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Vices, bad. Virtues, good. Right? Not according to G.K. Chesterton. He'd say, when compared, "the virtues wander more wildly, and the virtues do more terrible damage." How is that possible?! That's what happens when they become isolated from the other virtues—especially prudence. Listen as Richaél Lucero breaks down how this can happen. And why it has a negative effect on a positive thing like a virtue. Plus why the Church Fathers would agree with Chesterton. Show Notes: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://wp.me/P7RT88-1tG —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1sq Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Youtube—https://bit.ly/YoutubeClumsyTheosis Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/cl

Do you know someone who always seems to know what to do, when to do it, and how to get it done right? They have what we call the virtue of prudence. Richaél Lucero is digging into all things prudence related in this episode. Listen to learn about the daughter virtues of prudence, different types of prudence, the sins against prudence (and how to guard against them), and the gift of the Holy Spirit that corresponds with prudence. Show Notes: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://wp.me/P7RT88-1tG —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1rq Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Youtube—https://bit.ly/YoutubeClumsyTheosis Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pint

Grace builds on nature. If we want to grow in supernatural virtue, we must heed this saying. We start by first setting a foundation of natural virtue. Richaél Lucero explains how that's done, what natural virtue is, and why it's important in the lives of all people. Plus, what God wants to do with it for our eternal benefit. Show Notes: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://wp.me/P7RT88-1tG —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1r7 Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Youtube—https://bit.ly/YoutubeClumsyTheosis Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis

If daily uninterrupted prayer is the ideal, what does that imply about the rest of our daily activities—are they less meaningful? With this practice established by monks of old, even the busy person can elevate their daily work and stay connected to God without missing a beat. Richaél Lucero outlines how you can too. *This episode was originally released July 27, 2019 as "Make Work Your Prayer" SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1qu Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Youtube—bit.ly/YoutubeClumsyTheosis Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis

"The goal of the virtuous life is to become like God," St. Gregory of Nyssa. As a Christian this is your mission—theosis, become like God. Cultivating the virtues is essential for theosis. So, how are you growing in virtue? Do you have a routine, strategy, or even a general approach? Richaél Lucero explains what virtues are, where they come from, how we get them, and God's presence in the process. Shownotes: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://wp.me/P7RT88-1tG —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1pD Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Youtube—https://bit.ly/YoutubeClumsyTheosis Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis

Grab the Sword of the Spirit and start praying in the Spirit. It's the final episode of the series and time to finish suiting up for spiritual warfare. Listen as Richaél Lucero reveals what St. Paul meant by Word of God.* And how to use it for both defense and offense. You'll also learn how prayer in the Spirit binds and animates the whole armor of God. Plus how to actually do it. *Hint: it's not only the bible. This series combines a bible study on the armor of God and spiritual warfare. Each episode goes over one of seven pieces of armor. This is armor piece number one. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://wp.me/P7RT88-1ag —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1m9 Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosi

The Helmet of Salvation. Your fifth piece of armor in the spiritual battle. Its spiritual identity, another virtue. To find out which virtue, listen to Richaél Lucero. She learned the answer from St. Paul himself. Got instruction on its use from St. John Chrysostom. And practical advice from St. Cyprian of Carthage. You'll also hear some insights from two of your fellow listeners. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://wp.me/P7RT88-1ag —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1k6 Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis

Get ready to put on two pieces of the armor of God today. The foot coverings of the gospel of peace and the shield of faith. Listen as Richaél Lucero explains the paradox behind the curious title of the gospel of peace. Because let's face it, it sounds odd in the context of training for battle. You'll also learn the striking reliance the shield of faith has on it, the belt of truth, and the breastplate of righteousness. SHOWNOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here >> https://wp.me/P7RT88-1ag —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1i8 Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis

Righteousness. It's common Christian jargon. But its meaning is often misunderstood. Combine it with a piece of armor—breastplate of righteousness—and it becomes more fuzzy. A fuzziness we can't afford in our spiritual warfare. Listen to Richaél Lucero for a clear explanation of the breastplate of righteousness. And its practical application in your daily battle. SHOWNOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. >> https://wp.me/P7RT88-1ag —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1ep Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis

"Gird your loins with the belt of truth." It's the first instruction when putting on the armor of God. What's the belt of truth? How do you gird your loins with it? And what impact does this piece of armor have on your spiritual warfare? Richaél Lucero answers all of these questions. Plus where the belt of truth is most needed in your life. (It's probably not where you expected.) This series combines a bible study on the armor of God and spiritual warfare. Each episode goes over one of seven pieces of armor. This is armor piece number one. SHOWNOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-1a0 Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.fa

Are you a Child of God? If you are, you're called to fight in a war. A spiritual war. In this episode I tell you what the Church and bible say about it and how to be victorious. Especially using what St. Paul calls "the armor of God." And how exercising the four roles (priest, prophet, king, and bridegroom) of a Child of God gives us power and authority in this fight. This is the first episode in a series that combines a bible study on the armor of God and spiritual warfare. HELPFUL LINKS: —Donate! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. —Show notes: Get all the scriptures, quotes, resources, episodes, and links mentioned in this episode here >> https://wp.me/p7RT88-19J —Follow me online! Website— www.clumsytheosis.net Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis Twitter— www.twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest— www.pinterest.com/clumsy

