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St. Philip Institute Podcast
by St. Philip Institute of Catechesis & Evangelization
A podcast on how to teach the Catholic Faith.
Episodes
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The Last Stage of the Journey: The Unitive Way
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo concludes this series on the spiritual life by discussing the third stage of the spiritual life, known as the unitive way. This highest, most advanced stage of the spiritual life is seen in a special way by the experience of the Apostles after Pentecost, and it...
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Continuing the Journey: The Illuminative Way
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the second stage of the spiritual life, known as the illuminative way. He shows how the New Testament gives us good examples of the “second conversion” that the Apostles and especially St. Peter experienced as they grew in their spiritual life and how...
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Starting the Journey: The Purgative Way
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the first stage of the spiritual life, known as the purgative way. He explains the types of prayer common in this stage, the experience of temptation, and the signs commonly seen during the beginnings of the spiritual life. All Christians are called…
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God’s Call to You (Introduction to the Spiritual Life)
Dr. Luke Arredondo begins a new series focusing on the fundamentals of the spiritual life and the path to growing in holiness. This episode focuses on the idea that our prayer life, even while it involves our own effort, should be understood principally as a response to God’s call to us. In...
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What is sacramental character? How does this connect to Confirmation?
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas on the sacrament of Confirmation, by looking at his view of sacramental character. If we understand Aquinas’ teaching, it can help us see that Confirmation is a sacrament that prepares us to become disciples, so that…
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Spiritual Battle and the Sacrament of Confirmation: The Teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas on the sacrament of Confirmation, focusing especially on Aquinas’ view that we are all called, through this sacrament in particular, to enter into a spiritual battle. But who will help teach us how to fight in this...
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What does Confirmation actually do? The effects of the sacrament.
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo continues the series on the nature of the Sacrament of Confirmation. In particular, he discusses the purpose of Confirmation by looking at the effects of this sacrament. In addition, he highlights the way the Catechism frames the preparation for Confirmation…
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When should people receive Confirmation? The Catechism says...
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo continues the series on the nature of the Sacrament of Confirmation. In particular, he focuses on the Eastern and Western approaches to this sacrament, and the signs and symbols used in the Rite of Confirmation itself.
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What is Confirmation?
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo begins a new series on the Sacrament of Confirmation, focusing on the opening paragraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church’s presentation of the sacrament. Confirmation is presented, in the Catechism, as something intimately linked with the sacraments…
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Formation of the Biblical Canon
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo is joined by Phillip Smith, for a discussion on the formation of the canon of the Bible, or the list of books which are considered Sacred Scripture.
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Lenten Series, Part IV
In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the crossing of the Red Sea, its relationship to Baptism, and its link to the liturgy of Lent.
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Lenten Series, Part III
In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Dr. Luke Arredondo examines the Passover liturgy in the Book of Exodus Ch. 12 and shows its connection to the Holy Thursday liturgy and the wider Christian view of the Eucharist.
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Lenten Series, Part II
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the beginning of the book of Exodus, focusing on Moses’ birth and youth, as well as his calling to lead the people of Israel out of bondage in Egypt.
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Lenten Series, Part I
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo starts a new series focusing on the Book of Exodus and its connection to the liturgical season of Lent. In particular, he discusses the way the Exodus story is present in the prayer of the Church during Lent and the reason why our preparation for the Paschal...
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Advent Series, Part IV
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo gives a brief exegesis of the reading from the Gospel of Luke used at the Midnight Mass on Christmas. Leaning on the teachings of Bishop Robert Barron and Venererable Fulton Sheen, Luke shows the deep significance of calling Jesus the Lord and how Christ’s…
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Advent Series, Part III
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the Book of Isaiah, both with respect to the history of Israel and its function in the liturgy leading from Advent into Christmas.
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Advent Series, Part II
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo focuses on the Annunciation account in Luke’s Gospel and draws out some of the Old Testament connections in the text. In particular he focuses on Mary’s background, and the links between Luke Chapter 1 and 2 Samuel Chapter 7.
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Advent Series, Part I
Launching our Advent series, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the relationship between St. John the Baptist and Jesus, through a reading of the Gospel of Luke.
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Baptism Series: The Necessity of Baptism
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo continues our discussion of the theology of baptism, focusing especially on the necessity of Baptism, the symbols used in the liturgical celebration of baptism, and the link between baptism and discipleship.
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Baptism Series: The Theology of Baptism
Following our discussion of the biblical dimensions of Baptism in the previous episodes in this series, we now turn to consider more properly the theology of baptism. In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo higlights three particular ideas: What is a sacrament? How is Baptism related to the other...
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Baptism Series: The New Testament & Baptism
In the Gospels, we see Jesus enter his public phase by receiving a baptism of water by John the Baptist, and at the end of his life he asks his disciples to baptize all the nations. We might say, then, that baptism forms the bookends of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo...
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Baptism Series: The Old Testament & Baptism
Often, when Christians think about baptism, we immediately turn to the New Testament, or speak about sacramental theology. But an important grounding for the sacraments is the rich biblical imagery evoked in the celebration of the sacraments, and in developing a full theology of the sacraments.…
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The Gospel of Mark, Part VI: The Disciples
Throughout the Gospels, the Twelve Disciples get to spend extra time with Jesus, see him prayer, watch him perform miracles, etc. Yet they still struggle to understand precisely who Jesus is! Why is this and what does it show us about the spiritual life? Join Dr. Luke Arredondo as he explores…
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The Gospel of Mark, Part V: The Role of Faith in Jesus’ Healings
In the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus as a divine healer, a miracle worker par excellence, able to calm the storms and raise the dead. But we also read that, in some cases, he is “unable” to heal due to the unbelief of the crowds. Alternatively, Jesus sometimes tells someone: “Your faith has healed...
