Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers: Recent Episodes
Fr Mark J Hunt
A podcast that ponders patristic commentary on Sacred Scripture, the Sacred Liturgy and contemporary Christian living.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Homily 75 reflecting on the episode of Jesus walking on the water of the Sea of Galilee proclaimed at Mass today.
Saint Augustine of Hippo. “Sermon 75.” In Sermons III (51-94) on the New Testament. Translated by Edmund Hill, OP. Brooklyn, NY: New City Press, 1991. ISBN: 9780911782851
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/19A2026) features a reflection on the Apostles’ reaction to seeing Jesus walk on the water of the Sea of Galilee.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 49 on the Gospel of Matthew reflecting on Jesus miraculous action of feeding the crowd proclaimed at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on Matthew reflecting on Jesus’ Parable proclaimed at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article reflects on Jesus’ use of parable in the Gospels to live the Kingdom of God as a conscious disciple.
(Origen. Commentary on Matthew. Translated by Ronald E. Heine. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018. ISBN: 9780199669073.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on Matthew reflecting on Jesus’ Parable proclaimed at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article reflects on Jesus’ use of parable in the Gospels to live the Kingdom of God as a conscious disciple.
(Origen. Commentary on Matthew. Translated by Ronald E. Heine. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018. ISBN: 9780199669073.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew reflecting on Jesus’ “Parable of the Sower” proclaimed at Mass today.
(Saint Jerome. Commentary on Matthew. Translated by Thomas P. Scheck. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Presss, 2002. ISBN: 9780813227207.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans reflecting on Saint Paul’s words proclaimed at Mass today.
(Origen. Commentary on the Epistles to the Romans, Books 6 - 10. Translated by Thomas P. Scheck. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Presss, 2002. ISBN: 9780813220215.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew reflecting on Jesus’ words proclaimed at Mass today.
(Saint Jerome. Commentary on Matthew. Translated by Thomas Scheck. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2014. ISBN: 9780813227207.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Hilary of Poitiers’ Commentary on Matthew reflecting on Jesus’ words proclaimed at Mass today.
(Saint Hilary of Poitiers. Commentary on Matthew. Translated by D. H. Williams. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Presss, 2012. ISBN: 9780813201252.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans reflecting on Saint Paul’s words proclaimed at Mass today.
(Origen. Commentary on the Epistles to the Romans, Books 1 - 5. Translated by Thomas P. Scheck. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Presss, 2001. ISBN: 9780813217369.)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 26 reflecting on Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass today. (Saint Augustine of Hippo. Tractates on the Gospel of John, 11-27. Translated by John W. Retting. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Presss, 1988. ISBN: 9780813213606.)
This Sunday’s blog article offers a reflection on Jesus’ Gift of Himself in the Most Holy Eucharist based on this Sunday’s Word of God and the Eucharistic Hymn, Ave Verum Corpus.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 12 reflecting on Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass today. (Saint Augustine of Hippo. Tractates on the Gospel of John, 11-27. Translated by John W. Retting. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Presss, 1988. ISBN: 9780813213606.)
This Sunday’s blog article reflects on the theological use of the word mystery.
For the Solemnity of Pentecost, today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose’s The Holy Spirit reflecting on Jesus’ Words proclaimed at the Vigil Mass for Pentecost.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/Pentecost26) reflects on the creative power and work of forgiving.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Tertullian’s On Prayer reflecting on Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose’s The Holy Spirit reflecting on Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
A reflection on Jesus’ action of breathing onto the Apostles appears my blog (https://patrolo.gy/6Easter26)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 72 reflecting on Jesus’ Word recorded by the Evangelist Saint John and proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 45 reflecting on Jesus’ Word recorded by the Evangelist Saint John and proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/4Easter26) features a reflection on the distinction between hearing and listening.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose’s Isaac or the Soul reflecting on the power of Jesus’ Word from the perspective of the ‘Emmaus episdoe’ as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 73 reflecting on Jesus’ Resurrection from the perspective of the Evangelist Saint John as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
A reflection on Jesus’ action of breathing onto the Apostles appears my blog (https://patrolo.gy/2Easter26)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 22 reflecting on Jesus’ Resurrection from the perspective of the Evangelist, Saint John proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
A reflection on Jesus’ Words, “Go to Galilee” appears my blog (https://patrolo.gy/1Easter26)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew reflecting on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on the Gospel of John reflecting on the episode of Jesus calling Lazarus from death as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Syria (Edessa)’s Commentary on Tatian’s Diatesseron reflecting on Jesus healing the man born blind as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
A reflection on the Second Scrutiny appears on my blog reflecting on this Rite from the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. (https://patrolo.gy/4ALent26).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Maximus of Turin’s Homily 22 reflecting on Jesus encountering the Woman of Samaria as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
A reflection on Gospel metanoia (repenting), appears on my blog reflecting on Jesus’ encounter with the Woman of Samaria that led to her conversion. (https://patrolo.gy/3Lent26).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Clement of Alexandria’s Stromata as a preparation for the Word of God proclaimed on Sunday.
