Not So Secular: Recent Episodes
Mon Reyes
This podcast is all about exploring the Christian worldview in an increasingly post-Christian culture through the lens of a Catholic Filipino lay missionary. Hosted by Mon Reyes.
This episode is an encouragement for someone who needs it. Jesus is both our path and our destination.
Originally preached and recorded at Feast Bellevue PM.
- John 14:1-6
- Luke 18:11-14
- Luke 24:13-21
Support the show!
Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to give to the show)
Compared to newborn horses, newborn babies are helpless. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing! In this episode's live talk, recorded from CFA Freedom's Expo, Mon talks about the special role of the family, particularly parents, in the growth and development of every child.
Learn more about CFA (Catholic Filipino Academy) Freedom: https://linktr.ee/freedomacad
Support the show!
Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to donate to the show)
How do we foster our individuality without losing the unity of our family? How do we foster the unity of our family without losing our individuality? In this episode's live talk, recorded from Feast Bellevue PM, Mon talks about the dynamic between our individual and collective senses of identity within the family.
- Genesis 1:27
- Ephesians 4:1-2
- Genesis 3:10
Support the show!Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to give to the show)
Why do I have to take care of my body as a Christian? Jpaul Hernandez: https://www.instagram.com/jpaulhernandez/ , https://www.facebook.com/jpaulhernandez/ , https://www.jpaulhernandez.com/ Support the show!Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to give to the show)
Part of how we discover our identity is through our roles and our bonds. What happens then when those roles and bonds are threatened? Well, we grieve.
- Luke 5:30-32
Music by Kayel Marcelo
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Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to donate to the podcast)
"Protecting the Filipino family from woke ideology." This is Jay's tagline for both his show and his newly published book. In this episode, he and Mon discuss what he means by that.
- The Jay Aruga Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/JayAruga ,https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thejayarugashow
- Conservative Ka Ba? A 3-Step Approach To Protect The Filipino Family From Woke Ideology: https://www.stpauls.ph/product-info/conservative-ka-ba
Music by Kayel Marcelo
Support the show!
Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to donate to the podcast)
There's a difference between dating with the intention of marriage and dating with the intention of discerning marriage. It's not just about finding the "right" person, but about heeding your God-given vocation.
Music by Kayel Marcelo
Support the show!
Find all of Mon's links here: https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to donate to the podcast)
In this episode, we delve into the profound story of Jesus' testing in the wilderness. Each of the three temptations he faced was a direct attack on his identity. Let's unpack this and see how we in turn can hold fast to our God-given identity and resist the lies of the enemy.
- Matthew 4:1-11
- Matthew 3:16-17
- Genesis 3:1-4
- Genesis 1:26-27
- Genesis 2:18
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Have you ever gone through a heartbreak or a terrible loss but had to power through it because you knew you had responsibilities? Have you ever had to set aside your feelings at the time because you knew other people were relying on you? It seems like Jesus knew that very well. This episode is a further reflection on what was in Jesus' heart during the well-known miracle of the Feeding of the 5000.
- Matthew 14
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Numbers aren't everything but it does mean something. The amount we put in means something for our work, our body, our relationships, and our faith. In some instances, it can even be a necessary pathway.
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Just because something is free, that doesn't mean it came with no cost. Let's explore what that means here in our short Easter episode.
- Romans 5:6-11
- Romans 8:14-15
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Giving flowers for your loved one is not practical. But does that make it bad though?
- Matthew 26:6-13
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Can I fast from social media instead? What about shopping, or movies, or gossip?
- CCC 1434
- Joel 2:12-14
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
The world has a distorted idea of both strength and gentleness. In reality, one cannot even be an option without the other.
- Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heart
- Matthew 5:5 – Beatitude, blessed are the meek
- 2 Timothy 1:6-7 – not a spirit of cowardice but self-control
- CCC 1809 – Cardinal virtue of temperance
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
In this episode, Mon talks about when God chooses not to do something. We know that he can do great things for us, but what if he doesn't? Will we still worship him them?
- Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
In this episode, Mon gets personal and talks about pride and parables.
- Luke 15 – Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Matthew 20:1-16 – Parable of the workers in the vineyard
- Luke 18:9-14 – Parable of the pharisee and the tax collector
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
We're connecting together the many appearances and references to John the Baptist in the Gospel of Mark.
- Mark 6:14-28 – Herod is troubled about Jesus' identity
- Mark 6:19-29 – Herod makes a bad promise and kills John
- Mark 1:2-5 – Intro to John
- Mark 1:6-8 – John intros Jesus
- Mark 1:14 – John is arrested, and Jesus begins his ministry
- Mark 2:18 – Jesus' and John's followers are compared
- Mark 6:45-52 – Jesus walks on water
- Mark 8:27-30 – Jesus asks his disciples who they say he is
- Mark 9:2-12 – The Transfiguration
- Mark 11:27-33 – Jesus brings up John's authority to the Pharisees
- Mark 1:1 – Mark's intro
- Mark 15:37-39 – The Roman Centurion's declaration
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56 – Seeing Patterns When Reading The Bible https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QUooKk6trZwRYjxr9WkN9
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19 – Misunderstanding Jesus, And The Messianic Secret https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ePteqj16gCKtL3iPp4yOs
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular
(including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Marianne Mencias is the author of several books on dating, self-worth, and purpose. She is a motivational speaker and a Gallup-certified Strengths coach. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her message, beliefs, and advocacies, particularly toward singlehood, dating, and family.
- All of Marianne's links: https://linktr.ee/MarianneMencias
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
In the first 2/3rds of this episode, Mon talks about the story of St. Paul and how we might view his change of heart in a different way. In the last 1/3rd of the episode, he talks about the dangers of conflating actions and intentions in the context of our society today.
- Acts 9 – Paul's encounter with Jesus
- Acts 22:3-8 – Paul's testimony
- Galatians 1:13-14
- Philippians 3:4-9
- 1 Kings 19:10/14 – Elijah's zeal
- Numbers 25:6-8 – Phinehas' zeal
- Psalm 106:28-31
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Romans 12:2 – Discerning the will of God
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40 – Who Was Barabbas? Was He A Robber? https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knPTVZ9RyvO0pYpzA5f7E
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
This episode is about the dangers of conformity, and how what God values is often different from what the world values.
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13, David is anointed
- 1 Samuel 8, Israel demands a king
- Romans 12:2, "Do not conform..."
