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	: to gather soul food to feed themselves, their families, and their neighbors;		: to gather soul food to feed themselves, their families, and their neighbors;

	: to ruminate on--chew over--the mysteries of the faith, because they take a while to digest;		: to ruminate on — chew over — the mysteries of the faith, because they take a while to digest;

	: to share what they have learned or are learning about how God loves us.		: to share what they have learned or are learning about how God loves us.
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	:: In the Catholic tradition, faith is rational, free, supernatural, and certain. Faith is not a blind act or a leap in the dark. It is a step that our intellect sees is "right and just and fitting and helpful for our salvation."		:: In the Catholic tradition, faith is rational, free, supernatural, and certain. Faith is not a blind act or a leap in the dark. It is a step that our intellect sees is "right and just and fitting and helpful for our salvation."

	::God created us as intelligent beings. Our powers of the intellect are part of being in the "image and likeness" of God (Gen 1:27-18). God is not offended by our thinking about what and why we believe. On the contrary, Peter tells us we should "always be ready to give an explanation [Greek: ''apologos''] to anyone who asks you for a reason [Greek: ''logos''--word, logic, reason, principle] for your hope" (1 Pet 3:15).		::God created us as intelligent beings. Our powers of the intellect are part of being in the "image and likeness" of God (Gen 1:27-18). God is not offended by our thinking about what and why we believe. On the contrary, Peter tells us we should "always be ready to give an explanation [Greek: ''apologos''] to anyone who asks you for a reason [Greek: ''logos'' — word, logic, reason, principle] for your hope" (1 Pet 3:15).

	== Learning Christ ==		== Learning Christ ==
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	::: Some people use turn this insight into God's infinite greatness against the revelation God made in Jesus: "If people say things about God that I can understand, they must be wrong." This quickly leads to preferring spirituality to religion and the abolition of the Christian tradition. Jesus never had a small God, but neither did He denigrate the value of preaching the gospel in language that people can understand.		::: Some people use turn this insight into God's infinite greatness against the revelation God made in Jesus: "If people say things about God that I can understand, they must be wrong." This quickly leads to preferring spirituality to religion and the abolition of the Christian tradition. Jesus never had a small God, but neither did He denigrate the value of preaching the gospel in language that people can understand.

	::: '''''We know enough to know how little we know'''''--but we do know what we know: God loved us and sent the Son to save us from sin by dying and to save us from death by rising from the dead. "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" (1 Cor 9:16).		::: '''''We know enough to know how little we know''''' — but we do know what we know: God loved us and sent the Son to save us from sin by dying and to save us from death by rising from the dead. "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" (1 Cor 9:16).

	== Psychology -- Loving with Understanding ==		== Psychology — Loving with Understanding ==

	: Lovers want to know and to be known. They are eager to reveal themselves to the beloved, and to have the beloved revealed to them.		: Lovers want to know and to be known. They are eager to reveal themselves to the beloved, and to have the beloved revealed to them.
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	:: And indeed the purely academic mind has a habit of siphoning the blood out of truth before presenting it back to the pupil, which means, to come back to our starting point, that the pupil is not really getting the doctrine but only the terms. For there is a proper interaction between knowledge and love. '''Knowledge serves love; each new truth learned is a new reason for loving God. Love craves knowledge, craves to know; it would be strange to love God and not want to know more and more about him.'''		:: And indeed the purely academic mind has a habit of siphoning the blood out of truth before presenting it back to the pupil, which means, to come back to our starting point, that the pupil is not really getting the doctrine but only the terms. For there is a proper interaction between knowledge and love. '''Knowledge serves love; each new truth learned is a new reason for loving God. Love craves knowledge, craves to know; it would be strange to love God and not want to know more and more about him.'''

