Basically Related
Lee Benson discusses Scripture commentary for the weekly Mass readings and other musings. Whether it’s culture, psychology, politics, religion, or philosophy, it’s all basically related. New episode every Monday and Friday.
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Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest from his Monday Substack article.
Find more here: https://thisromancatholiclife.substack.com
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- The Feast of Mary, Mother of God
- The Greek word "Symballo" an it's connection to contemplation
- Symbolism of the Feminine
- The soul as feminine in relation to God
- The call of every Christian to be "a mother of God"
- Motherhood and the New Year
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for Christmas, 2023
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Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for Christmas, 2023
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: The Octave of Christmas and the First Martyr Saint Stephen.
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Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: The O Antiphons
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(0:00) Introduction
(0:32) The the Sacred and the Profane: The O Antiphons
(6:10) First Reading
(16:12) Psalm
(19:34) Second Reading
(24:02) The Gospel
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Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Saint John of the Cross and Adventide Saints
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(0:00) Introduction
(0:37) The Sacred and the Profane: Saint John of the Cross and Adventide Saints
(13:00) First Reading (
26:54) Psalm
(35:54 Second Reading
(50:03) The Gospel
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Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Matt Hylom to discuss and comment on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- The revelation of the glory of the Lord
- The symbolic meaning of cosmic destruction
- The cosmic baptism or destruction in 2 Peter
- The image and meaning of a new heaven and new earth
- Preparing now for the second coming
- Symbolism and meaning of camel hair clothing, locust, and honey
- Symbolism of the desert and wilderness vs. the city
- The importance of the Jordan River
- The role of the prophet and St. John the Baptist
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and Shane Gillis
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(0:00) Introduction
(1:04) The Sacred and the Profane: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and Shane Gillis
(7:22) First Reading
(14:17) Psalm
(20:34) Second Reading
(28:43) The Gospel
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Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the first Sunday of Advent. This episode discusses the nature and meaning of the season of Advent; how are we supposed to celebrate Advent; the nature of sacred time, to re-live the past, but with eyes on the future coming; the threefold coming of Jesus Christ; why wandering is a symbol of sin; What it means to wait for the Lord; the great significance of Jesus Christ's Incarnation
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Liturgical Seasons, Advent, and sacred time.
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(0:00) Introduction
(0:40) Sacred and Profane: Advent Season
(12:55) Collect of the Mass
(15:52) First Reading
(29:52) Psalm
(37:56) Second Reading
(48:16) The Gospel
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Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This episode discusses the symbolism of the shepherd, King, and Son of Man; the Final Judgment, What it means for Christ to be in the least of his brothers; Christ's kingship and kingdom; the connection of all humanity in Christ and how it is transformed; The symbolism Unity and Multiplicity.
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Pope Pius XI, Quas Primas and World War One.
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(0:00) Introduction
(1:04) Sacred and Profane - History of the Feast of Christ the King and World War One
(9:43) First Reading
(15:33) Psalm
(21:56) Second Reading
(35:04) The Gospel
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Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. This episode discusses three types of fear, human, servile, and fear of the Lord; what it means to bear fruit; the soul as archetypally feminine; the differences between children of light and darkness; the faithful, good, useful servant versus the wicked, lazy, useless servant; the symbolism and meaning of the Parable of the Talents.
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Saint Albert the Great and insomnia.
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(0:00) Introduction
(0:54) Sacred and Profane
(8:08) Themes and background concepts
(11:45) First Reading - Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
(19:05) Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
(31:51) Second Reading - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
(39:53) The Gospel - Matthew 25:14-30
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Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Lee Benson sits down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss and comment on the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. This episode discusses the virtue and gift of wisdom, the symbol and archetype of wisdom personified as feminine, that Christians should unite grief and hope and unpack the various symbols, meanings, and interpretations of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: Saint Martin, Martinmas, and celebrating Christmas too early.
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