The Gospel of Mark

St. Mark is unique in its brevity and its vividness. It portrays a flesh and blood Jesus perhaps more simply and clearly than any other Gospel. It is said to have been drawn from the actual preaching of the Apostle Peter in Rome. It shows our Lord’s divinity through his miracles and, in a special…

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Reading the Prophetic Signs

Many Catholics would like a better, clearer, firmer grasp of the prophecies which foretell the appearance of Christ as the Messiah of Israel. In this series we also look at the signs and teachings of Christ’s second coming – a topic about which there is as much confusion as there is interest. How then should…

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Gospel of John – Introduction

This series on the Gospel of John has been a favorite of the St. Irenaeus community since it was first recorded in 2003. This installment sets up the 12-week series, and the next episode will take a look at the famous prologue of John’s gospel. Download MP3 (39:15; 15 MB)

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Galatians

What do we really mean by saving faith in Jesus Christ? We explore this in our study of St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Download MP3 (01:17:51; 26 MB)

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Isaiah, continued

Picking up from last week’s podcast we explore the prophesies of the Servant of the Lord. Download MP3 (01:19:49; 27 MB)

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Isaiah: Songs of Justice, Judgment and Hope

Among the written prophets of ancient Israel, after Moses, Isaiah has always held first place in the hearts of the teachers. His voice soars across the ages, the most majestic in Old Testament prophecy. Jesus quoted him often, and his prophecies of a coming Messiah are especially important for their grandeur and specific content. Every…

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The Foundations of Biblical Thinking

This Fall ’05 series covered key lessons from the Old Testament. Building on the themes of Deliverance, Mt. Sinai and the Tabernacle, this episode explores the desert experience of Israel from the books of Exodus and Numbers. Download MP3 (01:16:30; 26 MB)

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Conformed to Christ

This lecture from our 2006 retreat on the spiritual life discusses the supreme importance of the Eucharist. Download MP3 (49:12; 16 MB)

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Songs of Love and Forgiveness – a study of Hosea

Hosea (salvation) is one of the most unusual books of the Bible – the story of a young prophet told to marry a beautiful prostitute, who after the birth of their children is drawn back to her old life. She is repeatedly unfaithful. It is a story of unrequited love and deep ingratitude, but it…

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