	:: '''Love craves not only to know but to be known.''' That surely is why Christ revealed to us the inmost secret of the divine life, which is the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity. '''As man, he gave what he himself had called the greatest proof of love, he laid down his life for us; as God, he laid his life open to us.''' It is strange enough that so many Christians should ignore this proof of his love, leaving the Trinity to others as a burden too heavy for themselves; it is surely incredible that they should do so in the name of love--as if they were trying to keep their love of God untarnished by that knowledge of himself which in his love he offers to us.		:: '''Love craves not only to know but to be known.''' That surely is why Christ revealed to us the inmost secret of the divine life, which is the doctrine of the Blessed Trinity. '''As man, he gave what he himself had called the greatest proof of love, he laid down his life for us; as God, he laid his life open to us.''' It is strange enough that so many Christians should ignore this proof of his love, leaving the Trinity to others as a burden too heavy for themselves; it is surely incredible that they should do so in the name of love — as if they were trying to keep their love of God untarnished by that knowledge of himself which in his love he offers to us.

	== Philosophy -- "Love of Wisdom" ==		== Philosophy — "Love of Wisdom" ==

	'''It takes philosophy to fix a philosophy.'''		'''It takes philosophy to fix a philosophy.'''
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	:; [http://usccb.org/bible/col/1:9 Col 2:8 Col 2:8 ]		:; [http://usccb.org/bible/col/1:9 Col 2:8 Col 2:8 ]

	:: See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive '''philosophy''' ['''Ï†Î¹Î»Î¿ÏƒÎ¿Ï†Î¯Î±Ï‚'''] according to the tradition of men, according to the elemental powers of the world and not according to Christ.<ref>This is the only appearance of Ï†Î¹Î»Î¿ÏƒÎ¿Ï†Î¯Î±Ï‚ in the Bible--but it is there!</ref>		:: See to it that no one captivate you with an empty, seductive '''philosophy''' ['''Ï†Î¹Î»Î¿ÏƒÎ¿Ï†Î¯Î±Ï‚'''] according to the tradition of men, according to the elemental powers of the world and not according to Christ.<ref>This is the only appearance of Ï†Î¹Î»Î¿ÏƒÎ¿Ï†Î¯Î±Ï‚ in the Bible — but it is there!</ref>

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	:; Frank Sheed, ''A Map of Life: A Simple Study of the Catholic Faith,'' 82.		:; Frank Sheed, ''A Map of Life: A Simple Study of the Catholic Faith,'' 82.

	:: For to call a doctrine a mystery is not to warn men's mind off it, as though it were something on which thought cannot profitably be employed; it is to be thought of rather as an endless gallery, into which we can advance ever deeper, to the great enrichment of our minds, but to the end of which we shall never come. Or better still, think of it as an inexhaustible well from which for all eternity we can drink our fill yet which in all eternity we shall never drink to the last drop--so that we shall never know thirst. This infiniteness of truth is the most splendid assurance we can have of eternal happiness, for it means that the mind can progress forever, that yet it will never reach the end of truth. This inexhaustibility of truth is our guarantee against stagnation of the mind; it guarantees to our minds the possibility of progress through all eternity.		:: For to call a doctrine a mystery is not to warn men's mind off it, as though it were something on which thought cannot profitably be employed; it is to be thought of rather as an endless gallery, into which we can advance ever deeper, to the great enrichment of our minds, but to the end of which we shall never come. Or better still, think of it as an inexhaustible well from which for all eternity we can drink our fill yet which in all eternity we shall never drink to the last drop — so that we shall never know thirst. This infiniteness of truth is the most splendid assurance we can have of eternal happiness, for it means that the mind can progress forever, that yet it will never reach the end of truth. This inexhaustibility of truth is our guarantee against stagnation of the mind; it guarantees to our minds the possibility of progress through all eternity.

	:: '''Mystery then is not the prohibition of thinking, but actually an invitation to think.''' The mysteries revealed by God are revealed as '''food for the mind''', not as dangerous things that should be left alone.		:: '''Mystery then is not the prohibition of thinking, but actually an invitation to think.''' The mysteries revealed by God are revealed as '''food for the mind''', not as dangerous things that should be left alone.
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	:; Spiritual exercises		:; Spiritual exercises

	:: Each virtue is like a muscle--"use it or lose it." During this show, we give our minds a workout so that they become stronger, have greater endurance, can see more than before, and are ready for new challenges. "The mind is never so much itself as when it has been lately overthrown" (JHN).		:: Each virtue is like a muscle — "use it or lose it." During this show, we give our minds a workout so that they become stronger, have greater endurance, can see more than before, and are ready for new challenges. "The mind is never so much itself as when it has been lately overthrown" (JHN).