- 1 Samuel 9, Saul is introduced
- 1 Samuel 17, David and Goliath
- Numbers 13:31-33, The twelve scouts / spies
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Mark 10:45 & Matthew 20:25-26, Jesus on leadership and servanthood
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A Land Of Giants, The Lord Of Spirits podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6t3BuobIAxSRdLTGI3eH8s
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
Brighter Conference - https://www.feast.ph/youthcon/
The Magbirays are a young and faithful Catholic couple whose love story intertwines with their faith story. Nico once left Catholicism in order to become an evangelical (or born again Christian) while Carissa remained steadfast in her Catholic faith as she dug deeper into the reasons why she professes it. This led to them parting ways only for them to later on meet again under different circumstances. Let's listen to them tell their story in this episode.
Music by Kayel Marcelo
All of Mon's links - https://linktr.ee/notsosecular (including how to book him as a speaker and how to support the show)
This episode is all about brokenness, healing, and ripped jeans.
- Mark 10:46-52, Blind Bartimaeus
- John 5, the Man at Bethesda
- John 4:1-41, the Samaritan Woman
Music by Kayel Marcelo
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Jewelle Villarisco is a Catholic content creator, an illustrator, a homeschool mentor, a youth leader, and the artist behind Jewie's Art Space. In this episode, Mon talks to her about her story, her work, and her views on a number of things.
- Jewie's Art Space: https://linktr.ee/jewiesartspace
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewiesartspace/
- More on CFA Freedom (progressive): https://linktr.ee/freedomacad
- More on CFA Homeschool (traditional): https://www.cfa.edu.ph/
- 5-10 Minute Bedtime Stories for Children (The Saint Series Book 1): https://feastbooks.ph/product/the-saint-series-book-1/?ref=rizmonreyes
- Book 2: https://feastbooks.ph/product/the-saint-series-book-2/?ref=rizmonreyes
- Book 3: https://feastbooks.ph/product/5-10-minute-bedtime-stories-for-children-the-saint-series-book-3/?ref=rizmonreyes
Music by Kayel Marcelo
Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/
Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes
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This episode was recorded live from Feast Bellevue PM. It was a message dedicated for one of the Sundays in between the regular preaching series.
- Mark 4:30-32, Parable of the Mustard Seed
- 2 Kings 5, the story of Naaman
- Luke 16:10
- Mark 1:15
- Matthew 6:9-10
- John 12:23-24
Music by Kayel Marcelo
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The Feast is a weekly gathering of the members of the Light of Jesus family in locations across the country and around the world.
- Full livestreamed session from Feast Bellevue PM's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/DSKL3c0qqAE
- Like FBPM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeastBellevuePM
- Follow FBPM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastbellevuepm/
Having your personal Bible time is important, but what if the way we read our Bibles now, in solitude and in book form, is not how most Christians in history encountered God's written word? In this episode, Mon takes us through the history of the ways the Bible was written throughout the centuries.
- 1 Timothy 4:13
- Nehemiah 8:1-7
- Acts 2:42
- Verbum Domini, by Benedict XVI: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20100930_verbum-domini.html
- The Bible Nerds Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AdZGCMwy1Bu9E8Ta60ysq?si=f8d1a308535d40ab
- God Made You Good, How The Book Of Genesis Matters To You: https://feastbooks.ph/product/god-made-you-good/?ref=rizmonreyes
Music by Kayel Marcelo
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Most of us think of being open to change as a good thing, and it can be! But what do we make of those who are just more resistant to it rather than open? Is that a bad thing then? Let's talk about it.
- Sirach 5:9-10
- Colossians 1:23
- Big Five Personality Traits: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/big-5-personality-traits
Music by Kayel Marcelo
Not So Secular Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/
Mon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rizmonreyes
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Every year, Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. And every Lent, one of the things we do and talk about in the church is fasting. What is fasting? Why do we do it? Does it count if I get hangry? What does the Bible have to say about this ancient discipline?
- Luke 4:1-4, Luke 5:27-35
- 2 Samuel 1:11-13, Psalm 35:12-14
- Nehemiah 1:3-4
- 1 Samuel 7:5-6
- Acts 13:2-4, Acts 14:22-23
- Mark 9:28-29
- Embraced 2023, a 40-day video devotional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXWjvwgL-fw&list=PLw0s2Ynzj6KV7Peda3Uv3GJ8AnyW0NfWf
Music by Kayel Marcelo
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Words and deeds. Both matter. Both can powerfully express our convictions and principles. But what do we do when we come across someone who behaves and believes otherwise?
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GO DEEPER:
- Pints With Aquinas Abortion Debate: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qQke0IcoUj7ckCVaF1wzg
- Matthew 18:15-17
- Galatians 6:1-10
NOT SO SECULAR FACEBOOK GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/
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In this episode, Mon answers your questions:
- Wala pa ako jowa but how to prepare for marriage HAHA
- What is the voice of God? How do you know that it's Him speaking to you, and not just the thoughts in your head?
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GO DEEPER:
- Free Love True Love, book by Fr. Joel Jason: https://feastbooks.ph/product/free-love-true-love/?ref=rizmonreyes
- How To Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul, book by Jason Evert: https://feastbooks.ph/product/soulmate/?ref=rizmonreyes
- Why Is My Forever Taking Forever? book by Marianne Mencias: https://feastbooks.ph/product/why-is-my-forever-taking-forever/?ref=rizmonreyes
- Bakit Single Ka Pa Rin? book by Velden Lim: https://feastbooks.ph/product/bakit-single-ka-pa-rin/?ref=rizmonreyes
- Matthew 26:36-46
- Discovery Weekend Seminar: http://discoveryweekend.org/
- The Five Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/
NOT SO SECULAR FACEBOOK GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsosecular/
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In this episode, Mon talks about one way we can read the Bible better: by identifying design patterns. As people in the modern day reading an ancient text, it helps to plug ourselves into mindset of the original authors and their intended audience. After all, don't we make internal adjustments for when we read older books like the Iliad and Odyssey, Ibong Adarna, or Dante's Inferno? So why not do the same for the scriptures?
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GO DEEPER:
- Design Patterns, video by BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/design-patterns-biblical-narrative/
- Books: https://help.bibleproject.com/hc/en-us/articles/5678738131351-Books-on-design-patterns-in-Scripture
- Genesis 1
- Genesis 2
- Genesis 6-8
- Deuteronomy 18:15
- Matthew 2-8
- Exodus 1-20
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
- The Bible In A Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
- Read Scripture App: https://www.readscripture.org/
- Unboxing The Bible, series by Unboxing Catholicism: https://youtu.be/2GQKVSziy5E
- BibleProject App: https://bibleproject.com/app/
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In this episode, Mon and Aikel talk about the most overlooked and under appreciated member of the Christmas story: Saint Joseph. Even the three kings get mentioned more than he does! They talk about who he is and why we care, and what we can learn from him today.
