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The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated annually on July 1st, a date fixed by Pope St. Pius X. The entire month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood, focusing on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection, and the Eucharist. Origin: Instituted for the universal Church in 1849 by Blessed Pope Pius IX to mark his return from exile, later elevated in rank by Pope Pius XI in 1933. ...

The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated annually on July 1 and honors the blood shed by Jesus for humanity's redemption, specifically focusing on the blood shed during the Passion as described in the New Testament. The entire month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood, focusing on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection, and the Eucharist. HJT15.

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Gospel of (Mark 14: 1-42) highlights the blood of the New Testament, the "fountain of salvation" that cleanses souls and is present on the altar during the Mass. The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated annually on July 1. The entire month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood, focusing on Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, his resurrection, and the Eucharist. HJT14.

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From a purely secular historical viewpoint, does Jesus of Nazareth fall within the category of Great Men? A unique 19th-century approach to the study of history was known as the 'Great Man' view of History, according to which history can be largely explained by the impact of great men, or heroes: highly influential and unique individuals who, due to their natural attributes, such as superior intellect, heroic courage, extraordinary...

Matthew's Gospel, recounts the story of the call of the first disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew. When they encounter Jesus, the Capernaum fishermen drop everything and follow him. June 29 is the annual Feast of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul. e137

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June 29 is the annual Feast of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Let's enjoy the Gospel of Luke 5:1-26 which relates the story of Jesus' first encounter with Simon (Peter) by Lake Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee).

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The compelling story of Saul (Paul) of Tarsus & Simon (Peter) of Capernaum offers an opportunity to historically examine their fascinating lives and determine how they worked through their imperfections in order to do extraordinary things. June 29 is the annual Feast of the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul.

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Saint  Irenaeus (130–202 AD) was a Greek bishop recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and one of it's first major apologist. He is noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Scripture and defending orthodoxy. Originating fr...

Let’s explore the life and times of Irenaeus of Lyon (130–202 AD), a Greek bishop recognized as one of the most important early Church Fathers and one of it's first major apologist. Saint Irenaeus is noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by opposing Gnostic interpretations of Christian Sc...

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 We examine the relationship between a King of England and his realm’s first great maritime explorer. We follow John Cabot on his legendary voyage of exploration across the Atlantic Ocean to the coast of America and visit with his adventurous son and mapmaker, Sebastian. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra.

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STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 King James I granted the Virginia Company of London a charter. A year later in 1607, this privately-funded, joint-stock company established the first, permanent English colony in North America at Jamestown, in the colony of Virginia. How much money did it have to raise to support its colonial venture, and from whom did it raise this capital? New World colonial financing came from a wide range of sources, inclu...

Let’s conclude our in-depth study of the Authorized Version and official translation of the English bible sponsored by British King James I, published in 1611 and widely disseminated thereafter throughout the British Ilse and across the North American territory. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!  

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The Legacy of the KJV of the Bible is broad and encompassing, reaching the shores of many continents from the British Isles as of the early 1600s. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation!

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Annually, June 24 celebrates John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer—as the Way-Paver, destined for a Ministry of Preparation—was so important that Jesus himself said of him, “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John.”

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June 24 is the annual Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son whom she named John, forever to be known as John the Baptist. E35.

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June 24 is St. John’s Day, one of the oldest and highest-ranking Christian feasts. It celebrates the miraculous birth of the prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Christ. This annual liturgical feast is also known as The Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist, kept in the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglicanism, and Protestant Lutheranism. This special day observes the story of the Jewish high priest Zechari...

John the Baptist Feast observed annually on 24 June. Let’s listen to a historical and spiritual analyses of John the Baptist’s role as the Voice crying out in the Wilderness. E124.

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Why were people so drawn to John the Baptist (Feast Day 24 June), and why he is considered the forerunner of Jesus Christ? E123.

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The Nativity of John the Baptist is a Christian high-ranking liturgical feast day observed annually on 24 June by the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglicanism, and Lutheranism. It is one of only two feast days marking a saint's earthly birth (the other being the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8 September); all other saint’s days mark their deaths or some other important event. The sole biblical account of...