Mercy Moments Bible Study

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Introducing "Mercy Moments Bible Study" with Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, broadcasting from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Streaming every Tuesday, you can discover more about the greatest attribute of God — Mercy — as we read through key passages across the entire Bible. Follow along! Watch exclusively on DivineMercyPlus.org, or listen to "Mercy Moments Bible Study" on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on whatever podcast platform you prefer! To order your Divine Mercy Bible, visit: ShopMercy.org.

  1. 1日前

    The Flesh and the Blood

    Father Anthony reflects on the shock and promise of John 6:52–59, where Jesus’ words ignite dispute— “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”—because the Lord refuses to soften what He means: unless we eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, we have no life in us. He speaks with a holy insistence that feels almost too close, too concrete, as if salvation were not merely an idea to admire but a life to receive—His life, given to be shared. Father Anthony lingers on the mercy hidden inside the hard saying: that Christ does not offer distant encouragement, but communion—food that truly nourishes, a gift that draws us into abiding intimacy, “whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” And as Jesus points beyond the manna that could not save from death to “the living bread that came down from heaven,” Father Anthony invites us to hear the Eucharistic heart of the Gospel: the Savior who will go to the cross does not only forgive from afar—He comes near, making His sacrifice a banquet, so that the life He receives from the Father might become, astonishingly, life within us.

    4分

  2. 4月21日

    Offered in Faith

    (John 6:1-13) Father Anthony reflects on the wonder of John 6:1–13, where Jesus meets a vast crowd in a deserted place and, as evening falls, the disciples see only scarcity—too many people and not enough bread—until a boy offers five barley loaves and two fish, a small gift that feels almost laughably insufficient. Jesus receives it without scorn, has the people sit as if for a banquet, then takes the bread, gives thanks, and distributes it—gratitude before multiplication—until everyone eats “as much as they wanted,” revealing a Savior who does not ration mercy but satisfies hunger with overflowing care. And when He commands the fragments be gathered “so that nothing may be lost,” Father Anthony lingers on the tenderness of a God who values even the leftovers, teaching us that what we place in Christ’s hands—however little—can become provision for many, and that this hillside miracle quietly points to a deeper truth: the One who multiplies bread is preparing hearts to recognize Him as the Bread of Life, given for the world.

    5分

  3. 4月14日

    Water of Eternal Life

    (John 4:1-42) Father Anthony reflects on the startling tenderness of the Gospel in John 4, where Jesus waits at Jacob’s well and speaks to a Samaritan woman—crossing boundaries of history, prejudice, and shame with the simple request, “Give me a drink.” He explores how Christ does not approach her as a case to be judged, but as a soul to be known—thirst meeting Thirst, loneliness met by the steady gaze of mercy. As their conversation unfolds, Father Anthony shows how Jesus gently leads her from ordinary water to “living water,” revealing that our deepest cravings are often misdirected prayers for God Himself. Yet the scene goes deeper: Jesus names her wounds without humiliation, telling the truth in a way that heals rather than condemns, and unveiling worship not as a place we control but a relationship we receive—“in spirit and truth.” In this quiet, radiant encounter, we learn that salvation begins when we stop performing, let Jesus meet us at the well of our real life, and discover that the One who exposes our emptiness is the very One who can fill it—sending us, like the woman, from hiding to witness, so that many may come to believe.

    8分

  4. 4月7日

    Come to the Light

    (John 3:16-21) Father Anthony reflects on the blazing heart of the Gospel in John 3: “God so loved the world.” He explores how the Father does not send the Son as a threat, but as a gift—love taking flesh to rescue, not to condemn. As Jesus is lifted up for our healing, Father Anthony shows how faith is not mere agreement but a turning of the whole life toward the One who saves. Yet the passage presses deeper: the true crisis is not God’s anger, but our relationship to the Light. Christ shines with a mercy that exposes and heals, and the human heart must choose—hide in the shadows to protect sin, or step into the brightness to be made new. In this tender yet piercing invitation, we learn that salvation begins when we stop running, let the Light tell the truth about us, and discover that the One who reveals our darkness is the same One who carries it away—so that everyone who believes may have eternal life.

    4分

  5. 3月31日

    The Word Became Flesh

    (John 1:1-14) Father Anthony reflects on the mystery proclaimed at the opening of the Gospel: “In the beginning was the Word.” He explores how Christ is not only present at creation but is creation’s meaning—the eternal Word through whom all things were made, who enters the world not with force but with humility and love. As the light shines in the darkness, Father Anthony shows how the world often fails to recognize its own Maker, yet the Word does not withdraw; instead, he draws nearer, taking on flesh and dwelling among us, revealing a glory marked by grace and truth rather than power. In Jesus, God chooses closeness over distance, vulnerability over dominance, inviting us to receive not just knowledge about God but new life itself. When the Word becomes flesh and makes his home among us, ordinary human life is transformed from within, and all who welcome him are given the grace to become children of God.

    5分

  6. 3月24日

    He Comes to Us

    (Luke 24:36-49) Father Anthony reflects on the risen Christ who meets weary travelers along the road after the Resurrection, drawing near when hope feels thin and understanding incomplete. He explores how Jesus is first recognized not by dramatic signs, but by presence—walking, listening, sharing the journey—until he sits with them, shows them His hands, and even eats fish, showing a love that is real, embodied, and near. What appears ordinary slowly becomes holy as their eyes are opened to the truth that the stranger is the Lord. In these moments, Father Anthony invites us to see how Jesus still comes to us in many forms: in shared meals, honest conversations, unexpected companions, and quiet acts of care. When we make room for him at our table and on our road, confusion gives way to clarity, hearts awaken, and faith is renewed in the midst of everyday life.

    5分

  7. 3月17日

    You May Have Life Abundantly

    (Luke 24:13-35) Father Anthony reflects on the story of the disciples on the road to Jerusalem, revealing how the risen Jesus often walks beside us unseen in our moments of confusion, doubt, and grief. He shows how Christ patiently listens, opens the Scriptures, and gently warms the heart before revealing himself—not through spectacle, but in the simple breaking of the bread. What seemed like a stranger becomes the Lord, and sorrow gives way to joy as their eyes are opened. In this quiet yet powerful encounter, we learn that Jesus is closest when we invite him into our journey, our questions, and our table—where hearts burn, hope is restored, and faith comes alive in everyday moments.

    8分

  8. 3月10日

    Strength Through His Agony

    (Luke 22:39-46) Father Anthony reflects on Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, revealing the depth of God’s love shown not only in miracles and triumphs, but also in trembling and tears. He shows how the Savior who healed the sick and walked on water now falls to His knees beneath the weight of our sin—choosing obedience over escape and love over fear. As Jesus prays “not my will but Yours be done,” we witness a battle no army could fight and no disciple could see: the victory of surrender. In this solemn moment, we learn that God’s strength is not the absence of struggle, but faithfulness through it—and that in our darkest nights, we never kneel alone, for the same Jesus who sweat drops of blood now meets us in our anxieties, carries our sorrows, and turns our most fearful yes into grace beyond measure.

    4分
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番組について

Introducing "Mercy Moments Bible Study" with Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, broadcasting from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Streaming every Tuesday, you can discover more about the greatest attribute of God — Mercy — as we read through key passages across the entire Bible. Follow along! Watch exclusively on DivineMercyPlus.org, or listen to "Mercy Moments Bible Study" on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on whatever podcast platform you prefer! To order your Divine Mercy Bible, visit: ShopMercy.org.

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    The Marian Fathers
  • 配信期間
    24年 - 26年
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