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SHOUTOUTS:
- The Jay Aruga ShowAdam Minihan and David Niles on Authentic Manhood and the Role of Fathers https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xQcwO3oAPO9YGJEWJYh02 More on Fatherhood https://open.spotify.com/episode/0q4Gz4ovgAgQlq7C4gGSXM
- The Padscast Usapang Lalaki: On Christian Manhood with Jpaul Hernandez https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OKLX7G4vJCf8GD8axWo4F
- Holy Sheep Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/61RnJNLa5xPpeRxPbcTTvz
GO DEEPER:
- Matthew 1-2
- Luke 2:41-52
- Psalm 1
- Sirach 23:22-26
- Consecration To Saint Joseph (book) https://www.stpauls.ph/product-info/consecration-to-saint-joseph
- Rejoice! Advent Meditations with the Holy Family (videos) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWht7mesRD8&list=PLeXS0cAkuTPo8h2Eprkioc4OyN6r1rMEO
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Three days ago was Christ the King Sunday, so let's talk about it!
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GO DEEPER:
- Solemnity of Christ the King, article by Simply Catholic: https://www.simplycatholic.com/the-solemnity-of-christ-the-king/
- Gospel of the Kingdom, video by BibleProject: https://youtu.be/xmFPS0f-kzs
- Image of God, video by BibleProject: https://youtu.be/YbipxLDtY8c
- Compelled, a talk by Tim Mackie: https://youtu.be/qwNfH_SOWKA
- King of All, Warrior of Mercy, video by Bishop Barron: https://youtu.be/UzCld0MU-WM
- Matthew 4
- Mark 1
- Genesis 1
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Isn't it more sincere when you use your own words instead of repeating somebody else's? In this episode, Mon talks about spontaneous prayers and structured (or memorized) prayers. He also shares a bit about the beauty or praying the rosary.
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GO DEEPER:
- Matthew 6:7-13 – Jesus' teaching on prayer
- Luke 11:1-4 – Luke's account of the Lord's Prayer
- Deuteronomy 6:4-7 – The Shema
- Psalm 136 – "his love endures forever"
- Daniel 6
- Acts 2, 3, and 10
- The Jesus Creed, a book by Scot McKnight
- Common Catholic Prayers: https://www.catholic.com/tract/common-catholic-prayers
- Hallow App
- Check out our previous mini-series on this podcast diving deeper into the Lord's Prayer (Episodes 33-36)
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In this episode, Mon takes on three (3) questions on the topic of love life and dating:
- What is the difference between courtship and dating?
- What good is courting someone if you're only putting your best foot forward?
- Is it okay for the woman to initiate the relationship?
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GO DEEPER:
- Look up Jason Evert and Christopher West
RELATED EPISODES (Spotify links):
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41 – Disney, Conservative Values, And Marriage | ft. Jay Aruga
(https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uYEPnwG6x3XdNNQSUAqhQ)
44 – More On The Meaning Of Marriage
(https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ibr08gkNzYOtidwfatA30)
The referenced tweet on courtship: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1736456573355622&set=a.112225029112126
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Because of who Jesus is and what he has done, we can be assured that we have good reason to rejoice regardless of our circumstances. However, we do acknowledge that not every circumstance is pleasant. Pain and suffering are real. So how do we deal with that? How do we embody joy during times when we have to lament? This episode is a reflection on those questions.
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GO DEEPER:
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 – a time for everything
- Philippians 4:4 – rejoice
- Philippians 4:13 – "I can do all things..."
- Psalm 66 – Psalm of praise
- Luke 2 – Jesus' Nativity
- Job
- Habakkuk
- Lamentations
- Psalm 13 – questioning God
- John 11 – raising of Lazarus
- Matthew 26:36-46 – Garden of Gethsemane
- Psalm 22 – "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
- BibleProject video on joy: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/chara-joy/
- Evangelii Gaudium ("The Joy Of The Gospel") by Pope Francis: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
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8 – If God Is Good, Then Why Do Bad Things Happen? (https://open.spotify.com/episode/241MtDJNpy2qzsgHxvuY4J)
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27 – The Layered Person And The Fear Of Being Vulnerable (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Z9DfFBp1HbahDmM3kxQgA)
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Arrogance and insecurity may seem like they're on opposite poles but they might not be as far from each other as we often think. The two might be different expressions, but they stem from the same root. In this episode, Mon talks about a previous Bible study session he gave, an insight one of his members shared, and how someone can be both humble and confident.
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GO DEEPER:
- Exodus 3-4 – Moses and the Burning Bush
- Numbers 20:6-12 – Moses accuses the Israelites and strikes the rock
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29 – Self-Esteem, Confidence, And Dignity (https://open.spotify.com/episode/17xBevUC7iiuP7a57Jxfs2)
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Mon shares about a talk he has recently written, his peculiar take on The Lion King's Hakuna Matata, and what JPII refers to as an "adequate anthropology" in his Theology Of The Body.
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GO DEEPER:
- Genesis 4 – Cain & Abel story
- Matthew 6:25-34 – Jesus' words against worry
- Mark 12:28-34 – The Greatest Commandment
- The Lion King (1994)
- Man And Woman He Created Them: A Theology Of The Body, by John Paul II – https://www.amazon.com/Man-Woman-He-Created-Them/dp/0819874213/
- Theology Of The Body In One Hour, by Jason Evert – https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Body-Hour-Jason-Evert-ebook/dp/B077YWJH1Y/
- Theology Of The Body Intitute Youtube channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheologyoftheBodyInstitute/featured
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We like calling people out. But we don't like being called out, don't we? In this episode, Mon talks about the story of King David and the prophet Nathan. David has done wrong, and Nathan confronted him about it. As Christians, we must stand for what is true and just, but it matters how we do it. How might we do it then? What posture should we take? Let's talk about it!
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GO DEEPER:
- 2 Samuel 12:1-7
- Matthew 18:15-17
- Exodus 5:1-2
- Psalm 51
- Why Christians Shouldn't Cancel People, video by Ascension Presents with Fr. Mike Schmitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hASSFl_ApEo
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We post a lot, don't we? We post about where we go, who we're with, what we eat, and even what we think. Through the internet and social media, we can know a lot about others and others can know a lot about us. But knowing about someone is different from knowing someone.
In this episode, Mon gives a simple reminder: Your private life matters. He frames his reflections around 3 questions that he invites us to ask: Where do you draw your values? How are your relationships? [And] are you able to pray well? These are important to ask because at the end of it, our private lives do affect our public lives. And it happens in one of two ways.
