Pious Reflections

Daniel J. Roberts

Pious Reflections aim sis to inspire Christians to encounter Christ in the sacraments, become students of the Saints, love their cross and carry it well. We will do this through reflections on the saints, the sacraments, theology, philosophy, and apply them to our current time. We will also conduct interviews with influencers, authors, thinkers, priests, and laymen that inspire you to be saint God wants you to become. Join us, and in the words of St. John Paul II, "Do not be afraid!" www.piousreflections.com

  1. 🎙️ Ep. 10 - The Agony in The Garden

    11/26/2024

    🎙️ Ep. 10 - The Agony in The Garden

    Today, we talk through the first part of a 5 part series on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Today’s discussion centers around the Agony in the Garden and how the Rosary helps keep us grounded in our faith and understanding of Scripture. 8 Then he said to them, “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” 39 He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 When he returned to his disciples he found them asleep. He said to Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Withdrawing a second time, he prayed again, “My Father, if it is not possible that this cup pass without my drinking it, your will be done!” 43 Then he returned once more and found them asleep, for they could not keep their eyes open. 44 He left them and withdrew again and prayed a third time, saying the same thing again. 45 Then he returned to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners. 46 Get up, let us go. Look, my betrayer is at hand.” — Matthew 26:38-46 — To read the full article, click the image below Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Pious Reflections at www.piousreflections.com/subscribe

    22 min
  2. 11/20/2024

    Ep. 6 - Did God Really Say?: Thoughts on The Eucharist

    “Did God really say?”, is a frightening question. The Devil asked this question first, deceiving Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Word of God is not self-interpreting, despite how many exegetes would like to argue that. We need teachers who teach the truth and when teachers cannot agree, we need to the Church to settle the matter.  Yet, some teachings, like the teaching to abstain from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, are hard to understand. After all, why did God put two trees in the Garden?  Why even risk it? Who can know the mind of God? What is it that God is mindful of man? So too, we are in a challenging environment with more denominations than there are countries, each preaching a myriad of different ways to approach God. But even when it was only Cain and Abel, God still received one, and not both.  Many “churches” claim to have the corner on the truth. Many provide philosophical and hermeneutical justifications for their theology while simultaneously preaching that “Anyone can read and understand the Bible for himself” and then encourage people to go to seminary to get the training necessary to “really understand” the text.  So, we too find ourselves with the Devil, outside the Garden, where he whispers, “Did God really say?”  Don’t forget to check out https://saintsandthinkers.com for all the saintly mugs! Get full access to Pious Reflections at www.piousreflections.com/subscribe

    51 min

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Pious Reflections aim sis to inspire Christians to encounter Christ in the sacraments, become students of the Saints, love their cross and carry it well. We will do this through reflections on the saints, the sacraments, theology, philosophy, and apply them to our current time. We will also conduct interviews with influencers, authors, thinkers, priests, and laymen that inspire you to be saint God wants you to become. Join us, and in the words of St. John Paul II, "Do not be afraid!" www.piousreflections.com