Deacon Omar F. A. Gutierrez - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Advent, and Caryll Houselander – a reflection by Deacon Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast Join Omar Gutierrez as he explores the profound themes of Advent in Caryll Houselander’s “The Reed of God.” Focusing on the anticipation and spiritual preparation that characterize this liturgical season, Gutierrez brings to life Houselander’s unique ... Read more The post The Blessed Virgin Mary, Advent, and Caryll Houselander – a reflection by Deacon Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Deacon Omar Gutierrez and Kris McGregor discuss the life and contributions of Pope Leo XIII, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping modern Catholic social teaching. Pope Leo XIII, a deeply intellectual and spiritually grounded leader, sought to engage the modern world rather than retreat from it, producing over 80 encyclicals and major works like Rerum Novarum and Libertas. The post RN-13 – Pope Leo XIII and “Rerum Novarum” (The Condition of Labor) – Regnum Novum with Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Dcn. Omar F. A. Gutiérrez introduces us to Maddy Miller, a convert to Catholicism who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor some months ago. The post Suffering for One More Soul: The Testimony of Madilyne “Maddy” Miller w/ Deacon Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Join Deacon Omar F. A. Gutierrez and Kris McGregor as they discuss the events of the global Coronavirus pandemic of 2020.  They discuss how this affects the family, the value of life, and the lessons it brings. We discuss the liturgical life of the Church during Holy Week and how we might be able to ... Read more The post The Invitation to Radical Love – Deacon Omar Gutierrez and Kris McGregor Discerning Hearts Special Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 39- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez – We continue the study of the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church”  Chapter 12 “Social Doctrine and Ecclesial Action” CHAPTER TWELVE SOCIAL DOCTRINE AND ECCLESIAL ACTION I. PASTORAL ACTION IN THE SOCIAL FIELD a. Social doctrine and ... Read more The post RN39 – “Pastoral Action – What it looks like” – Compendium of Social Doctrine ch. 12 pt.1 w/ Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 38- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez - We continue the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church"  Chapter 11 "Promotion of Peace" CHAPTER ELEVEN THE PROMOTION OF PEACE I. BIBLICAL ASPECTS II. PEACE: THE FRUIT OF JUSTICE AND LOVE III. THE FAILURE OF PEACE: WAR a. Legitimate defense b. Defending peace c. The duty to protect the innocent d. Measures against those who threaten peace e. Disarmament f. The condemnation of terrorism IV. THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE CHURCH TO PEACE The post RN38 – “Promotion of Peace” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Ch 11 w/ Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Join Deacon Omar Gutierrez and host Kris McGregor in this Discerning Hearts podcast as the discuss the Catholic Social Teaching on the environment. The post RN37 – “Safeguarding the Environment” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Ch 9 w/ Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 36- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez - We continue the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church"  Chapter 9 "The International Community" CHAPTER NINE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY I. BIBLICAL ASPECTS a. Unity of the human family b. Jesus Christ, prototype and foundation of the new humanity c. The universal vocation of Christianity II. THE FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY a. The international community and values b. Relations based on harmony between the juridical and moral orders III. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY a. The value of international organizations b. The juridical personality of the Holy See IV. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOR DEVELOPMENT a. Cooperation to guarantee the right to development b. The fight against poverty c. Foreign debt The post RN36 – “The International Community” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 9 with Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 35- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez -We continue the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church"  Chapter 8 - part 2 The Political Community.  What influences the "political community"?  What is "religious freedom" CHAPTER EIGHT THE POLITICAL COMMUNITY IV. THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM a. Values and democracy b. Institutions and democracy c. Moral components of political representation d. Instruments for political participation e. Information and democracy V. THE POLITICAL COMMUNITY AT THE SERVICE OF CIVIL SOCIETY a. Value of civil society b. Priority of civil society c. Application of the principle of subsidiarity VI. THE STATE AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES A. Religious freedom, a fundamental human right B. The Catholic Church and the political community a. Autonomy and independence b. Cooperation The post RN35 – “The Political Community” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 8 part 2 with Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 34- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez - We continue the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church"  Chapter 8 - part 1 The Political Community.  What is the biblical basis for this social teaching?  What is the purpose of the political community?  What is the basis for morally legitimate authority? CHAPTER EIGHT THE POLITICAL COMMUNITY I. BIBLICAL ASPECTS a. God's dominion b. Jesus and political authority c. The early Christian communities II. FOUNDATION AND PURPOSE OF THE POLITICAL COMMUNITY a. Political community, the human person and a people b. Defending and promoting human rights c. Social life based on civil friendship III. POLITICAL AUTHORITY a. The foundation of political authority b. Authority as moral force The post RN34 – “The Political Community” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 8 part 1 with Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 32- We continue the study of the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church” Chapter 6 – on how the Right to Work can be seen as a pro-life issue.  We also discuss the issue of immigration. CHAPTER SIX HUMAN WORK V. THE RIGHT TO WORK a. Work is necessary b. The role of the ... Read more The post RN32 – “The Right to Work and the Issue of Immigration” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 6 with Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