An excerpt from Fr. Jean Corbon OP’s book, Wellspring of Worship, appears on my blog reflecting on Jesus’ Transfiguration as proclaimed at Mass this Sunday (https://patrolo.gy/2Lent26).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Maximus of Turin’s Homily 51 pondering Jesus’ testing in the desert by Satanas recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on the biblical experience of the desert appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/1Lent26).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew pondering Jesus’ catechesis in His Sermon on the Mount as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on biblical righteousness appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/6OT26).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 8 on Genesis pondering God's Word sounded by the Prophet Isaiah on the vital, graced-work of fasting.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 53 pondering Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 25pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on Jesus' announcing and living the Kingdom of God can be in this Sunday's blog article - https://patrolo.gy/OT3A2026
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s The Sacrament of the Incarnation of the Lordpondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint John.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 4, On the Sonpondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/baptism26) ponders servanthood in Isaiah’s proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 8pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from Saint Matthew.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Epiphany26 ponders discipleship born from an encounter with Jesus.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 150 On the Lord’s Flight into Egyptpondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 7 On the Incomprehensibility of Godpondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/4Aadvent2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
This special edition of Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers features a discussion with 6 undergraduate students (Alisha, Carla, Kayla, Mike, Nileiti and Reuben) who were enrolled in an undergraduate theology course, “Jesus the Christ.” The students formed 2 groups and explored the topics of mental health and global conflict respectively. Their academic research required applying various insights of Christology to the topics, demonstrating the contribution of a theological perspective to the topics. Special thanks to Kris for all of his time and expertise in the production of the podcast.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 5 on Matthewpondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent3A-2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Homily on Psalm 84pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent2A2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel of St Matthew pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent1A2025 ponders Advent as both a Season and a way of living.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 53 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/JesusKing presents Saint Basil the Great’s reflection on this Sunday’s Second Reading.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Maximus of Turin’s Homily 85 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/33C2025 presents Saint Basil the Great’s reflection on this Sunday’s Second Reading.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on John, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Lateran offers a brief summary of the significance of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo's Tractate 25, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great's Homily 20 On Humility, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/30C2025 ponders the Gospel approach to righteousness.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Justin of Rome’s Dialogue with Trypho, pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on Luke, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel and Second Reading proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/28C2025 ponders the Gospel approach to pity.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s Exposition on the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/27C2025 ponders the Lord’s Gift of Faith.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s First Homily on Lazarus and the Rich Man pondering the Gospel narrative proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
The blog article (https://patrolo.gy/26C2025) for this Sunday ponders the proclamation of God’s Word from Saint Paul’s First Letter to Timothy.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s Homily 16 pondering the prophetic word of Amos on riches and the Fear of the Lord.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Letter 187 pondering Jesus’ sacrificial death and work as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Gospel.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homilies on Jeremiah, pondering Onesimus’ approach to Christian living as proclaimed in the Letter to Philemon during Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/23C2025) ponders Jesus’ challenging words concerning «hate».
P.S. Origen uses the term mina in Homilies on Jeremiah. Mina was a unit of weight in the Biblical world equivalent to approximately 0.65 kilograms.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Benedict of Nurisa’s The Rule, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/22C2025) ponders «humility» as proclaimed from The Gospel according to Saint Luke proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 308, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/fwt) ponders «discipline» as proclaimed in the Letter to the Hebrews proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s Exposition on the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
Since Saint Ambrose makes reference to the Spiritual Sense of Sacred Scripture, one may find the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s presentation of the Senses of Scripture helpful (https://patrolo.gy/cdab6d).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s Moralia, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on Ecclesiastes, pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article appears at https://patrolo.gy/18C2025 pondering Jesus’ command “to see” and “to guard.”
