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Godsplaining | Catholic PodcastGodsplaining is a podcast hosted by five Dominican friars of the Province of St. Joseph. In each episode, we help you to deepen your faith, pray with confidence, and tackle today’s difficult issues. Taking ideas from the Church’s Scriptures and tradition, we bring them to bear on life’s most urgent questions. So tune in, as we converse to convert.

Aquinas 101Aquinas 101 is a video course project of the Thomistic Institute, located in Washington, DC. The Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square.

Bishop Robert BarronThese are brief and insightful commentaries on faith and culture by Catholic theologian and author Bishop Robert Barron. The videos complement his weekly sermons posted and podcasted at WordOnFire.org.

Word on Fire InstituteThe Word on Fire Institute exists as the educational arm of Bishop Robert Barron’s ministry. Our spirit can best be understood as a descendent of St. John Paul II, the Second Vatican Council, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We strive to form our members in the intellectual, practical, and spiritual life of a modern-day evangelist.

The Counsel of TrentThe Counsel of Trent is a popular podcast featuring Trent Horn where he helps Catholics answer the toughest objections against our faith. Every episode of The Counsel of Trent provides listeners with a “conversation roadmap” that will help them share their Catholic faith with anyone. They contain entertaining, informative, and practical explanations of the Faith as well as interviews with the best Catholic writers and speakers in the world today.

Ascension PresentsAscension Presents seeks to present the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith through media, and to answer the longings of the human heart with the transformative power of the Gospel. Visit www.ascensionpress.com to learn more. Ascension Presents is owned and operated by Ascension Press.

Catholic Diocese of Sioux FallsThe Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls is a significant presence in eastern South Dakota. For more than 100 years, it has not only spread the message of the Gospel, but has lived the message through its ministries. The diocese is full of dynamic parishes and joyful Catholics doing their best to live out the diocesan vision: Lifelong Catholic Missionary Discipleship Through God’s Love. Bishop Donald DeGrood leads the faithful of the diocese, encouraging them to be Happy, Healthy and Holy. We welcome all who love Jesus and want to grow closer to him. The Communications Office of the Diocese of Sioux Falls creates video content meant to inform, evangelize and inspire Catholics all over the world. Please share the videos that inspire you so others may grow closer to Jesus and his Church.

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EWTNEWTN Global Catholic Network, launched in 1981, is the largest religious media network in the world. EWTN’s 11 global TV channels are broadcast in multiple languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week to over 300 million television households in more than 145 countries and territories. EWTN platforms also include radio services transmitted through SIRIUS/XM, iHeart Radio, and over 500 domestic and international AM & FM radio affiliates; a worldwide shortwave radio service; one of the largest Catholic websites in the U.S.; electronic and print news services, including Catholic News Agency, “The National Catholic Register” newspaper, and several global news wire services; as well as EWTN Publishing, its book publishing division.

FOCUS Catholic“FOCUScatholic," the official YouTube channel of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Inspiring and equipping college students for a lifetime of Christ-centered friendships, discipleship, and evangelization through dynamic features, inspiring conferences and influential speakers. Subscribe above to witness the passionate, authentic, and evocative works of FOCUS through a cinematic lens. What are you waiting for? Become who you were meant to be; set the world ablaze! FOCUS respects the rights of individuals using social media to voice their views and opinions. However, we reserve the right to remove comments that are considered inappropriate, off-topic, abusive, or being used to promote and solicit for third-party sites, initiatives or products.

The Thomistic InstituteThe Thomistic Institute exists to promote Catholic truth in our contemporary world by strengthening the intellectual formation of Christians at universities, in the Church, and in the wider public square. The thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Universal Doctor of the Church, is our touchstone. Founded in 2009, the Thomistic Institute is part of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. Our YouTube channel features Aquinas 101, a series of free video courses that help you to engage life’s most urgent philosophical and theological questions with the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas.

United States Conference of Catholic BishopsThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. This purpose is drawn from the universal law of the Church and applies to the episcopal conferences which are established all over the world for the same purpose.

The Veil RemovedThe Veil Removed is a short film that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.

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The Mother of God & Her House

The Virgin Mary in this picture was also AI generated the original Mew Rho and Theta Upsilon (which stands for Meter Theou meaning "Mother of God,") was very unclear so it was heavily refurbished. The initial desire was to incorporate a sunset overlooking Jerusalem such that a bit of the Mediterranean was visible. However, that was very difficult to achieve, instead, the background comes from the House of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ephesus. It was moved from Nazareth by angels for a reason I cannot recall. There have books published and studies done on this. Nevertheless, it provides something of a historical backdrop. The area near the Blessed Mother in the picture was lightened with yellow and the remainder of the image darkened with grey to draw attention to the heavenly depiction with a earthly background. Somehow it makes the image more majestic. Other minor corrections were applied as well.