We continue the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" Chapter 6 - The Right to Work CHAPTER SIX HUMAN WORK V. THE RIGHT TO WORK a. Work is necessary b. The role of the State and civil society in promoting the right to work c. The family and the right to work d. Women and the right to work e. Child labour f. Immigration and work g. The world of agriculture and the right to work The post RN31 – “The Right to Work” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 6 with Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

We continue the study of the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church”  Chapter 6 – Human Work   CHAPTER SIX HUMAN WORK I. BIBLICAL ASPECTS a. The duty to cultivate and care for the earth b. Jesus, a man of work c. The duty to work II. THE PROPHETIC VALUE OF “RERUM NOVARUM” III. THE DIGNITY OF ... Read more The post RN30 -“The Dignity of Work” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 6 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

  Episode 29- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez – We continue the study of the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church”  Chapter 5 – What is marriage?   CHAPTER FIVE THE FAMILY, THE VITAL CELL OF SOCIETY II. MARRIAGE, THE FOUNDATION OF THE FAMILY ... Read more The post RN29 -“Marriage, the foundation of the family” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 5 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

CHAPTER FOUR PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL DOCTRINE IV. THE PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY a. Origin and meaning b. Concrete indications V. PARTICIPATION a. Meaning and value b. Participation and democracy VI. THE PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY a. Meaning and value b. Solidarity as a social principle and a moral virtue c. Solidarity and the common growth of mankind d. Solidarity in the life and message of Jesus Christ The post RN27 – “The Common Good” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 4 Section 4 – 6 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 26- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez – We continue the study of the “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church”  Chapter 4 Section 1 CHAPTER THREE THE HUMAN PERSON AND HUMAN RIGHTS III. THE MANY ASPECTS OF THE HUMAN PERSON A. The unity of ... Read more The post RN26 – “The Common Good” in the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 4 Section 1- Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 25- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez - We begin the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" Chap 3 Section 3 & 4 CHAPTER THREE THE HUMAN PERSON AND HUMAN RIGHTS III. THE MANY ASPECTS OF THE HUMAN PERSON A. The unity of the person B. Openness to transcendence and uniqueness of the person a. Open to transcendence b. Unique and unrepeatable c. Respect for human dignity C. The freedom of the human person a. The value and limits of freedom b. The bond uniting freedom with truth and the natural law D. The equal dignity of all people E. The social nature of human beings IV. HUMAN RIGHTS a. The value of human rights b. The specification of rights c. Rights and duties d. Rights of peoples and nations e. Filling in the gap between the letter and the spirit The post RN25 – “The Human Person as the Image of God” the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 3 Section 3 & 4 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 23- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez - We begin the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" Chap 3 Section 3 CHAPTER THREE THE HUMAN PERSON AND HUMAN RIGHTS III. THE MANY ASPECTS OF THE HUMAN PERSON A. The unity of the person B. Openness to transcendence and uniqueness of the person a. Open to transcendence b. Unique and unrepeatable c. Respect for human dignity C. The freedom of the human person a. The value and limits of freedom b. The bond uniting freedom with truth and the natural law D. The equal dignity of all people E. The social nature of human beings The post RN24 – “The Many Aspects of the Human Person” the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 3 Section 3 w/ Omar Gutierrez Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 23- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez - We begin the study of the "Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" Chap 3 Section 1 & 2 CHAPTER THREE THE HUMAN PERSON AND HUMAN RIGHTS I. SOCIAL DOCTRINE AND THE PERSONALIST PRINCIPLE II. THE HUMAN PERSON AS THE “IMAGO DEI” a. Creatures in the image of God b. The tragedy of sin c. The universality of sin and the universality of salvation The post RN23 – “The Human Person as the Image of God” the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 3 Section 1 & 2 w/ Omar Gutierrez Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Chapter 2 Section 2 CHAPTER TWO THE CHURCH'S MISSION AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE II. THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL DOCTRINE a. Knowledge illuminated by faith b. In friendly dialogue with all branches of knowledge c. An expression of the Church's ministry of teaching d. For a society reconciled in justice and love e. A message for the sons and daughters of the Church and for humanity f. Under the sign of continuity and renewal The post RN22 – “The Nature of the Church’s Social Doctrine” the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 2 Section 2 w/ Omar Gutierrez Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