	== One-room Schoolhouse ==		== One-room Schoolhouse ==
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	:: "Catholic Conversation"		:: "Catholic Conversation"

	:: The heart is the seat of wisdom. ''It is our heart that keeps our minds on track'' (CSL, ''Abolition of Man''). Another name for the show (John Henry Newman's motto): '''"Cor ad cor loquitur"'''--"Heart to Heart." Or "Heart of Wisdom."		:: The heart is the seat of wisdom. ''It is our heart that keeps our minds on track'' (CSL, ''Abolition of Man''). Another name for the show (John Henry Newman's motto): '''"Cor ad cor loquitur"''' — "Heart to Heart." Or "Heart of Wisdom."

	:: "Food for thought"--"Catholic Soul Food."		:: "Food for thought" — "Catholic Soul Food."

	:: "Answer Priest"		:: "Answer Priest"
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	:: "The Catholic Church is here for you, too."		:: "The Catholic Church is here for you, too."

	:: "Atheists, agnostics, Protestants, ex-Catholics, and non-Catholics--we'll take your questions, too!"		:: "Atheists, agnostics, Protestants, ex-Catholics, and non-Catholics — we'll take your questions, too!"

	:: "Only two kinds of people in the world: Catholics and those who are called to become Catholic. We're calling all of you to think with the Church."		:: "Only two kinds of people in the world: Catholics and those who are called to become Catholic. We're calling all of you to think with the Church."

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	On Fridays we strive most especially to '''think faithfully''' and '''believe intelligently.'''		On Fridays we strive most especially to '''think faithfully''' and '''believe intelligently.'''

	Through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, ''“Father, open unto us the doors of thy loving ~~kindnessâ€~~'' (Saint Seraphim of Sarov).		Through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, ''“Father, open unto us the doors of thy loving kindness”'' (Saint Seraphim of Sarov).

	The fundamental message is JOY. Joy evangelizes! This is a gift that God has given me. I have the power to express joy and to make people feel joyful, to be a light in the darkness to them, to speak a word of comfort to those who are suffering, to be compassionate to the weak and bewildered. The first and the last word is "joy!"		The fundamental message is JOY. Joy evangelizes! This is a gift that God has given me. I have the power to express joy and to make people feel joyful, to be a light in the darkness to them, to speak a word of comfort to those who are suffering, to be compassionate to the weak and bewildered. The first and the last word is "joy!"
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	<sup class="versenum">10</sup> The disciples approached him and said, “Why do you speak to them in parables?~~â€~~		<sup class="versenum">10</sup> The disciples approached him and said, “Why do you speak to them in parables?”

	<sup class="versenum">11</sup> He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.		<sup class="versenum">11</sup> He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.

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	<sup class="versenum">23</sup> and '''be renewed in the spirit of your minds''',		<sup class="versenum">23</sup> and '''be renewed in the spirit of your minds''',

	<sup class="versenum">24</sup> and '''put on the new self''', created in ~~Godâ€™s~~ way in righteousness and holiness of truth.		<sup class="versenum">24</sup> and '''put on the new self''', created in God's way in righteousness and holiness of truth.
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	On Fridays we strive most especially to '''think faithfully''' and '''believe intelligently.'''		On Fridays we strive most especially to '''think faithfully''' and '''believe intelligently.'''

	Through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, ''~~â€œFather~~, open unto us the doors of thy loving kindnessâ€'' (Saint Seraphim of Sarov).		Through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, ''“Father, open unto us the doors of thy loving kindnessâ€'' (Saint Seraphim of Sarov).

