Episodes

  • Revelation - Seven Lampstands, Seven Churches

    Revelation - Seven Lampstands, Seven Churches
    May 10 2025
    The Book of Revelation is mysterious, unless you know the code. The secret code is the true worship of God. Revelation is based on the liturgy of the Mass. Through all the ups and downs of life, Catholics are called to true worship. Art: The Last Judgment, Master of the Orléans Triptych French ca. 1500 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Two disturbing facts about the Resurrection of Jesus

    Two disturbing facts about the Resurrection of Jesus
    May 3 2025
    The Greco-Roman world had very dark understandings of death and the possibility of continued existence. The Jews, late in their history, came to a belief among, at least the Pharisees, that a resurrection of the dead would happen at the end of time. The Christians upended all of that - Christ is risen and the tomb is empty. Deal with it! Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050425.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
  • What is doubt?

    What is doubt?
    Apr 26 2025
    In the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, St. Thomas doubts the Resurrection. What is the difference between a difficulty, a doubt and skepticism? Important distinctions in the quest for truth. This week on OVC. Art: Portrait of Blaise Pascal Augustin de Saint-Aubin French, After Augustin Pajou French, 1802 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042725.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • Tenebrae, the Hour of Darkness

    Tenebrae, the Hour of Darkness
    Apr 17 2025
    Tenebrae is a Christian remembrance of Christ's crucifixion. The music and scripture chosen commemortes the darkeness that seeks to overcome the inextinguashable light of the Son of God. Tenebrae prepares the Christ for the darkness and hope of the Paschal Triduum. Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
  • Cain, Jesus and Right Worship

    Cain, Jesus and Right Worship
    Apr 12 2025
    The sin of Adam and Eve leads to the travesty of sinful worship of God and the death of their son Abel at the hands of Cain, the older brother. The tragedy arises out of false worship. Another eldest son, Jesus of Nazareth will worship God in spirit and truth. He teaches His followers to do the same. The salvific value of true worship this week on OVC. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041325.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • What is sin?

    What is sin?
    Apr 5 2025
    What is sin? A weight... a debt ...disconnection from the divine. This week Christ is called to judge a woman caught in the very act of adultery? Should she be stoned? A trap? To be sure. By the end of the chapter, the powers of this world threaten Jesus with stoning. Adultery is an example of sin, but what is sin? Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Young Adult Ministry at St Mark parish

    Young Adult Ministry at St Mark parish
    Mar 27 2025
    Our world is pretty fragmented and it more difficult to build community. Catholics in their 20-30s are defying the trend and working to build a healthy, respectful community at St. Mark parish. Here the leadership team for St. Mark Young Adult Ministry describe their effors and successes in this week's OVC. Remember, we are in the process of moving to Podbean. Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Eternity, death and a time for decision

    Eternity, death and a time for decision
    Mar 21 2025
    Kairos is the right time, the time of opportunity. In the Gospel, Jesus references death, guilt and the time for a decision. His parable? A fig tree that bears no fruit - it gets one more year! Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294 Fig Tree (Figuier) Aristide Maillol French Publisher Philippe Gonin French 1937–50
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins