Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 2024

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.

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

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.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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.

Third Sunday of Advent

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 ... Jocelyn

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 ... Nolan

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

Second Sunday of Advent

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 ... Anna

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).