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Homily Four on the Lord’s Prayer, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel Reading proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article appears at https://patrolo.gy/l2t pondering Jesus’ teaching on Prayer.
Additionally, a reflective and prayerful reading of the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s presentation of “The Lord’s Prayer,” beginning at paragraph 2759, (https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P9V.HTM) is most appropriate for this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homilies on Genesis, pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article appears at https://patrolo.gy/i16 pondering the episode of Jesus with Mary and Martha
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s Exposition on the Gospel of Luke, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article appears at https://patrolo.gy/vy0.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s Exposition on the Gospel of Luke, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/tlj) reflecting on Jesus’ question to Saint Peter.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s Homily 16 on Psalm 34, pondering this Sunday’s chanting Psalm 34.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/5f06dd) reflecting on Jesus’ question to Saint Peter.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 35 on Genesis, pondering this Sunday’s proclamation of Abraham meeting Melchizedek.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/6qc) reflecting on the theological sense of mystery.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Naziansus’ Theological Oration 4, pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint John, chapter 16.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/06a) reflecting on the theological sense of mystery.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 84, An Eleventh on the Resurrection pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint John, chapter 20.
An article appears on my blog (https://https://patrolo.gy/fup) reflecting on Jesus’ Gift of Holy Spirit and forgiveness as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint John in chapter 20.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Homily 15 on the Song of Songs, pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint John, chapter 17.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/Easter7C) reflecting on Jesus’ words recorded by the Evangelist, Saint John in chapter 17.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 30, pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint John, chapter 14.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/easter6C) reflecting on Jesus’ words recorded by the Evangelist, Saint John.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s City of God, pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Book of Revelation.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/qha) reflecting on Jesus’ command to love one another as He loves.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 46, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/gk2) reflecting on listening to Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 24, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
An article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/llu) reflecting on Jesus’ questions to Peter.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 121 and Tractate 122, pondering the episode of Jesus and Thomas in this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 226 initially addressed to the infantes (newly baptized) on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 53 pondering this Sunday’s proclamation of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This week’s article reflects on the biblical sense of “to remember.” (https://patrolo.gy/ytw)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Life of Moses pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, 3:8-14.
This week’s article reflects on Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s central theological insight of epektasis (https://patrolo.gy/mb3)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 3 pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Luke, 15:11-32.
This week’s article on the “Parable of the Loving Father” and ‘being reconciled’can be found at my blog site. (https://patrolo.gy/c01862)
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 254 pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Luke, 13:1-9.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 12 pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Luke, 9:28-36.
Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/seb) ponders Jesus’ Transfiguration.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Framents on Luke pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Luke, 4:1-13.
Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/vfz) ponders Jesus’ desert experience.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 3 pondering today’s proclamation from Saint Paul, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Homily 376a pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 6:27-38.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Living pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 6:20-26.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 14 pondering today’s Second Reading proclamation, 1 Corinthians 15.
Today’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/veb) offers a reflection on the Hebrew word qadosh, to ponder in the context of God’s call of Isaiah to the prophetic ministry.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Jerusalem’s Catechesis 15 pondering today’s First Reading proclamation, Malachi 3:1-4.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 32 on the Gospel of Luke pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21.
Additional reflections on the “Prologue” of the Gospel according to Saint Luke can be found at my blog.
In addition, Pope Francis has designated the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as «Word of God Sunday.» His letter instituting this observance is available on the Vatican’s website.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 9 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, John 2:1-11.
Additional reflections on Isaiah and “vindication” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 27 pondering today’s Gospel proclamation, Luke 3:15-16, 21-22.
Additional reflections on Isaiah and “gospel” based on today’s First Reading can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 156: Epiphany and the Magi, grounded in today’s Gospel proclamation, Matthew 2:1-12.
Additional reflections on Epiphany, specifically on the Magi and discipleship can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Syria’s Hymn on the Nativity, 1 pondering John 1 proclaimed “At the Mass during the Day” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 7 pondering Luke 1 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog (https://patrolo.gy/62257c) article reflects on Mary’s travel from Nazareth to Ein Karem to visit Elizabeth.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 6 pondering Luke 3 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on Luke pondering Luke 3 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Additionally, an article appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/9b8d5e) reflecting on the Gospel imperative, “Prepare.”
