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Welcome to week two of the series on salvation history. This week Richaél Lucero covers the first key player in salvation history, Adam. The same Adam who brought original sin into the world. Listen as she focuses on his pre-sin condition—which will give us the blueprint of a true Child of God. As well as whom we're called to be. Richaél also shares some struggles from the past 6 months. Throughout the series Richaél Lucero will examine one of the six key figures, the covenant they made with God and its meaning. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced:Listen to part 1 of this 2 part episode. The Bible, Salvation History, Adam, and Being a Child of God (Part 1)—https://wp.me/p7RT88-Tv SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Visit my website: clumsytheosis.net

What is the overarching plot of the bible? Who are the key players? And what are their roles? When we have a firm grasp on *salvation history,* these questions are easily answered. This is the first episode in a series on just that—salvation history. Every week, Richaél Lucero will examine one of the six key figures, the covenant they made with God and its meaning. This week, get the rundown on the plot, the main players, and catch up with Richaél about how God convicted her over Christmas/New Year's break. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes Referenced:O Antiphon of Advent wp.me/p7RT88-Km Get your free illustrated download of the Antiphons there. —Podcasts referenced: Bible in a Year www.ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

What has the Church been praying every December 17th-23rd since the eighth century? The O Antiphons—seven prayers, full of prophetic titles and Old Testament imagery of the Messiah, Jesus the Christ. Plus! From first to last, they climb climatically through salvation history. Listen as Richaél Lucero delves into the hopeful anticipation of the O Antiphons. You'll also get some pointers to help you lean into them this Advent and a free downloadable sheet. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Download the O Antiphon info sheet: https://wp.me/p7RT88-Km —Scriptures referenced: Passages from Isaiah where each “O” invocation comes from. O Wisdom-Isaiah 28:29 O Sacred Lord-Isaiah 33:22 O Root of Jesse-Isaiah 11:10 O Key of David-Isaiah 22:22 O Rising Sun-Isaiah 60:18-20 O King of Nations-Isaiah 2:4 O Emmanuel-Isaiah 7:14 —Books referenced: “He Cometh” by Fr. William J. McGarry https://www.amazon.com/He-Cometh-Devotion-Liturgy-Advent/dp/1258202433 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

There are many resources that explain the validity of the Immaculate Conception. Let’s take that one step further. After we accept this truth, how does it benefit our walk with the Lord? Listen as Richaél Lucero covers this along with how the celebration of the Immaculate Conception fits perfectly within the Advent season. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —A note from the host: This episode was first released in December 2019. It's contents and message are still relevant today. I also find it interesting to re-listen to it again one year later. I see how I've changed, grown, and where I'm stuck as different pieces stick out, strike me deeper, and point out where I still need to invite the Lord in. If this is your second time listening, I hope you can identify the same things in yourself. —Episodes referenced: -Doctrines and Dogmas: What’s the big deal?: https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/05/17/dogma-and-doctrine-whats-the-big-deal/ —Quotes referenced: -CCC 491 Pope Pius IX proclaimed: The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin. - CCC 494 St. Irenaeus saind, “Being obedient she became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race." Hence not a few of the early Fathers gladly assert. . .: "The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience: what the virgin Eve bound through her disbelief, Mary loosened by her faith." Comparing her with Eve, they call Mary "the Mother of the living" and frequently claim: "Death through Eve, life through Mary.” —Scripture referenced: -Hail Mary, Full of grace. Luke 1:28 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram— https://www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— https://twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— https://www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://www.clumsytheosis.net

Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant. Jesus is the New Covenant. To appreciate this more deeply, Richaél Lucero explores the Ark of the Old Covenant. More importantly, what was held inside and its significance. She'll also point out the scriptures that identify Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant. As well as, how Christ is the fulfillment of each of the cherished items in the Ark of the Old Covenant. Show notes: **SPECIAL OFFER NOVEMBER 2020—Sticker Set** Limited edition. Vinyl. Custom designed. Set of 3. When you sign up to donate $10/month or more. Learn more about it. See the Exclusive sticker set: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —DONATE ANYTIME! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/08/22/so-your-bodys-a-temple-what-does-that-even-mean/ —Scriptures referenced: -2 Samuel 6 -Luke 1 —Quotes referenced: -“The Rosary is the weapon for these times.”-St. Padre Pio Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Indulgences. A *get out of hell free* card? Money grab by the Catholic Church? Outdated and no longer in existence? No, nope, and negative. A beautiful practice in charity? A means for spiritual discipline? A gift from the Church to spur Christians on to holiness? Yep, yes, and you betcha. Listen as Richaél Lucero explains the role of indulgences in the Church today. As well as, what they are, why you’d want them, how to get them and more. Show Notes: **SPECIAL OFFER NOVEMBER 2020—Sticker Set** Limited edition. Vinyl. Custom designed. Set of 3. When you sign up to donate $10/month or more. Learn more about it. See the Exclusive sticker set: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —DONATE ANYTIME! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Purgatory and Praying for the Dead https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/11/02/purgatory-and-praying-for-the-dead/ -Relics: Creepy or Miraculous https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/10/04/creepy-or-miraculous/ —Resources referenced: Manual of Indulgences 1999 in PDF courtesy of catholicculture.org: http://bit.ly/Manual-of-Indulgences-1999 —Quotes referenced: -“As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that before the Final Judgement, there is a purifying fire.” St. Pope Gregory the Great CCC 1031 -”The Church does not want simply to come to the aid of these Christians [ seeking indulgences], but also to spur them to works of devotion, penance, and charity.” St. Pope Paul VI CCC1478 Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Halloween is All Hallows Eve—the evening we begin to celebrate the saints. But the customs and traditions it holds seem far removed from the glorious saints. Or are they? Can we still find Catholic elements in our modern day festivities no matter how macabre? What about ancient pagan feasts—do they have a valid link to Halloween? Find out in this episode with Richaél Lucero. Show notes: —PATREON SPECIAL OFFER NOVEMBER 2020 when you donate $10/month or more. Learn more about it. See the Exclusive sticker set: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —DONATE ANYTIME! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: All Souls Day episode “Purgatory and Praying for the Dead” -https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/11/02/purgatory-and-praying-for-the-dead/ —Scriptures referenced: -Hebrews 9?27-28 “Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment, …” -Acts 17:23-24 “For as I walked around looking carefully at your shrines, I even discovered an altar inscribed, ‘To an Unknown God.’[g] What therefore you unknowingly worship, I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands, …” Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

