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Lectures
Below are selected lectures given by Father Mike Maslowsky. To listen to these lectures, you will need the Windows Media Player. If you do not have the current player, please use the WindowsMedia link at the bottom of this page to download a Windows or Macintosh version for free.
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Breaking the Da Vinci Code - Separating Fact from Fiction of this Best Selling Novel |
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The Passion of the Christ - The Movie and the Historical Reality |
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Message to New Catholics |
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The Nature of Holiness and The Stations of the Cross
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Introduction to the Gospel of Mark (11/15/00)
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Click to Listen - Part 2 |
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The Authority of the Gospels (11/23/00)
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Click to Listen - Part 2 |
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Personal Sin (12/15/00) |
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Holiness, Saints and Sainthood (11/1/01)
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Choosing the Disciples/The Wedding at Cana
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The Spirit and the Church (11/1/01)
The Church is the expression of the Holy Spirit on earth. The spirit is present in the God's grace for us, both personally and through sacraments. It is a purposeful presence in the Church through truth, faith and love. The spirit (God acting) seeks to transform us, not to correct us.
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True Man, True God (11/13/01)
Jesus has a dual nature- both a human nature and a divine nature. During his life, his dual nature is developed both in the human aspect and the divine. Jesus, in his person, accomplishes a reconciliation between God and humanity.
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True Man, True God- Part II (2/10/02)
In the early ministry of Christ we see the duality of his humanity and divinity. Father Mike discusses how Jesus was perceived by his contemporaries and compares the Baptism in the different Gospels.
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Redemption (12/10/02)
What is redemption? God entered into humanity to show us that death does not separate us from God. Redemption is a continuing dynamic in our life. The death of Jesus Christ redeems us with God.
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Adam & Eve (12/12/02)
Father Mike talks about the risks of literal interpretation of the Bible. The Living God, alone is life and sustains life. Only human beings can have an eternal relationship with God. The great sin is putting ourselves above God and the result is both spiritual and material death. Also, the three temptations of Christ are discussed by Father Mike.
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Christian Time & Advent (12/10/01)
Father Mike discusses Christian "Time" and the historical origins of the seasons of Advent and Lent. Then he talks about the birth of Christ as portrayed in the Four Gospels. |
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The Body and Soul at Death (2/03/02)
This talk is about the nature of life, death, and resurrection. Our soul is eternal and our purpose in life and after life is to unite with God.
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Original Sin & Reconciliation (12/12/01)
Father Mike talks about the separation of man from God through original sin and how Jesus reconciles humanity with God. We can, as individuals, realize reconciliation through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. |
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The Concept of a Just War
March 25th, 2003
Father Mike outlines the five necessary elements for initiating a just war. Also he explains the proper conduct of war and the responsibilities of the victor to the defeated people. |
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