Scott Hahn on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dr. Scott Hahn explains the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and its celebration in the liturgy of the Catholic Church since the fathers of the early church, since the fathers of the early church. He also exposes some of the biblical quotations used as a basis for this teaching.

What is the Immaculate Conception?

On December 8 Catholics all over the world celebrate Mary´s Immaculate Conception, some people confuse this fest with the virginal conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb by the power of the Holy Spirit, but the Immaculate or perfectly clean conception is when Mary was conceived free from original sin by her parents saint Anne and Joachim. In order to give birth to our Lord Mary needed to be totally pure…

A brief overview of the history and significance of the feast of the Immaculate Conception which is celebrated during Advent on Dec. 8th thoughout the whole Church.

Catechism 491. Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the moment of her conception. That is what the dogma of the Immaculate Conception confesses, as Pope Pius IX proclaimed in 1854:
“The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.“

The Book of Revelation Catholic Bible Study

The book of Revelation was written during a time of heavy persecution of the early Church by the Romans authorities. The book was written as resistance literature. Written as an exhortation and admonition to Christians of the first century to stand firm in faith and not to compromise with paganism even in the face of hardship and martyrdom.

Book of Revelation 5:8-10. And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and with golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints; and they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy art thou to take the scroll and to open its seals, for thou wast slain and by thy blood didst ransom men for God from every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and hast made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on earth." 

The Advent of the Christ – Karlo Broussard

Karlo Broussard gives this four talks seminar about the advent of the Christ and reflect upon these events like a Jew will have experience them or read about them in the first century for the first time.

The Annunciations to Zechariah & Mary

Karlo gives a biblical exegesis of the annunciations by the angel Gabriel to both Zechariah and Mary and highlights the significance of these events in light of salvation history.

The Visitation & the Canticle

Karlo gives a biblical exegesis of the visitation mystery as well as the canticles of Mary and Zechariah. He explains the significance of these texts in light of the divine drama of the Father's Plan of salvation.

The Nativity according to St. Luke

Karlo gives an exegesis of the nativity story according to St. Luke by employing the principle of content and unity. In so doing, he highlights the significance of this event in light of salvation history and the Messianic hope of the Jews.

Leadership According to Christ - John Bergsma

Dr. John Bergsma talk about what does it mean to be a leader according to Jesus Christ our Lord? We are going to try to look at what we can learn from scripture, for meditating the Christ examples on the gospels on leadership, to know how to get an “F” in leadership.

Dr. John Bergsma is an Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled "How to Get an 'F' in Leadership".

John 15:5-8 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. (6) If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. (7) If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. (8) Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

New Evangelization is About Getting People Saved – Ralph Martin

Ralph Martin speaks about the new evangelization is for getting people saved, getting people to believe again, getting people to repent, getting people to obey, and getting people join to Jesus as his disciple. We need to lead people to conversion, to discipleship, to salvation.

Mark 16:14-16 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (15) And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (16) He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Eschatology or the Last Seven Things – Nicholas Lebish

Nicholas Lebish present this a four part series entitled "The Last Things" where he will talk about Death, the Particular Judgement, Heaven, Purgatory, Hell, the Second Coming, Resurrection, Last Judgement, and the New Creation.

What are the “Last Things”

1. Eschatology: “Eschaton” (end, final, last) with “Logos” (word, saying, study).
2. Traditional division: Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell.
3. The “Novissima” is the classic term: the newest things after death.
4. The new Catechism expands it to: “The Last Seven Things.

The “Seven Last Things”

1. Death
2. The Particular Judgement
3. Heaven
4. Purgatory
5. Hell
6. The Second Coming, Resurrection, and Last Judgement
7. The New Creation

Mark 12:26-27. And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.

The Sacraments, What they are, and what they do – Patrick Madrid

Patrick Madrid, Catholic apologist, on a talk titled "Brought to my Senses: The Sacraments, what they are, and what they do" he explains what is the purpose of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. How does God use them in our lives? How are the sacraments more than just “signs”?

