Conferences for Study and Prayer
The Conferences for Study and Prayer (CSP) are organized by the Religious Order Miles Christi. These conferences are aimed specifically at helping the intellectual and spiritual formation of the faithful. This podcast is a compilation of the talks given at these conferences starting in 2002. For more information about Miles Christi please visit our website at www.mileschristi.org
Episodes
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
In this talk, Dr. Lawrence Feingold takes a look at the biblical typology of the Passion of Christ and the reality of the Church. Events from the Old Testament, such as the Passover Lamb, the sacrifice of Isaac and others, are explained insofar as they foreshadow the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. Other passages, such as Eve coming forth from the side of Adam, are analyzed as types of the Church that Jesus would establish.
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For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Dr. Lawrence Feingold finishes his series of talks on biblical typology by looking at the ways in which the Sacraments are foreshadowed in Sacred Scripture. The Mana in the Dessert, the Crossing of the Red Sea, Noah and the Flood, are some examples of the passages that are explained as they relate to the Sacraments that Jesus Christ would give to His Church as means of sanctification for all who believe.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Dr. Lawrence Feingold explains gives an overview of the the theology of angels. Who are they? What were they created for and what do they do? Who are the demons and what kind of power do they have to affect us? These are just some of the questions that Dr. Feingold covers in this enlightening talk.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
In his direct and humorous way, Fr. Cliff Ermatinger tells the story of how he came to be an Exorcist. He delves into his calling to the ministry of Exorcism as well as what it looks like to practice this much needed and very delicate ministry. A native of Chicago, Fr. Ermatinger continues to carry out his ministry as well as training other priests to become exorcists.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
In this talk, Fr. Cliff Ermatinger, draws from his experience as an exorcist and the cases that he has dealt with to explain demonic possession more in depth. He talks about the degrees of possession and explains what they consist in and how they come about. He also explains different aspects of performing an exorcism according to the power given to the Catholic Church by Jesus Christ, as well as different ways in which the demons manifest themselves.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Christ is the light of the world! The second part of this CSP is focused on showing ways in which the light of Christ shines in the world. Presented in 2015, when the Church was celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life, Fr. John Ezratty takes a looks at what consecrated life is within the Catholic Church and how it is a way of continuing to shine the light of Christ in our modern world.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Dr. Lawrence Feingold looks at how the sacrament of marriage is a way of shining the light of Christ in our world. After explaining the Catholic understanding of marriage, he talks about the hatred that Satan has toward the family and holy marriage. Dr. Feingold also argues that marriage and the family have a transcendent aspect that point to the Triune God and that, therefore, they are a powerful means of evangelization in today's world.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Our vocation on earth is meant to be the pathway by which God leads us to heaven. In this talk, Dr. Lawrence Feingold looks at this culmination of our vocation: life in heaven. He talks about the beatific vision, and explains the Church's teaching on the resurrection of the body. Dr. Feingold brilliantly shows and explains how this place of union with God will involve our complete fulfillment as we will see God face to face!
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Dr. Lawrence Feingold delves into the definition of "culture", how it relates to virtue and human flourishing, how it is applied on a supernatural level to the Catholic Church and how the Gospel elevates human cultures throughout the world.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Dr. Henry Russell, Headmaster of the St. Augustine’s Homeschool Enrichment Program, gives the scope of the influence of Christ in literature. He will explain how Catholics should read literature, the extent of Christian literature in society, and the literature during the times of the early Church Fathers.
For more information about Miles Christi and what we do visit www.mileschristi.org
To help support our apostolate and the possibility of offering more faith formation to the laity, please consider leaving a donation at https://www.mileschristi.org/donations/
For Spiritual Exercises (silent Ignatian retreats) in your area visit https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/