The Magnification Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how the Christian life is supernatural, while at the same time possessing a bodily and communal dimension.I also have a YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themagnificationpodcastI am also on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magnification-podcast/id1881087554

This episode discusses the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity in their origin, purpose and application.

This episode discusses the need for silence and its theological and practical aspects.

Today we discussed various realities of having a disability and how it impacts both the natural and spiritual life, through stories and reflections.This particular episode is best viewed in video form.

This episode discusses the Eucharist in its reality, mystery and effects. Background noises courtesy of my dog, Georgia, and my family.

In this episode, we discuss the Holy Spirit in three aspects: His relationship to the Holy Trinity Itself, His relationship to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and His relationship to us. We will also discuss His guidance in our lives.Resources mentioned in this video:Pope Leo XIII, Divinum Illud Munus (Encyclical Letter on the Holy Spirit). https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_09051897_divinum-illud-munus.html.Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Self-Abandonment to Divine Providence. (Note: I made a citation error in regard to duties of precept and inspiration. The quote I cited is in the book, but I could not find the correct section.) https://catholicspiritualdirection.org/abandonment.pdf.

In this video, Redemptive Suffering is discussed as well as its application in the life of a Christian. Throughout the video, I use St. Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter Salvifici Doloris as my main reference point. You will find a copy of this document at the link below. Note: some sections of the document have multiple paragraphs; thus, the reference to section ________, paragraph ________ after the citing of a quote. I pray this talk will be spiritually fruitful for all through the grace of the Holy Trinity.https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1984/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_11021984_salvifici-doloris.html

In this episode, the topic of spirituality is discussed from a Catholic lens. General and specific points are highlighted. Enjoy!Living Flame of Love, book 1, chapter 15 found in The Impact of God: Soundings from St John of the Cross by Fr. Iain Matthew.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU3FYYI/ref=kinw_myk_ro_titlehttps://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12324a.htm#:~:text=The%20vow%20of%20poverty%20may,appreciable%20at%20a%20money%20valuehttps://archive.org/details/ecclesiasticaldi00theirichhttps://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780192802903.001.0001/acref-9780192802903https://tanbooks.com/products/books/self-abandonment-to-divine-providence/

This episode explores issues related to people with disabilities and their purpose in life. Various programs within Minnesota are also described. Additionally, a commentary on sexuality is given from the lens of a man with a physical disability only, and the Catholic perspective. https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/State/documents/2020-Affordable-Housing-Guide.pdfhttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsphttps://mn.db101.org/nav/p.htmhttps://mn.hb101.org/a/45/https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2020/12/pope-says-disabled-persons-have-a-right-to-the-sacramentsThese links cover the information I discussed in today’s episode, and the DB-101 and HB-101 links also give you access to information on other available programs.

In this video, we discuss in detail how typology explains key points of Mary's part in salvation (as recognized by Catholics). Also emphasized is her absolute connection to Jesus through His salvific plan. Therefore, the points brought up here should help explain Catholics' honor of Mary in its right context of highlighting Jesus.Bible quotations are from the Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition.https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Jewish-Roots-Mary-Unveiling/dp/B07HHF7C9D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M2DKG9AB99&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GeOqsRI675WRyOnH31ZbR6FN2ldkLG12TjUnwKnQ0https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-First-Love-2nd-Mother/dp/1586174746/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HKSUCCP1RE4S&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ul6MKCxM-usP7mI3b_ae7TKvbN3k-Mt84ch8CqSUwYXHmhuHbvCKtgsEnLEaQZR5KBVcGhlweTzJfXFLRswTuOMS9DIuQlSsW_9aC6QFKbxW2lXxeHOL-0jCBKBzwOkvX9MHjwkHzc-juegKvc6lIwEQBH5Ja1GybHrCkS93gZPX6GxTzohmmPJy7iSPfH9koeH7pbjxdeAAIjGbdllHeFZ066BLpTldzsRQN8y3iuY.4Ebdz5PqaySarQXvxsKAka9BjcI3lccJKsBLk6yL3uc&dib_tag=se&keywords=fulton+sheen+books+the+world%27s+first+love&qid=1738187890&sprefix=fulton+sheen+books+the+worlds+first+love%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1

Everything asserted in this video regarding Mary is based on the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854. Please watch the video all the way to the end as everything I say will make sense once I explain this Dogma. For all Scripture quotations, I will be using either the Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE) or the Latin Vulgate Version, which can be found here along a link to the Papal Bull Ineffabilis Deus.https://www.biblegateway.com/https://vulgate.org/ot/exodus_3.htmhttps://www.papalencyclicals.net/pius09/p9ineff.htm

In this episode I speak about Christian teaching on forgiveness, both in terms of our need to be forgiven, and our need to forgive others. I also highlight the connection between this teaching and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Finally I discuss some of the practical benefits of forgiveness.

This episode discusses the role of God and Mary in my life and how its circumstances can help others on their spiritual journey. My qualifications to speak on the various topics of Catholic spiritual life and doctrine are that I hold a Master's Degree in theology and educational ministry and a Bachelor's Degree in theology from Catholic Distance University (now Catholic International University) an online institution based out of Charles Town, WV.

This episode describes, from the Catholic perspective, what constitutes healthy human sexuality, some obstacles to proper expression of this, and some advice for keeping chastity.P.S. Please let me know in the comments what you think about the quotation-text in the video. This is our first time trying this and I appreciate your feedback.