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GO DEEPER:
- Mark 4:30-32
- John 13:34-35
- Learning To Be Alone, video by Ascension Presents with Fr. Mike Schmitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL47Q6aQRF0
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Have you ever been called privileged? Would you want to? It seems like more and more nowadays, people have been using the term "privileged" with a negative connotation. But is privilege itself a bad thing? Going further, is it a sin?
In this episode, Mon addresses this question. In relation to this, he also shares his thoughts on the 2019 movie, Parasite. SPOILER ALERT. And yes, "that" meme is referenced (the one about the rain).
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GO DEEPER:
- Parasite on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/ This movie is currently available to watch on Netflix.
- CinemaBravo Parasite meme: https://www.facebook.com/cinemabravo/posts/1050911125311726 FilmFreeway: https://www.facebook.com/FilmFreeway/photos/a.215557365302478/1383002805224589
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1849-1850 (on sin): http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a8.htm#1849
- BibleProject video on Sin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNOZ7ocLD74
- Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response To The Cult Of Progressive Ideology, a book by Noelle Mering: https://www.amazon.com/Awake-Not-Woke-Christian-Progressive-ebook/dp/B094WYFNZR
- Noelle Mering's interview with Scott Hahn (Spotify link): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N17sApWW0Um0bGXPcfnOG
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In this episode, Mon responds to your questions!
Question 1, from Jona (01:01): Hi, kuya Mon! How do you do your devotions daily?
- Buy Companion, Didache, and Sabbath from Feast Books: https://feastbooks.ph/?ref=rizmonreyes
- The Bible In A Year With Fr. Mike Schmitz, Featuring Jeff Cavins: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration, https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/
- BibleProject Old Testament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALsluAKBZ-c&list=PLH0Szn1yYNeeVFodkI9J_WEATHQCwRZ0u New Testament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0BrP8bqj0c&list=PLH0Szn1yYNecanpQqdixWAm3zHdhY2kPR
Question 2, from Yani (11:25): How do you go back to your spiritual community if nagkasakitan na during the election?
Question 3, from Jpaul (15:53): Can you relate a biblical story to the Philippines political situation now?
- Discussion on Jesus and the temple tax: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wf2jheLkgKe6y25AxjL2U
- Discussion on Barabbas: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3knPTVZ9RyvO0pYpzA5f7E
- Previous episode with Jpaul: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UsHrvzWA7nT1tLMoW63wP
- Holy Sheep Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/61RnJNLa5xPpeRxPbcTTvz
- All these are Spotify links but they are also available in other podcast platforms.
Question 4, from Chloe (19:49): How do you cope when you different love languages?
- Love Languages website: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
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In this episode, Mon goes straight to the point and elaborates more on what the Catholic Church has to say about marriage and why it's important to our life in the family and society.
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GO DEEPER:
- Humanae Vitae 8: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html
- CCC 1603: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c3a7.htm#1603
- Gaudium Et Spes 47: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html
- CCC 1601: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c3a7.htm#1601
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Langga Speaks Podcast: https://sleek.bio/langgaspeaks
- Lust Is Boring on Spotify (also available in other platforms): https://open.spotify.com/show/0XejitVpC0ygxWgvGl40P5
- Theology Of The Body Institute Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheologyoftheBodyInstitute
- The Jay Aruga Show: https://anchor.fm/thejayarugashow
Previous episode with Jay Aruga on Spotify (also available in other platforms): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uYEPnwG6x3XdNNQSUAqhQ
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Elections Day just happened in the Philippines and social media is full of... feelings. Some are "good" and some are "bad." In this episode, Mon talks about how we might view and respond to these emotions. He reads from the Bible, particularly the Psalms, to look at some examples of people being open and vulnerable to God with their thoughts and emotions. The hope is that this helps us navigate our way through what is happening today both in our country and within the state of our hearts.
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GO DEEPER:
- Psalm 3 – David is chased by Absalom
- Psalm 8 – What is man that you are mindful of him?
- Psalm 10 – Asking God a question / hunger for justice
- Psalm 139 – God search me / I cannon run from his presence
Honorable mentions:
- Psalm 23 – Assurance and security
- Psalm 51 – Failure and forgiveness
- Psalm 46 – God’s protection
- Psalm 73 – “Is God really just?”
- Psalm 22 – Pain
- Psalm 96 – Sing to the Lord a new song
- Psalm 119 – God’s word / law
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In this episodes, Mon reads and comments on an excerpt from an article published by CBCP News recently on how Philippines led in the world's most number of baptisms for 2019 and 2020. He then takes this opportunity to talk about some of the other elements of the Christian life that we ought to actively incorporate more daily alongside baptizing our children. These are evangelization (or evangelism), catechism (or teaching), and discipleship.
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CBCP News article [PH continues to lead world in number of Catholic baptisms]: https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/ph-continues-to-lead-world-in-number-of-catholic-baptisms/
GO DEEPER:
- Matthew 28:18:20
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What comes to mind when you hear the word, "conservative"? Does it have something to do with what a person wears or how a person dates? Does it make you think of a particular stance on a political or social issue? In this episode, Mon is joined by Jay Aruga of The Jay Aruga Show. They talk about what conservatism is, the clash of propaganda and story in modern shows and movies, the traditional view of marriage, and the role faith plays in a person's political leaning.
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More on the Disney issue:
- Human Life International article on Disney LGBT propaganda: https://www.hli.org/2022/04/disney-all-in-on-lgbt-propaganda/?vcrmeid=8KkeJXH06DAXzKx7vuxg&vcrmiid=JtZcxw4gvEmoQnrEc9xXww
- Dave Rubin video on the Disney leak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btplqm7r0PA
- Daily Wire video on Disney's indoctrination of kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi6yBbCUp_w
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Jay Aruga hosts The Jay Aruga Show, also known as the "first podcast on conservative values in the Philippines." There he has discussions about his political views, being Catholic, and taking back the culture.
Podcast link: https://anchor.fm/thejayarugashow
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During the Holy Week, you might have seen a meme or two on social media mentioning how during the time of Jesus, the people chose Barabbas the thief over the Savior. This is then followed by a remark saying something along the lines of "2000 years later, we still choose the robbers." These memes are a bit old already but it might be popping up again since (1) it was Holy Week and (2) it's election season here in the Philippines. In this episode, Mon talks about Barabbas. What do we know about him? Was he really a thief? What does his story signify? Mon also points out a concern that he has with people sharing these kinds of posts. He exhorts that it is our politics that should serve our faith instead of the other way around.