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 28 pondering Jeremiah 33 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 115 pondering John 18 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Against Judaizing Christians pondering Hebrews 10 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s “Homily 9” from his Homilies on Leviticus pondering Hebrews 9 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Living pondering Deuteronomy 6 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog article reflects on the necessity of listening as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Scriptures from Deuteronomy and the Gospel according to Saint Mark.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 3 pondering Hebrews 5 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 4 pondering Mark 10 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Homily 53 pondering Mark 2 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog entry reflects on the proclamation at Mass from The Letter to the Hebrews - https://patrolo.gy/8ddd53
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s On Faith and the Creed pondering Hebrews 2 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog entry reflects on Jesus’ declaration captured by Saint Mark, “But in the beginning ..” - https://patrolo.gy/8su
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Life pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 9:38-48 at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog entry reflects on existing in Jesus - https://patrolo.gy/bl2
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On Perfection pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 9:30-37 at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s blog entry ponders Jesus’ intent to give The Twelve a deeper teaching on His impending passion, death and Resurrection - https://patrolo.gy/3pb
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Caesarius of Arles’ Homily 159 pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 8:27-35 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ question to Peter and, essentially, to all disciples (https://patrolo.gy/7x0).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Prudentius’ A Hymn for Every Hour pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 7:31-37 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ groan and declaration, Ephphatha! (https://patrolo.gy/blp).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Tertullian of Carthage’s On Patience pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders listening to Jesus’ hard teaching. (https://patrolo.gy/w3x).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 27 pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:60-69 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders listening to Jesus’ hard teaching. (https://patrolo.gy/3ab).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 26 pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:51-58 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ command to ‘eat His flesh and drink His blood.’ (https://patrolo.gy/w6i).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 26 pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:41-51 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders the biblical experience of murmuring. (https://patrolo.gy/j1e).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Edessa’s Commentary on Tatian’s Diatessaron pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:24-35 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders the crowd frantically seeking Jesus after He multiplied the loaves and fishes and fed them. (https://patrolo.gy/Sunday18).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 24 pondering Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes proclaimed from John 6:1-15 at Mass today.
This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ actions feeding the crowd. (https://patrolo.gy/gu3).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 28 pondering Jeremiah’s prophecy that God will raise up a righteous branch as proclaimed at Mass today (Jeremian 23:1-6).
This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ causing the disciples to gather and to rest in the silence of the desert. (https://patrolo.gy/xjg).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Prudentius’ Spiritual Combat pondering Jesus’ charge to the Twelve to take nothing with them as He sends them forth with His authority and power (Mark 6:7-13).
This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ summons of the Twelve and giving them His authority (https://patrolo.gy/372f83).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Letter 130 (Letter to Proba) pondering Saint Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians proclaimed at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s Question 8 from his Long Rules pondering Saint Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians proclaimed at Mass today.
You may also be interested in an article posted on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/82m) pondering Jesus’ healings proclaimed at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 3 pondering the Gospel Text proclaimed at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on Ezekiel pondering the prophetic Text proclaimed at Mass today.
You may also be interested in an article posted on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/ji1) reflecting on Jesus’ use of parables in His Public Ministry.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem’s Commentary on Genesis pondering God’s confronting Adam, Eve and the Serpent ... in chapter 3 of Genesis proclaimed at Mass today.
You may also be interested in an article posted on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/2l5) reflecting on the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which Jesus addressed in this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from Mark.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily on Leviticus, which provides some background for approaching Jesus’ sacrifice of Himself as presented in the Letter to the Hebrews, the Second Reading at Mass today.
The third and final podcast of the Spring semester, Undergraduate Theology Conversations, has been posted at https://bit.ly/4aLICqj
Finally, an I have posted a reflection on the Most Holy Eucharist on my blog, https://bit.ly/4aN4HEC
A conversation with undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum.
This third and final episode of the semester welcomes Alicja, a business intellience major.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. Romans 8:14-17 is proclaimed at Mass today.
The second podcast, Undergraduate Theology Conversations, has been posted at https://bit.ly/4aB5hVS.
Finally, an I have posted an article on theological mystery on my blog, https://bit.ly/4aw6NsF.
A conversation with undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum.
This second episode welcomes Gio, a biology major.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ On the Holy Spirit which ponders the Myster of Holy Spirit Whom Jesus breathed into and onto the disciples.
Today also marks the posting of the first of the Spring Semester’s theological conversation with undergraduate students - https://bit.ly/4arpI7J
A conversation with undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum.
