"In all of Christ's disciples the Spirit arouses the desire to be peacefully united, in the manner determined by Christ, as one flock under one shepherd. The journey of the Church, especially in our own time, is marked by the sign of ecumenism: Christians are seeking ways to restore that unity which Christ implored from the Father for his disciples on the day before his Passion: 'That they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me' (Jn. 17:21). The unity of Christ's disciples, therefore, is a great sign given in order to kindle faith in the world while their division constitutes a scandal" (Redemptoris Mater, St. John Paul II).
Study Audio

LOVE the Word™ is a Bible study method based on Mary's own practice: lectio without the Latin. This week's LOVE the Word™ exercise is based on a Thomistic* personality approach. Go on! Try it!

Listen (Receive the Word)

"I in them and thou in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that thou hast sent me and hast loved them even as thou hast loved me" (Joh 17:23).

Observe (Connect the passage to recent events.)

To whom is Jesus speaking, here? What is He talking about in this verse? When Jesus prays, are His prayers always answered? Why? How? Where in your life is there marked disunity? What does this verse say about that?

Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.)

What are you thinking and feeling as you re-read Jesus' prayer, above? What do you want to say to Him about that?

Entrust (May it be done to me according to your word!)

Lord, "all I have is yours, and all you have is mine" (Joh 17:10). Amen.
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*LOVE the Word™ exercises vary weekly according to the four personalities, or "prayer forms," explored in Prayer and Temperament, by Chester Michael and Marie Norrisey: Ignatian, Augustinian, Franciscan, and Thomistic. These prayer forms correspond to the Myers-Briggs personality types.
Eschatological Qualification
Catholic eschatology is what's called "speculative theology." This designation means little has been defined by the Magisterium concerning the end times, so the subject is open for speculation and development by Catholics seeking truth via Sacred Tradition (history) and Sacred Scripture. I attempt throughout the series to make clear what is public revelation and therefore part of the Deposit of Faith, and what is private revelation and not a matter of adherence. I do not present unapproved private revelation in this series.
Scripture References for the Show
2 Thessalonians 2:15, Hold fast to the traditions, both oral and written, because there will be a deception in the end times.

Daniel 12:10, In the end, none of the wicked shall understand; but those who are wise shall understand.
Episode Resources
'In things of faith and morals, the true sense of Holy Scripture is held by the Church, whose place it is to judge the interpretation of the Scriptures (1 Tim 3:15); and it is permitted to no one to interpret Holy Scripture against such sense or against the unanimous agreement of the Fathers'( 34). 'What can be a greater sign of pride than to refuse to study the Books of the divine mysteries by the help of those who have interpreted them?' (37, Providentissimus Deus).

Info on Marian apparitions by location with Heart of Mary Fellowship

Trial, Tribulation, and Triumph: Before, During, and After Antichrist, by Desmond Birch

Summary of the Differences between Public and Private Revelation

Summary of Church teaching on end times

Writings of the Early Church (Ante-Nicene) Fathers

Mary as Ark of the New Covenant audio