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For many of us, the Christmas story is almost too familiar. We know the story so well that we cease to be amazed at its great reality – God becomes man an is born of a virgin. Today’s reader, unfamiliar with the ancient Jewish world, misses the significance of many details in the Gospel accounts of the birth of the Messiah. This audio series will help bridge the gap, explaining the original context of every line and detail in the biblical stories. Dr. Edward Sri not only helps listeners understand an earlier pivotal time and place, he also brings them to a deeper understanding of the great mystery of God’s entry into the world as one of us. Part 1: Announcement to Zechariah Part 2: Annunciation to Mary Part 3: Visitation Part 4: Nativity Part 5: Presentation Part 6: Simeon’s Prophecy and Christ Child in the Temple This audio series and the companion book “Dawn of the Messiah” is available for purchase in our online store at the Related Online Store Resources Link below. Read More …
If you’ve ever wished for practical lessons to help you spiritually embrace the mystery of the Incarnation, then this audio series is for you! Watch and Pray: An Advent Reflection is a unique collection of teachings and prayers given by Fr. Edmund Sylvia, CSC. Fr. Ed draws upon a variety of Catholic resources to teach you how to pray, reflect and prepare for the special seasons of Advent and Christmas. This program will inspire you and forever transform the way you celebrate the holidays: Topics include: Part 1: Advent: Watch and Pray Part 2: Advent: Prepare the Way Part 3: Advent: The Messianic Message Part 4: Advent: Annunciation of the Messiah’s Coming Part 5: Christmas: The Incarnation of the Messiah Part 6: Epiphany: The Manifestation of the Messiah Read More …
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A Day with the Scriptures by Tim GrayTim Gray takes you through the mission of Jesus and highlights the Sacraments, Scripture and the power of the Virtues!Tim Gray is Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at Christendom College located in Front Royal and Alexandria, Virginia. He holds a ThM degree in Scripture from Duke University and an MA degree inTheology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently a doctoral student in Biblical Studies at Catholic University of America. Tim is author of "Mission of the Messiah" and co-author of "Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God", and "Catholic for a Reason II: Scripture and the Mystery of the Mother of God". He has just finished a bible study for men on the topic of virtue, which he co-authored with Curtis Martin. He has appeared on Mother Angelica LIVE and Life on the Rock, and filmed a 13-part series on the Mission of Christ as presented in the Synoptic Gospels that first aired during the spring of 2000 on EWTN. In addition, he has worked as a DRE for the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota, and taught religion at the highschool and grade school levels. Read More …