The Immaculate of Heart of the Queen of Heaven & Earth

This image was made to emphasize Mary's motherly queenship.

This role is certainly described by the following quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: "In a wholly singular way she cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope, and burning charity in the Savior's work of restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a mother to us in the order of grace." CCC 968

Ecce Homo - John 3:16

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SIC DEVS DILEXIT MUNDUM… “For God so loved the world...” Referencing why Christ looks the way He does in the painting, John 3:16

…PROPTER NOS HOMINES ET PROTPER NOS SALUTE… “...For us men and for our salvation...” This precedes the Incarnation in the Nicene Creed (when we bow). “Salute” is best translated as Health and Salvation referencing Jesus making us whole by His destruction. “For us men” references the supreme act of willing the good for all which was, the only act of our redemption a potentiality.

It is also worth noting that this is the "Ecce Homo" (Click for More on this) moment when Pilate presented Christ to the crowd after having Him scourged and this did not stop the crowd. It is however a key moment in which the love Christ has for us is on display, similar to the cross.

CCC 569 Jesus went up to Jerusalem voluntarily, knowing well that there he would die a violent death because of the opposition of sinners (cf. Heb 12:3).

CCC 571 The Paschal mystery of Christ's cross and Resurrection stands at the center of the Good News that the apostles, and the Church following them, are to proclaim to the world. God's saving plan was accomplished "once for all"313 by the redemptive death of his Son Jesus Christ.

Mary, Our Lady of the Lilies and Sorrows

This image demonstrates Mary's encounter with Christ's earthly mission embracing great joy (Christmas/Easter) and sorrow (Good Friday) which is the nature of loving in a corrupt world. Mary's embrace of Christ on each side signifies the relationship she has to Christ and His mission. She is the archtypoe of the Church in this way. Further in a unique way, Christ's love transfroms suffering, divinizing, as it were, human experience.

CCC 964 Mary's role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it. "This union of the mother with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time of Christ's virginal conception up to his death";504 it is made manifest above all at the hour of his Passion:

Thus the Blessed Virgin advanced in her pilgrimage of faith, and faithfully persevered in her union with her Son unto the cross. There she stood, in keeping with the divine plan, enduring with her only begotten Son the intensity of his suffering, joining herself with his sacrifice in her mother's heart, and lovingly consenting to the immolation of this victim, born of her: to be given, by the same Christ Jesus dying on the cross, as a mother to his disciple, with these words: "Woman, behold your son."

The Digital Christ

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The Catholic Church recognizes the importance of engaging with technology, particularly in the context of evangelization and communication of the Gospel. Several key teachings highlight why this engagement is essential:

Evangelization in the Modern World: The Church sees modern communication technologies as indispensable tools for evangelization. Pope John Paul II emphasized that the Church must utilize the latest media of social communication to enlighten minds and hearts, contributing to human progress through a Christian perspective. This aligns with the Church's mission to spread the message of Christ effectively in contemporary society.
Complementing Traditional Methods: While the Church values traditional means of communication, such as personal contact and liturgical celebrations, it acknowledges that modern media can complement these methods. The Pontifical Council for Social Communications stated that the media are essential for evangelization and catechesis, allowing the Church to reach diverse audiences, including those who may be difficult to engage through conventional means.
Reaching Diverse Audiences: The Internet and digital platforms provide the Church with opportunities to connect with various groups, including young people, the elderly, and those in remote areas. This accessibility allows the Church to share its teachings and foster community among believers, as well as to engage with non-Catholics. The Church's presence in the digital realm can attract individuals to a fuller experience of faith.
Interactive Communication: The nature of the Internet as an interactive medium allows for a two-way dialogue between the Church and its audience. This shift from one-way communication to a participatory model enables the Church to respond to the needs and questions of the faithful more effectively. Engaging in this manner can help the Church remain relevant and responsive to contemporary issues.
Cultural Relevance: Pope Benedict XVI highlighted the need for the Church to understand and engage with the culture of new technologies. Just as the early Church adapted to the cultural contexts of its time, the modern Church is called to bring the Gospel into the digital world, ensuring that its message resonates with the values and experiences of today's society5.
Witnessing Faith in the Digital Age: The Church encourages young believers to bring their faith into the digital space, sharing the Good News with enthusiasm. This call to action reflects the Church's understanding that the digital environment is a significant aspect of contemporary life, where many seek meaning and connection5.

In summary, the Church's engagement with technology is rooted in its mission to evangelize, educate, and foster community. By utilizing modern communication tools, the Church can effectively share the message of Christ and respond to the spiritual needs of a diverse and evolving society.

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