The *deposit of faith.* Your heritage as a Catholic! Sounds important, right? Do you know what it is? It’s purpose? Or how it affects your interior life? Listen for the answers as Richaél Lucero draws your attention to the origin of this body of saving truths and core beliefs. Learn how it preserves the Faith through the Church started by Jesus. And how the one deposit connects you to centuries of faithful who lived before you and God himself. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Mass: The Summit and Font https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/09/04/mass-the-summit-and-font/ —Related episodes: The Role of Tradition in Catholicism https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/01/14/the-role-of-tradition-in-catholicism/ —Scriptures referenced: -“...Stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.”2 Thessalonians 2:15 -“But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”John 21:25 -“But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 —Quotes referenced: -Scripture is the “speech of God put down in writing under the breath of the Holy Spirit.” Dei Verbum 9 Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

“Ad fontes” is Latin for “back to the sources.” Returning to the sources of the Catholic Church is the best way to learn about the Faith. After the scriptures, St. Ignatius of Antioch is the perfect place to start. He wrote seven letters while escorted to Rome from Antioch to be martyred. They paint a vivid picture of the Catholic Church after the time of the Apostles. Listen as Richaél Lucero points out some of her favorite parts in these need-to-read Catholic letters. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch (abridged with mixed translation and audio): https://wp.me/p7RT88-Eg —Quotes Referenced: -“his epistles are compact and to the point, pastoral in manner, doctrinal in content, encouraging in tone.” -Mike Aquialina -“Allow me to become food for the wild beasts which are the means of making my way to God. I am the wheat of God, and let me be ground by the teeth of the wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of Christ.” -Letter of St. Ignatius to the Romans -“...worthy of God, worthy of honour, worthy of the highest happiness, worthy of praise, worthy of obtaining her every desire, worthy of being deemed holy, and which presides over love. ... you who are filled inseparably with the grace of God, and you who are purified from every foreign stain, I wish abundance of happiness in Jesus Christ our God.” -Letter of St. Ignatius to the Romans -”I exhort you to do all things with a divine harmony, the bishop is to preside in the place of God, while the presbyters are to function as the council of the Apostles, and the deacons are entrusted with the ministry of Jesus Christ.” Letter of St. Ignatius to the Magnesians -”So, then, be on your guard against such people! And this you will do if you are not puffed up and also if you cling inseparably to Jesus Christ our God, to the bishop, and to the precepts of the Apostles.” Letter of St. Ignatius to the Trallians -”Take care, then, to have but one Eucharist, for there is one Flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ, and one cup to unite us with His Blood; one altar; as there is one bishop, along with the presbytery and deacons, my fellow-servants.” Letter of St. Ignatius to the Philadelphians -”The celebration of the Eucharist is valid only if it is administered by the bishop or by one to whom he has entrusted it. Where the bishop is, there let the people also be; just as where Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church.” Letter of St. Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans -”Give heed to the bishop, that God also may give heed to you. Labour together; strive together; run together; suffer together; rest together and rise together. You are stewards in God’s house, members of His household and His servants. Please Him under whom you fight, from Whom you receive your wages. Let none of you be found a deserter. Let your baptism be your armour; your faith be your helmet; your love be your spear; your patience as a complete panoply. ... To sum up: be long-suffering towards one another and gentle, as God is with you.” -Letter of St. Ignatius to St. Polycarp Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Be honest. I say the word "conscience" and you think of what? A well-dressed talking cricket? Or an angel and devil hovering over each of your shoulders? These are amusing caricatures. But they deceive us into thinking the formation of conscience is only for children. In this episode, Richaél Lucero reveals how the conscience is a place of intimate connection with God. Listen and you'll learn how to continue the life-long task of forming your conscience. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Examination of Conscience for Confession-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/31/examination-of-conscience-using-the-beatitudes/ —Quotes referenced: -"Deep within his conscience man discovers a law which he has not laid upon himself but which he must obey. Its voice, ever calling him to love and to do what is good and to avoid evil, sounds in his heart at the right moment. . . . For man has in his heart a law inscribed by God. . . . His conscience is man's most secret core and his sanctuary. There he is alone with God whose voice echoes in his depths." CCC 1776 -“Conscience is a judgment of reason whereby the human person recognizes the moral quality of a concrete act…” CCC 1778 -“The education of the conscience is a lifelong task.” CCC 1784 -“In the formation of conscience the Word of God is the light for our path, we must assimilate it in faith and prayer and put it into practice.” CCC 1785 -“When you listen to your conscience, the prudent man can hear God speaking.” CCC 1777 Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

