Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s  Tractate 115 pondering John 18 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s  Against Judaizing Christians pondering Hebrews 10 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s “Homily 9” from his Homilies on Leviticus pondering Hebrews 9 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Living pondering Deuteronomy 6 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s blog article reflects on the necessity of listening as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Scriptures from Deuteronomy and the Gospel according to Saint Mark.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 3 pondering Hebrews 5 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 4 pondering Mark 10 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Homily 53 pondering Mark 2 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s blog entry reflects on the proclamation at Mass from The Letter to the Hebrews - https://patrolo.gy/8ddd53

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s On Faith and the Creed pondering Hebrews 2 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s blog entry reflects on Jesus’ declaration captured by Saint Mark, “But in the beginning ..” - https://patrolo.gy/8su

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Christian Mode of Life pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 9:38-48 at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s blog entry reflects on existing in Jesus - https://patrolo.gy/bl2

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On Perfection pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 9:30-37 at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s blog entry ponders Jesus’ intent to give The Twelve a deeper teaching on His impending passion, death and Resurrection - https://patrolo.gy/3pb

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Caesarius of Arles’ Homily 159 pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 8:27-35 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ question to Peter and, essentially, to all disciples (https://patrolo.gy/7x0).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Prudentius’ A Hymn for Every Hour pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 7:31-37 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ groan and declaration, Ephphatha! (https://patrolo.gy/blp).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Tertullian of Carthage’s On Patience pondering Jesus’ teaching proclaimed from Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders listening to Jesus’ hard teaching. (https://patrolo.gy/w3x).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 27 pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:60-69 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders listening to Jesus’ hard teaching. (https://patrolo.gy/3ab).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 26 pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:51-58 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ command to ‘eat His flesh and drink His blood.’ (https://patrolo.gy/w6i).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 26 pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:41-51 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders the biblical experience of murmuring. (https://patrolo.gy/j1e).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Edessa’s Commentary on Tatian’s Diatessaron pondering Jesus’ “Bread of Life” discourse proclaimed from John 6:24-35 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders the crowd frantically seeking Jesus after He multiplied the loaves and fishes and fed them. (https://patrolo.gy/Sunday18).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 24 pondering Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes proclaimed from John 6:1-15 at Mass today. This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ actions feeding the crowd. (https://patrolo.gy/gu3).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 28 pondering Jeremiah’s prophecy that God will raise up a righteous branch as proclaimed at Mass today (Jeremian 23:1-6). This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ causing the disciples to gather and to rest in the silence of the desert. (https://patrolo.gy/xjg).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Prudentius’ Spiritual Combat pondering Jesus’ charge to the Twelve to take nothing with them as He sends them forth with His authority and power (Mark 6:7-13). This Sunday’s blog article ponders Jesus’ summons of the Twelve and giving them His authority (https://patrolo.gy/372f83).

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Letter 130 (Letter to Proba) pondering Saint Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians proclaimed at Mass today.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s Question 8 from his Long Rules pondering Saint Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians proclaimed at Mass today. You may also be interested in an article posted on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/82m) pondering Jesus’ healings proclaimed at Mass today.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 3 pondering the Gospel Text proclaimed at Mass today.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on Ezekiel pondering the prophetic Text proclaimed at Mass today. You may also be interested in an article posted on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/ji1) reflecting on Jesus’ use of parables in His Public Ministry.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem’s Commentary on Genesis pondering God’s confronting Adam, Eve and the Serpent ... in chapter 3 of Genesis proclaimed at Mass today. You may also be interested in an article posted on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/2l5) reflecting on the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which Jesus addressed in this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from Mark.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily on Leviticus, which provides some background for approaching Jesus’ sacrifice of Himself as presented in the Letter to the Hebrews, the Second Reading at Mass today. The third and final podcast of the Spring semester, Undergraduate Theology Conversations, has been posted at https://bit.ly/4aLICqj Finally, an I have posted a reflection on the Most Holy Eucharist on my blog, https://bit.ly/4aN4HEC

A conversation with undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum. This third and final episode of the semester welcomes Alicja, a business intellience major.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. Romans 8:14-17 is proclaimed at Mass today. The second podcast, Undergraduate Theology Conversations, has been posted at https://bit.ly/4aB5hVS. Finally, an I have posted an article on theological mystery on my blog, https://bit.ly/4aw6NsF.

