St. Philip Institute Podcast

Lenten Series, Part IV

In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Dr. Luke Arredondo discusses the crossing of the Red Sea, its relationship to Baptism, and its link to the liturgy of Lent. 

Lenten Series, Part III

In this episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast, Dr. Luke Arredondo examines the Passover liturgy in the Book of Exodus Ch. 12 and shows its connection to the Holy Thursday liturgy and the wider Christian view of the Eucharist.

Lenten Series, Part II

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the beginning of the book of Exodus, focusing on Moses’ birth and youth, as well as his calling to lead the people of Israel out of bondage in Egypt.  

Lenten Series, Part I

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo starts a new series focusing on the Book of Exodus and its connection to the liturgical season of Lent. In particular, he discusses the way the Exodus story is present in the prayer of the Church during Lent and the reason why our preparation for the Paschal mystery can be deepened by a familiarity with the Book of Exodus. 

Advent Series, Part IV

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo gives a brief exegesis of the reading from the Gospel of Luke used at the Midnight Mass on Christmas. Leaning on the teachings of Bishop Robert Barron and Venererable Fulton Sheen, Luke shows the deep significance of calling Jesus the Lord and how Christ’s birth in symbolic, but meaningful ways, foreshadows his Passion.  

Advent Series, Part III

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the Book of Isaiah, both with respect to the history of Israel and its function in the liturgy leading from Advent into Christmas.

Advent Series, Part II

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo focuses on the Annunciation account in Luke’s Gospel and draws out some of the Old Testament connections in the text. In particular he focuses on Mary’s background, and the links between Luke Chapter 1 and 2 Samuel Chapter 7.  

Advent Series, Part I

Launching our Advent series, Dr. Luke Arredondo explores the relationship between St. John the Baptist and Jesus, through a reading of the Gospel of Luke.  

Baptism Series: The Necessity of Baptism

In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo continues our discussion of the theology of baptism, focusing especially on the necessity of Baptism, the symbols used in the liturgical celebration of baptism, and the link between baptism and discipleship.  

Baptism Series: The Theology of Baptism

Following our discussion of the biblical dimensions of Baptism in the previous episodes in this series, we now turn to consider more properly the theology of baptism. In this episode, Dr. Luke Arredondo higlights three particular ideas:  

• What is a sacrament?  
• How is Baptism related to the other sacraments of initiation?  
• Finally, what are the various terms we might use to describe baptism, and what do each of them tell us about this sacrament?