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2TIMOTHY4The Eucharist Pt 5 - Communion and "Ex-communion"The Eucharist builds up the Body "Communion of the Saints" and is the source of unity for Catholic Christians. Yet, unity can only be had when there is Charity and Truth. Sins against Charity and Truth are thus sins against Communion. What is the role of excommunication in this discussion? Listen and find out.
2021-08-2411 min2TIMOTHY4The Eucharist Pt 4 - The Living Ark of GodThe Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an opportunity for us to ponder Mary's intimate connection with the Eucharist and how when we receive Holy Communion it ought to be in a Marian Manner. For those interested in seeing the documentation backing up the issue of Communion on the Hand disscussed in this podcast see the book by Juan Rodolfo Laise. The Book can be purchased athttps://www.pcpbooks.net/prestashop/books-in-print/89111-holy-communion-communion-in-the-hand-documents-and-history.htmlandhttps://www.amazon.com/Communion-Hand-Juan-Rodolfo-Laise/dp/0980208459
2021-08-1518 min2TIMOTHY4The Eucharist Pt 3 - The Devil Has No Knees!The way we receive Holy Communion matters: either it expresses a lively Faith in the True presence of Christ or unmasks a feeble Faith. St. Augustine speaking of the Eucharist says, “But no one eats that flesh unless he adores it [...] and not only do we not sin by adoring, we do sin by not adoring," Sermon on Psalm 98:9. Let us make sure that we adore the Lord with our posture, before welcoming him into bodies.
2021-08-1016 min2TIMOTHY4The Eucharist Pt 2 - Worship God with Your BodyIt matters what we do and how we act with our bodies in worshiping God. We are incarnate beings, meaning we are "enfleshed," not merely a spirit trapped or inhabiting a body. We not only have a body, but we are a body-soul composite. Thus we are to worship God with our bodies!
2021-08-1000 min2TIMOTHY4The Eucharist Pt I - Eating & Breathing FireThe Eucharist is the "Source and Summit of the Christian Life" (Vatican II). Yet, few Catholics really understand or treat the Eucharist as they should. Join us for five episodes to grow in Eucharistic Reverence for this greatest treasure of the Church.
2021-07-2714 min
Diocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "Let The King Rule In Your Life" (November 25, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges:
1. Examine: Are there any parts in your life that Christ is not King over?
2. Make an Act of Consecration of yourself and your family to Christ the King
3. Bonus Challenge: Read "Quas Primas," Pope Pius XI's encyclical on the Kingship of Christ.
The readings are taken from Sunday, November 25, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-2602 min2TIMOTHY4The Final Four - HeavenThe quotes from the saints on Heaven can be found at Aleteia.org "10 Quotes from the Saints on What Heaven Will Be Like".I also draw and quote extensively from Dr. Ludwig Ott's Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, Tan Books, 1974.
2018-11-2617 min2TIMOTHY4The Final Four - HellI draw and quote extensively from Dr. Ludwig Ott's Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, Tan Books, 1974.See also Sr. Faustina's Diary, 741 for her vision of Hell. Also, her whole Diary can be view as a pdf. online.
2018-11-2617 min2018-11-2609 min2018-11-2611 min2018-11-2613 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "Say 'Yes' To Heaven!" (November 18, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Everyday, think of a blessing you are grateful for,—be it your family or friends—and thank God that His promises endure forever.
Today's readings are taken from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-1902 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "Give Mercy A Chance" (November 11, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenge: Reflect frequently this week on the mercy of God in your life and how you, in turn, are being merciful to others.
Today's readings are taken from the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-1302 minDiocese of Arlington2Minutes2Virtue: Fr. Joseph Bergida "How Deep Is Your Love?" (November 4, 2018)Your #2minutes2virtue Challenges:
1. Remind yourself often: "I should be judged on my love."
2. Pray each day for someone who has died: a friend, a neighbor or somebody whose name you came across.
Today's readings are taken from the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle I (Year B).
