Special Broadcasts

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: God’s Choice of Israel and God Mercy Toward the Gentiles

Before focusing on John 3, Sharon gives us a teaching on how Catholics approach

scripture study. We are encouraged to use a canonical approach when studying the Bible; that is, we

should consider the entire canon of the Bible whenever trying to understand a particular passage. The

Bible is not meant to be a collection of isolated stories.

In addition, we learn about the senses of scripture: literal and spiritual, with the spiritual sense further

divided into allegorical (foreshadowing of future events and people), moral (virtues that can be learned)

and anagogical (referencing eternity or the eschaton). We then turn our attention back to John 3 and

learn about Nicodemus, whose spiritual journey is a beautiful example of a progressive growth in faith.

Stoicism is experiencing a cultural moment, especially among Millennial techies. What is this ancient school of philosophy? Why is it seeing a revival today? And how does it compare to Christianity? Bishop Barron discusses both worldviews in this episode of the “Word on Fire Show.”

A listener asks if the word “holy” means set apart for a particular purpose, what exactly does it mean when we say God himself is holy?

The Sermon on the Mount reveals the truth about our hearts: we need the Law. But God wants us to be free from the Law. Not by abolishing the Law, but by making our hearts like His. We can let Him do this by taking responsibility, taking action, and taking hold of the strength He offers.

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: The Old Law: Imperfect but Good, The New Law: Spirit, Grace, and Freedom.

Chapter 2 Part 2: Chapter 2 continues with the wedding feast of Cana, which occurs on the seventh day,

the third day after the fourth day. The wedding feast at Cana is a symbol of a new creation, a new

covenant and serves as the backdrop of the mystical marriage: Jesus, the new Adam, enters into a

spiritual marriage with Mary, the new Eve, and the fruit of this marriage is the Church. The marriage is

consummated at the cross and the church is birthed at Pentecost. Another theme that runs through

John’s Gospel are the Jewish feast days. In this the first of three Passovers found in John’s Gospel, Jesus

clears the Temple of merchants and money changers.

God trusts us with being His representatives in this world. He has made us His and He has made us good. But to what end? God has made us good for a purpose. Do we live in such a way that we have been made good for nothing?

How did Bishop Barron get drawn into the life of the mind? What are his reading and writing habits like? In this episode, he discusses the intellectual life and gives advice to aspiring intellectuals.

A listener asks which literature books Bishop would recommend for a Catholic high school English class.

Dr. Chris talks with Msgr. Charles Mangan about the importance of Mary in the season of Lent.

In this lesson, Dr. Jan George, a retired university teacher of literature with a Master of Theology from the University of Dallas and founder of Sacred Heart Productions, discusses: The First Adam, The Last Adam, and Baptism: Death to Sin and Life in Christ.