Living Disciples: Recent Episodes
Fr Columba Jordan
Fr Columba walks through some of the books of Bible in a humorous and easy to understand way so you can start to apply God's wisdom to your life and be a better disciple of Jesus.
Fr Isaac explains the implications of becoming sons and daughters of God through our baptism
What do we know about Jesus? What way did he live his life? How did he interact with others?
Who can help us out of the mess we are putting ourselves and each other through our weakness?
The last entry in our look at John's Gospel. Also Fr Columba's last Living Disciples night, which started about 8 or more years ago.
John's account of Jesus' passion is loaded with subtle clues to help us see the connections between it and the Passover Meal.
We all know that we need more surrender in our lives so tonight and in this chapter of John Jesus shows us how to live it as He hands himself over for us.
The Church is called to be like a mother who, by a labour of love gives birth to souls by evangelization and then raises them by teaching them, but none of this is possible without the Holy Spirit.
More preparation from Jesus on how to live as a Christian in the world now that He is not physically with us. Abide, love and witness.
Surely one of the toughest work transitions in the history of transitions was the infant Church going from having Jesus as the CEO to his departure. In this chapter He prepares us for the shift.
In the last supper Jesus not only does a lot of talking about what love is but he shows us in an unbelievably extreme way and calls us to do likewise. But how?
What is your responsibility? Where does that end and other people's responsibilities begin? Confusion over this issue leads to us taking on what is not ours to do, or vice versa. Solving this in our lives would easily remove most of our conflicts and annoyances. Based on the classic book by Dr.s Cloud and Townsend.
That Acts of the Apostles tells the story of the followers of Jesus as they started to live the way Jesus did. The secret ingredient that helped them do just that was and still is the Holy Spirit. But can we do the same today?
As Jesus ends his public ministry and enters Jerusalem in preparation for his Passion we are invited to prepare with him to learn how to lay our lives down like him.
We take a good look at what it means to be a real disciple of Jesus and the two models for us are Martha and Mary, these amazing women of God and some of Jesus' closest friends.
How can we know what teachers to trust in our process of learning to be a follower of Jesus?
Following on from chapter 8 we continue to look at identity, this time from the natural perspective of the human heart and parenting, the role of affirmation, acceptance and strong boundaries to help form our hearts into the confident, God followers we were created to be.
Do you know where you come from and where you are going? To know this is to know your true identity? What difference would that make to how you look at life and live? Find out more in this week's Living Disciples podcast
How can we know what to do? What God is calling us to do in our life or just today. In this talk you'll learn some very practical guidelines to help this crucial skill to grow in your life.
Are you hungry? Spiritually hungry. There are two ways that God has especially provided for us to be spiritually fed, faith and the Eucharist.
Some points on evangelization and the complementary roles of sower and reaper or evangelist and discipler. Then an examination of the growth of faith from crisis faith to committed and contagious faith. And finally the need to simply know your need and desire transformation in order to attract Jesus to you, even without faith in Him.
A summary of John 3:16-21. A section I had previously missed because my audio recorder died on me.
The wedding at Cana and the cleansing of the Temple. Jesus did not just come to fix us but to make it possible for us to be eternally united to God. He wants us to be inebriated with his love...
A look at the end of chapter 1 of John's Gospel - discipleship; are we followers of Jesus or are we stalking him?
The first two stories after the prologue... all about John the Baptist. Do you know what your mission is in the church?
Theotherapy is a dynamic and very effective form of Christian Counselling and this is an introduction to it by a good friend, Elaine Khairuddin.
Here is a very special prayer/talk/music shared by some Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, through which Jesus has done signs and wonders bringing salvation and healing to many people. Short version (7min40s).
Here is a very special talk/prayer/music shared by some Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, through which Jesus has done signs and wonders bringing salvation and healing to many people.
Br Benedict Joseph's testimony, an amazing story of God breaking into a life even without being asked.
An explanation of the charismatic gift of tongues spoken of by St Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians, chapters 12 to 14. What is it and why should christians seek after such an unusual gift?
The 31st and final instalment of our study on Mark's Gospel. I know 31 isn't a very Biblical number. What can I say? I hope content makes up for any disappointment out there among all you numerologists. Enjoy
The great commission... all creation needs to hear the Gospel and we're the messengers Jesus has chosen. Baptism. Vitue. Courage.
The second instalment about Mark 16 (the first was on the end of the last chapter 15 recording).
Mark constructs a chain of proof for us to make it so clear that Jesus really died and that he really rose and not just a resuscitation but a total and utter victory of Death forever, for himself and for all of us.
Teaching begins at minute 28.
30 minutes of worship and then the last section of Mark chapter 15 with a special focus on Jesus' final cry, was it victory or defeat? The veil being torn, the Centurion's testimony and the women who witnessed his Jesus' death and what that means for us.
The teaching begins at 36 minutes or so. We talked about the Passion of Jesus is more detail, really trying to get down into what it might have been like for Jesus and also looking at the free gift of salvation he won for us.