This first episode welcomes Catherine, a freshman nursing major.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Holy Trinity which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel according to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 83 which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel accord to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.
This week’s blog article, «All you need is love ... but what kind of love?,» ponders Jesus’ use of the word love.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 80 which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel accord to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologos’ Homily 40, The Good Shepherd which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel accord to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects on the importance of actively listening to Jesus’ words as opposed to passively hearing Him.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 30 (Theological Oration 4) reflecting on the true identity of Jesus employing insights from the Second Reading (I John) proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects on the Jesus calling the disciples to abandon fear and seek to understand His new life of Resurrection
This Sunday of Easter features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 84, The Eleventh Sermon on the Resurrection, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040724.cfm
This week’s blog article can be found at: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-breath-of-life.html
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 82 (Ninth Homily on the Resurrection) reflecting on the Marcan account of Jesus’ Resurrection proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog, “The stone rolled back and Jesus is on the loose!,” reflects on some aspects of the Resurrection of Jesus as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Mark.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 29 reflecting on the true identity of Jesus employing insights from the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects on the Passion of Jesus as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Mark.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 30 (Theological Oration 4) reflecting on the true identity of Jesus employing insights from the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects on the Jesus being “troubled” as His crucifixion looms on the horizon
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 27 (Theological Oration 1) pondering the virtues of repentance and humility noted in Psalm 137 and chanted at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects on the Second Scrutiny for the Elect, celebrated at Mass today.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on John pondering Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects the word sign as used in the Gospel according to Saint John.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Homily 80 on the Gospel of Mark pondering Jesus’ Transfiguration proclaimed at Mass today.
A new post on my blog reflects on Jesus being lead into the silence and struggle of the desert as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Gospel episode.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Edessa’s Commentary on Genesis pondering the righteousness of Noah’s as voiced in today’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint Mark.
A new post on my blog reflects on Jesus being lead into the silence and struggle of the desert as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Gospel episode.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Edessa’s Commentary on Tatian’s Diatessaron pondering Jesus’ actions as in today’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint Mark.
A new post on my blog reflects on the word pity as that described Jesus’ action in this Sunday’s Gospel episode.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s On Prayer pondering Jesus’ actions as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, Mark 1:29-39.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s City of God pondering Jesus’ battle with the demons as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, Mark 1:21-28.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s “Question 8, Of Renunciation” from his Long Rules pondering Jesus’ call of the disciples as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, Mark 1:14-20.
Additional reflections on Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom of God, the initial part of this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustines’ Tractates on the Gospel of John, pondering Jesus’ call of the disciples as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, John 1:35-42.
Additional reflections on the Greek word μένω (ménō translated “to stay”), an important verb in this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 156: Epiphany and the Magi, grounded in today’s Gospel proclamation, Matthew 2:1-12.
Additional reflections on Epiphany, specifically on the Magi and discipleship can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features excerpts from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily 6 on The Gospel according to Saint Luke, wherein Origen ponders the episode proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the meaning of mystery as used by Saint Paul in his Letter to the Romans.
This Sunday’s podcast features excerpts from Saint Jerome’s Homily 87 on The Gospel according to Saint John, wherein Saint Jerome ponders the ministry of Saint John the Baptist proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the meaning of glad tidings.
In addition, podcasts with my students have been posted on this site, https://patrology.podbean.com. These podcasts begin with the title, “Holy Family hands on ...” followed by the first name of the student guest. Enjoy!
Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University.
This final episode of the Fall semester of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Jocelyn who will share some insights as to how studying theology has impacted her life.
Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University.
This third episode of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Nolan who will share in a discussion of the importance of method in Biblical studies
This Sunday’s podcast features excerpts from Origen’s Homily 21 on Luke, wherein he ponders the many quotations from Isaiah 40 contained in the Marcan Gospel proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the meaning of preparing.
In addition, podcasts with my students are appearing on this site, https://patrology.podbean.com. These podcasts begin with the title, “Holy Family hands on ...” followed by the first name of the student guest. Enjoy!
Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University.
This second episode of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Annah who will share in a discussion of the Woman of Samaria at the Well (John 4).
Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University.
This first episode of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Sarah, a senior accounting major who selected the topic of Guardian Angels.
