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- 018: "We have seen his star at its rising."In this episode we’ll talk about the Magi and the Star of Bethlehem and an ancient prophecy that circulated among the gentiles long before Jesus was born.10 min
- 017: The HilasterionThe Hilasterion (hil-ah-STAY-ree-on), or Mercy Seat. In this episode I'll share an example of how study of the worship and sacrifice of the Old Testament can enrich our understanding of Jesus Christ and our redemption.11 min
- 016: The Bridegroom (Why celibacy for priests? Part II)In this episode I’ll continue the discussion from the last episode and present a few thoughts to ponder from Robert Cardinal Sarah on priestly celibacy from the book he co-authored with Pope Benedict entitled, “From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy, and the Crisis of the Catholic Church”.This will not in any way be an exhaustive treatment of Cardinal Sarah’s words on the subject, but rather just some food for thought.9 min
- 015: Into the Holy of Holies (Why celibacy for priests? Part I)Why does the Catholic Church require most of its priests to live a celibate life? In this episode I’ll present a few thoughts to ponder from Pope Benedict on this subject from the book “From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy, and the Crisis of the Catholic Church” by Pope Benedict and Robert Cardinal Sarah. Another episode will reflect on Cardinal Sarah's reflection on the same topic.9 min
- 014: Miriam the Prophetess
In this episode we will take a look at the story of Miriam the Prophetess, the sister of Moses, and discover who she might prefigure.
9 min - 013: The Song of the Ark
In this episode we’ll talk about the Song of the Ark, the song sung by Moses and the Israelites when they broke or pitched camp in the wilderness. The Church Fathers had a startling insight into it, an insight that has everything to do with the Blessed Virgin Mary and to the Advent season we are just beginning.
11 min - 012: The Priestly Blessing
In this episode we’ll continue to linger in the Sinai desert, just as the Israelites did, and consider one of the oldest blessings in the Bible, one which we still use today.
9 min - 011: The Tent of Meeting
In this episode we’ll return to the scene of the last episode, at the base of Mt. Sinai with Israelites during their journey in the desert, and hear God say something even more startling than last time.
10 min - 010: A Kingdom of Priests
As God was leading the Israelites through the desert, He stopped them at the base of Mount Sinai and made a few startling promises. What might these promises mean for us?
10 min - 009: Unto the Third and Fourth GenerationAt least four passages of the Old Testament talk about God punishing the descendants of evil men down to the third and fourth generation. How could a loving God do this?7 min
About The Thoughtful Catholic
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The Thoughtful Catholic Podcast is a short form podcast that vigorously seeks the True, the Good and the Beautiful, making full use the two wings of the human spirit - faith and reason, and gifts…
drawn from the treasure house of the patrimony of the Catholic Church, including, but are not limited to, the Sacred Scriptures, the teachings of the Church Fathers, and examples from the Lives of the Saints.