Fr Brian Mulligan's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Fr Brian Mulligan
Summary
In this conversation, Brian Mulligan explores the themes of death, resurrection, and the afterlife through the lens of Catholic teachings. He emphasizes the importance of saints as examples of faith, the significance of free will in choosing God, and the concepts of heaven, hell, and purgatory. Mulligan encourages listeners to live a life of grace, prepare for the second coming of Christ, and understand the role of prayer for the dead in the communion of saints.
summaryThis conversation explores the themes of worship, the role of saints and Mary in the Catholic faith, and the dogmas associated with Mary. It emphasizes the importance of honoring saints as role models and understanding the significance of Mary as the mother of God. The discussion also highlights the personal experiences of the speaker in relation to choosing a confirmation saint and the meaning behind the Hail Mary prayer.
Takeaways
The church is broken down into four sections: one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic.
We honor people in our culture in various ways, such as through awards and recognition.
Worship is reserved for God, while honor is given to saints and Mary.
Mary holds a unique position as the mother of God and queen of saints.
Saints serve as role models for living a holy life.
Choosing a confirmation saint can be a personal and meaningful experience.
Intercessions from saints can help us grow closer to God.
Dogmas of Mary include her divine motherhood, immaculate conception, perpetual virginity, and assumption into heaven.
The Hail Mary prayer reflects the relationship between Mary and Jesus.
Understanding the role of Mary and the saints can enhance one's spiritual journey.
This conversation explores the fundamental aspects of the Catholic Church, including its characteristics, the importance of tradition and scripture, and the need for healing within the church community. The speaker emphasizes the unity, holiness, and apostolic nature of the church, while also addressing the divisions that exist among different denominations. The discussion highlights the role of the church in guiding believers towards holiness and the significance of the sacraments in the healing process.
takeaways
- The Bible is the inspired word of God.
- The Catholic Church is one, holy, and apostolic.
- We are all called to be saints, regardless of our vocation.
- Christ came to heal the brokenness in humanity.
- The church serves as a family for believers.
- Healing is a central mission of the church.
- Tradition is essential for safeguarding the faith.
- The church's authority is rooted in apostolic succession.
- Divisions in the church stem from historical schisms and heresies.
- The Mass is a vital expression of the church's tradition.
Theology informs Spiritually informs prayer life informs daily life (Pastoral Experience) this can happen backward which is not good
This is the image I am referencing during the talk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity_(Andrei_Rublev)
He IS the answer!!
This week's readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012124.cfm
Fr. Brian gives a homily on October 29th, 2023 on the 10 commandments as... training wheels?
This weeks readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102923.cfm
Jesus Christ is the Light of the World!!
We need to know our darkness, sin and death, in our life so when Jesus comes at Christmas we know how much we need him. We need to experience darkness without light so we realize how much we need the Light to see!
Marriage is suppose to show the self sacrificing love of God to each other and the world!
This passage is a base for celibacy because this love is where the priest is suppose to live, here on earth and share it with the world!
Reading 1 WIS 11:22-12:2 Before the LORD the whole universe is as a grain from a balance or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook people's sins that they may repent. For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made; for what you hated, you would not have fashioned. And how could a thing remain, unless you willed it; or be preserved, had it not been called forth by you? But you spare all things, because they are yours, O LORD and lover of souls, for your imperishable spirit is in all things! Therefore you rebuke offenders little by little, warn them and remind them of the sins they are committing, that they may abandon their wickedness and believe in you, O LORD!
Recieve, Accept, Pursue, Share, God's Love (Called to it through baptism like the saints)
Jesus is never going to give up trying to let us be loved by Him until we are dead! Once dead hopefully we are in the love we are all created for and by! Receive, Accept, Pursue and Give Away God's Love, is the simple mission!
Stewardship is not about the money!? its about who loves us and who we love!?
Prudence 3 steps
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Know the reality that is in front of me
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Know the good to do in that reality
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To actually do the good!
What do we have that we have not received as an unmerited gift?
God created all of the world for us! Had a people for his own, a chosen nation!
Sent his Only Begotten Son to died for our sins. Jesus set up a Church with Sacraments to have us still encounter His undying love for us! God has been coming for you always will you be open to being found? God come and find me!
Hound of Heaven! https://www.bartleby.com/236/239.html
23 oct
What do you actually NEED in LIFE? Humility helps us to see we already have everything! The book I recommended in the homily was "Humility the Wellspring of Virtue"by Dietrich von Hildebrand! It is an awesome read and brings clarity to pride verse humility and how to grow the virtue of humility! https://www.amazon.com/Humility-Wellspring-Dietrich-von-Hildebrand/dp/091847759X
Don't be distracted while sitting at table with the Master, while living life to the full in Jesus
Jesus comes to set the world on fire for our good of abundant life!
God created us and knows what our good actually is, isn't a guess.
The Way, The Truth and The Life! not a way, a truth and a life
Resources on how to get started: Thirsting for Prayer by Jacques Philippe It is an awesome book. Everyone who has read it, told me it answered question on prayer I didn't know I had. What is this natural thirsting?