What is Israelite prophecy? How is it different from prophecy in other cultures and religions? Plus, a very specific challenge about interpreting the Book of Hosea. (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
Prisca and Aquila -- would the Church have survived without people like them? An invitation to discuss the role of laity in parish leadership today. [In Tennessee, Ascension is celebrated on the upcoming Sunday.] (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
What is Jesus' main focus in John's Last Supper account? It's not about foot washing, putting up road signs to point the way to heaven, or securing comfy rooms there for his buddies! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
If Justus and Matthias had been with Jesus all along, why didn't Luke mention them? Matthias shouldn't be the patron of one in a million, but the patron of everyone else! (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. But what do we suburbanites and city dwellers know about sheep and shepherds? (St. John XXIII Parish, Knoxville, TN)
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About Rich Thoughts
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Rich Andre is a Catholic priest with the Missionary Society of St. Paul the Apostle (a. k. a. "The Paulist Fathers"), currently serving as the associate pastor at Blessed John XXIII Parish at the University of Tennessee. He records most of his homilies and some other reflections on this podcast. He welcomes your feedback! You can contact him at richATjohn23rd.org.
Fade-in and fade-out music is "Rise Up" by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.