Are there any good reasons why a good God would allow evil and suffering in the world? The answers may surprise you! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

There’s only one really good argument in the atheist’s arsenal: the problem of evil and suffering. What is the “argument from evil”? Plus: a Q&A on whether or not believers should watch horror/exorcism films. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

When Exodus began, it seemed God wasn’t there. Now, at the end, he “moves in” among his people in the tabernacle. All of this is a setup for John 1:14: “the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us”. We also become living tabernacles of Jesus Christ via our baptism. Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Moses’ face shines with the glory of God, but it fades when he leaves God’s presence. For us, as long as we’re in a state of grace, the unfading light of Christ shines within. Plus: a Q and A on how the Catechism of the Catholic Church came to be! Podcast: Play in new window […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

A listener asks: “Who can actually serve as a Godparent? What are their actual responsibilities?” Plus: in our Exodus series, God “upgrades” Moses’ tablets. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Moses had the singular privilege of speaking with God face-to-face, as one would with a friend. But now, in the New Covenant, Jesus calls us all his friends, and we all have the opportunity for personal conversation with our Eucharistic Lord. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

God “moves away” from his people in Exodus, like a married couple might become estranged. We, too, have to guard against having God at the fringes of our lives, keeping him at arm’s length. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Moses asks, “Who’s with God? Who’s with me?” The Levites then slaughter many of their fellow Israelites—but only those who refused to repent of their sin with the golden calf. And so it is today: only those who refuse repentance will be lost forever. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Israelites take gold meant for God’s worship to build an idol. Sometimes we do the same: using God-given resources of time, money, and strength on that which damages our relationship with the Lord. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Israelites give up on Moses (who’s been gone for 40 days) and turn to idolatry, cavorting with the golden calf. Plus: a Q and A on sacraments in Scripture! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

God reiterates to Moses that Sabbath observance isn’t optional. Failure to comply results in physical death! And, even in the New Covenant, the outcome of disobedience can be no less daunting: spiritual death. Plus: a Q&A on where to find sacraments in Scripture!   Dies Domini https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1998/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_05071998_dies-domini.html   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In Exodus 31, we meet craftsmen who construct God’s “mobile home”, the Tabernacle. They are given the same gifts of wisdom & skill God gives the king! So, what’s the best job in the world? It’s the one that is done with the most love of God. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more