Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Clumsy Theosis - Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 3 of 3)

Lent is a time of restoration. Our souls are being restored to better reflect the image of Christ. Enjoy the final episode of our 2020 Lenten series aimed at helping the faithful delve into the spirit of this season. Listen as Richaél Lucero concludes this series with a practical explanation of how we are to live out the last three beatitudes in order to be renewed images of Christ in the world.

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—Episodes mentioned:
-2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes: 
-Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beati…mitating-christ/
-Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 2 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/21/beati…ist-part-2-of-3/

—Other references:
-Examination of Conscience (Skip to the section on the Beatitudes) www.royaldoors.net/2015/02/examina…nce-for-adults/

—Scriptures referenced:
-Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes”
-Isaiah 11:1-2 “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”
-Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will take out of your flesh the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
-Isaiah 43:19 “Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.”

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Clumsy Theosis - Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 2 of 3)

In this episode Richaél Lucero keeps our eyes fixed on Christ by continuing the Lenten exploration of the beatitudes. Reflecting on the third, fourth, and fifth beatitudes, she links them with specific gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us at baptism to grow in each beatitude. Listen now and begin the discussion with Christ about which beatitude he wants to restore within you.

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—Episodes mentioned:
-2020 Lent Series on the Beatitudes:
-Beatitudes Introduction- clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beati…es-introduction/ -Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)- clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beati…mitating-christ/

—Two parter on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Beatitudes:
- 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven (Part 1 of 2)- clumsytheosis.net/2018/06/16/7-gif…ven-part-1-of-2/ 
- 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven (Part 2 of 2)- clumsytheosis.net/2018/06/25/7-gif…ven-part-2-of-2/


—Scriptures referenced:
-Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes”
-Isaiah 11:1-2 “Gifts of the Holy Spirit”

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

Clumsy Theosis - Beatitudes and Imitating Christ (Part 1 of 3)

What do the beatitudes, theosis, “death to self,” and iconography have in common? Though this may sound like the makings of a riddle, it’s not. Richaél Lucero is continuing the Lenten exploration of the beatitudes. She is drawing connections between these four topics of the Faith to paint a detailed picture of the transformation Christ is calling us to this season. Listen in to ensure you can answer Jesus with a full heart.

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—Scriptures referenced:
-Matthew 5:1-16 “Beatitudes”

Quotes referenced:
-“Beatitude is a possession of all things held to be good...”—St. Gregory of Nyssa

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Clumsy Theosis - Beatitudes Introduction

When the Lord preached the beatitudes he was teaching about the meaning of ultimate happiness and how to attain it. Unfortunately, many Catholics today find the Beatitudes confusing. Listen as Richaél Lucero provides an overview of this important message of the gospel. This will be the introduction for the 2020 Lenten series on the beatitudes.

SHOW NOTES:
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—Scriptures referenced:
-Matthew 5:3-12 “Beatitudes”
-Luke 6:20-26 “Blessings and Curses”
-Deuteronomy 28 (Blessings and curses given by Moses.)

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