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Why was Balaam remembered in Jewish tradition, and in the New Testament as a villain, even though he did not disobey God in Numbers?

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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

Who was Balaam and why does he get so much time devoted to him in the book of Numbers? Why was God angry with him for doing what he told him to do?

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Why did Moses sin when he strikes the rock to bring water? Was it simple disobedience or something deeper?

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The centerpiece of the Church's ministry on earth is making disciples by baptizing them. But did Jesus himself baptize anyone?

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What does 'Son of Man' mean in the Bible and why does Jesus constantly refer to himself that way?

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Why does Jesus call himself 'the one who is sent?' in the Gospel of John? What does it imply about the relationship between the Father and the Son and the mission of redemption?

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Speaking the truth in love means never detracting from anyone's reputation through gossip or calumny.

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What was the Gospel of Luke's purpose of including the story of Jesus found in the temple by his parents? What does it reveal about the person of Christ?

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Why was Jesus crucified after three years of public ministry? What were the fears and schemes that lit the fuse that led to the Cross?

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Hear Gregory the Great's account of the life of St. Benedict of Nursia summarized.

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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications