Best Fr Jonathan Torres Podcasts (2025)

Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I discuss Dionysius's hierarchy of angels, Divine Revelation, and religion. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Angels as mediators of Divine Revelation - Similarity of religions and religious practices - God assigning angels or princip…

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The Spiritual Unconscious and Unconscious Religiousness | Monday Muse 23:04

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing Viktor Frankl's concept of the spiritual unconscious and unconscious religiousness as well as his criticism of Carl Jung and Jungian archetypes. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Frankl's concept of of the spiritual un…

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God Our Mother? | Monday Muse 37:15

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing Julian of Norwich's concept of God as mother and other aspect of the feminine and divinity in Catholic theology. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Julian of Norwich's notion of God as Mother - God as the totality and u…

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04/07/24-St. Joseph Cathedral Compline Choir under direction of Dr. Richard Fitzgerald 50:11

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O Necessary Sin, O Happy Fault | Monday Muse 23:04

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing the Easter Vigil "Exsultet" and the truly necessary sin of Adam and happy fault (Felix Culpa!). Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - The Necessary Sin of Adam - The meaning of necessity - Why God allowed Adam to sin - Why…

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Faith and Doubt | Scripture Commentary 29:40

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Lee Benson discusses the gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Easter. Reading selection for Second Sunday of Easter - (Gospel): Jn 20:19-31 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Saint Thomas's doubt - The nature of doubt - The relationship between doubt and faith - Doubt being a part of every act of faith - How those who are unbelievers …

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Cosmic Christianity: The Resurrection 32:01

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Lee Benson discusses the significance of the Resurrection and the symbolism of the Easter Liturgy. This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Christ as the fulfillment of all archetypes and myths - The Sun and it's connection to Jesus Christ and the Resurrection - The cosmos and the Resurrection - Signs, symbols, and meaning of the Easter Lit…

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Bishop Fernandes-2024 Catholic High School Forum 59:00

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By St. Gabriel Catholic Radio

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Good Friday and the Death of Christ | Monday Muse 30:33

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing the hymns and poetry from the Good Friday liturgy. I will look at the cross as a mystery and the symbolism of the cross as well as connect it to Nietzsche’s concept of the death of God. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! T his episode discusses, explores, and examines:…

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Palm Sunday and the Lord's Passion | Scripture Commentary 27:58

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for Palm Sunday 2024. Reading selection for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - (First Reading): Is 50:4-7 - (Pslam): Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 - (Second Reading): Phil 2:6-11 - (Gospel): Mk 14:1—15:47 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Saint Paul's Christ-po…

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Original Sin and Psychology | Monday Muse 15:03

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing original sin and psychology. Should psychology address original sin or ignore it? What role does the doctrine of original sin play in psychology? Is the doctrine helpful? This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Can psychology ignore, disregard, or reject original sin? - What is the place …

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Discipline and Perfection | Scripture Commentary 34:12

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Lee Benson discusses and provides Biblical commentary for the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 5th Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): Jer 31:31-34 - (Pslam): Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 - (Second Reading): Heb 5:7-9 - (Gospel): Jn 12:20-33 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Christ the Logos - The backgrou…

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Hylomorphism: Body and Soul | Monday Muse 22:13

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing and answering a question that was submitted to me by email. I am addressing the question of man's hylomorphic nature: what part of man is material and what part is immaterial and how do these interact? What is the distinction between mind and brain activity? This episode discusses, explores, and ex…

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Faith and Imitation of Christ | Scripture Commentary 39:39

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 4th Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 - (Pslam): PS 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 - (Second Reading): Eph 2:4-10 - (Gospel): Jn 3:14-21 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Nietzsche's criticism …

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03/03/24-St. Joseph Cathedral Compline Choir under direction of Dr. Richard Fitzgerald 45:33

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By St. Gabriel Catholic Radio

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Analytical Psychology and the Confessional | Monday Muse 30:37

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, we are discussing how analytical psychology, Carl Jung's psychology, can help us understand the psychological value of the Sacrament of Penance (Confession). Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: -What is confession? -The nature of conscien…

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2024 Columbus Catholic Men’s Conference-Fr. Jonathan Wilson’s Opening Remarks 10:46

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By St. Gabriel Catholic Radio

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Worship and Idolatry | Scripture Commentary 35:13

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 3rd Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): Ex 20:1-17 - (Pslam): Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 - (Second Reading): 1 Cor 1:22-25 - (Gospel): Jn 2:13-25 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The meaning of "You shall not have…

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2024 Columbus Catholic Men’s Conference-Bishop Fernandes 15:23

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By St. Gabriel Catholic Radio

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2024 Columbus Catholic Men’s Conference-John Edwards 1:02:20

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2024 Columbus Catholic Men’s Conference-Fr. Burke Masters 45:21

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Religion and Acting As If God Exists | Monday Muse 21:32

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking about the virtue of religion and Jordan Peterson's claim to "act as if God exists." Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Virtue of Religion: Definition and meaning - How the virtue of religion differs from the virtue of faith…

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Sacrifice and Transformation | Scripture Commentary 41:13

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 2nd Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 - (Psalm): Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 - (Second Reading): Rom 8:31b-34 - (Gospel): Mk 9:2-10 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - My approa…

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2024 Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference-Fr. Tim Anastos 39:07

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2024 Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference-Fr. John Burns 47:46

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2024 Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference-Claire Dwyer 46:28

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2024 Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference-Archbishop Broglio 42:05

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2024 Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference-Heather Khym 46:43

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Integration of Evil | Monday Muse 24:46

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking Fr. Victor White's book "Soul and Psyche" and the integration of the shadow or integration of evil. Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Integration of evil/shadow Jordan Peterson and Carl Jung - An analysis of Peterson's and…

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Temptation of the Lord | Scripture Commentary 29:19

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 1st Sunday of Lent: - (First Reading): Gn 9:8-15 - (Pslam): Ps 25:4-9 - (Second Reading): 1 Pt 3:18-22 - (Gospel): Mk 1:12-15 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The Renewal of the Covenant with Noah - The u…

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Where is God? | Monday Muse 24:42

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Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest! Today we are discussing Ash Wednesday and the purpose and meaning of "Mortification." Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Freud's Eros and Thanatos instinct (for fun!) - The symb…

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