Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 79 – Exodus 4 – Taking The Cobra By The Tail

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 79 – Exodus 4 – Taking The Cobra By The Tail
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Moses’ growing reluctance in the Book of Exodus as he tries to negotiate his way out of God’s call to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel, despite God providing miraculous signs and reassurances. Our hosts explain that the signs of the cobra staff, the leprous hand, and the Nile turned to blood symbolize God’s complete power over Egypt, evil, and human weakness, while also showing that God can use even a person’s limitations for divine purposes. Ultimately, they emphasize that Moses becomes ready for leadership only after recognizing his own inadequacy, and it highlights how Aaron’s partnership becomes essential in helping Moses fulfill God’s mission.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 78 – Exodus 3 – Who Am I? Who Are You?

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Fr.  John and Danny reflect on Moses’ encounter with God in Exodus 3, focusing on the profound questions “Who am I?” and “Who are you?” as foundational to understanding both human identity and God’s nature. They explain that Moses learns humility and his true role as a spiritual “gardener” called to lead humanity back toward God, while God reveals Himself through the divine name “I AM WHO I AM,” showing that He will make Himself known through His faithful actions. The conclusion they reach is that before fulfilling God’s calling, people must come to know both themselves and God in a deeper, relational way.

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Knights Around The Table – June 2026

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Knights Around The Table - June 2026
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Members of Knights of Columbus Council #7612 hang out in the WSJF Studio around the table and talk about recent events and what’s coming up for the KoC as they support Saint Joseph Catholic Church and the Sykesville-Eldersburg community in Maryland.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 77 – Exodus 3 – I Have Seen The Affliction Of My People…

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This time in our podcast, Fr. John and Danny emphasize that although the Israelites’ suffering in Egypt was long, painful, and seemingly incomprehensible, God never ceased to see, hear, and know their affliction. The hosts contrast the Christian understanding of a personal God who enters into human suffering with both pagan indifference and modern secular skepticism, arguing that faith trusts God’s presence even when His purposes remain hidden. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to endure suffering with confidence that God is intimately aware of their struggles and will bring deliverance in His time.

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Family Rosary Across The Parish – 5/23/2026

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 76 – Exodus 2 – Gazing Into Divine Fire

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 76 – Exodus 2 – Gazing Into Divine Fire
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This time, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Moses’ encounter with God in the burning bush in the Exodus chapter 2, emphasizing how God reveals Himself not in places of worldly grandeur, but in the hidden wilderness where holy ground is found through divine presence. They explore the burning bush as both a theophany and a symbol of the transforming fire of God, which purifies and enlivens the human person without destroying individuality, unlike the destructive “fires” of worldly passions. Finally, they ultimately encourage readers to live with an expectation of divine encounter, to free themselves from distractions and attachments, and to respond to God like Moses with a willing “Here I am.” 

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 75 – Exodus 2 – The Young Moses

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Fr. John and Danny reflect on Book of Exodus 2:1–15, emphasizing how the repeated description of Moses as a vulnerable “child” highlights both his weakness and his divinely guided destiny to one day deliver Israel. They explore Moses’ dual identity—raised Egyptian but inwardly Hebrew—and interpret his early violent act not as mature justice but as immature zeal, symbolizing a nascent “spirit” that must grow into wisdom and self-mastery. Finally, they discuss the importance of reading the story allegorically, presenting Moses as an “everyman” figure whose journey from spiritual infancy to maturity mirrors the deeper, transformative meaning Scripture offers to those willing to look beyond the surface.

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 74 – Exodus 2 – Moses as Cosmic Man; Moses in Allegory

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Deep Dive Into Scripture – Ep 74 – Exodus 2 – Moses as Cosmic Man; Moses in Allegory
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In this podcast, Fr. John and Danny reflect on Book of Exodus 2:1–3, and present Moses as a “cosmic man” whose life and mission mirror God’s creative work in forming order out of chaos and establishing a people through divine law. They highlight symbolic details—such as the description of Moses as “good” and the use of the word “ark”—to connect him to creation and Book of Genesis, suggesting he is a new “first man” through whom salvation unfolds. Finally, they interpret Moses allegorically as representing the human spirit, with the surrounding characters embodying aspects of the soul, calling readers to see the Exodus story as a map of their own inner spiritual journey.

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Getting Real with Al and Lin Grasley – Ep 6

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In this episode, the Grasleys discuss ideas and share some specific ways that grandparents can have an impact on the faith of their grandchildren.  If you are a grandparent, this show is for you!

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Getting Real with Al and Lin Grasley – Ep 5

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On this podcast, Al and Lin dig into what is called “The Sandwich Generation.”  These are families who are stuck in the middle of raising their own children, while caring for their aging parents.  It’s a difficult situation to be in and Al and Lin spend some time talking their own personal experiences and share ideas that might help people in this situation.

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