CHAPTER TWO THE CHURCH'S MISSION AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE I. EVANGELIZATION AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE a. The Church, God's dwelling place with men and women b. Enriching and permeating society with the Gospel c. Social doctrine, evangelization and human promotion d. The rights and duties of the Church The post RN21 – “Evangelization and Social Doctrine” the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 2 Section 1 – Regnum Novum w/Deacon Omar Gutierrez Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

CHAPTER ONE GOD'S PLAN OF LOVE FOR HUMANITY I. GOD'S LIBERATING ACTION IN THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL a. God's gratuitous presence b. The principle of creation and God's gratuitous action II. JESUS CHRIST, THE FULFILMENT OF THE FATHER'S PLAN OF LOVE a. In Jesus Christ the decisive event of the history of God with mankind is fulfilled b. The revelation of Trinitarian love The post RN19 – “God’s Plan of Love for Humanity” the Compendium of Social Doctrine Chap 1 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

St. John Paul II – Laborem Exercens (1981), Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (1987), and the Centesimus Annus (1991) John Paul II , sometimes called John Paul the Great, born Karol Józef Wojtyła 18 May 1920, Wadowice, Republic of Poland – 2 April 2005, Vatican City), reigned as Pope of theCatholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the second-longest serving Pope in history and the ... Read more The post RN18 – St. John Paul II – Laborem Exercens, Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, and the Centesimus Annus – Regnum Novum with Deacon Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Pope Paul VI (who will be beatifiied on !0-19-2014) is discussed in this episode, along with the significance of Gaudium et Spes, Humane Vitae, and the Declaration on Religious FreedomAugust 1978). He reigned as Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978. Succeeding Pope John XXIII, who had convened the Second Vatican Council, he decided to continue it. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Orthodox and Protestants, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements. In this episode we discuss Gaudium et Spes, Humane Vitae, and the Declaration on Religious Freedom, among other works The post RN17 – Regnum Novum – Bl. Paul VI – Gaudium et Spes, Humane Vitae, and the Declaration on Religious Freedom appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth) was a papal encyclical issued by Pope John XXIII on 11 April 1963. The post RN16 – Regnum Novum – St. Pope John XXIII – Pacem in Terras (Peace on Earth) and the Natural Law – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

  St. Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli (25 November 1881 – 3 June 1963), headed the Catholic Church and ruled Vatican City from 1958 until his death. Pope John was elected on 28 October 1958. He called the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) but did not live to see it to completion. He died ... Read more The post RN15 – St. Pope John XXIII – Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher) from “the healer” – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Pope Pius XI (31 May 1857 – 10 February 1939), born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti, was Pope from 6 February 1922, and sovereign of Vatican City from its creation as an independent state on 11 February 1929 until his death on 10 February 1939. He issued numerous encyclicals including Quadragesimo Anno, highlighting capitalistic greed of ... Read more The post RN14 – Pope Pius XI and Pope Pius XII – Catholic Social Doctrine proclaimed in turbulent times – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Pope Leo XIII and “Rerum NovaruM (The Condition of Labor) (2 March 1810 – 20 July 1903), born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci , was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903. He was the oldest pope (reigning until the age of 93), and had the third longest pontificate, ... Read more The post RN-13 – Pope Leo XIII and “Rerum Novarum” (The Condition of Labor) – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Value 5 – The Common Good, Universal Destination of Goods, Subsidiarity, Participation, Solidarity part 5 “Solidarity” These are the five principles laid out in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. If we understand these principles, then the work of the Revolution can begin. We are made now for a New Kingdom with Christ ... Read more The post RN-11 – Value #5 -part 5 – Solidarity – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 10- Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Guiterrez- Value 5 The Common Good, Universal Destination of Goods, Subsidiarity, Participation, Solidarity part 4 In this episode we focus on "Participation". [powerpress] These are the five principles laid out in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. If we understand these principles, then the work of the Revolution can begin. We are made now for a New Kingdom with Christ as our King in all things. Let us discover this place together, and make the devil cringe and know the suffering of defeat. "Love" The post RN-10 – Value #5 – part 4 – Participation – Regnum Novum w/Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Value 5 – The Common Good, Universal Destination of Goods, Subsidiarity, Participation, Solidarity part 3 Subsidiarity These are the five principles laid out in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. If we understand these principles, then the work of the Revolution can begin. We are made now for a New Kingdom with Christ ... Read more The post RN-9– Value #5- part 3 – Subsidiarity – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Value 5 – The Common Good, Universal Destination of Goods, Subsidiarity, Participation, Solidarity part 2 The Universal Destination of Goods These are the five principles laid out in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. If we understand these principles, then the work of the Revolution can begin. We are made now for a ... Read more The post RN-8 – Value #5 part 2 – The Universal Destination of Goods – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Episode 7 – Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Guiterrez – Value 5 The Common Good, Universal Destination of Goods, Subsidiarity, Participation, Solidarity part 1 From episode 7… Point 5: The Common Good, Universal Destination of Goods, Subsidiarity, Participation, Solidarity These are the five principles laid out in the Compendium ... Read more The post RN-7– Value 5-1 – The Common Good – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

