Psalty Catholic

Blessed are they that mourn. Who are these mourners that Jesus mentions and what does it mean to mourn?

Blessed are the poor in spirit. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? What did Jesus mean by that and what do we do about it? At the outset of this podcast, I talk about the direction that we will be taking as we develop Psalty Catholic.

In his life and earthly ministry, the Lord Jesus set into motion a way of life that was completely counter-cultural during his time; not only for the little Nation of Israel but also for the pagan nations of the entire world.

The Sermon on the Mount is the keynote address introducing the new age which our Lord Jesus came to usher in. Now, here in this century so far removed from time when Jesus walked, talked, and sat among people, we need more than ever to give ourselves to the way of life that Jesus taught.

Converting to the Catholic faith can be a costly and personally painful journey for those leaving Protestantism. The is particularly costly and painful for those of us who were once ordained clergy in the Protestant realm. In this episode I talk about some of it from my own personal experience.

This is a brief introduction to the prayerful way of life practiced by Benedictine monks and religious sisters living in monasteries and by Oblates of Saint Benedict living at large in the world.