Madrid says the sacraments are to the soul what food, water, and nourishment are to the body. Describe some of the parallels between them.

John 1:29-34. The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

Believe the Impossible and You Can Do the Incredible - Archbishop Fulton Sheen

Archbishop Fulton Sheen talks about why we need to change our indifference and apathy, and transform it in faith and energy, so you can see impossible things can be done.

So you see how important it is to having in the mind an idea to do all that you can, to work to the limit of your ability. Our world is really suffering from indifference; indifference is apathy, not caring. Maybe if our Lord does not suffer more from our indifference than he did in the crucifixion.

Matthew 14:28-32. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Introduction to the Bible - Fr. Geoffrey Plant

Fr. Geoffrey Plant made these talks which are an introduction to the Bible for people who are not familiar with the Scriptures, or for those who would like a refresher course, or for those who would like to learn more about the Bible.

Fr Geoffrey Plant, parish priest of St Michael's Parish, within the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia

• Why do we need a sacred text?
• The importance of story.
• What's in the Bible? The Old Testament
• The New Testament, Part 1
• The New Testament, Part 2
• No text without context

Theology of the Body in 7 Sessions – Father Tom Elliott

Father Tom Elliot put together a seven part series on the theology of the body by Saint John Paul II. This Theology of the Body series is made especially for teens and young people, but a tremendous amount of adults whom haven’t yet been exposed to this theology whom might really benefit from it.

In order to understand the phrase “theology of the body,” we need to understand the word, “Theology.” It comes from two Greek words:
1. “Theos,” which is the Greek for “God,” and
2. “Logos,” which means the “treating of” or “study of”

So, “theology” is the study of God or a “Godly study.” Saint John Paul II wrote the “theology of the body” as primarily a “Godly study” of the human body and human sexuality thru the lenses od Scripture and faith.

Note: The word, “body,” can mistakenly make us think that we are about to learn physiology, but in reality, it is about relationship!

The “theology of the Body” is the Biblical and Catholic vision of what it means to be a human person, made in the image and likeness of God.

Exposing Spiritual Dangers - Sharon Lee Giganti

Leaving a Hollywood career, Sharon Lee Giganti began teaching from "The Secret", "A Course in Miracles," and other new age dangerous practices. After experiencing the deception and tragedy these brought into her life, she now speaks across the U.S.A. exposing the dangers of these philosophies and practices.

Ephesians 6:12  For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

The Catholic Mass Explained - Archbishop Fulton Sheen

In this lesson Archbishop Fulton Sheen is going to describe the Mass in terms of three of its principal parts: the offertory, the consecration and the communion.

A great American patriot once said that he regretted he had only one life to give for his country, he meant that his love was greater than his sacrifice, if his life could be given only once in time and therefore could not be repeated. It is very different with the life of our Lord, where the life was given once and it is eternally given and it is eternally and repeated in the sacrifice of the mass...

The Life of Mary As Seen By the Mystics - Raphael Brown - Audiobook

The Life of Mary As Seen By the Mystics by Raphael Brown (Author): is a masterpiece that combines the visions of four great Catholic mystics into one coherent story on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Based primarily on the famous revelations of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich and Ven. Mary of Agreda, it also includes many episodes described in the writings of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schenau. To read this book, therefore, is to share in the magnificent visions granted to four of the most priviledged souls in the history of the Church.

In complete harmony with the Gospel story, this book reads like a masterfully written novel. It includes such fascinating details as the birth and infancy of Mary, her espousal to St. Joseph and her Assumption into Heaven where she was crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.

'So great a love on the part of Mary deserves our gratitude, and that gratitude should be shown by at least meditating upon and pitying her in her sorrow. But she complained to Saint Bridget that very few did so, and that the greater part of the world lived in forgetfulness of them: "I look around at all who are on earth, to see if by chance there are any who pity me, and meditate upon my sorrows; and I find that there are very few. Therefore, my daughter, though I am forgotten by many, at least do thou not forget me; consider my anguish, and imitate, as far as thou canst, my grief."' -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.