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GO DEEPER:
- Mark 15:1-15
- Catholic Answers article on Pontius Pilate: https://www.catholic.com/encyclopedia/pontius-pilate
REFERENCED EPISODES (Spotify links):
- Special Christmas Episode: The Tale Of Two Kings: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LRDnORoDLDc5W9FkXV0l0
The referenced Barabbas meme:
- https://www.facebook.com/christiangeorge.morales.9/posts/1179256506175667
- https://www.facebook.com/cartoonistzach/posts/414445947350914
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- others like these
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In this episode, Mon shares a talk he gave at Youth Home Taft during Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. As of the time this is published, we find ourselves in the high point of Lent which is Holy Week. All the same, the message of being open to hearing God's word in our lives is one that remains.
Here, Mon talks about the three "voices" that we ought to be more attentive to today. These are the voices of reflection, rebuke, and revelation.
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GO DEEPER:
- Luke 4:1-4
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Youth Home Taft is the weekly gathering of the Feast for high school and college students in the Taft area.
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Healing and hurt. These two experiences might be more connected than you think. Of course, we know that we wouldn't need to heal if we weren't hurt in the past. But it is also true that the process of healing has moments where it hurts, too. In this episode, Mon expounds on this further. He talks about two kinds of hurts (unnecessary hurts and necessary hurts) and how that relates to the healing of the self, healing of relationships, and healing of society.
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GO DEEPER:
- Luke 9:18-24 ("Deny yourself, pick up your cross daily")
- Genesis 50:20 ()
- John 15:12-13
- The Meaning of Suffering, Ascension Presents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR25hk8NVio
- Scott Hahn on the value of meaning and suffering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z7fW7pU4mQ
REFERENCED EPISODES (Spotify links):
- If God Is Good, Then Why Do Bad Things Happen?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/241MtDJNpy2qzsgHxvuY4J
- What Forgiveness Is And What It Isn't: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74505J8k9uuK8brZvOKQNl
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Face-to-face classes, face-to-face work, face-to-face outings, these are some of the things we have been preparing for as the cases are going down and the restrictions are being lifted. But one more thing that we ought to prepare for (if you're Catholic) are face-to-face Masses—which is really how it's meant to be celebrated!
In this episode, Mon share his insights on "Online Masses" and why it isn't enough for us Catholics. He reads parts from Bishop Barron's write up on Word On Fire inviting people to come back to Church. Along the way, he discusses the value of receiving the sacraments as well as the roots of the Holy Mass from Christ's Last Supper and the Jewish Passover.
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GO DEEPER:
- Luke 22:19-20 (The Last Supper)
- Come Back To Mass, by Bishop Robert Barron: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/barron/come-back-to-mass/
- When Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn't Cut It, by Fr. Michael Schmitz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ectOsAbxbW4
- More on the Mass from Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/search?q=mass
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Bread, forgiveness, and temptation. These are the things that Jesus brings up in the latter half of the prayer he taught us. What do we mean when we say these things? What are we asking for exactly? In this episode, Mon leads us through the final installment of this series, the last lines of the Our Father. Here he explores the relational, social, and spiritual dimensions of these petitions and what these have to do with the earlier ones we have already tackled. Following the movement we have set in the introduction, this section is focused on loving our neighbor as ourselves.
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GO DEEPER:
- Matthew 6:7-8 ("Your Father knows...")
- Matthew 6:13-15 ("If you forgive others...")
- Matthew 18:15-35 (Parable of the Unforgiving Servant)
- James 1:13-18 (God does not tempt)
- Romans 12:2 ("Do not conform...")
- John 17:15 ("...keep them from the evil one")
- CCC 2828-2854: http://scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s2a3.htm
REFERENCED EPISODES (Spotify links):
- What Forgiveness Is And What It Isn't: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74505J8k9uuK8brZvOKQNl
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This is the Finale of a 4-part series:
- Introduction
- "Our Father..."
- "May Your Kingdom come..."
- "Give us this day our daily bread..."
Kingdom, kingdom, kingdom... If you pay close attention to Jesus' teachings in the Bible, you'll notice that he mentions this word A LOT. Around 50+ times in Matthew, around 20 times in Mark, and around 40+ times in Luke. When he first started his ministry, this was what he proclaimed! Many of his parables begin with something along the lines of "The kingdom of God is like..." This was a big deal for Jesus. No wonder he includes it in the prayer he taught us.
In this episode, Mon zooms in on the next 3 lines of the Lord's Prayer: "May your kingdom come, may you will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." He talks about the kingdom, heaven, the final judgment, as well as the participation we have as part of that kingdom.
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GO DEEPER:
- Mark 1:9-15 (Jesus' baptism and ministry)
- Romans 8:18-23 (Creation is groaning)
- Matthew 26:36-46 (Agony in the Garden)
- CCC 2816, 2818: http://scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s2a3.htm
- CCC 2795: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2795.htm
- Early Christians responding to plagues: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2020/how-did-early-christians-respond-to-plagues
- Early Christians rescuing infants: https://aleteia.org/2020/01/19/how-medieval-christians-saved-abandoned-infants/
- BibleProject video on the Gospel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmFPS0f-kzs
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This is Part 3 of a 4-part series:
- Introduction
- "Our Father..."
- "May Your Kingdom come..."
- "Give us this day our daily bread..."
What is Jesus' favorite way of referring to God? Answer: He calls him Father. And he invites us to do the same! In this episode, Mon talks about the first two lines of the Lord's Prayer: "Our Father in heaven, holy be your name." How might we understand and appreciate this better? Mon also dives deeper into what we mean when we call something or someone, "holy." Here, we see the contrast and harmony of viewing God with both relationship and reverence, both intimacy and authority.
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GO DEEPER:
- Matthew 6:5-15 (Matthew's version of Our Father)
- Matthew 3:16-17 (Jesus' baptism)
- John 10:31-33 (Jesus is persecuted for calling God father)
- Matthew 2:14-15 ("Out of Egypt I called my son.")
- Hosea 11:1-4 (What Matthew referenced)
- Genesis 5:3 (Seth is Adam's son)
- Romans 8:14-15 (We are adopted into God's family)
- CCC 1265: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1265.htm
- 1 Samuel 2:2 (No holy one like the Lord)
- Psalm 86:8-11 (An undivided heart)
- BibleProject on Holiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9vn5UvsHvM
REFERENCED EPISODES (Spotify links):
- The Lord's Prayer Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZGl6MCxbAytX2SeHYx6yg
- The Tale Of Two Kings: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LRDnORoDLDc5W9FkXV0l0
- Where Does Your Worth Come From? https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AgGGwUh2nqlS0EqmblPWJ
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This is Part 2 of a 4-part series:
- Introduction
- "Our Father..."
