Day 234 – Tuesday 22nd August 2023
Today’s readings comes from Ezra 1-2; Psalms 84
Podcast
California’s hidden history of slavery
Jean Pfaelzer reveals the various forms that slavery has taken in California over time, from Native Americans forced into indentured labour to girls trafficked into caged brothels
An Update on The Metaverse
What’s the state of the metaverse? In late 2021, dozens of companies started to push hard to become players in creating the metaverse. But how [Read more]
The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster
The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster involved thousands of workers being exposed to silica dust, and many continued to get sick and die for years after [Read more]
(The Audio Bible) Psalm 59 NIV
In this episode of the Audio Bible Podcast, we finish reading the Old Testament Book of Psalms. We are reading Psalm chapter 59 from the [Read more]
Hilary’s Impact, Moon Crash & Spain’s Historic Win- Monday, August 21, 2023
The news to know for Monday, August 21, 2023! We’re telling you about the impact of the first tropical storm to hit southern California in decades and what other natural disaster has forced thousands of people from their homes in Washington. Also,…
The Creature Crouching at the Door – Chaos Dragon E4
Genesis 3 is probably the most famous serpent-featuring story in the Bible—the moment we get to see humans and the nahash interact for the first time. Because the serpent lures the humans into choosing their own demise, it’s also the moment Yahweh announces that the seed (descendant) of the serpent will remain a rival to the seed of the woman. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Genesis 3-4 and talk about what happens when humans themselves start to act like the chaos monster.
Day 233: The Beatitudes
“The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching,” the Catechism tells us. Jesus’ proclamation in Chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew purifies our hearts, sets a standard for earthly discernment, and directs our actions towards heaven. Fr. Mike invites us to choose God’s ways and forsake our own ways. Today’s readings and paragraphs 1716-1729.
Day 233 – Monday 21st August 2023
Today’s readings come from Psalms 78
Letters from medieval England
Karen Smyth delves into the rich archive of the Paston family to reveal what the story of one aristocratic dynasty can tell us about love, life and death between the 14th and 18th centuries