	The fundamental message is JOY. Joy evangelizes! This is a gift that God has given me. I have the power to express joy and to make people feel joyful, to be a light in the darkness to them, to speak a word of comfort to those who are suffering, to be compassionate to the weak and bewildered. The first and the last word is "joy!"		The fundamental message is JOY. Joy evangelizes! This is a gift that God has given me. I have the power to express joy and to make people feel joyful, to be a light in the darkness to them, to speak a word of comfort to those who are suffering, to be compassionate to the weak and bewildered. The first and the last word is "joy!"
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	<sup class="versenum">10</sup> The disciples approached him and said, ~~â€œWhy~~ do you speak to them in parables?â€		<sup class="versenum">10</sup> The disciples approached him and said, “Why do you speak to them in parables?â€

	<sup class="versenum">11</sup> He said to them in reply, ~~â€œBecause~~ knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.		<sup class="versenum">11</sup> He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.
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	<sup class="versenum">9</sup> Therefore, from the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the '''knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding'''		<sup class="versenum">9</sup> Therefore, from the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the '''knowledge''' of his will through all '''spiritual wisdom''' and '''understanding'''

	<sup class="versenum">10</sup> to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every '''''good work''''' bearing fruit and growing in the '''knowledge of God,'''		<sup class="versenum">10</sup> to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every '''''good work''''' bearing fruit and growing in the '''knowledge of God,'''

	<sup class="versenum">11</sup> strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy		<sup class="versenum">11</sup> strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with '''joy'''

	<sup class="versenum">12</sup> giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.		<sup class="versenum">12</sup> giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.

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	<sup class="versenum">9</sup> Therefore, from the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the '''knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding'''		<sup class="versenum">9</sup> Therefore, from the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the '''knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding'''

	<sup class="versenum">10</sup> to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every good work bearing fruit and growing in the '''knowledge of God,'''		<sup class="versenum">10</sup> to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every '''''good work''''' bearing fruit and growing in the '''knowledge of God,'''

	<sup class="versenum">11</sup> strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy		<sup class="versenum">11</sup> strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

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	<sup class="versenum">12</sup> giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.		<sup class="versenum">12</sup> giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.
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			:; [http://usccb.org/bible/heb/13:7 Hebrews 13:7-9]

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			<sup class="versenum">7</sup> Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

			<sup class="versenum">8</sup> Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

			<sup class="versenum">9</sup> '''Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teaching.''' It is good to have our hearts strengthened by grace and not by foods, which do not benefit those who live by them.
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Thinking with the Church

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	::; [http://usccb.org/bible/1pt/3:8 1 Peter 3:8-9]		::; [http://usccb.org/bible/1pt/3:8 1 Peter 3:8-9]

	::: All of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult. Return a blessing instead. This you have been called to do, that you may receive a blessing as your inheritance.		::: All of you should be '''like-minded,''' sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult. Return a blessing instead. This you have been called to do, that you may receive a blessing as your inheritance.

	== Mystagogy ==		== Mystagogy ==

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			::; [http://usccb.org/bible/1pt/3:8 1 Peter 3:8-9]

			::: All of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed, and humble. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult. Return a blessing instead. This you have been called to do, that you may receive a blessing as your inheritance.

	== Mystagogy ==		== Mystagogy ==

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Worship in Spirit and in Truth

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	::: ''Even though the title of the show is directed to our Catholic brothers and sisters, we are eager to talk to any of our listeners who want to understand what the Church teaches, regardless of their religious affiliation or lack thereof.''		::: ''Even though the title of the show is directed to our Catholic brothers and sisters, we are eager to talk to any of our listeners who want to understand what the Church teaches, regardless of their religious affiliation or lack thereof.''

			== Knowledge God, knowledge of His will ==
			:; [http://usccb.org/bible/col/1:9 Col 1:9-11]

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			<sup class="versenum">9</sup> Therefore, from the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the '''knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding'''

			<sup class="versenum">10</sup> to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in every good work bearing fruit and growing in the '''knowledge of God,'''

			<sup class="versenum">11</sup> strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

			<sup class="versenum">12</sup> giving thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.
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	== Worship in Spirit and in Truth ==		== Worship in Spirit and in Truth ==

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