- "May Your Kingdom come..."
- "Give us this day our daily bread..."
The "Our Father." Majority of Filipinos (especially those who come from Catholic schools) have heard and recited this prayer countless of times. But let's admit it, it can be so easy to let these memorized words slip off of our tongue without us really taking them to heart. In this time of Lent, Mon begins this 4-part series of reflection and study through the parts of the Lord's Prayer. This episode starts us off with an introduction and an overview, relating this prayer Jesus taught us to another one of his teachings: The Greatest Commandment.
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- CCC 2761ff: http://scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s2a1.htm
- Luke 11:1-4 (Luke's version of Our Father)
- Matthew 6:5-15 (Matthew's version of Our Father)
- Matthew 22:34-40 (The Greatest Commandment)
- 1 John 4:19-21 (John calls people liars)
- Matthew 25:34-39 ("whatever you did for the least...")
- Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html
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This is Part 1 of a 4-part series:
- Introduction
- "Our Father..."
- "May Your Kingdom come..."
- "Give us this day our daily bread..."
The Pharisees are often painted as the villains in Jesus' story, but this oversimplification and lack of understanding could lead us to serious error: one of those errors being that we end up becoming like them. In this episode, Mon talks about this and how this comes out today in a specific area of our lives called politics.
We might be fighting for something that we think is good, but who are we becoming in the process? Are we really compelled by these issues or are we just prideful that we think we are right? Do we really want to convince and inform others or do we just want to show them how we are better than them? These are important questions to ask. The way of Christ is different from the way of the world; we need to understand that.
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GO DEEPER:
- Matthew 22:15-22 (The Greatest Commandment)
- Matthew 22:34-40 (Question about taxes)
- Matthew 23:1-12 (Hypocrisy of the Pharisees)
- Matthew 21:12-17 (Cleansing of the temple)
- Matthew 13:24-30 (Parable of the Weeds and Wheat)
- John 3 (Jesus and Nicodemus)
- John 7:45-52 (Nicodemus stands up for Jesus)
- John 19:38-42 (Nicodemus wants to give Jesus a proper burial)
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Welcome to the first episode of the year... in February. Mon is back and he's here to talk about the story of Jonah. You might know him as the guy who gets eaten by a whale (it was more of a big fish really) but there is more to his story than we often talk or hear about. This Old Testament story is actually very funny and profound—filled with exaggeration, inversions, and a depth that goes beyond the big fish. It is actually a story about how God loves his enemies.
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- Jonah 1-4
- Matthew 5:43-45
- Matthew 12:38-39
- Romans 5:6-8
- BibleProject video on Jonah (overview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIabZc0O4c
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Two kings? Weren't there three? Yes, you read that right. In this episode, we will talk about the two kings—not the three who gave the gifts to Joseph and Mary, but the two who are contrasted in the Christmas story. Let's talk about King Herod, and King Jesus.
Mon shares with us a brief background and history on Herod, and he reflects on the importance how the rule of Herod differs from the rule of Jesus. He talks about the difference between taking and receiving, and how that relates to giving. He also points out how parts of Herod's worldview still permeate our culture today. This then leads to the question: Which king do I serve today? Toward the end, he reads to us a passage from the Christmas story in Matthew and leads us into prayer.
This is Mon's last episode for 2021. He will be back on January!
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GO DEEPER:
- 1 & 2 Maccabees
- Matthew 1-2
- Matthew 27:35-37
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How do you perceive yourself now? How could you perceive yourself better? Is self-esteem any different from confidence? Where does human dignity fit into all of this? In this episode, Mon explores the answers to these questions. The hope is that in the process, this gives us insight into how we ought to treat ourselves and one another. Along the way, he also talks about the sacredness of life, rights and justice, being made in the image of God, equality, the porn industry, and misconceptions on the Church's teaching on sex.
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GO DEEPER:
- Centesimus Annus https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_01051991_centesimus-annus.html
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1700
- Genesis 1-3
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A common go-to response of people trying to encourage someone goes along the lines of, "you are enough," and "you just have to believe in yourself." But is that always true, though? Is it always helpful? These are some of the questions that Mon opens in a talk he gave recently which is featured in this episode. He discusses the meaning of the word, repentance. He shares with us the paradoxical invitation given in the Gospel for us to "reach the end of ourselves" and to make a gift of ourselves. Along the way, he also addresses a false understanding of self-love, and gives a short discussion of the Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell.
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- Mark 1:1-15
- Luke 17:33
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Salvifici Doloris & Gaudium Et Spes
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Onions have layers. People have layers. Join Mon as he shares about his further reflections on a question he was asked when he guested on Radio Veritas 846. The question is fairly simple, "How would you describe the youth today?" The reason why Mon elaborates is because it seems like there is more to that area than we typically draw our attention to. He discusses the layers we put up around us to protect ourselves, and about how part of loving and being loved is learning how to become vulnerable, to allow ourselves to be seen. Along the way, he also talks about dump accounts, social media, generational gaps, and Adam and Eve.
The original interview happened on November 6, 2021.
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Lean in and listen to the story of Bernz Caasi. He is someone who was raised Catholic, then he decided to covert to Protestantism, then decided to convert back to Catholicism. In this episode, he shares about his experience of that, as well as his insights into the state of most lay people here in the Philippines wherein we are going through what he refers to as "a crisis in catechesis." Through his work in Unboxing Catholicism, he aims to teach and encourage people to defend the faith clearly without being preachy. Join him and Mon in this week's podcast conversation.
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STUDY FURTHER:
- A Biblical Defense Of Catholicism, [book] by Dave Armstrong
- Crossing The Tiber, [book] by Steve Ray
- Rome Sweet Home, [book] by Scott Hahn
- Catholic Answers: https://www.youtube.com/user/catholiccom
- Fr. Mitch Pacwa
- Mother Angelica
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Evangelii Nuntiandi: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19751208_evangelii-nuntiandi.html
- Redemptoris Missio: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_07121990_redemptoris-missio.html
- Evangelii Gaudium: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html
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A Catholic And An Atheist Meet, [video] by Rec•Create: https://youtu.be/uIgMVg4ihyo
Have you ever tried to read the Bible? Did you ever finish? This text has influenced Christians and non-Christians all over the world, over the centuries. This tells the story of God and his people. A lot of people agree that this is important, however not as many really get to read it. In this episode, Mon shares 3 things to consider to help us read the Bible better. What are those 3 things? It is helpful to know the literary genre (narrative, poetry, and discourse), the culture and history, and the bigger story of this ancient book. Along the way, he talks about the stories of the Roman Centurion, Judges and the need for a king, and Moses declaration of the prophet who is to come. The goal of this discussion is not just to know more about the Bible, but to know more the one to whom it points, Jesus Christ.
