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Join host and world-renowned Nicholean Catholic Exorcist Bishop, Esotericist, and Metaphysician +Bryan D. Ouellette, SOSM for a deep, intellectual, and philosophical adventure into esoteric Christiani... more
FAQs about Vestiges of Christianity:How many episodes does Vestiges of Christianity have?The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.
April 05, 2016The Resurrection of the Dead and the Life of the World to ComeUpon entering the Easter season, Bishop Bryan reflects upon the Resurrection of Jesus. How does the Resurrection of Christ impart its Grace into our mortal bodies so as to make it possible for us to enter into the New Heaven and the New Earth? Is this blessing accomplished immediately upon death for those saved in Christ or is it more complicated than that? Find out the esoteric answer to these questions and more on this edition of Vestiges of Christianity....more46minPlay
March 15, 2016Are All Spiritual Paths Valid?On this edition of Vestiges of Christianity, Bishop Bryan Ouellette breaks down the contemporary notion that one spiritual practice is just as good as another. Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church? Do non-Christians go to heaven? What role do good works and spiritual knowledge play in relation to simple faith? Find out today!...more45minPlay
March 01, 2016Culpability and SinOn this installment of Vestiges of Christianity, Bishop Bryan Ouellette engages the esoteric side of the nature of sin. Continuing his thoughts from last week, he will discuss how we can best avoid falling into the trap of sin. If things like self-defense, even to protect a greater good, remain as sinful actions, how can one protect oneself against the dangers inherent in always "turning the other cheek?" And what of culpability? How can we be guilty of sin and yet exempt from its consequences under certain conditions? Find out on this edition of Vestiges of Christianity....more43minPlay
February 16, 2016Institutional SinBishop Bryan Ouellette introduces the topic of "institutional sin." It is the sin that results from necessity by the lack of virtue existent within the fallen world. The example of killing in war and self-defense is utilized as the initial point through which this difficult subject is mastered and thus understood.Correction from Bishop Bryan: I had the Himalayan mountains on my mind, as I had just finished reading a story about some Buddhist monks. In my absentmindedness, I accidentally said I was coming to you live from the Himalayan mountains when I should have said Appalachian. My apologies for any confusion, but no, I have not yet set out to the life of a Buddhist hermit. ;-)...more46minPlay
February 09, 2016Blessed Are the Poor in SpiritJesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." But just who are the poor in spirit and what is the essence of Christian poverty? From the solemn to simple vows of religious and monastic life, to the deeper philosophical meaning behind all spiritual exercises in non-attachment, Bishop Bryan Ouellette discuses what sort of poverty all Christians are commanded to maintain. Is material wealth evil? Find out on this brand new episode of Vestiges of Christianity....more46minPlay
December 15, 2015Is Occult Practice, Magick, and Divination Evil?Last time, Bishop Bryan discussed the Levitical prohibition against tattoos and offered a stern warning to those who chose to have one. In this episode, Bishop Bryan elaborates further on Leviticus 19:26-31"26‘You shall not eat anything with the blood, nor practice divination or soothsaying. 27‘You shall not round off the side-growth of your heads nor harm the edges of your beard. 28‘You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD. 29‘Do not profane your daughter by making her a harlot, so that the land will not fall to harlotry and the land become full of lewdness. 30‘You shall keep My sabbaths and revere My sanctuary; I am the LORD. 31‘Do not turn to mediums or spiritists; do not seek them out to be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God."Is divination evil? What was meant by "defilement" when it pertains to seeking the assistance of a medium or spiritist? If tattoos are so dangerous, wouldn't tarot cards be just as harmful?...more46minPlay
December 08, 2015The Mark of the Beast: 666, Sigils, and TattoosHarmless popular body art or hidden sorcery? Bishop Bryan Ouellette will discuss the esoteric implications and consequences of tattoos. Leviticus 19:28 specifically prohibits the acquiring of a tattoo under Jewish law. Was this prohibition just an antiquated Old Testament rule or was there a deeper, esoteric reason behind it? And what of the "Mark of the Beast" discussed in Revelation 13:16? Is this related to Leviticus 19? Find out today on Vestiges of Christianity!...more46minPlay
November 24, 2015The Kingdom of Heaven: Part 3 of Purgatory, Limbo, and GhostsBishop Bryan Ouellette discuses the soteriology of the Holy Nicholean Catholic Church and offers a complete esoteric Christian perspective on how one successfully enters into the Kingdom of Heaven promised by Jesus Christ.http://www.spreaker.com/user/eyeoftheseerwww.esotericcatholic.org...more46minPlay
November 17, 2015What happens after death? Part 2 of Purgatory, Limbo, and GhostsPrepare yourselves while Bishop Bryan takes you through the processes of death and dying as he has studied it through his work in paranormal investigation, exorcism ministry, and mystical observation. Does reincarnation play a part in the afterlife and if so, how does the Christian reconcile with it? How does the Buddhist Doctrine of Dependent Origination play a useful part in understanding death from a Christian perspective? What's the actual difference between a spirit and a soul? This and more, today on Vestiges of Christianity.This episode is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised....more46minPlay
November 12, 2015Purgatory, Limbo, and GhostsToday, Bishop Bryan takes on the subject of purgatory, limbo, and ghosts from an Esoteric Christian perspective. What is purgatory exactly? Do ghosts really exist or are they demons in disguise? Do unbaptized children end up forever in limbo? This and more on today's edition of Vestiges of Christianity....more45minPlay
FAQs about Vestiges of Christianity:How many episodes does Vestiges of Christianity have?The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.