Join us on this enlightening episode of "Divine Insights" as we delve into the profound teachings of Cyril of Alexandria on John 10, where Jesus famously declares Himself the gate for the sheep. Our host, accompanied by expert theologians, unpa
Join Rita Saikali on "Catholic Girl" as she journeys through John 12:44-50 with a fresh perspective, translating the profound commentaries of early church fathers into modern, understandable English. In this episode, Rita unlocks the treasures
In this episode Rita Saikali delves into the profound meanings of Jesus' declaration as the "Bread of Life." She explores the scriptural passage from John 6:35-40, where Jesus promises eternal life to those who come to Him. Rita starts the epis
Join your host Rita Saikali on "Catholic Girl," as we dive deep into the heart of John 6:35-40, where Jesus proclaims Himself as the Bread of Life. In this episode, we explore the profound spiritual nourishment Jesus offers, transcending mere p
Welcome to this episode of "Catholic Girl," hosted by Rita Saikali. Today, we dive deep into John Chapter 6, verses 30 through 35, where we encounter the profound interaction between Jesus and the crowd following the miracle of the loaves. As w
Welcome to "Catholic Girl," hosted by Rita Saikali. This episode takes us on a deep dive into one of the most powerful and beloved passages of the Bible, John 3:16-23. With Rita's guidance, we journey back in time to explore the wisdom of the e
In this enlightening episode of Catholic Girl, we journey through the profound depths of early Christian thought to understand the meaning of John 3:7-15, exploring the spiritual insights of some of the most influential figures in Christian his
In this episode of "Catholic Girl on the Radio," Rita Saikali explores the scripture reading from Matthew 18:12-14. She engages with the audience, sharing her genuine reactions and insights as they delve into the text together. The focus is on
"There was in the days of Herod king of Judea a priest named Zechariah of the class of Abia, and his wife was of the lineage of Aaron and was named Elizabeth; and both were righteous, behaving according to all the commandments and regulations o
St. Chrysostom first recalls that the punishment of our first parents should make us attentive and vigilant to avoid sin, and then he explains why Adam gave his wife the name of Eve. - 2.-3. The garments of skins of which the Lord clothed them,
After a short exordium, the orator approaches the story of the fall of our first parents, and proves, by the fact alone of the interview of Eve with the serpent that all the animals were subjected to the man. 2. He then refutes the opinion of t
Saint Chrysostom first exhorts his listeners to search for the various deep and mysterious meanings of Scripture by reminding them of how ardently divers are engaged in pearling. 2. Then he approaches the explanation of his text, and observes t
In this homily Saint Chrysostom takes up again the explanation of Genesis, and, again, develops briefly the history of creation. 3. He then explains how the earth hangs over the waters, and there he recognizes an act of that divine power, which
THIRTEEN HOMILY. "Now the Lord God had a garden of delight in Eden toward the east, and there he placed the man whom he had formed. (Gen. II, 8.)ANALYSIS.St. Chrysostom rejoices at the eagerness of his hearers, and promises to answer them wit
"God created man a rational being, conferring on him the dignity of a person who can initiate and control his own actions. "God willed that man should be 'left in the hand of his own counsel,' so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator