even receive his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. God transforms us further and further into the likeness of Christ in the liturgy.

http://www.sourceandsummit.com

Protestants sometimes accuse Catholics of worshipping Mary, but perhaps the problem is that there is a misunderstanding of what true worship really is. Worship involves sacrifice, the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross made present to us in the Eucharist. So, perhaps the problem is not that Catholics worship Mary, because they don't, but that Protestants do not worship God is the fullest sense of that word since they lack the sacrifice of the Mass.

Jared grew up Baptist, considered Eastern Orthodoxy, then became Catholic. This is his story.

In John 14 we hear Jesus say, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father, but by me." What does this mean? Is Jesus being exclusive? Jesus then promises the gift of the Holy Spirit while commanding us to love as he loves. The Holy Trinity will come and make a home in our hearts.

What is the root problem of contraception? How has contraception led to the great evil of abortion? What is the undercurrent of the transgender movement? These are some of the questions I explore in this episode through my new book, "Essays in the Deep."

Jesus washes our feet; Satan enters Judas; John has his head on the heart of Jesus; and Peter is prophesied to deny his Lord. John 13... here we go!

There are no contradictions between faith, philosophy, and science. A false dichotomy, a false war between faith and reason, has been raging through the modern era. Yet, the classical thinkers never saw this dichotomy since God is the source of all truth. There is a beautiful unity between theology, philosophy, and natural science.

Check out Eric's new book: "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought"

Mary was my biggest stumbling block in coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. Now I have a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. How did this transformation happen? That's what Pat and I explore in this episode.

My new book is now available on Amazon! It is called "Essays in the Deep: Faith & Reason, Meaning & Morality, Protestantism & Catholic Thought." Lots of fun topics worth exploring!

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Judas condemns Mary for anointing the feet of Jesus with expensive ointment. Jesus rebukes Judas and sets the tone for his upcoming death and Resurrection. Jesus says that all men will be drawn to him when he is lifted high on the cross and tells us we must follow him to the cross.