The passion of Jesus. It was an interesting discussion because one of the attendees changed my mind about Pilate and his role in the whole thing. Really interesting stuff.
The teaching begins at 27:30
The second half of Jesus' teaching about the end of the world, the fall of Jerusalem and how this applies to our own lives.
Psalm 138 (aka 137). This is the Psalm used at Mass Feb 10th 2019, 5th Sunday in ordinary time. Feel free to copy and use. The translation is the one used in Ireland and the UK. The first verse isn't exactly right but you'll get the idea.
The end of Mark 11 and the start of Mark 12. Tuesday of Holy Week as recorded by Mark...
2nd crack at Mark 9. Lots of input from the floor this week, several of the attendees did their homework and made some amazing contributions to the evening.
A bit of Mark 9 and then a spiel about how to study the Scriptures yourself. A fiery night if ever there was one...
Chapter 3 of Mark - the last of the 5 conflict stories and then the start of the examination of Jesus' later Galilean ministry, ending with preparation for the introduction of the parables.
Chapter the second of the second Gospel... various topics. Lots of fun. I got a bit fired up during this one.
The first chapter of Mark. We start to examine some of the key themes and how they appear right from the start in Mark, especially that this is the Gospel of Isaiah 53, the suffering servant.
An introduction to Mark's Gospel... not sure what else to say really... it's great... God loves you... man this is tough.
The final part of our 12 part zoom through the Bible. We end this week with a look at the Church as depicted in The Acts of the Apostles and in the letters of St. Paul. We'll see how the Church is the continuation of the presence of Jesus in the world today.
A summary of how to know the difference between God's voice and the Devil's and how to prevent the enemy overly influencing your life, mood and thoughts. Based on St. Ignatius of Loyola's teaching.
The last look at the Old Testament, this week we focus our eyes on 1st and 2nd Maccabees and the story of Israel's three responses to Greek oppression: compliance, rebellion and martyrdom. These books provide a crucial transition in story and theology between Old and New Testaments. Fascinating stuff.
Israel's journey from Exile in Babylon back to the promised land to rebuild the Temple, the walls and their lives in God.
A visiting tribe of FOCUS missionaries from America stop by to share their experience as modern missionaries on University campuses and how they lead young people to Jesus.
Chapter 7: the kingdom of Israel divides in two. A run through a whole pile of kings north and south, the good the bad and the very very bad. And what God is doing through it all.
Chapter 8: Israel get sent into exile for their sins... and how they responded in varying ways, some extremely impressively. How does this touch into our lives as christians?
The sixth part of our Walking With God series going through the whole bible story with the help of Jeff Cavins and his coauthor... The kingdom is set up in this period under Saul, then David and then Solomon.
How to pray for healing and how to hear what God wants to heal through words of knowledge.
How to pray for healing and how to hear what God wants to heal through words of knowledge.
A look at the books of Joshua and Judges. Focus on how to take and then how to keep territory in our lives.
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 1 Part 1 - Rev 4 Worship by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 1 Part 2 - Rev 4 Teaching by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 1 Part 3 - Rev 4 Worship by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 2 Part 2 - Rev 5 Homily by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 2 Part 3 - Rev 5 Worship by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 3 Part 1 - Rev 22 Worship by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 3 Part 2 - Rev 22 Teaching by Fr Columba Jordan
Night Watch New Years Eve 2017 - 18 Session 3 Part 3 - Rev 22 Worship by Fr Columba Jordan
Fr. Columba begins his series on "Walking with God". A beautiful walk through the storyline of the scriptures, walking through the Bible with God.
Third and final part of Fr.Isaac's study on the emotions and their role in our lives as Christians
Fr. Isaac continues with part 2 on his series on the role of emotions in our lives as Christians.
Final part in study on rules from St. Ignatius of Loyola. Further tips and tricks to better learn how to distinguish God's voice and movement in your heart from what comes from yourself and what might come from the Devil.
Rules 7, 8 and 9 from St. Ignatius of Loyola. Further tips and tricks to better learn how to distinguish God's voice and movement in your heart from what comes from yourself and what might come from the Devil.
The second installment. This session we talk about spiritual consolation... what's it like when God "touches" us. Is it just for the super holy or is it a normal thing... and what to do when it happens. We also touched on the overall approach that God and the Devil take with people trying to follow God.
Have you ever had a really powerful experience of God and felt great for ages afterwards until one day it seems to just vapourize and you feel discouraged, anxious and dry? Would you like to put an end to the seemingly meaningless ups and downs in your spiritual life? Look no further.
Fr. Columba of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gives a Bible Study on Charism Discernment
Fr. Columba of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gives a Bible Study on Charism Discernment
Fr. Columba of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gives a Bible Study on Charism Discernment
Fr. Columba of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gives a Bible Study on Charism Discernment
Fr. Columba of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal gives a Bible Study on Charism Discernment
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Study with Fr. Columba (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal) on the Acts of the Apostles