This Sunday’s podcast features a poem of Prudentius, A Hymn for Cock-Crow pondering the verses (13:33-37) from the Gospel according to Saint Mark proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects Jesus’ exhortation to watch and to be alert.
In addition, look for a few podcasts featuring conversations with some of my students at Holy Family University discussing the impact theological study has had on their lives this semester.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt an anonymous work, Incomplete Commentary on Matthew, pondering the verses (25:31-45) from Matthew proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects Jesus’ action of separating sheep from goats.
In addition, look for a few podcasts featuring conversations with some of my students at Holy Family University discussing the impact theological study has had on their lives this semester.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the verses (25:1-13) from Matthew proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the verses (23:1-12) from Matthew proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the virtue of humility.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Clement of Alexandria’s Stromata, pondering the verses from Exodus proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the episode of Jesus, Peter and the coin for the Roman tax proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site reflects on King Cyrus II (Cyrus the Great), named a messiah in the Isaian proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Augustine’s Homily 90, pondering the parable that Jesus employs in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the parable that Jesus employs in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders Jesus’ parable proclaimed from The Gospel according to St Matthew.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Hilary of Poitiers’ Commentary on Matthew, pondering the parable that Jesus employs in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders Jesus’ parable proclaimed from The Gosepl according to St Matthew.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Life of Moses, pondering the sin of envy that Jesus condemns in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders Jesus’ parable proclaimed from The Gosepl according to St Matthew concerning the significance of the vineyard: bit.ly/455YmSb
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 83, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the Gospel proclamation from Matthew concerning Jesus' teaching on forgiveness: https://bit.ly/3EFKP95
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 82, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the Gospel proclamation from Matthew: https://bit.ly/3LgbpJF
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily on Jeremiah, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the Gospel proclamation from Matthew: http://bit.ly/45zTIN0
Be sure to check the blog site tomorrow (4 September 2023) for posts concerning Labor Day and the Blessed Martyrs of Nowogrodek (Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth).
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the First Reading from the Prophet Isaiah: https://bit.ly/44zypu0
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, pondering the Roman’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.
Blog posting — “It is a Ghost!” — a thought concerning today’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, pondering the Transfiguration of Jesus proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Blog posting — an excerpt from Fr. Jean Corbon, OP’s work, Wellspring of Worship pondering the mystery of Jesus’ Transfiguration.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 47: The Parables of the Pearls and the Net Cast into the Sea, pondering the parables proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Blog article — «Kingdom living - a Receiving in JOY» which ponders the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on the Gospel of Saint Matthew pondering the parables proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Blog article — «Parables of Jesus - hurled words of power» which examines the word parable within the context of this Sunday’s Scripture.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Irenaeus’ Adversus Haereses, Book 5 reflecting on Romans 8 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 69, reflecting on Matthew 11:25-30 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 65, reflecting on Matthew 10:37-42 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 20 on Jeremiah, reflecting on Jeremiah 20:10-13 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 2: On the Doctrine of God, reflecting on Exodus 19:2-6 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 132: On the Eucharist, reflecting on the John 6:51-58 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s blog article features a reflection on Jesus’ command ‘to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood.’
A Eucharistic Examen, based on the hymn Ave Verum Corpus, offers a way to ponder Jesus’ gift of Himself and our response.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Poem 2: On the Son, reflecting on the John 3:16-18 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s blog article features a reflection on the words mystery and faith, essential words for living the Most Holy Trinity.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 75, reflecting on the Mystery of Pentecost: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052823.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on the Song of Songs (Homily 15), reflecting on Gospel proclaimed at Mass today: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123.cfm
The podcast for today’s Solemnity features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 74, reflecting on Jesus’ Ascension to the right-hand of the Father: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051823-Ascension.cfm
Today’s Solemnity blog entry features a reflection on the Ascension from Fr Jean Corbon, OP: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/05/fr-jean-corbon-op-reflects-on-ascension.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 41, On Pentecost, reflecting on Jesus’ promise of Another Advocate: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051423.cfm
This Sunday’s blog entry features a reflection on love and keeping Jesus’ commandments: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/05/keeping-or-better-treasuring-jesus.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 67, reflecting on John 14:1-4: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050723.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 1: On Easter and His Reluctance, reflecting on Jesus the Shepherd: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/043023.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 235, reflecting on Jesus and the disciples on the road to Emmaus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042323.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 84, The Eleventh Sermon on the Resurrection, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 76, The Third Sermon on the Resurrection, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm
This Sunday’s blog entry features a reflection on the Angel’s command to the woman, “Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/04/go-to-galilee-now.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 67, On Palm Sunday reflecting on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040223.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 139, On the Raising of Lazarus from the Dead reflecting on John 11:1-45 from this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032623.cfm
Prayers for this Sunday, including the Third Scrutiny can be found at: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/fifth-sunday-of-lent-and-third-scrutiny.html .
