English Bible Study on the Letter of James (chapters 1-2)

Letter of James: Class 2

The National Statutes guide pastors and teams through the OCIA process so that they might better guide the lives of Inquirers and Catechumens toward community worship and a habit of prayer, in Church teachings and living a moral life, and participation in works of charity and service. In other words - to a life configured to Christ.

In this podcast Fr. Juan Ochoa and Barbara Murphy talk about the norms provided by the US Church and our role as ministers of the OCIA process.

Episode 2: National Statutes

Letter of James English Bible study chapters 3-4

Letter of James: Class # 3

The First Question of the Heidelberg Catechism. Created with the help of AI software.

Heidelberg 1C

Heidelberg 1B

Heidelberg 1A

English Bible study on the Letter of James (last class - we look at Chapter 5, how James is used in the celebration of the Mass and Sacraments, limited commentary from the Fathers of the Church

Letter of James Class # 4 (last class)

3/16/25. This We Confess -- The Heart (Pr. Harry)

In this episode I address a common fundamentalist's argument regarding Matthew 23:9 when Jesus said "Call no man Father". You don't want to miss this one!

006 SCS Call No Man Father

LYRICS IN DESCRIPTION

I created this song with the help of Udio. This is my third attempt at creating a song through Udio.

I wrote 75% of the lyrics to this song. The rest was co-written by me with the help of AI services (not Udio though).

Below are the lyrics:

I'm in love with a girl,
She’s really out of this world,
I'm in love with this girl,
She really lights up my world,
I'm in love with his girl,
My friend laid claim to this pearl,
Should I try to make her mine, and risk your judgment divine?
It's clear she's really fine, but you said: "Never throw pearls before swine!"

Oh, heavenly father, what do I do?
This heart's in a battle, but my soul’s in the blue,
I'm a god-fearing man, believe it or not, 
But love's a wild fire, and I'm caught in the spot.

I know she is hitched to my old buddy's heart,
And when it comes to being a good friend, so far I've played my part.
But when I look at her now, and contemplate her beauty,
I find it very difficult to uphold my religious duty.
Would you still kill the fattened calf, and celebrate my arrival?
Please give me a sign, it's a matter of survival.
I wouldn't be the first adulterer allowed to whore,
Before being told: "Go, and sin no more!" 

Oh, heavenly father, what do I do?
This heart's in a battle, but my soul’s in the blue,
I'm a god-fearing man, believe it or not, 
But love's a wild fire, and I'm caught in the spot.

Lord, please, have mercy on my soul! 
Obeisance to you has been my life's goal. 
Practicing your catechism, with perfect fanaticism, 
I now dance with the devil, as I flirt with this masochism.
Like Chinese water torture, the sweat drips from my brow, 
As I wait for your judgment, expecting it any day now! 

Even Lazarus, the wretch, had a chance to find rest,
In the arms of redemption, where love knows no test,
But for every sweet moment, there’s a price to be paid,
So I'm keeping my distance, hoping to salvage my fate.

Oh, heavenly father, what do I do?
Oh, this heart's in a battle, but my soul’s in the blue,
I'm a god-fearing man, believe it or not, 
But love's a wild fire, and I'm caught in the spot.

Before you embark, on this fool's errand dark,
Make time to make friends with the lord of the stark,
'Cause one thing's for sure, it's a perilous art, 
Banishment to hell will tear lovers apart.
Banishment to hell will tear lovers apart.
Oh, baby, will tear lovers apart.

Oh, heavenly father, what do I do?
I'm a god-fearing man, but I’m lost without you. 
Oh, heavenly father, what do I do?
I'm a god-fearing man, utterly lost without you. 
Oh, heavenly father, what do I do?