With Divine Mercy Sunday being this weekend, Richaél Lucero explores the message of Divine Mercy that Jesus gave to St. Faustina in the 1930’s. This episode is jam packed! Learn the “ABC’s” of the Divine Mercy message, the necessity for trust, and the true understanding of mercy and how it embodies our relationship with God. Plus, how to receive the graces promised on the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday (even under social distancing restrictions.) **LINKS** —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH — Donate: https://www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Get the show notes for this episode here: https://wp.me/p7RT88-u6 SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Some of Jesus' last words on the Cross. Why those words? The answer lies in Psalm 22. Richaél Lucero gives a run through of this prophetic Psalm. Listen and hear how it parallels the Passion of Christ with eerie detail. You'll also learn the answer to the pressing question: why did Jesus speak those words on the Cross? And was he communicating a bigger message? SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Scriptures referenced: Click to view a table that lines up the parallel scriptures from this episode. https://wp.me/p7RT88-16P Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram— www.instagram.com/clumsytheosis/ Twitter— twitter.com/ClumsyTheosis Facebook— www.facebook.com/clumsytheosis Pinterest-www.pinterest.com/clumsytheosis/ VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.clumsytheosis.net

God prepared the Israelites for the Eucharistic covenant through his prophets. Look at the Last Supper and Crucifixion with Richaél Lucero. You'll learn how they fulfill God's promises given through the prophets. And what this new covenant in Jesus’ blood means for us today. This episode picks up from the episode before last, Jesus and the Eucharist Foretold by the Prophets. Wondering where we are along the biblical timeline? This fulfillment is about 500 year after the prophet Ezekiel according to the prophet Daniel. 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 —This Series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. clumsytheosis.net/salvation-history-series/ —Scriptures referenced: -Exodus 24:8 The sealing of the Mosaic covenant: “Behold, the blood of the covenant.” -Isaiah 42:6 God speak

Covenants: Expanded God's Family & Perfected by Jesus by Richaél Lucero

Today we begin to explore the final covenant in our series on salvation history—Jesus. Review prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel with Richaél Lucero. They reveal a covenant that is not confined to Jesus the God-man or his Passion and death. But includes the events in the Upper Room on Holy Thursday and the height of the Divine Liturgy we celebrate every Sunday—the Eucharist. You'll also learn why this covenant was foretold as a *new, everlasting, covenant of peace.* 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 —This Series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. clumsytheosis.net/salvation-history-series/ —Scriptures referenced: Pay particular attention to: Isaiah 9:1-7, 11:1-6 Jeremiah 30-33 Ezekiel 34, 36, 37 -Isaiah 9:6: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and th

King David is in the hot seat this week—week six of our series on salvation history. He's the most important figure in the Old Testament. David's "a man after God's own heart" after all. His life had many triumphs and some big falls. But of these vignettes, do we recall the covenant God made with him? Or that he was the first to live the role of Son of God since Adam—we're talking since creation here? Listen as Richaél Lucero answers these questions and more. Like, what about the blessing that came with being the Son of God and who it's supposed to benefit? 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 —This Series. Listen to the rest of this series and share it with friends here. https://clumsytheosis.net/salvation-history-series/ —Episodes referenced: https://clumsytheosis.net/2020/09/11/how-to-navigate-the-psalms-w

Week five of our series on salvation history is here. And Moses is our man. I say Moses, you say? Ten Commandments. Ten plagues of Egypt. The golden calf. Parting of the Red Sea. Wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. What do all these pieces of his story have to do with the covenant God made through him? What was the covenant even about? Find out today with Richaél Lucero. Plus! Learn why the freed Hebrew slaves of Egypt weren't actually free. And how that damaged the covenant. 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 —This Series. Listen to the rest of this series here. https://clumsytheosis.net/salvation-history-series/ —Scriptures referenced: -Ex. 3-Burning bush. -Ex 4:22-23-“Let my first-born son go to serve me.” -Ex. 19:5-6-God’s promise to the Israelites. Making them a *royal priesthood.* -Ex. 24-Go

Abraham is the man of the hour during week four of our series on salvation history. And there are a lot of moving parts to his story: Before he was Abraham he was Abram. He was called out into the wilderness by God. He's responsible for the practice of circumcision. He sent his illegitimate son away. And was asked by God to slay his only-begotten (legitimate) son as a sacrifice. Are all these events random or do they fit together, and how? Richaél Lucero connects the dots to show the bigger picture at work. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Monthly or one-time: www.clumsytheosis.net/donate —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —This Series. Listen to the rest of this series here. https://clumsytheosis.net/salvation-history-series/ —Scriptures referenced: -70 nations of the earth/Noah’s descendants. Genesis 10. -Tower of Babel—how the nations lost God’s favor. Genesis 11. -How they got back God’s favor. Through a descendant of Shem, Abram. Genesis 12. -Threefold promise to Abraham. Genesis 12: 1-3. “Now the Lord said

We're on week three of the series on salvation history. This week's Old Testament figure, Noah. And there's more to his story than a cute children's tale. It's a story that puts the rumors of a mean, angry, and eager to smite God to bed. Through Noah, God redeems and renews the covenant Adam broken. Listen as Richaél Lucero reveals the details. And! how that reflects on your relationship with God. Plus we do a deep dive into the difference between covenants and contracts. 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: -The Bible, Salvation History, Adam, and Being a Child of God (Part 1) https://wp.me/p7RT88-Tv -[About Adam as Priest, Prophet, and Bridegroom.] The Bible, Salvation History, Adam, and Being a Child of God (Part 2) https://wp.me/p7RT88-YS —Definitions referenced: -Definition of a c