Welcome back to Catholic Girl on the Radio, today we're diving deep into the Gospel of John, chapter 7, verses 40–53. This powerful passage captures the growing tension surrounding Jesus as the crowds wrestle with His identity. Is He the Prophet? The Christ? Can anything good come from Galilee?
Through the lens of the Early Church Fathers, we explore how pride, assumption, and superficial judgment can blind us from recognizing the Messiah in our midst. With raw honesty, prayer, and personal reflection, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and reveal where we, too, might be missing the truth of Christ.
In this episode, we feature the timeless wisdom of:
✨ St. John Chrysostom – on how the crowd's confusion mirrored our own tendencies to resist truth when it's inconvenient.
✨ St. Cyril of Alexandria – unpacking how misinterpretations of prophecy clouded the people’s understanding of Jesus’ true origins.
✨ St. Augustine – reflecting on mercy, judgment, and that unforgettable encounter between Jesus and the woman caught in adultery.
Grab your Bible, bring your heart, and let's ask together: are we truly seeking the Messiah, or are we still clinging to our own expectations?
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