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Caesarius of Arles’ Sermon 172, On the Man Born Blind reflecting on John 9:1-41 from this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031923.cfm
This week’s blog article, https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/scrutiny-ii-let-light-of-fathers-mercy.html reflects on the Second Scrutiny.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John reflecting on John 4:39-42, an excerpt from this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031223.cfm
This week’s blog article, https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-woman-of-samaria-and-scrutiny-i.html reflects on the Samaritan Woman’s experience of metanoia(radical transformation).
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great reflecting on Matthew 17:1-9, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030523.cfm
Fr Jean Corbon OP offers insights on Jesus’ Transfiguration, an excerpt from his book, Wellspring of Worship: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/a-excerpt-from-wellspring-of-worship-by.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus reflecting on Matthew 4:1-11, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022623.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 94, offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from Leviticus, 19:1-2.
«Holiness ordered to Mission» is this week’s blog entry offering a study of Leviticus 19 - https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/02/holiness-ordered-to-mission.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Sermon 16, offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew, 5:17-37.
«Life in the Kingdom of God is the “greater righteousness”» is this week’s blog entry continuing the study and reflection of Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount - https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/02/life-in-kingdom-of-god-is-greater.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Caesarius of Arles’ Sermon 25, offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from the Book of the Prophet Isaiahand the Gospel according to Saint Matthew, 5:13-16.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 53, offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew, 5:1-12.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 25, offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (8:23-9:3) and Gospel according to Saint Matthew, 4: 12-23.
An article on the “Kingdom of Heaven” appears on my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel of John, Book 6 offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from The Gospel according to John, 1: 29-34.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 156: Epiphany and the Magi, grounded in today’s Gospel proclamation, Matthew 2:1-12.
Additional reflections on Epiphany, specifically on the Magi and discipleship can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Bede’s Homilies on the Gospel offering insight on Mary, the Mother of God, Luke 2:16-21.
Additional reflections on Mary and how she teaches all to be a disciple of her Son, Jesus can be found at my blog.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily 12 offering insight on the Angels’ visit to the shepherds as proclaimed at «Mass at Dawn» on this Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Luke 2:15-20.
Additional reflections on Jesus as Rebel can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ On the Son(Theological Oration 3) offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from The Gospel according to Matthew, 1: 18-24..
Additional reflections on Ahaz’s refusal to accept Isaiah’s proclamation of a sign from God can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Baptism of Christ offering insight this Sunday’s proclamation from Isaiah, Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10.
Additional reflections on land courtesy of Isaiah’s proclamation can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily 21 offering insight this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 3:1-12.
A previous podcast (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) offers some background on the person, Origen.
Additional reflections on preparing courtesy of Isaiah’s proclamation that is quoted by the evangelist Saint Matthew can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Maximus of Turin’s Homily 60 offering insight on living the Season of Advent.
