Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers

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 o...

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).