“Take up your cross.” Christians use this phrase often when faced with difficulty. Yet, it’s more than a soothing phrase. St. Pope JohnPaul II says “to carry your cross is the greatest proof of love.” Do you want to learn the purpose of your crosses, the forms they can take, and how to take them up as disciples of Jesus? Listen to this episode with Richaél Lucero. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episode referenced: -“Are You an Intentional Disciple?-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/07/04/are-you-an-intentional-disciple/ —Scriptures referenced: -“Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 16:24-25 —Quotes referenced: -“When the cross is embraced it becomes a sign of love and of total self-giving. To carry it behind Christ means to be united with him in offering the greatest proof of love.” St. JPII, World Youth Day address 2001 -”We cannot speak about the cross without considering God’s love for us…”St. JPII -“Nobody escapes being wounded. We all are wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is ‘How can we put our woundedness in the service of others?’”Henri Nouwen, The Wounded Healer -“The first two gestures (of the Sign of the Cross) form the letter “I” and the next two cross it out. That’s what the cross of Jesus meant and means. The path of discipleship is the path of self-sacrificing love…” Ronald Knox Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Is there a difference between teaching the Faith to kids and explaining it to adults? Yes. But you can use the same blueprint to teach and explain Catholicism no matter your audience or topic. Listen as Richaél Lucero explains the five steps of the Ecclesial Method and how to use them. You'll be able to apply it to every situation—from formal lesson plans to casual conversations. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: -God has chosen you to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:27-28 —Quotes referenced: -”The content of catechesis cannot be indifferently subjected to any method.”-The General Directory for Catechesis (GDC) -“Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.”-St. Pope Paul VI Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

The Psalms are more than a collection of prayers. They tell the story of the Davidic Kingdom. In fact, they are the underpinning of the story—the inner thoughts, emotions, and movements of the heart of kings David and Solomon. Richaél Lucero reveals their story in the Psalms—all 150 of them. Here you'll find a wealth of human experiences put in words through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Listen and you'll also learn how to navigate the Psalms and use their words, in your conversations with God. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

Icons beautifully adorn our churches and homes. But make no mistake about it, their purpose is spiritual. Icons can be both windows into heaven—means of a spiritual encounter and dialogue. At the same time, they can be mirrors reflecting holy characteristics present in you. Listen to Richaél Lucero identify common features in iconography. You'll learn what icons can tell you about yourself. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Learn about the Holy Spirit with these three episodes. -What Is Baptism of the Holy Spirit-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/06/05/what-is-baptism-of-the-spirit/ -7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven part 1-https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/06/16/7-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-and-the-kingdom-of-heaven-part-1-of-2/ -7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of Heaven part 2-https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/06/25/7-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit-and-the-kingdom-of-heaven-part-2-of-2/ -Listen to the Beatitude Series here. -Intro-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/02/28/beatitudes-introduction/ -Part 1-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/14/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ/ -Part 2-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/21/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ-part-2-of-3/ -Part 3-https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/03/31/beatitudes-and-imitating-christ-part-3-of-3/ Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

How many times have you heard *your body is a temple*? Of all things to be compared to, why a temple? Yes, it’s holy. But there's more to it than that. From the Garden of Eden to a heavenly dwelling—Richaél Lucero identifies the prolific symbolism of the Jerusalem Temple. Listen now and you'll finish this episode with an exciting perspective of who God created you to be. Think: worship, sacrifice, unfathomable beauty, and endless Friendship with God. Show notes: —DONATE! Become a patron. You’ll received exclusive merchandise and resources: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up. In the weekly email you’ll have the most recent episode and additional resources conveniently available in your inbox: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Episodes referenced: -Let Your Heart Be an Altar https://clumsytheosis.net/2019/11/23/let-your-heart-be-an-altar/ —Related episodes: -What Does the Temple Have to Do with Me? https://clumsytheosis.net/2018/07/29/what-does-the-temple-have-to-do-with-me/ —Scriptures referenced: -Do you not know your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit? 1 Cor 6:19 -Ezekiel’s heavenly vision of the Temple can be found in Ezekiel 41 and following. -The decor and furnishings of the Temple can be found in 1 Kings 6. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net