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A Man After God’s Own Heart
FromBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies
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A Man After God’s Own Heart
FromBishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies
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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Our first reading for this weekend gives us a glimpse of one of the most powerful texts in the Bible—indeed, one of the truly great literary works that has come down to us from the ancient world. I’m talking about the story that we refer to as first and second Samuel. At the heart of this narrative—rich in theology, psychology, history, politics, human relationships—is the figure of David, who along with Abraham and Moses is one of the most important characters in the Old Testament. And as we look at this passage and meditate upon his story, a number of very important Lenten spiritual themes emerge.
Released:
Mar 18, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
An Icon of the Church: The Old Testament story of the battle between Israel and the Amalekites is a symbolic presentation of the church. In the struggle against evil, there are fighters, pray-ers, and those who support the pray-ers. The Church is an amalgam of interdependent a... by Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies