

The Catholic Defender: Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Doctor of the Church
Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saint-cyril-of-jerusalem/ Cyril is counted among the Church Fathers and also as a Doctor of the Church, and his reputation within the Christian world has resulted in his titles Pillar of Faith and Seal of all the Fathers. (313 – 386 AD) was a theologian of the early Church. About the end of 350 AD he succee


More on the mystery that is Melchizedek
Donald Hartley's recent article on Melchizedek was a real good appetizer for our upcoming Blog Talk Radio show on this mysterious figure. The relevant passages that the Catholic Defender will discuss are (from the Douai Rheems Bible): Genesis 14:14-24 Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:6-10 Hebrews 6:20-7:17 I'm not going to go into a dissertation here about those mysterious texts, I'll leave that to Donald. To me, what is equally perplexing are the things the Bible doesn't say about Me


The Catholic Defender: Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, St. Dismas his inspiration to organize to help gang members
St. Dismas is the patron saint of prisoners and repentant thieves . His story—being promised Paradise by Jesus in his final moments—serves as a powerful symbol for gang members that it is never too late to change their lives and find redemption. St. Dismas, known as the " Good Thief" or " penitent thief ," is the patron saint of prisoners, especially those condemned to death, as well as funeral directors and reformed thieves . Crucified alongside Jesus, he recognized Christ's


The Catholic Defender: Through Terry Delp’s Conversion, November 2001 Terry Receives a Second Pardon
https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-through-terry-delp-s-conversion-he-receives-a-second-pardon/ Kairos Prison Ministry : A lay-led program that conducts retreats inside prisons. Statistics suggest it significantly reduces recidivism rates —from over 50% for the general population to below 20% for participants. Fuerza Transformadora : A program founded by former gang member Mr. Torres that brings Bible study and personal testimonies to marginalized groups in par





















