Lessons from Hebrews and warnings from Numbers.

How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? In this episode we discuss some weighty passages from the beginning of chapter 2.

A lesson from the beginning of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

The Epistle to the Hebrews is our divine key to understanding God's plan. This 2004 series will be podcast in its entirety, beginning with this informative introduction.

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 way, Mark sets out the stark demands and great rewards of true discipleship.

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 a serious believer look at these passages of Scripture? How should we interpret them? How can we apply their lessons and warnings? What a subject for solid teaching and lively discussion!

This week we look at the prologue of John's Gospel. Consider these famous opening verses more deeply than you have before.

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.

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.

Picking up from last week's podcast we explore the prophesies of the Servant of the Lord.

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 student of the Bible needs to draw deeply from Isaiah.

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.

This lecture from our 2006 retreat on the spiritual life discusses the supreme importance of the Eucharist.

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 is also a story of a yet more presistent love, forgiveness and a plea for return (repentance). It is a picture of God's enduring love for his own wayward people. These lessons are rich in spiritual insight and passionate longing for the sinner's return.