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- Matthew 8:5-13
- Judges 19:1, 21:25
- Ephesians 5:21-33
- Deuteronomy 18:15-19
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- The Bible In A Year with Fr Mike Schmitz: https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-podcasts/bibleinayear/
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Why do I have to tell God something he already knows? The thing about prayer is that it can be so easy to misunderstand and difficult to actually do on a regular basis. Even the Bible likens prayer to a battle or a wrestling match. In this episode, Mon shares some of his insights and learnings on the subject. Why do we pray? What is prayer? And does God need it? He discusses how prayer is God's invitation to relationship and to partnership. Prayer does change things. It's one way of how God involves us in what he does.
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- Colossians 4:12
- CCC 2558
- James 5:16
- Matthew 6:9-13
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Politics! It's not always easy (or fun) to talk about but if it matters to people, then it is worth discussing. This is something that might have been part of your conversations and encounters with people lately whether online on social media or in person with friends and family. With the upcoming 2022 elections, things are getting even more heated up.
Join Mon as he shares some of his insights on viewing politics as a whole here in our current context. He shares about two temptations that we can fall into: indifference and idolatry. He frames this discussion through the scripture story of when Jesus was asked about the Pharisees about paying taxes to Caesar. He further expounds on the implications of us being made in the image of God, how our faith ought to shape our perspective, and how our allegiance might need to be reevalutated.
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- Matthew 22:15-22
- Genesis 1:26-28
RELEVANT MATERIAL:
- Way Of The Exile, by BibleProject: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/the-way-of-the-exile/
- Netflix PH Meme: https://www.facebook.com/netflixph/posts/1290694284615168
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Joining us in this episode is Jerome Si from Fishcracker Faith. Here, he and Mon talk about how some of our difficult questions can lead to deeper faith instead of further from it. They also discuss one of the sentiments often brought up by some who would identify as agnostic or an atheist: Does our faith really contradict with science? Along the way, they pass by Genesis, Biblical writing styles, scientist priests, good and evil, and objective morality.
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Jerome Si a Feast Youth missionary, content creator, and freelance video producer. Catch him on his YouTube Channel called Fishcracker Faith.
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Virtue is just as much about saying No as it is about saying Yes. If you want to fully give your Yes to the right thing, then you have to learn how (and when) to give your No to the wrong things. Join Mon as he shares a brief reflection about this often unrecognized truth.
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- Tobit 10:7-9
- Matthew 5:37
Acts 2 tells the story of the Holy Spirit's descent during Pentecost. The apostles were waiting in expectation after Jesus had just resurrected from the tomb and ascended to heaven. They had been told by him that when the Holy Spirit comes, they will become witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
During the celebration, when crowds of Jews were present in Jerusalem, the Spirit came upon the apostles as tongues of fire, and they started proclaiming! Peter takes the lead and preaches the good news to the people present who were listening. He tells them about Jesus, his life, death, and resurrection. That very day, 3000 of them received this word in their hearts and were baptized. And from there we get a glimpse of the early church helping one another in unity under the Name of Jesus.
This episode is a reading and reflection of that chapter in scripture.
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- Acts 2
- Exodus
One of the things you might observe in the Gospels is that in early parts of Jesus' ministry, he would admonish the people he healed and those who followed him to not tell others about who he is. This seems counterintuitive for someone who's starting a movement, right? But all this is intentional. It was a strategic move to both get the foreign Roman rulers off his scent (who could have meddled in their affairs in fear of a perceived insurrection), and to lead the people of Israel, the Jews, to reexamine their expectations for what the coming Messiah should be and do.
They were expecting a political militaristic ruler who would lead the revolution to fight off their enemies and to restore their nation. They expected someone like Moses, or Joshua, or David, or Judas Maccabeus (also known as Judah the Maccabee). Little did they know that Jesus wanted to do more than just save the Jews from the Romans; he wanted to save the world from sin.
In the same way, our society today has some false perceptions and expectations of who Jesus is and what he ought to do. Influenced by worldly culture and bad teaching, we can be led to a view of Jesus that no longer aligns with who he reveals himself to be. If we want to follow him and share his gospel to the people around us, then we need to reevaluate and reflect whether we are following the real Jesus or a lesser imitation of him.
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES / RESOURCES
- Mark 1:44, Mark 7:36, Mark 8:30, Mark 9:9
- Deuteronomy 18:15
- Exodus 5:2
- Counterfeit Christs - Finding The Real Jesus Among The Impostors (book), by Trent Horn
- Matthew 7:1-5
- Psalm 23:4
- Mark 8:27-30
Mon picks up from last week and continues the conversation on forgiveness. He reads the passage of the parable of the unforgiving servant told by Jesus to Peter when he asked him a question about how many times he should forgive.
One of the reasons why forgiveness can be difficult to either extend or ask for is because we tend to have a false understanding of what it is. There is a difference between experiencing anger and holding grudges. Here, Mon shares three (3) points of reflection to help define what forgiveness is and what it is not:
- It's not a feeling; it's a decision.
- It's not a license; it's a step toward freedom.
- It's not reconciliation (although it can lead to that); it is an act of faith.
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES / RESOURCES
- Matthew 18:21-35
- Matthew 6:11-12
- Matthew 18:15
- Proverbs 28:13
- James 5:16
- 1 John 1:9
- Ephesians 4:32
- Psalm 103:10-13
On this episode, Mon shares a recent talk he gave at Youth Home Taft. He takes on certain themes such as forgiveness and accountability, God's justice and mercy, and how he calls us back to transform us along the way.
These are helpful things to reflect on here in our culture where we choose to cancel people in public more than we correct or counsel them in private. We set such high standards for others but such low ones for ourselves. We notice the splinter in our brother's eye, yet do not perceive the wooden beam in our own.
Here Mon reads and reflects on the story of the adulterous woman brought to Jesus by the Jewish crowds. We'll look at his words and his actions in response to this—how he addresses the woman's sin for what it is while simultaneously calls out the ulterior motives and hypocrisy of the crowds who brought her to him. This then paves the way for her to receive the genuine love and mercy that he offers.
