• Corpus Christi- Take, bless, break and give
    Jun 21 2025
    Corpus Christi- Take, bless, break and give by Fr. John Arnold
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    34 mins
  • A St. Mark teen attends the Pope's funeral and more!
    Jun 6 2025
    Jackson Landers, a member of the St. Mark teen group describes his pilgrimage to Rome and attending Pope Francis' funeral. What did he think? This week on OVC. Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    30 mins
  • Death ends biological life, not relationship
    May 31 2025
    Their is no up or down, only closer to Jesus or further away. Why is that important? Because eternal life in heaven is about relationship to God through Jesus. This week on Oro Valley Catholic. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060125-Sunday.cfm License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    31 mins
  • Religionless Spirituality and the Kingdom of God
    May 25 2025
    The Acts of the Apostles tells the story of the Early Church's proclamation of God's Will and the Church. You cannot love Christ and despise his Kingdom - you cannot put a wedge between Christ and His Church. This week on OVC. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052525.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    16 mins
  • Faith and the Source of the Self
    May 17 2025
    What does it mean to be a 'self'? Am I the result of social pressures? Is my true self to be found in my emotions? Am I a creature made in the image and likeness of God, whatever that means? Oh, yes! It means quite a lot. The Acts of the Apostles, early Christian preaching and my true self, this week on OVC. Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051825.cfm Portrait of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Augustin de Saint-Aubin French After Maurice Quentin de La Tour French 1777 Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    33 mins
  • Revelation - Seven Lampstands, Seven Churches
    May 10 2025
    The Book of Revelation is mysterious, unless you know the code. The secret code is the true worship of God. Revelation is based on the liturgy of the Mass. Through all the ups and downs of life, Catholics are called to true worship. Art: The Last Judgment, Master of the Orléans Triptych French ca. 1500 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    31 mins
  • Two disturbing facts about the Resurrection of Jesus
    May 3 2025
    The Greco-Roman world had very dark understandings of death and the possibility of continued existence. The Jews, late in their history, came to a belief among, at least the Pharisees, that a resurrection of the dead would happen at the end of time. The Christians upended all of that - Christ is risen and the tomb is empty. Deal with it! Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050425.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    32 mins
  • What is doubt?
    Apr 26 2025
    In the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter, St. Thomas doubts the Resurrection. What is the difference between a difficulty, a doubt and skepticism? Important distinctions in the quest for truth. This week on OVC. Art: Portrait of Blaise Pascal Augustin de Saint-Aubin French, After Augustin Pajou French, 1802 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042725.cfm Music by St. Mark Choir pursuant to One License Annual License w/Podcasting # A-726294
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    33 mins