A conversation with undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum. This second episode welcomes Gio, a biology major.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ On the Holy Spirit which ponders the Myster of Holy Spirit Whom Jesus breathed into and onto the disciples. Today also marks the posting of the first of the Spring Semester’s theological conversation with undergraduate students - https://bit.ly/4arpI7J

A conversation with undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum. This first episode welcomes Catherine, a freshman nursing major.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s On the Holy Trinity which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel according to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 83 which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel accord to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today. This week’s blog article, «All you need is love ... but what kind of love?,» ponders Jesus’ use of the word love.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Tractate 80 which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel accord to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologos’ Homily 40, The Good Shepherd which ponders the words of Jesus captured in the Gospel accord to Saint John, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects on the importance of actively listening to Jesus’ words as opposed to passively hearing Him.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 30 (Theological Oration 4) reflecting on the true identity of Jesus employing insights from the Second Reading (I John) proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects on the Jesus calling the disciples to abandon fear and seek to understand His new life of Resurrection

This Sunday of Easter features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 84, The Eleventh Sermon on the Resurrection, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040724.cfm This week’s blog article can be found at: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-breath-of-life.html

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 82 (Ninth Homily on the Resurrection) reflecting on the Marcan account of Jesus’ Resurrection proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog, “The stone rolled back and Jesus is on the loose!,” reflects on some aspects of the Resurrection of Jesus as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Mark.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 29 reflecting on the true identity of Jesus employing insights from the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects on the Passion of Jesus as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Mark.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 30 (Theological Oration 4) reflecting on the true identity of Jesus employing insights from the Gospel proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects on the Jesus being “troubled” as His crucifixion looms on the horizon

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 27 (Theological Oration 1) pondering the virtues of repentance and humility noted in Psalm 137 and chanted at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects on the Second Scrutiny for the Elect, celebrated at Mass today.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on John pondering Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects the word sign as used in the Gospel according to Saint John.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Homily 80 on the Gospel of Mark pondering Jesus’ Transfiguration proclaimed at Mass today. A new post on my blog reflects on Jesus being lead into the silence and struggle of the desert as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Gospel episode.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Edessa’s Commentary on Genesis pondering the righteousness of Noah’s as voiced in today’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint Mark. A new post on my blog reflects on Jesus being lead into the silence and struggle of the desert as proclaimed in this Sunday’s Gospel episode.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ephrem of Edessa’s Commentary on Tatian’s Diatessaron pondering Jesus’ actions as in today’s proclamation from the Gospel according to Saint Mark. A new post on my blog reflects on the word pity as that described Jesus’ action in this Sunday’s Gospel episode.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s On Prayer pondering Jesus’ actions as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, Mark 1:29-39.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s City of God pondering Jesus’ battle with the demons as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, Mark 1:21-28.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great’s “Question 8, Of Renunciation” from his Long Rules pondering Jesus’ call of the disciples as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, Mark 1:14-20. Additional reflections on Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom of God, the initial part of this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, can be found at my blog.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustines’  Tractates on the Gospel of John, pondering Jesus’ call of the disciples as proclaimed in today’s Gospel proclamation, John 1:35-42. Additional reflections on the Greek word μένω (ménō translated “to stay”), an important verb in this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation, can be found at my blog.

Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’  Homily 156: Epiphany and the Magi, grounded in today’s Gospel proclamation, Matthew 2:1-12. Additional reflections on Epiphany, specifically on the Magi and discipleship can be found at my blog.