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- John 8:2-11
- Matthew 18:15-17
- Matthew 7:3-5
- Ezekiel 18:21-23
- Luke 23:34
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On this episode Mon shares his reflections on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He takes this time to discuss what it is and why it's important, as well as to branch into other related teachings of the Catholic Church such as the Immaculate Conception (not to be confused with the Virgin Birth), the Resurrection of the Body, Heaven and Earth, and the Incarnation. He points out the cohesiveness of Catholic teaching, even referencing the Theology of the Body. We are body and soul—not just body and not just soul. These teachings may seem too lofty and academic, but these have real consequences in our lives because it shapes how we view the world and live in it.
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES / RESOURCES
- CCC 362-365
- Munificentissimus Deus: https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-xii_apc_19501101_munificentissimus-deus.html
- BibleProject video on soul: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/nephesh-soul/
- Nicene Creed
- 1 Corinthians 15
- BibleProject video on Day of the Lord: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/day-of-the-lord/
- NT Wright's book: Surprised By Hope
- John 11:1-44
- Romans 8:18-23
- Theology of the Body by John Paul II
- Pillar Catholic's explainer on the Assumption: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/thats-a-pretty-big-assumption
How does the Christian worldview shape our relationship with money? Church and money tends to be a touchy subject but on this episode, Mon and Aikel talks about their experiences and insights on finances, giving, and generosity as Catholic youth missionaries.
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Aikel Fortaleza is the Asst. Director for Partnerships at Feast Youth Mega Manila.
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES
- 1 Timothy 6:10
- Proverbs 3:9
- Matthew 6:21
- The God Ask, by Steve Shadrach
- BibleProject's episode on Generosity: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/generosity/
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Today we'll tackle a small story from the New Testament within the bigger story of the Bible. This is Paul's letter to a guy named Philemon about his servant who ran away. Here, Mon talks about the slave-turned-brother Onesimus (yes, like the clothing brand), and about how social change begins with the transformation of the individual.
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- Philemon
- Colossians 3:11
Not a reference but a good resource on a Catholic perspective of slavery in the Bible: https://youtu.be/UsIaSL1ChI8
This is a question worth pondering on for all those who are worried about not having enough before getting started. This week's episode is shorter than usual but it is just as packed.
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- Matthew 15:32-39
Limits and freedom. Are these two really at odds? Mon explores this here on this episode. He also talks about the role discipline and responsibility play amidst the two.
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- CCC 1740
- CCC 1733
- Ben Sira / Sirach 15:11-17
- Galatians 5:1
- Ezekiel 36:24-28
On this episode, Mon talk about love—Eros and Agape in particular. Here we'll see how our problem with love is not just a matter of intention but also of definition. What is love? And how do we love?
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES
- CCC 1765
- 1 John 4:7-12
- Love And Responsibility – JPII
- Theology Of The Body – JPII
Today, Mon shares with us a message that he gave at Youth Home Taft last year. Here he discusses how we see God and why that matters.
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Youth Home Taft is the weekly gathering of the Feast for high school and college students in the Taft area.
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES
- Mark 5:21-34
- Number 19:11-13, Leviticus 15:19, Leviticus 15:25
On this episode, Mon addresses a false idea we may have of God as an insecure bully who demands attention OR ELSE. This discussion branches toward understanding his commands and his invitation for us to partner with him.
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PASSAGES / REFERENCES
- Genesis 2-3
- John 15
- CCC 1, 356, 357, 1033, 1035, 410
On this episode, Mon talks about the problem of evil. It can be a challenging topic for several reasons, some of which are obvious, but it is important nonetheless for us to tackle and address it. How can an all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful allow evil to take place?
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HELPFUL PODCAST EPISODES AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS:
Does evil disprove the existence of God? https://open.spotify.com/episode/041GribwSVPDdSvBcI3cXV?si=5e2e0a0e65184e61
Why God Gave Choice https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lVD0UF9T8VkizjdgLAKYx?si=78e4c4d3dbd24a5d
How God Replies To Job's Suffering https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vesgSvtITsTorix1e6n63?si=6719367d7c2f4780
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NOTU1g0Z8w&t=336s
Understanding Our Capacity For Evil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXzeG2M7QDA
Recapping Bishop Barron vs The Cosmic Skeptic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h32o8E90jhQ
Come listen as Mon shares a talk that he gave at Youth Home Taft from last year. This old story has a lot to teach us about the way we relate with one another today.
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Youth Home Taft is the weekly gathering of the Feast for high school and college students in the Taft area.
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On this episode, Mon, Mike and Bene talk about "praise and worship." Why do we gather in large rooms or halls with friends and strangers to sing together? It's not hard to see why an outsider might find that weird. Why do we do that? Why do we write songs like these? What's the point of singing it together?
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GUEST INFO
Mike Viñas is the worship director of Light of Jesus Family and head of Feast Worship. He is the Builder of Feast Bellevue PM.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikevinas/
Bene Sanchez is one of the youth heads of Youth Home Taft. He is also a part of Feast Worship.
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Feast Worship
https://www.youtube.com/c/FeastWorship/videos
https://open.spotify.com/artist/36ODlPmkJ7PQJqhKC7ICIF?si=cyMtW2rjQBCDjcEj0_tp6Q
Bring out your Bibles 'cause we're doing some reading!
Today, Mon reads and shares about the stories of two rich men and their encounter with Jesus. He expounds more on the idea of worship as "worth + ship" and how idolatry can ruin both the idol and the idolater.
PASSAGES
- Luke 18:18-23
- Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 8:1-3
- Matthew 6:19-21, 24, 33
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Turns out the mic didn't pick up the construction noises, which is a good thing!
In this episode, Mon talks about worth and worship. What is that which we draw out ultimate sense of value from, and that which we give the greatest value to? Where does your worth come from, and where does it go?
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There are plenty of ways to serve God in ministry, but today we will focus on one: youth discipleship. In this episode, listen in on a conversation between Mon and Niko Capucion, both of which are youth missionaries. Learn more about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it.
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Niko Capucion is the Director of Feast Youth.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikocapucion
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Books: https://feastbooks.ph/product/reckless/
In this episode, you get to sit and listen in on a conversation between Mon and Jpaul Hernandez. They talk about how we can serve God through our business and our occupation, about how privilege can be properly used, and about how we must have a heart for the poor.
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Jpaul Hernandez is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and Catholic lay speaker.
Website: https://www.jpaulhernandez.com/
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Podcasts: Jpaul Hernandez Podcast, I Do Podcast
Books: https://feastbooks.ph/product/youngmansmanual/
https://feastbooks.ph/product/underdogs-to-overcomers/
What comes into your mind when you think of how God acts and does something in this world? In this episode, Mon talks about how God partners with people.
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