Advent School of The Word December 4 2013

Today's podcast features a different voice. Father Filipe who has only been here since late September. Enjoy his Advent message. 

Ed

Main points in podcast. 

• John the Baptist's connection with the prophet Isiah.
• The role of the precursor.
• Christ comes everyday, silently and continously , Example of Yolanda Luke 1 verse 44
• The baptism of John the Baptist. 
• Instrument of voice. 
• Finger pointing to Jesus.
• Irony of small chapel in Rome
• Mother Teresa claiming the Nobel Peace Prize and why she felt like a donkey
• Advent time of conversion. Luke 1: 80 

Topics to ponder

1. What are aspects of John the Baptist life I most like . What way attracted to the character ?



2. What should I do to be a prophet or precursor ? Change in my life.



3. What does it mean for me to live in the desert

This week's Gospel readings are  here. 

http://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=4299

Mediafire of the podcast for this week is here 

 https://www.mediafire.com/?c5npftq2ugwwohl

All Verbum Dei Audio in Dropbox here.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bhkkb3qsi4o8n33/wJUOiVP68V

page 7 in Sharper Than A Sword  by Father James McTavish

Mediafire for all the School of the Word audio is here:

 http://www.mediafire.com/?2ydbw8552x5fe