This Sunday’s podcast features excerpts from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily 6 on The Gospel according to Saint Luke, wherein Origen ponders the episode proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the meaning of mystery as used by Saint Paul in his Letter to the Romans.

This Sunday’s podcast features excerpts from Saint Jerome’s Homily 87 on The Gospel according to Saint John, wherein Saint Jerome ponders the ministry of Saint John the Baptist proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the meaning of glad tidings. In addition, podcasts with my students have been posted on this site, https://patrology.podbean.com. These podcasts begin with the title, “Holy Family hands on ...” followed by the first name of the student guest. Enjoy!

Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University. This final episode of the Fall semester of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Jocelyn who will share some insights as to how studying theology has impacted her life.

Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University. This third episode of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Nolan who will share in a discussion of the importance of method in Biblical studies

This Sunday’s podcast features excerpts from Origen’s Homily 21 on Luke, wherein he ponders the many quotations from Isaiah 40 contained in the Marcan Gospel proclamation at Mass this Sunday. Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the meaning of preparing. In addition, podcasts with my students are appearing on this site, https://patrology.podbean.com. These podcasts begin with the title, “Holy Family hands on ...” followed by the first name of the student guest. Enjoy!

Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University. This second episode of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Annah who will share in a discussion of the Woman of Samaria at the Well (John 4).

Holy Family hands on ... is a new podcast temporarily hosted on this site. Holy Family hands on ... features conversations with Holy Family University undergraduate students on a variety of theological topics that have impacted them in the study of theology within the General Education curriculum of Holy Family University. This first episode of Holy Family hands on ... welcomes Sarah, a senior accounting major who selected the topic of Guardian Angels.

This Sunday’s podcast features a poem of Prudentius, A Hymn for Cock-Crow pondering the verses (13:33-37) from the Gospel according to Saint Mark proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects Jesus’ exhortation to watch and to be alert. In addition, look for a few podcasts featuring conversations with some of my students at Holy Family University discussing the impact theological study has had on their lives this semester.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt an anonymous work, Incomplete Commentary on Matthew, pondering the verses (25:31-45) from Matthew proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects Jesus’ action of separating sheep from goats. In addition, look for a few podcasts featuring conversations with some of my students at Holy Family University discussing the impact theological study has had on their lives this semester.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the verses (25:1-13) from Matthew proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the verses (23:1-12) from Matthew proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Check the blog article for this Sunday that reflects on the virtue of humility.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Clement of Alexandria’s Stromata, pondering the verses from Exodus proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the episode of Jesus, Peter and the coin for the Roman tax proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site reflects on King Cyrus II (Cyrus the Great), named a messiah in the Isaian proclamation at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Augustine’s Homily 90, pondering the parable that Jesus employs in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the parable that Jesus employs in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders Jesus’ parable proclaimed from The Gospel according to St Matthew.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Hilary of Poitiers’ Commentary on Matthew, pondering the parable that Jesus employs in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders Jesus’ parable proclaimed from The Gosepl according to St Matthew.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Life of Moses, pondering the sin of envy that Jesus condemns in the Gospel’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders Jesus’ parable proclaimed from The Gosepl according to St Matthew concerning the significance of the vineyard: bit.ly/455YmSb

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 83, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the Gospel proclamation from Matthew concerning Jesus' teaching on forgiveness: https://bit.ly/3EFKP95

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 82, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the Gospel proclamation from Matthew: https://bit.ly/3LgbpJF

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Homily on Jeremiah, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the Gospel proclamation from Matthew: http://bit.ly/45zTIN0  Be sure to check the blog site tomorrow (4 September 2023) for posts concerning Labor Day and the Blessed Martyrs of Nowogrodek (Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth).