Additional reflections on the Season of Advent as a way of living can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great, Homily 53 reflecting on Luke 23:35-43, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom, Homily 10 reflecting on 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, the Second Reading proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation - an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s The Long Rules - can be found at my blog.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 362 reflecting on Luke 20:27-38, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday wherein Jesus and the Sadducees debate the reality of Resurrection: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110622.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation - a homily by Saint Cyril of Alexandria - can be found at https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/11/saint-cyril-of-alexandria-christ-shall.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan, Exposition on the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke reflecting on Luke 19:1-10, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday wherein Jesus and Zacchaeus meet: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103022.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation - a homily by Saint Cyril of Alexandria - can be found at https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/10/saint-cyril-of-alexandria-for-where.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Martyrius (Sahdona), The Book of Perfection reflecting on Luke 18:9-14, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday wherein Jesus underscores the necessity of humility, “... whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102322.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation can be found at https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/10/more-than-accomplishing-good-works.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Letter to Proba (Letter 130) reflecting on Luke 18:1-8, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday wherein Jesus beckons us “to pray without ceasing without becoming weary”: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101622.cfm
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Caesarius of Arles reflecting on 2 Kings 5:14-17 - the First Reading proclaimed at Mass this Sunday narrating Naaman the Syrian washing and being cleansed in the Jordan River: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100922.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation concerning pity/mercy (ἐλεέω eleéō) can be found at my blog — https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/10/pity-mercy-intentional-action-not.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus reflecting on 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 - the Second Reading proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100222.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s proclamation concerning faith (πίστις pístis) can be found at my blog — https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/10/faith-relationship-to-be-nurtured.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus reflecting on Luke 16:19-31 - the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092522.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s proclamation concerning righteousness (δικαιοσύνη — dikaiosynē) can be found at my blog — https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/09/righteousness-more-than-avoidance.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great reflecting on Luke 15:1-10 - the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091122.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s proclamation concerning repentance (μετάνοια, metanoia) can be found at my blog — https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/09/repenting-more-than-casual-im-sorry.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great reflecting on Luke 14:25-33 - the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090422.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s proclamation concerning hate can be found at my blog — https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/09/so-jesus-teaches-hate-whats-that-about.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Alexandria, reflecting on Luke 14:1, 7-14 - the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082822.cfm
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s proclamation concerning humility can be found at my blog — https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/08/a-lesson-learned-at-table-vital-for.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Alexandria, reflecting on Luke 13:22-30 - the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082122.cfm.
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s proclamation from the Letter to the Hebrews can be found at my blog, https://patrolo.gy/3ccDlQg
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Sermons on Ecclesiastes, reflecting on Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23, the First Reading proclaimed at Mass this Sunday, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073122.cfm.
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel can be found at my blog, https://patrolo.gy/3zhwFHV
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Sermons on the Lord’s Prayer, reflecting on Luke 11:1-4, the Gospel episode proclaimed at Mass this Sunday, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072422.cfm.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church has an excellent commentary on the Lord’s Prayer, https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P9V.HTM . Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel can be found at my blog, https://patrolo.gy/3PUglUt
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s Exposition on the Gospel according to Saint Luke, reflecting on Luke 10:38-42, the Gospel episode proclaimed at Mass this Sunday, https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071722.cfm.
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel can be found at my blog, https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2022/07/act-n-d-do-not-loose-point-of-reference.html
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily 34, reflecting on Luke 10:27-37, the Gospel parable proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Additional reflections on this Sunday’s Gospel can be found at my blog. - (https://patrolo.gy/3c3btxl)
Rowan Greer’s translation of some of Origen’s works (https://patrolo.gy/3nYiS3H) is a great start text if interested in additional information concerning Origen.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Cyril of Alexandria’s Homily 64, reflecting on Luke 10:17-20, the conclusion of the Gospel episode proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
As mentioned in the podcast, Pope Francis promulgated Desiderio desideravi, On the Liturgical Formation of the People of God on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s Concerning Baptism, reflecting on the challenge to live as a disciple of Jesus.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Oratio Catechetica, reflecting on the mystery of the Most Holy Eucharist. On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, a Eucharistic Examen based on the hymn Ave verum corpus is posted on my blog.
Since we have listened to Saint Gregory a few weeks ago, his background is omitted in today's podcast. If one wishes to listen to some information concerning Saint Gregory's background, it is contained in the podcast for the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Athanasius’ First Letter to Serapion, reflecting on the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Irenaeus’s On the Detection and Overthrow of False Gnosis (commonly known as Adversus Haerese), Book 3 that reflects on the mission and work of Holy Spirit.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on the Song of Songs, Book 15 that reflects on John 17:22-23, proclaimed at Mass on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. With gratitude, the Society for Biblical Literature has posted a pdf of Richard Norris’ outstanding and magisterial translation of what is considered by many to have been Saint Gregory’s final written work.
This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 74 that reflects on John 14:23-26, proclaimed at Mass on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Sermon 74 is also reflects on Jesus’ Ascension, which will be celebrated in many places this Thursday as well as the mystery of the Sacraments.
This week's podcast features Saint Augustine of Hippo's commentary on John 13:33-35.
An additional reflections on glory and love can be found at the blog site.
This week's podcast reflects on John 10:28-30 using Saint Cyril of Alexandria's Commentary on Saint John
The podcast reflects on the dialog between Jesus and Simon Peter wherein Peter responds to Jesus 3 questions of love.