These are the four values of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church as they’re enumerated in the Compendium and as they were laid out by, again, Blessed Pope John XXIII in Mater et magistra and Pacem in terris. Without these values, the work of social justice becomes an albatross around our necks. It pulls us down, threatening to poison all the work we do, no matter how well intentioned. We are seeking to build a civilization of love. Love is an encounter with God. Love begets love, and the experience of love can heal many more wounds than can socio-economic trivialities. (Truth, Freedom and Justice are covered in other episodes) The post RN-6 – Value # 4 – Truth, Freedom, Justice, and Love part 3 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

From episode ... 5. Truth, Freedom, Justice, and Love part 2 "Justice" These are the four values of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church as they’re enumerated in the Compendium and as they were laid out by, again, Blessed Pope John XXIII in Mater et magistra and Pacem in terris. Without these values, the work of social justice becomes an albatross around our necks. It pulls us down, threatening to poison all the work we do, no matter how well intentioned. Justice requires we know what is due to our neighbor. But even when justice is achieved, it can be cold and impersonal, as Pope John Paul II said. This is why the phrase “social justice” appears so rarely in the Church’s Social Teaching. Justice is the bare minimum, and we are not looking for the minimum. (Truth, Freedom and Love are covered in other episodes) The post RN-5 – Value # 4 – Truth, Freedom, Justice, and Love part 2 – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

From episode ... 4. Truth, Freedom, Justice, and Love part 1 "Truth and Freedom" These are the four values of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church as they’re enumerated in the Compendium and as they were laid out by, again, Blessed Pope John XXIII in Mater et magistra and Pacem in terris. Without these values, the work of social justice becomes an albatross around our necks. It pulls us down, threatening to poison all the work we do, no matter how well intentioned. When charity lacks truth, as Pope Benedict XVI states, it can be filled with every whim and agenda and becomes the opposite of itself. Truth is the truth of the fundamental dignity of the human person, a dignity we can only fully appreciate in the encounter with Christ. A freedom that requires self-destruction is no freedom at all. Authentic freedom is the ability to do what is good, but this requires that we know the truth about the good. (Justice and Love covered in proceeding episodes) The post RN-4 – Value # 4 – Truth and Freedom – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

3.  Look, Judge, Act Blessed Pope John XXIII gave us this practical suggestion in his letter Mater et magistra. The Social Doctrine provides us with principles for reflection, criteria for judgment, and directives for action. Social justice is supposed to be lived out in our every day. That’s the point, and so this Holy Father gave ... Read more The post RN-3 – Value # 3 – Look , Judge, Act – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

2.   Communion not opposition As I say in some of my posts, there is a spirit of opposition in a good deal of the social work that happens today. The corruption of workers’ unions is one of the great tragedies of our day. Imagine what great work they could do on top of the many achievements ... Read more The post RN2 – Communion not opposition – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Introduction and Value # 1 - Jesus Christ Episode 1.      Jesus Christ You may not believe how many advocates of social justice are only too ready to chuck Jesus out the window in order to get you to buy their plan. One such program of which I’m familiar actually includes materials that deny the divinity of Christ, several times, and deny the salvific work of the cross. As Pope Paul VI and Pope Benedict XVI have said, the Social Doctrine is evangelization. If it is not rooted in the truth, then it can be manipulated to mean whatever one wants it to mean. The truth is quite simply, Jesus Christ who, as Gaudium et spes states, reveals man to himself. The Social Doctrine and the work of charity must stem from an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ so that they might serve the whole person and point back to Christ. The post RN1 – Introduction and Value # 1 – Jesus Christ – Regnum Novum w/ Omar Gutierrez podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

From episode ... 1. Jesus Christ You may not believe how many advocates of social justice are only too ready to chuck Jesus out the window in order to get you to buy their plan. One such program of which I’m familiar actually includes materials that deny the divinity of Christ, several times, and deny the salvific work of the cross. As Pope Paul VI and Pope Benedict XVI have said, the Social Doctrine is evangelization. If it is not rooted in the truth, then it can be manipulated to mean whatever one wants it to mean. The truth is quite simply, Jesus Christ who, as Gaudium et spes states, reveals man to himself. The Social Doctrine and the work of charity must stem from an intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ so that they might serve the whole person and point back to Christ. The post RN-1 – Regnum Novum: Bringing forth the New Evangelization through Catholic Social Teaching with Omar Gutierrez Episode 1 appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.