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Fr. Cecero explains how to develop a new vision of serving God’s people. This new vision emerges from the teaching of the contemporary Church, the needs of the people, and the talents of the individual priest. He gives the priest tools to face negative feelings against people, the Church, and even against God. He explains how it is possible for priests to implement the new vision of their ministry within a five-year framework.

Paul’s great letter is presented as an extension of the Sermon on the Mount. Under the power of the Spirit, he cast a light on a darkened and depraved world so that his readers could be transformed into instruments of light and become powerful manifestations of God’s love and forgiveness in the midst of the world.

Jesuit Father Bill Sneck takes an in-depth look into Ignatian Spirituality. Ignatian Spirituality insists that God is present in our world and active in our lives. It is a pathway to deeper prayer, good decisions guided by keen discernment, and an active life of service to others. St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus in 1540 after years of his own spiritual discernment and discoveries. Ultimately discernment is praying for the grace to act on a decision that has been spiritually conceived.

Denial, anger, depression, and anxiety block the path to freedom. Hostile environments at home and work feed our sense of being out of control and under attack. To deal with these realities, Sr. Riley introduces the listener to a series of meditation techniques that address our unhealthy defense mechanisms, face our fears, and begin to understand the peace and strengths that come from utilizing the insights of mystics as well as psychologists.

The awe of God’s saving love found in the Bible from beginning to end and how saints and scholars have interpreted that love from the Patristic period until today is carefully examined. Rev. Ryan presents the diverse approaches to salvation offered by the Fathers of the Church, like Irenaeus and Justin Martyr, and the great contributions of men like Anselm of Canterbury and Thomas Aquinas.

This is a eloquent course on the Gospel of Matthew. It represents a lifetime of scholarship and research by one of the world’s leading experts on the New Testament. He points out what and why the various protestant scholars stress certain passages and not others and shows how these differ from the numerous Catholic approaches. He even brings out how the various religious orders, Dominican, Franciscan, and Jesuits will approach the scripture from different angles determined in part by their own spiritualties and charisms.

The history, personalities, and politics behind the book of Jeremiah spring to life in this presentation. The listener will come to know the tragedies and passions of Jeremiah. Jeremiah’s influence on the other great prophets of Israel is brought home and more importantly Jeremiah instructs the reader of today how to be courageous and wise in the service of God.

Dr. Perkins presents an image of the crucified Messiah that is riveting. The conflicts with religious leaders, the debates and the miracles of Jesus all lead up to the dramatic moment of the Death of the Messiah. The Gospel asks the question, “Can flawed disciples be examples of faith?” Matthew’s Gospel expands and modifies Mark by emphasizing the role of the crowds, the righteousness of Jesus, and the conflicts amongst the disciples and with other Jews.

Utilizing the data available from the study of contemporary and ancient cultures, Dr. John Pilch presents a totally new and even revolutionary understanding of St. Paul. He shows how deeply Paul was attached to the religion of his ancestors and how he brought the story of the resurrected Jesus to the lost sheep of Israel and in the process changed the world forever.

Dr. John Pilch, professor at Georgetown University, utilizing his lifetime of research and years of teaching experience examines the impact of Paul as a world-class agent of change. Paul convinced of his call coming directly from God stepped onto the world stage and became an instrument for change in the religious perspectives of humanity. Change agents need a variety of skills and talents to move families, organizations or cultures in new directions. Paul had all of these plus the unique graces given to him to spread this Good News to lost sheep of Israel.

Dr. John Pilch, professor at Georgetown University, utilizing his lifetime of research and years of teaching experience examines the impact of Paul as a world-class agent of change. Paul, convinced of his call coming directly from God, stepped onto the world stage and became an instrument for change in the religious perspectives of humanity. Change agents need a variety of skills and talents to move families, organizations, or cultures in new directions.

In a world where our human fragility can seem overwhelmed, St. Therese of Lisieux shows how the experience of weakness is a claim on divine power to take over and direct our lives - even to the heights of sanctity.

This program will expand your awareness of the way the world actually works and not simply our view of the world. Listening to these presentations will stretch your imagination, challenge your presumptions, and outline a dynamic way of living in this world. It provides a starting point for understanding how humanity fits in with the earth, with life in general and with the God who calls us to a simple, dynamic and soulful existence.

This informative and comprehensive approach by Fr. Mickler gives his listeners food for thought for every week of the year. Other parts of the presentation deal with the subjects of time and date of authorship, the particular book’s theme, and a summary of contents and comments about the context in which each of the books have been written.

Drawing upon her years of research, teaching, and the ever-fresh insights of her students, Sr. Nowell illuminates the stories of many of the women in the Old Testament. In listening to these riveting presentations, one priest said, "I felt like scales had fallen from my eyes and for the first time understood clearly the drama, depth, and bravery of the women that God used to carry out the plan of salvation.

This series explains in concrete terms what to teach children, when to teach children, and how to teach them about love and intimacy in all of its forms. This three-volume series presents the listener with six-and-a-half hours of invaluable practical advice on how to teach by word and example the sacred nature of life and human sexuality. Based solidly on the doctrine of the Church and the lived experiences of the faithful, Dr. Lisa Klewicki gives guidelines that can enrich the lives of any family.

Dr. Egan’s presentations will explore the life and writings of John Henry Newman as a resource for Christians in a new millennium, Christians who desperately seek to live more wisely in an age of anxiety, fear, war, and economic distress. Cardinal Newman can teach Catholics and others how to drink deeply of the wine of wisdom and how to fly to God on the wings of wisdom at a time when the church could go adrift as it struggles to be faithful to the wisdom of the Second Vatican Council.

God is love and loves us even when we are not feeling good and feel that we are abandoned. Sr. Riley analyzes many types of depression rooted in emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. For those who are suffering various forms of clinical depression and receiving professional help this will prove a valuable support tool. For people who simply struggle with self-doubt, desperate thoughts, a general sadness, the simple techniques presented here will prove life changing.

This analysis of Exodus and the Passover meal gives the listener a deeper appreciation of the Hebrew Scriptures as capturing the mystery of God interacting with humanity. The blessing of the cups, the unleavened bread, the telling of the Exodus story and the singing of the Hallel Psalms, all formed the basis for the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples.

Using her extensive pastoral experience, her academic research and natural sense of humor, Sr. Riley presents a program of meditation, relaxation techniques and self reflection to help the listener become more peaceful and wholesome in the midst of all the stresses life poses.