For young and old alike, The Life of Mary As Seen by the Mystics will forever impress the reader with an inspiring and truly unforgettable understanding of the otherwise unknown facts concerning Mary and the Holy Family.

True Devotion to Mary - Saint Louis de Montfort - Audiobook

Listen to audio book "True Devotion to Mary" of San Louis de Montfort, a classic book of the Catholic Mariology.

Written in 1712, the manuscript remained practically unknown for more than a century, when it was discovered by chance in 1842, at the Motherhouse of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary at St. Laurent-sur-Sèvre, France. Published in 1843, the work became an instant success. It was first translated into English by Father William Faber. The book complements de Montfort's other works the Secret of the Rosary and the Secret of Mary.

True Devotion to Mary attracted attention in the 20th century when in an address to the Montfort Fathers, Pope John Paul II said that reading this book had been a "decisive turning point" in his life. According to his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae he borrowed his apostolic motto Totus Tuus from the book. In his 1987 encyclopedia, Redemptoris Mater the Pope cited Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort as a teacher of Marian spirituality.

INTRODUCTION OF SAINT LOUIS MARY DE MONTFORT

1. It was through the Blessed Virgin Mary that Jesus came into the world, and it is also through her that he must reign in the world.

2. Because Mary remained hidden during her life she is called by the Holy Spirit and the Church "Alma Mater", Mother hidden and unknown. So great was her humility that she desired nothing more upon earth than to remain unknown to herself and to others, and to be known only to God.

3. In answer to her prayers to remain hidden, poor and lowly, God was pleased to conceal her from nearly every other human creature in her conception, her birth, her life, her mysteries, her resurrection and assumption. Her own parents did not really know her; and the angels would often ask one another, "Who can she possibly be?", for God had hidden her from them, or if he did reveal anything to them, it was nothing compared with what he withheld...

Bring Family and Friends back into the Catholic Church - Patrick Madrid

Patrick Madrid speaks on How do we help people to overcome the different things in life that have blocked them from either stay close to Jesus and the Church or ever find him at all?

1 Peter 3:15-16 but in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence; (16) and keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are abused, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.

What it means to be a Disciple - Peter Herbeck

Peter Herbeck talks about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ after having a real encounter with Him.

"Many people perceive Christianity as something institutional -- rather than as an encounter with Christ -- which explains why they don't see it as a source of joy." -Pope Benedict XVI, May 2004.

"The evangelization of the person and of human communities depends totally on this encounter with Jesus Christ." - Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican City, November 13, 2007.

Exploring The Suffering Servant - Jill Maria Murdy

Jill Maria Murdy talks about "Exploring The Suffering Servant", meeting Jesus as portrayed in the prophet Isaiah. A presentation on the Suffering Servant Songs of Isaiah as presented in Isaiah 40-60. Presented by Jill Maria Murdy on March 19, 2014. Saint Frances Cabrini Parish West Bend WI.

Isaiah 53:2-7 For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or comeliness that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. (3) He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. (4) Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. (5) But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (7) He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth.

Evangelizing is the Grace and Vocation to the Church - Peter Herbeck

In Evangelii Nuntiandi, Pope Paul VI said, "Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She exists in order to evangelize." The aim of this session is to help evangelization become a part of your identity through understanding what the Church says about evangelization, why evangelization is so important, and how to live out this identity on campus.

Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."

Mary the Mother of God - Br. Bradley Thomas Elliott

This lecture examines the reasons behind Catholic honor and devotion for the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the second presentation in a three part series given by Br. Bradley Thomas Elliott at St. Dominic's Parish in Eagle Rock California. Br. Bradley is a Dominican of the Western Province.

Luke 1:41-45 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit (42) and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! (43) And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? (44) For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. (45) And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord."