Clumsy Theosis - The Twelve Days of Christmas

Did you know this popular Christmas carol is known as a *secret catechism*? Listen as Richaél Lucero reveals the Catholic significance to the twelve merry verses of this timeless classic and how they can teach and deepen your faith during the Christmas season.

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—Catechism references
- CCC 1832 “The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: "charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity."

—Song references:
-The Twelve Days of Christmas on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tReKR_ar5Ls

—Scripture references:
- "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23

—Book references:
-“Mirth Without Mischief” from 1780 containing The Twelve Days of Christmas amzn.to/2Z8Kk1w

—Article references:
-St. Aquinas quoting St. Augustine on nine verses twelve Fruits of the Spirit. www.newadvent.org/summa/2070.htm

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Clumsy Theosis - Prince of Peace, Advent, and Forgiveness

Do you want to live a life of peace? Who doesn’t? Richaél Lucero explains the best way to prepare to receive Christ, the “Prince of Peace,” this Christmas. Listen as she also offers instruction for how the Lord intends for us to attain the peace he offers.

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—Episodes mentioned:
-“Let Your Heart Be an Altar” clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/23/let-y…art-be-an-altar/

—Quote references:
-“Peace can never begin unless an attitude of sincere forgiveness takes root in human hearts. Offering and accepting forgiveness is the essential condition for making the journey towards authentic and lasting peace.” St. Pope JohnPaul II, “Offer Forgiveness and Receive Peace” w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-…day-for-peace.html

—Scripture references:
- “For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government will be upon his shoulder,
and his name will be called
“Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Psalm 9:6

—Book references:
-“Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life” by Bob Schuchts www.amazon.com/Be-Healed-Guide-E…ful/dp/1594714762

—Article references:
-I found this particle on forgiveness helpful and to the point. “How Do You Forgive Even When It Feels Impossible? “ by Andrea Brandt Ph.D. M.F.T. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindf…ssible-part-1

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Clumsy Theosis - The Immaculate Conception

There are many resources that explain the validity of the Immaculate Conception. Let’s take that one step further. After we accept this truth, how does it benefit our walk with the Lord? Listen as Richaél Lucero covers this along with how the celebration of the Immaculate Conception fits perfectly within the Advent season. SHOW NOTES: —Episodes mentioned: -Doctrines and Dogmas: What’s the big deal? : https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/05/17/dogma-and-doctrine-whats-the-big-deal/ —Catechism references: -CCC 491 Pope Pius IX proclaimed: 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. - CCC 494 St. Irenaeus saind, “Being obedient she became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race." Hence not a few of the early Fathers gladly assert. . .: "The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience: what the virgin Eve bound through her disbelief, Mary loosened by her faith." Comparing her with Eve, they call Mary "the Mother of the living" and frequently claim: "Death through Eve, life through Mary.” —Scripture references: -Hail Mary, Full of grace. Luke 1:28 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— https://www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— https://twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://www.clumsytheosis.net

Clumsy Theosis - How to Be *Eucharistic People*

Catholics are called *Eucharistic People.* Find out what this title means and its connection with giving thanks. Listen as Richaél Lucero shares her top three tips to cultivating a Eucharistic heart and living it with purpose. SHOW NOTES: —Podcast episodes mentioned: -The Ultimate Thanksgiving: https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/11/28/the-ultimate-thanksgiving/ -Prayer: Are you doing it right?: https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/07/05/prayer-are-you-doing-it-right/ —Scripture references: -Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes 5:18 -If you love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15 -Mary's Magnificat Luke 1:46-55 https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/prayer/traditional-catholic-prayers/prayers-honoring-mary/magnificat —Catechism references: -1360 The Eucharist is a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Father, a blessing by which the Church expresses her gratitude to God for all his benefits, for all that he has accomplished through creation, redemption, and sanctification. Eucharist means first of all "thanksgiving." -2781 We give him thanks for having revealed his name to us, for the gift of believing in it, and for the indwelling of his Presence in us. -2604 The Giver is more precious than the gift; he is the “treasure”… -2062 Following the commandments is acknowledgement and homage given to God as a form of worship and thanksgiving. -1103 In the Liturgy of the Word the Holy Spirit "recalls" to us all that Christ has done for us. —Quotes mentioned: - G.K. Chesterton said, “Thanks is the highest form of thought.” SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram—www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net