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2018-11-0602 min2018-07-2608 min2018-07-1014 min2018-07-0914 min2018-07-0907 min2018-06-2112 min2018-06-1213 min2018-06-0410 min2018-05-3114 min2018-05-2111 min2018-05-2115 min2018-04-1909 min2018-04-1207 min2018-04-0208 min2018-04-0203 min2018-03-2904 min2018-03-1911 min2018-03-0412 min2018-02-2613 min2018-02-1809 min2TIMOTHY4Your 3 Lenten Weapons3 spiritual weapons for Lent: FastingPrayerAlms GivingWe are reminded of the secretiveness of using these weapons.
2018-02-1508 min2018-02-1104 min2018-01-3010 min2TIMOTHY4Wrath / Anger (MSOT - Fr. Schierer)MSOT talk on the sin of Wrath / Anger. Father Schierer gives a wonderful and informative talk on this topic.Â
2018-01-2857 min2018-01-2209 min2018-01-1411 min2018-01-0912 min2018-01-0905 min2018-01-0213 min2018-01-0212 min2017-12-2908 min2017-12-2409 min2017-12-1812 min2017-12-1010 min2017-12-0905 min2TIMOTHY4C is for Clay - 1st Sunday of AdventIn the story, A Single Shard, "Tree-ear", an orphan boy, watches a master potter at his work. He sees the care the potter puts into forming the clay and how he is not satisfied with less then perfection. There is much in this story we can learn for how we need to be clay in the hands of our Heavenly Father, who is fashioning us for his heavenly palace. Advent is a chosen time; let us be maleable in His hands!
2017-12-0708 min2TIMOTHY4Parish Mission 3rd TalkFather Stephen SchultzCommunion: Forgiveness, Obedience, and Gratefulness
2017-11-3041 min2017-11-2944 min2TIMOTHY4Parish Mission 1st TalkFather Stephen SchultzPower without GraceWe don't know who we are so we do not act as we should. We are the only creature to choose to be or not to be who we are meant to be. We are meant to be FREE! God sees His love in each of us.
2017-11-2937 min2017-11-2813 min2TIMOTHY4Saints of the Roman Canon: Part II (Eight Valiant Men)We begin to look at the saints mentioned in Eucharistic Prayer I after the consecration. These Eight Valiant Men are Saints: John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius of Antioch (Church Father), Alexander I (pope), Marcellinus (priest), and Peter (exorcist).
2017-11-2111 min2TIMOTHY4Only the Lover SingsThe Liturgy is Christ's love song to the Father. Sacred Music is not something optional or superfluous to the liturgy, but necessary and essential. Gregorian Chant is particularly suited to the liturgy and is the standard by which to judge other music. Sacred music immitates and arouses the deeper sentiments and elevates our souls to contemplation and adoration.
2017-11-2112 min2TIMOTHY4What is the Mass? What the Mass is Not!In this homily Fr. Bergida deals with the feeling or attitude of boredom that many experience at Mass.  Part of the problem is that we expect the Mass to be something that its not.
2017-11-1708 min2TIMOTHY4Saints of the Roman Canon: Part IThe Roman Canon or Eucharistic Prayer I calls to mind or commemorates forty-one Saints: twenty-six of these come before the Consecration, fifteen afterwards. Here we begin to look at these holy men and women.
2017-11-1709 min2TIMOTHY4Pride / Humility (MSOT)Father Bergida talking about the sin of pride and the virtue of humility at Marian Society of Teachers on October 22, 2017.
2017-11-161h 112TIMOTHY4Saints of the Roman Canon: Part III (Seven Women Martyrs)Father Bergida gives his second talk on the Mass discussing the 7 women martyrs remembered in Eucharistic Prayer I or the Roman Canon.They are:Â Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, and Anastasia.
2017-11-1610 min2TIMOTHY4Vigil, Silence, and the MassThe Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins reminds us to be always ready for the Coming of Christ. Â It has liturgical implications as well. Â Each time we attend Mass, we participate in the Heavenly Liturgy -- the Wedding Feast of the Lamb! Â We must recover the concept of the Vigil, the importance of silence, and the reality that Christ comes to those, whose hearts' lamps are full.
2017-11-1307 min