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. This Sunday’s article at my blog site ponders the First Reading from the Prophet Isaiah: https://bit.ly/44zypu0

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew, pondering the Gospels’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans, pondering the Roman’s proclamation at Mass this Sunday. Blog posting — “It is a Ghost!” — a thought concerning today’s Gospel proclamation.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, pondering the Transfiguration of Jesus proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Blog posting — an excerpt from Fr. Jean Corbon, OP’s work, Wellspring of Worship pondering the mystery of Jesus’ Transfiguration.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Homily 47: The Parables of the Pearls and the Net Cast into the Sea, pondering the parables proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Blog article — «Kingdom living - a Receiving in JOY» which ponders the Scriptures proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on the Gospel of Saint Matthew pondering the parables proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Blog article — «Parables of Jesus - hurled words of power» which examines the word parable within the context of this Sunday’s Scripture.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Irenaeus’ Adversus Haereses, Book 5 reflecting on Romans 8 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 69,  reflecting on Matthew 11:25-30 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 65,  reflecting on Matthew 10:37-42 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homily 20 on Jeremiah,  reflecting on Jeremiah 20:10-13 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 2: On the Doctrine of God,  reflecting on Exodus 19:2-6 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 132: On the Eucharist,  reflecting on the John 6:51-58 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Today’s blog article features a reflection on Jesus’ command ‘to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood.’ A Eucharistic Examen, based on the hymn Ave Verum Corpus, offers a way to ponder Jesus’ gift of Himself and our response.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Poem 2: On the Son,  reflecting on the John 3:16-18 proclaimed at Mass this Sunday. Today’s blog article features a reflection on the words mystery and faith, essential words for living the Most Holy Trinity.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 75,  reflecting on the Mystery of Pentecost: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052823.cfm

The podcast for today’s Solemnity features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 74, reflecting on Jesus’ Ascension to the right-hand of the Father: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051823-Ascension.cfm Today’s Solemnity blog entry features a reflection on the Ascension from Fr Jean Corbon, OP: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/05/fr-jean-corbon-op-reflects-on-ascension.html

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 41, On Pentecost, reflecting on Jesus’ promise of Another Advocate: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051423.cfm This Sunday’s blog entry features a reflection on love and keeping Jesus’ commandments: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/05/keeping-or-better-treasuring-jesus.html

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Tractate 67, reflecting on John 14:1-4: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050723.cfm

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 1: On Easter and His Reluctance, reflecting on Jesus the Shepherd: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/043023.cfm

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 235, reflecting on Jesus and the disciples on the road to Emmaus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042323.cfm

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 84, The Eleventh Sermon on the Resurrection, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 76, The Third Sermon on the Resurrection, reflecting on the resurrection of Jesus: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040923.cfm This Sunday’s blog entry features a reflection on the Angel’s command to the woman, “Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/04/go-to-galilee-now.html

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Sermon 67, On Palm Sunday reflecting on the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Matthew: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040223.cfm

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo’s Sermon 139, On the Raising of Lazarus from the Dead reflecting on John 11:1-45  from this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation,  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032623.cfm Prayers for this Sunday, including the Third Scrutiny can be found at: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/fifth-sunday-of-lent-and-third-scrutiny.html .

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Caesarius of Arles’ Sermon 172, On the Man Born Blind reflecting on John 9:1-41  from this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation,  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031923.cfm This week’s blog article, https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/scrutiny-ii-let-light-of-fathers-mercy.html reflects on the Second Scrutiny.

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John reflecting on John 4:39-42, an excerpt from this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation,  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031223.cfm This week’s blog article, https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-woman-of-samaria-and-scrutiny-i.html reflects on the Samaritan Woman’s experience of metanoia (radical transformation).

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great reflecting on Matthew 17:1-9, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030523.cfm Fr Jean Corbon OP offers insights on Jesus’ Transfiguration, an excerpt from his book, Wellspring of Worship: https://toulogoilogou.blogspot.com/2023/03/a-excerpt-from-wellspring-of-worship-by.html

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus reflecting on Matthew 4:1-11, the Gospel proclaimed at Mass this Sunday: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022623.cfm

This Sunday’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Homilies on the Song of Songs (Homily 15), reflecting on Gospel proclaimed at Mass today: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123.cfm