Mount Carmel Retreat Center

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil

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Welcome to "Sacred Reflections with Fr. Daniel Poovannathil," the official podcast of the Mount Carmel Retreat Centre in Trivandrum, Kerala. Join Fr. Daniel Poovannathil, a revered Catholic priest, as he delves deep into the teachings of the Bible, offering profound insights and spiritual guidance. Each episode illuminates the timeless wisdom of the Scriptures, providing listeners with inspiration and a deeper understanding of their faith. Whether you seek spiritual growth, biblical knowledge, or a moment of reflection, this podcast is your companion on the journey of faith.

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S1E6. ഉത്പത്തി 15: ദൈവത്തിൻറ്റെ ഉടമ്പടി | Genesis 15. The Promises 06.05.2018 1:12:18

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the promises God made to Abraham and appeals us to trust and receive the promises of God through the scriptures by saying Amen to it. He explains how God fulfills his promises made to us, why hard times are there in life, need for submission and sacrifices and importance of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at h...

S1E5. ഉത്പത്തി 14: മെൽക്കിസെദെക്ക്‌ | Genesis 14. Melchisedech 05.05.2018 1:17:55

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil describes the events in Genesis 14, how Abram defeted 4 kings to secure the release of Lot and his belongings. The ruler of Salem (Jerusalem), Melchisedech arrives to meet a triumphant Abram and reminds him that it was God who made him victorious. Fr. Daniel also explains the link between Melchisedech and Jesus Chrish quoting Psalms and Letter to Hebrew. This teaching can a...

S1E4. ഉത്പത്തി 11-13: തീരുമാനങ്ങൾ തെറ്റിയാൽ | Genesis 11-13 When decisions err 04.05.2018 51:57

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil talks about the two times that God called Abraham to follow him. He explains the need to ask God and seek his will before taking every decision in life. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dPL2A0I6k0

S1E3. ഉത്പത്തി 5-10: അവൻ മരിക്കുമ്പോൾ പ്രളയം വരും | Genesis 5-10: His death would beckon floods 03.05.2018 42:55

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains how Enoch lived faithful to the God because of Methuselah, his son, whose death would accompany with floods as was prophesied. We all have our own "Methuselah" in our life which/who make us look towards the Lord and that such instances of bad luck make us more related to the Lord. Genesis 5-10 talks about the ways which the God exalts the faithful and how such occu...

S1E2. ഉത്പത്തി 4: ദൈവം പ്രസാദിക്കാതിരുന്ന ബലി | Genesis 4: An offering that did not please God 02.05.2018 57:59

In Genesis 4 Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the offerings made by Abel & Cain, and the repurcussions of their lifestyles in God's acceptance of the offerings. We pray to god for mercy with hearts filled with Pride, Jealousy and Anger that God cannot accept our prayers because he cannot remain oblivious of our thoughts and our intentions. Cain was proud, jealous and angry and for these sins God w...

S1E1. ഉത്പത്തി 1-3: സൃഷ്ടി, മനുഷ്യന്റെ പതനം | Genesis 1 - 3: Creation, the Fall of Man 01.05.2018 1:14:37

Fr. Daniel Poovannathil explains the concepts of creation, such as heavens, angels and demons, the word of God, Sabbath etc. He explains on God's providence, the balance between free will and obedience, nature of temptation and the impact of sin. This teaching can also be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLrd5poEbJY