Fr. Daniel Poovannathil

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the concepts of rest of the beatitudes, and how we can practise them in our life and get closer to God. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/avOTojhiXAs

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about Jesus selecting his initial few disciples and Jesus's ministry. He explains the new laws given by Jesus as per the new covenant. He shares the meaning of being poor in spirit, and the ones who mourn will be comforted. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/7EyMYq3-Ho8

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil draws parallels between the temptations faced by Israel for 40 years in desert and Jesus for 40 days and how Jesus triumphed the temptations by doing nothing but quoting scriptures. He explains why God allows tests in our life and how we can triumph those tests. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xjWzXOiZgs8

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about call for repentance proclaimed by the Baptist and how true repentance will change our life upside down. He also explains why Jesus accepted baptism from John the Baptist. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/DG2n4RmNXpk

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains why God gave the revelation of the birth of Messiah to the Magi. He tells us to always keep our eyes on God and his words. He quotes old testament to talk about the birth of Christ and explains Herod's reaction to the news of birth of Christ. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Pj5pXtziIL8

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil gives an introduction to Mathew's gospel, its main ideology and intention. He talks about the kingdom of God, explains the relevance of  Jesus's genealogy and familiarises us with the virtues of  Joseph and Mary and the birth of Jesus. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YiVW3__okcQ

Fr. Adarsh explains the context and characteristics of the twenty-seven books in the new Testamanent - the four gospels, Acts of the Apostles, twenty-one epistles, and Revelation. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YSaLZbeSTYA

In this last episode on the book of Leviticus, we learn about the role of ritually spilled blood as a sanctifying agent, the laws regarding sexual purity and various religious observations established by God for the people of Israel. We also see how God expects the faithful to be obedient of these laws, and get a glimpse of the blessings and punishment that accompany their observance. This teachin...

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil continues the series on Leviticus and explains the origins and concept of Yom Kipur - the Day of Atonement. We also learn about the other special days and celebratations that God instructs Moses to establish for the people of Israel. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KeJVy1zVMGA

In the fourth episode on the series on the book of Leviticus, Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the definition and classification of things and events into ordinary, clean, unclean and their interpretations. We also learn the laws governing certain life or health conditions that are considered as unclean, and the instructions on ritual cleansing surrounding them. This teaching can also be viewed on...

Fr. Daniel Poovannathi continues on this series on the book of Leviticus, and asserts how the different kinds of offerings was fulfilled in Jesus's offering via his Passion. We learn the context and application of the different offerings dealt with in these chapters. We also learn the structure and rules around Priestly services. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xh2a...

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil gives a recap of the relevance of the book of Leviticus in the ancient Jewish society, which essentially deals with events spanning around a month at camp Sinai during the initial months of Exodus. We learn the general structure of the book, and a deeper look at the different offerings. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/kzA7MGSOq3c

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil starts this series on Leviticus with the remark that this is a book that has Jesus hidden in each chapter, if you arrive to understand its meaning. We see that God lays out the correct ways of worship to the people of Israel, as they recover from the incident of the Golden Calf. We get an overview of the five kinds of offerings, analyze the difference between "offering" vs...

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil gives detailed explanation of the structure of The Tabernacle, its exterior and interior specifications. He illustrates how the tabernacle was a symbol of Christ, Church and human life. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Hl8cPYExk5A

In this last episode on Exodus, we learn about the Tabernacle, the Arc of Covenant, and the chapters the define the initial stages of the religious life of the Israelites. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/y88kPevM9D0

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about the details given by God on choosing and anointing priests, how they should dress and make offerings. While moving on to chapter 32, he explains the situation and conflicts in source of trust which led to Israelites creating a Golden Calf to worship and its interpretation in today's world. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Wn0u1wEv-...

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains how the covenant of Sinai, the old covenant was confirmed, and illustrates how the new covenant was confirmed through Jesus. He reiterates the importance of prayer and fasting to receive God's revelations and plans for your life. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/z06LimOADoU

In this episode, we get a crux of the laws, rules and regulations that Moses reveals to the Israelites. We learn the religious and social code upon which the formal organization of the Israelites are brewed. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/miDC70nAdXw

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the ten commandments given by God to Israel and God's intentions while giving those commandments and why it is important to abide by them, in a way most relevant to us. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/b3DQ0I-BdiY

In this episode, we continue on the journey of the Israelites through the desert. We see them arrive at the wilderness of Sinai on the third month after the departure Egypt, to witness the Great Theophany that awaits them there. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/L0Y-VNyCO2U

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the contemporary relevance of the fight against Amalekites that Moses led and the importance of controlling your body. He also talks about the importance of prioritising life. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cL4tjq_DJpc

In this episode, we learn how God takes care of his people through the desert, despite the disheartening and incessant murmuring. We see how man's lack of faith and conviction in God works against his own salvation. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/K6YE82_PgFk

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil paints us a vivid picture of the Israelites faced with a pursuing Egyptian army, and how God protects them by opening them a path across the red sea, followed by the rout of the Egyptians This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Nxb4EcX-K0w

In this episode, we get a glimpse of the initial laws given to Israel by God, including consecration of firstborns, observance of the seventh day of the week etc. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nqTnXF6FSWU

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil takes us through the events that take place in Egypt, starting with Moses and Aaron meeting the Pharoh, the hardening of Pharoh's heart, the resulting ten Plagues, the passover and Israel's departure from Egypt. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/x0flTQiDNKI