

The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the Book of Deuteronomy
In the Book of Deuteronomy, Jesus is not mentioned by his historical name, but Christian theology and the New Testament explicitly identify him through prophecy, direct quotations, and theological foreshadowing. The direct connections between Jesus and the Book of Deuteronomy include the following elements: 1. The Prophecy of a Prophet Like Moses The most explicit prophetic reference to Jesus in Deuteronomy is found in chapter 18: The Scripture: "The Lord your God will raise


The Catholic Defender: St. Jude Thaddaeus, Apostle and Relative to Jesus
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-saints-simon-and-jude/ St. Jude (according to Scripture) was born under the House of Clopus, son of Alpheus and Mary, a close relative of the Virgin Mary. St. Jude was a brother of St. James the younger (Less) from Galilee and a close relative of Jesus. St. Jude’s Mother, Mary, the wife of Clopas (Mark 15


The Catholic Defender: St. Simon the Zealot to Apostle of Jesus Christ
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-saints-simon-and-jude/ At the time of Christ Israel was dominated by Rome, the Jews were heavily suppressed and over taxed and the burden among the people unbearable. Roman law made life difficult throughout the Roman Empire. Among the Jews were attempts to organize revolt and St. Simon was part of a grou


The Catholic Defender: Blessed Bartholomew of Vicenza
Bartholomew was born in Vicenza around 1200. At 20, he entered the Dominicans. Following his ordination, he served in various leadership positions. As a young priest, he founded a military order whose purpose was to keep civil peace in towns throughout Italy. St. Bartholomew is the patron saint of tanners, tailors, plasterers, and leatherworkers. He is also associated with bookbinders, farmers, house painters, butchers, and glove makers due to the manner of his death. Barthol





























