Catholic Diocese Of Joliet

On Sermon 40 of St Peter Chrysologus regarding John 10 on the Good Shepherd. Details of event: Bishop Conlon teaches on St Peter Chrysologus's 40th Sermon regarding Jesus's teaching on the Good Shepherd in John 10. St Peter Chrysologus questions how it could be advantageous to the sheep that the Shepherd would lay down his life. The resolution is that by dying he also captures the aggressor, the devil and thus frees his sheep from the threat. Jesus does not abandon us--He goes before us and prepares a place for us. First aired on: 11/17/2014

Sermon 20 of Saint Peter Chrysologus regarding Matthew 8:23-27. Details of event: Bishop Conlon teaches on St Peter Chrysologus's 20th Sermon regarding Jesus's calming of the storm in Matthew 8: 23-27. St Peter points out how the Church needs to trust in Christ who will calm all storms. First aired on: 11/10/2014

St Peter Chrysologus's Sermon on Turning the Other Cheek. Details of event: Bishop speaks about the preaching of St Peter Chrysologus on the Sermon on the Mount and turning the other cheek. Insults and difficulties are training that toughen us up for facing life. The one who bears insults with love also serves the one who is insulting him to come to conversion. First aired on: 11/3/2014

St Peter Chrysologus on Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Details of event: Bishop Conlon leads us through a Sermon of St Peter Chrysologus on Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Fasting is a way to become acquainted with the needs of the hungry, associating ourselves with others' deprivations. These practices elevate us to almost angelic status like Moses, Elijah and John the Baptist. First aired on: 10/27/2014

St Peter Chrysologus on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Details of event: Bishop Conlon begins by reading the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16). He explains the beginning of the parable and opens it up to really reflect on the state of the Rich Man. First aired on: 10/20/2014

St Peter Chrysologus on the Parable of the Mustard Seed Details of event: Bishop Conlon explains the Sermon of St Peter Chryologus on the Parable of the Mustard Seed. In particular, St Peter interprets the mustard seed as being Jesus in the womb of Mary--He becomes the tiniest creature in the virginal conception. Yet, the tiniest creature is also the greatest in all the world. St Peter Chrsyologus also connects the mustard seed with the Church which begins in a small and hidden way and expands to take care of all the people of the world. First aired on: 10/13/2014

St Peter Chrysologus on the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat Details of event: Bishop Conlon begins by reflecting on parables in general, as explained by St Peter Chrysologus. He goes on to share St Peter Chrysologus's exposition of the weeds and the wheat. He focuses on one point which is that the world was created good. No evil came forth from the hand of the Creator. The weeds, then, are sown by the Enemy. Bishop Conlon gives St Peter Chrysologus's treatment of the Enemy. First aired on: 10/6/2014

St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 6 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #8) Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on the 6th Sermon of St Peter Chrysologus on the Prodigal Son. St Peter Chrysologus speaks about the Merciful Father who is an Awesome God and later appears as a gentle Shepherd. Furthermore, St Peter Chrysologus teaches us that this is not because God changes but rather because we change and we are to become lambs in our dealing with each other. This explains how we sometimes have the idea that the Church, too, is severe and other times merciful. First aired on: 9/29/2014

St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 5 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #7) Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on St Peter Chrysologus' 5th Sermon on the Prodigal Son. St Peter Chrysologus' 5th sermon is on the Mystical or Allegorical aspect of the Prodigal Son Parable. First aired on: 9/22/2014

St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 4 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #6) Details of event: Bishop Conlon speaks about St Peter Chrysologus' 4th Sermon on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the focus is on the Envy of the Brother who protested the feast and celebration for the return of the Prodigal Son. First aired on: 9/15/2014

St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 3 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #5) Details of event: Bishop Conlon briefly introduces St Peter Chrysologus and his times as he presents the Sermons on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This Sermon is entitled, ""The Welcome of the Father"". ""In the forgiveness of the Father, the child rises higher by pardon than he fell low by guilt."" He welcomes us with love - there is no desire to humiliate us. First aired on: 9/8/2014

St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 2 on the Prodigal Son (Teaching #4) Details of event: Bishop Conlon continues his series on St Peter Chrysologus. He begins with a brief introduction about St Peter Chrysologus and then gives an exposition on his 2nd Sermon on the Prodigal Son. In this Sermon, St Peter Chrysologus focuses on how the prodigal son came back to himself, his senses, he had lost track of his identity. First aired on: 9/1/2014

Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 1 on Prodigal Son (Teaching #3) Details of event: Bishop Conlon gives a brief introduction to St Peter Chrysologus' Sermons and then delves into some insights from St Peter Chrysologus' 1st Sermon on the Prodigal Son and helps to apply this to our own lives. In particular he focuses on the departure of the son and the way we can depart from Mother Church and God our Father. First aired on: 8/25/2014

Bishop R. Daniel Conlon prepares to speak about the sermons or homilies of St. Peter Chrysologus. He begins with an overall explanation of the style and goal of his preachings and explains the historical setting in which St. Peter preached. In so doing he prepares us to receive the teaching that will be coming in subsequent episodes.

Bishop R. Daniel Conlon introduces a new series of teachings on St. Peter Chrysologus. He begins the series, in this episode, by giving some biographical information about St. Peter Chrysologus.

Growing toward perfection. We should strive for perfection, recognizing we are also human. We have to claim what we get when we receive during baptism - that we put on Christ. We have to claim that new identity. We have to work on this image of life and love in the world. The world needs strong Christian couples who love intensely and forgive each other and pray together.

Gratitude. Husband and wife need to recognize each other a as a great gift and grateful to God for that gift. We need each other and marriage is the most intimate of human communities and so gratitude comes from people being married and in the day-to-day living in the married life. Couples should give thanks for the blessings in their lives. When couples are self giving to each other, that is a sign of gratitude of couples to each other. Gratitude is also a school for kids for them to learn about it from their parents’ expressing it.

Temperance means keeping things in good balance. Marriage should be free and self-giving and a mutuality, not just a passivity in the acts between husband and wife. Chastity means there has to be an openness to children. A chaste relationship between husband and wife is intended to elevate their overall commitment and beauty of their marriage. Pornography and adultery are violations of marital chastity.

People will have to keep learning how to relate to one another and how to grow individually and with each other. There needs to be growth in the virtues. Faith, hope and charity are the graces given to us during our baptism.

How do married couples live out marriage? The wedding is just the beginning. Marriage is a sharing in the life of Christ. The holy trinity is alive in them and is a the center of their lives is vital, because a couple can’t provide for each other everything they want or need without the Holy Spirit.