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The Gospel of Mark, Part IV: Jesus’ Ministry of Exorcism
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus performs a ministry of exorcism that helps to reveal his identity as the Lord, as the Messiah. This is seen especially in the story of the Geresane Demoniac. Join Dr. Luke Arredondo as he explores Jesus’ exorcisms in Mark, and the way these stories help us to answer…
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The Gospel of Mark, Part III: The Urgency of the Gospel
The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, at just 16 chapters, but it is action-packed. In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo is joined by Elizabeth Slaten to discuss the urgency and uniqueness of the message of salvation found in Mark’s Gospel.
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The Gospel of Mark, Part II: Who is Jesus?
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo examines the identity of Jesus as presented in three key scenes in the Gospel of Mark: Jesus as Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2: 23-28), the calming of the sea (Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6: 45-51) and the Transfiguration (Mark 9: 2-9). While some contemporary scholars…
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The Gospel of Mark, Part I: Introduction
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the nature of the Gospels as a literary genre. Many contemporary authors and pundits claim that the Gospels should be classified as folklore or myth, but there is considerable evidence, as well as Christian tradition, that sees the Gospels as a form…
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Dei Verbum, Part II
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the second half of Dei Verbum, the Vatican II document on divine revelation, and especially focuses on the concept of the biblical renewal the council called for. He also offers some suggestions for resources to help Catholics put the Scripture at the...
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Dei Verbum, Part I
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo examines the historical context and the first half of the Vatican II document on divine revelation, Dei Verbum.
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The Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes) Part III: On Marriage and Family Life [UPDATED]
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo is joined by Mrs. Deanna Johnston, Director of Family Life. They discuss the importance of the Second Vatican Council’s teaching on marriage and family life, its context, and its meaning for us today. Related: Humanae Vitae (Part I)…
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The Universal Call to Holiness: Practical Implications (Lumen Gentium, Part 3)
The Second Vatican Council is perhaps best well known for its universal call to holiness. This idea is explained in Lumen Gentium, paragraphs #39-42. In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores this foundational concept from Vatican II as well and addresses the remainder of Lumen Gentium.
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Is the Church necessary for salvation? (Lumen Gentium, Part 1)
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the first two chapters of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium). He explains the overall vision of the document and focuses in particular on the possibility of salvation outside the Church, and what limits the Council places on this...
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After the Council: Vatican II’s Legacy
In this episode, Dr. Arredondo responds to a commenter on a previous episode, specifically addressing the difficulties that followed the Second Vatican Council. While our series will continue to examine each of the major documents, we wanted to acknowledge some of the challenges facing the church...
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Vatican II on the Liturgy: What Did it Change?
In this episode, Dr. Arredondo walks through the various suggestions for the renovation and restoration of the liturgy that the Second Vatican Council called for in its Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
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What is Active Participation in the Liturgy? (Vatican II on Liturgy, Part I)
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the fundamentals of liturgy according to Sacrosanctum Concilium. In particular, he focuses on the idea of full and active participation, and what this term means.
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What Was Vatican II? Why Was It Called?
In this episode, Dr. Arredondo explores the roots and key themes of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), in particular focusing on St. John XXIII’s motivations for calling the council and his opening address to the bishops of the world on October 11, 1962.
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”StrANgER ThINgS”’ Strangest Thing Yet: Divine Mercy
In this episode, we’re having a little bit of fun! Dr. Arredondo discusses Stranger Things Season 4 and the hit TV show’s surprising connection to the Divine Mercy message of St. Faustina. Enjoy!
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How Mary’s Immaculate Conception became Dogma
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explains the Old Testament roots for calling Mary the Ark of the New Covenant, and the link between this concept and Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Other resources on Marian theology can be found in this week's issue of Catholic East Texas!
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The Gospel through the Apostles’ Eyes | Rod Bennet
This episode features a conversation between Bishop Joseph Strickland and author, Rod Bennet! Rod has recently authored a new book with Catholic Answers titled These Twelve: The Gospel through the Apostles’ Eyes, and today he talks about the role of the apostles in the Early Church.
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”Love”: What Does That Mean? Benedict XVI Answers
In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo offers a reflection on the theological virtue of charity or love. In particular, he discusses the different translations and definitions of love and how Pope Benedict XVI reconciles some of these debates in his first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est.
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Revolt Against Reality
In this episode Bishop Joseph Strickland interviews author and apologist Gary Michuta about Michuta's new book, Revolt Against Reality, which traces the historical development of many of the ideologies and controversies to which the Church is responding today.
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Why the World Needs Christian Hope
In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Dr. Luke Arredondo describes the nature of hope, what Pope Benedict XVI called a distinctively Christian virtue, one which has served the world well, and which needs to be brought out anew in our time.
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The Theological Virtues, Part One: Faith
In this episode we begin our series on the theological virtues with a discussion of the virtue of faith. In particular we discuss how faith is central to human life, even when it comes to matters other than religion!
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Go Watch Joel’s Conversion Story! “From Baptist to Catholic”
This week there’s an exciting new video on the St. Philip Institute’s YouTube channel! Joel McMichael is a seminarian for the Diocese of Tyler here in East Texas, and he shares his conversion story from growing up Baptist to converting to the Catholic Faith and entering seminary! Head on over to...
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An Introduction to the Virtuous Life
This episode is the first in a series that will focus specifically on the virtues! In this introductory episode with Mikki and Deanna, hosts of the Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast, we lay the foundation for what virtue is, the differences between the Cardinal and Theological Virtues, and why…
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A podcast on how to teach the Catholic Faith.
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