Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers
A podcast that ponders patristic commentary on Sacred Scripture, the Sacred Liturgy and contemporary Christian living.
Episodes
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome’s Commentary on Matthew pondering Jesus’ catechesis in His Sermon on the Mount as recorded by the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on biblical righteousness appears on my blog (https://patrolo.gy/6OT26).
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 8 on Genesis pondering God's Word sounded by the Prophet Isaiah on the vital, graced-work of fasting.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine’s Homily 53 pondering Jesus’ Words proclaimed at Mass this Sunday.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 25 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
A reflection on Jesus' announcing and living the Kingdom of God can be in this Sunday's blog article - https://patrolo.gy/OT3A2026
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Ambrose of Milan’s The Sacrament of the Incarnation of the Lord pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint John.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’ Theological Oration 4, On the Son pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article (https://patrolo.gy/baptism26) ponders servanthood in Isaiah’s proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 8 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from Saint Matthew.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Epiphany26 ponders discipleship born from an encounter with Jesus.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Peter Chrysologus’ Sermon 150 On the Lord’s Flight into Egypt pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation from the Evangelist, Saint Matthew.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint John Chrysostom’s Homily 7 On the Incomprehensibility of God pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/4Aadvent2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
This special edition of Encountering Jesus with the Church Fathers features a discussion with 6 undergraduate students (Alisha, Carla, Kayla, Mike, Nileiti and Reuben) who were enrolled in an undergraduate theology course, “Jesus the Christ.” The students formed 2 groups and explored the topics of mental health and global conflict respectively. Their academic research required applying various insights of Christology to the topics,...
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Gregory the Great’s Homily 5 on Matthew pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent3A-2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Jerome of Bethlehem’s Homily on Psalm 84 pondering this Sunday’s proclamation from the Prophet Isaiah.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent2A2025 ponders preparing in its Advent sense.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen of Alexandria’s Commentary on the Gospel of St Matthew pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Advent1A2025 ponders Advent as both a Season and a way of living.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Pope Saint Leo the Great’s Homily 53 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/JesusKing presents Saint Basil the Great’s reflection on this Sunday’s Second Reading.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Maximus of Turin’s Homily 85 pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/33C2025 presents Saint Basil the Great’s reflection on this Sunday’s Second Reading.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on John, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/Lateran offers a brief summary of the significance of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Augustine of Hippo's Tractate 25, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Basil the Great's Homily 20 On Humility, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/30C2025 ponders the Gospel approach to righteousness.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Saint Justin of Rome’s Dialogue with Trypho, pondering this Sunday’s First Reading proclamation.
Today’s podcast features an excerpt from Origen’s Homilies on Luke, pondering this Sunday’s Gospel and Second Reading proclamation.
This Sunday’s blog article at https://patrolo.gy/28C2025 ponders the Gospel approach to pity.
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