Auspice Maria with Bishop James Ruggieri

Diocese of Portland
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Auspice Maria (meaning "under the protection of Mary") is Bishop James Ruggieri's weekly podcast. Listen along to hear answers to questions we all face every day. Each week, Bishop Ruggieri discuses an aspect of the Catholic faith and applies it to our current lives. This podcast is produced by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland's Office of Communications.

  1. One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic (Catechism Series Part 16) Auspice Maria Ep 46

    6D AGO

    One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic (Catechism Series Part 16) Auspice Maria Ep 46

    All Catholics are very familiar with the phrase "the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Church." Yet, it is easy to forget that each of those four words has a distinct meaning in the life of the Church. In this week's episode, Bishop Ruggieri explains the deeper meanings behind the four "marks" of the Church as they are described in the Catechism. It's a longer episode, but well worth listening to. A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-46

    31 min
  2. The Church, the Bride of Christ (Catechism Series Part 15) - Auspice Maria Ep. 45

    APR 21

    The Church, the Bride of Christ (Catechism Series Part 15) - Auspice Maria Ep. 45

    In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri explains what we mean when we say, “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church.” The Church is not a building or a group of priests, the Church is a whole people, the people of God. Bishop Ruggieri focuses on three important images of the Church: The Church as the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. Each of these images help illuminate how Christ guides us and calls us to Him. A full transcript can be found on our website at: https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-45

    20 min
  3. "I believe in the Holy Spirit" (Catechism Series Part 14) - Episode 44

    APR 15

    "I believe in the Holy Spirit" (Catechism Series Part 14) - Episode 44

    What do we really mean when we say, “I believe in the Holy Spirit?” This week, Bishop Ruggieri discusses the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. This episode draws from the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs 683–747. "The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force, not merely an influence, not merely a symbol of divine energy, the Holy Spirit is God." A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-44

    23 min
  4. Christ's Descent into Hell (Catechism Series Part 13) - Auspice Maria Ep. 43

    APR 7

    Christ's Descent into Hell (Catechism Series Part 13) - Auspice Maria Ep. 43

    What really happened when Jesus “descended into hell,” and what does His resurrection mean for our lives today? In this episode, Bishop James Ruggieri unpacks the Catechism’s teaching on Christ’s descent to the dead, His glorious rising, His ascension into heaven, and His promise to come again in judgment. With Scripture, tradition, and prayerful reflection, he shows how these mysteries reveal not only the victory of Christ over sin and death, but also the hope offered to every believer. A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-43

    16 min
  5. The Paschal Mystery, Part 2 (Catechism Series Part 12) - Auspice Maria Ep. 42

    MAR 31

    The Paschal Mystery, Part 2 (Catechism Series Part 12) - Auspice Maria Ep. 42

    In this episode of the Auspice Maria podcast, Bishop James Ruggieri continues his thematic walk through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, focusing on paragraphs 571–630 and the heart of the Paschal Mystery. The center of the Christian faith, he reminds us, is not first a moral code or a philosophy, but a proclamation: God loves you. Bishop Ruggieri reflects on how Christ reveals the Father’s love through personal encounter. His love leads intentionally to the cross as the culmination of God’s saving plan. Christ freely gives himself “to the end,” revealing that love is stronger than sin and death. A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/auspice-maria-ep-42

    12 min
  6. The Paschal Mystery, Part 1 (Catechism Series #11) - Auspice Maria Ep. 41

    MAR 24

    The Paschal Mystery, Part 1 (Catechism Series #11) - Auspice Maria Ep. 41

    In this episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop James Ruggieri continues the Catechism series by reflecting on the heart of the Christian faith: the Paschal Mystery. He begins with a simple but profound question many carry in silence, "Does God really love me?" Drawing from the Catechism, Bishop Ruggieri walks through key moments in Christ’s public ministry, including His baptism, temptation in the desert, preaching of the Kingdom of God, and steadfast journey toward Jerusalem. These moments reveal a God who enters fully into the human condition and remains faithful within it. A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/paschal-mystery-part-1-catechism-series-part-11-auspice-maria-ep-41

    15 min
  7. Entering the Life of Christ (Catechism Series Part 10) - Auspice Maria Ep 40

    MAR 17

    Entering the Life of Christ (Catechism Series Part 10) - Auspice Maria Ep 40

    Join Bishop James Ruggieri as he unpacks the hidden parts of Christ's early life. In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses Mary's Immaculate Conception, The role of Jesus' parents, and His 30 silent years in Nazareth. The quiet simplicity of our Lord's early life sanctifies daily life for all of us. As CCC 521 declares, "Christ enables us to live in Him all that He Himself lived." How can you sanctify your ordinary days? A full transcript can be found on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/entering-life-christ-catechism-series-part-10-auspice-maria-ep-40

    12 min
  8. The Word Made Flesh (Catechism Series Part 9) - Auspice Maria ep 39

    MAR 11

    The Word Made Flesh (Catechism Series Part 9) - Auspice Maria ep 39

    Why would God enter the world in a barn? Was Jesus human, God, or both? These are the questions at the heart of this week's episode. Bishop James Ruggeri explores the mystery of the Incarnation, the Word made flesh. He unpacks its wonders via Nativity scenes, the nuances of the liturgy, and Catechism teachings on salvation and divine love. A full transcript is available on our website at https://portlanddiocese.org/news/word-made-flesh-catechism-series-part-9-auspice-maria-ep-39

    14 min
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Auspice Maria (meaning "under the protection of Mary") is Bishop James Ruggieri's weekly podcast. Listen along to hear answers to questions we all face every day. Each week, Bishop Ruggieri discuses an aspect of the Catholic faith and applies it to our current lives. This podcast is produced by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland's Office of Communications.

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