Divine Tools: How God Shaped History from Cyrus to Caesar
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Welcome to Your Catholic Corner - the nexus where ancient wisdom elegantly intertwines with today's burning questions.
As you settle in to listen, consider this: history isn't just a chronicle of past events, but a reservoir of timeless lessons that echo into our present and shape our future.
In today's episode, Julie journeys through the corridors of time, retracing the footsteps of a mighty Persian king, reflecting on the unyielding spirit of Thessalonica's earliest believers, and pondering the depth of a single profound statement Jesus made about coins, kings, and kingdoms.
But why, you may ask, should tales from millennia ago matter to us in an era of digital revolutions and cosmic explorations?
Because these narratives, separated by centuries and diverse in context, have an uncanny ability to shed light on our current dilemmas, our quests for meaning, and our yearnings for connection.
The Bible - these passages today - offer a compass in a world overflowing with information but often lacking in wisdom.
So, whether you're tuning in during a quiet evening at home, on a brisk morning walk, or amid the hustle and bustle of your daily commute, Julie invites you to take a pause.
Lend God your ears and join Julie by opening your heart to stories not just of ancient people and places, but of timeless truths and transformative power.
Dive deep with Julie; explore, question, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find a piece of the past that illuminates your path forward.
Isaiah 45: 1,4-6
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5b
Matthew 22: 15-21
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