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Christians Didn’t Invent Baptism, Right? | Monday Muse

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:
- Universal Water Symbolism
- Symbols for Water and their meaning
- Immersion and Flood Motifs 
- Pre-Christian Water Symbols
- The Church Fathers on Water Symbolism
- Archetypal Patterns Belonging to All People
- Did Christian's Steal Baptism or Not?
- The Baptism of Jesus Christ 
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Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2024 | Scripture Commentary

Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2024 
This episode discusses, explores and examines:
- Jersaulem as "Axis Mundi" or Center of the World
- What Saint Paul means by "mystery"
- The cultural and religious context of "mystery" 
- Who were the Magi?
- What was the star the Magi saw? 
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Mother of God, Greek, Symbolism of the Feminine, and YOU | Monday Muse

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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2nd Sunday of Advent, 2023

L.A.Benson sits down with Matt Hylom to discuss and comment on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent 2023.
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The Jewish Catholic | Interview

Lee Benson sits down for an interview with the Jewish Catholic. Lee and Daniel discuss Daniel's journey to Catholicism and his eventual conversion to the faith. Additionally, they discuss the Jewish roots of many of Catholicism's doctrines, beliefs, and faith practices and the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of Catholicism. 
You can follow the Jewish Catholic on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJewishCatholic

Forgetfulness and Gratitude

Lee Benson sits down with Matt Hylom to discuss and comment on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. This episode discusses the meaning of gratitude, remembrance, and forgetfulness as it relates God's covenant and the parable of the vineyard tenants. In addition, they discuss the relationship between prayer, anxiety, and peace and the importance of practicing virtue.
But first, the Sacred and the Profane: The Feasts of Saint Therese and Saint Francis and Oktoberfest beer.
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