Love's a Wild Fire

Bible Study in English: Introduction to the Psalms - Class # 1...Psalms 1-2 and 23

Psalms: Class # 1

Bible Study in English... Introduction to the Psalms. We go over Psalms 16, 22, 24-25, 32, 34, 42-43

Psalms: Class # 2

Class # 3... Overview of Books 2 and 3 of the Psalms with a look at Psalms 46, 51, 72, 73, 90, 91, 100

Psalms: Class # 3

English Bible study on the Psalms - Class # 4 (Psalms 103, 104, 113-118)

Psalms: Class # 4A

Psalms class # 4- the recording was accidentally stopped. This is the completion of the class.

Psalms: Class 4B

Last English Bible study on the introduction to the Psalms (119, 130, 136)

Psalms: Class # 5 (English)

2025-10-19 Sermon for Trinity XVIII
Grace Lutheran Church, Thompson, Ohio
Rev. S. Berndt
"Blunt Force Trauma" Matthew 22:34-46
Deuteronomy 10:12-21 Fear the Lord Your God
1 Corinthians 4:1-8 The Ministry of Apostles    
Matthew 22:34-46 Whose Son is the Christ?

Blunt Force Trauma - Sermon for Trinity XVIII 2025-10-19

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Connecting Scripture and Life podcast explores the way God speaks in different times and places with the same wisdom that lead to a happy life. Scripture teaches us how to live. Through conversations with people who love, teach, and live it we will explore our own lives in the pages of the sacred.

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The first question that most people probably want to ask me is about the name of this new show.  Why would I call it “The Sad Catholic Show?” 
Well… It’s not because I am depressed… no matter what you hear in my voice… 
The real reason for using the name “The Sad Catholic Show” is because this is MY show… and my parents gave me the name “Sadoth Catholic Bowden.”
…Though having already existed for nine months on the day of my birth, I didn’t get to have any input as to what they named me… 
They wanted to give me the name of a strong leader, a Catholic Saint that was faithful all the way through Martyrdom. Preferably one that attended the council of Nicaea. They landed on “Sadoth”  and to drive the point home, they gave me the middle name “Catholic.” 
Sadoth was a Martyr who was put to death with 128 fellow Christians in Persia, and attended the Council of Nicaea in 325. He was head of the Christian community during the severe persecution of the Church in Persia under the Sassanid Persian ruler Shapur II. Arrested with many other believers, Sadoth and eight of his followers were cruelly imprisoned at Bei-Lapat and tortured prior to execution; Sadoth was beheaded… 
…and was a man… 
…which I am not… 
…but that didn’t stop them.
Growing up with the name “Sadoth” wasn’t the best.  I tried to go by “Sadie,” but I have a family that doesn’t really use nicknames.  We were given the names that we have for a reason. Sadoth became “Sad” for short, literally making me “Sad Catholic.”

***TRUTH IN ADVERTISING
Sadoth Catholic Bowden is a character created by SmAnderson Ranch for advertising purposes. The Sad Catholic Show, and it's characters, are all products of SmAnderson Ranch. SmAnderson Ranch is the Official Sponsor, host, owners and creator of Sadoth Catholic Bowden and The Sad Catholic Show. Including any recording, social media accounts, etc. Every word ever "spoken" or written by Sadoth Catholic Bowden, or anyone else on the Sad Catholic Show or any affiliates of same, are 100% scripted in advance by Pappy Bob at SmAnderson Ranch. The voices and images are created by ai for promotional purposes, to bring "life" to what otherwise would have just been a Pappy Bob Blog. Find more original SmAnderson Ranch products here: www.SmAndersonRanch.com

Hooks for heart and sole. 

I use Udio to create my own songs. Udio is capable of producing a vast array of musical styles, but I only create songs that I personally enjoy. The lyrics are either fully written by me, or co-written by me with some additional help from AI services (not Udio), after I’ve carefully defined what the song should be about, and written my own original lines for it. I strive to write as much as possible of the lyrics myself. In the description of each song you’ll find the lyrics, as well as information about whether the lyrics were fully written by me, or co-written with the help of AI.

I am a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor serving Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison, Ohio & Grace Lutheran Church in Thompson, Ohio.

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