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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/12582

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/ —

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

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:

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 “Jus

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 t

“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 bec

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

“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.”

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 indif

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/ -

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 yo

When you think of holiness, what do you picture? Your favorite saints? Nuns and friars splitting their time between prayer and the service of others? Where do you fit in the picture? You are called to be holy! Jesus and Our Father have both told us exactly what is required to be holy. Listen to Richaél Lucero relay this clearcut path to holiness that we often neglect. 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: -Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 -Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. Leviticus 19:2 -Love your enemies section during the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:43-48 —Quotes referenced: “The way of perfection passes by way of the Cross. There is no holine

What makes someone a disciple? Are you a disciple because you're Catholic? Or because you go to Mass? Or because you’re involved in your parish? No. Becoming a disciple is an intentional choice to follow Jesus. Richaél Lucero points out following Jesus is not a state of mind. An intentional disciple follows Jesus by mimicking what he did during his life. What exactly does that entail? Listen in to learn. 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:The Acts of Apostles-For inspiration from the disciples of Christ. You will find a string of the miraculous healings and casting out of demons done in Jesus' name. —Quotes referenced: “The Lord wills that his disciples possess a tremendous power: that his lowly servants accomplish in his name all that he did w

With every relationship comes expectations. As a Child of God, your heavenly Father has expectations for you. One thing in particular. Richaél Lucero found that it all comes down to the act of receiving. When you learn to receive in your relationship with God the Father, you'll live as a vibrant Child of God. Listen to learn how. And get three tips to keep your mind and heart open to receiving God’s gifts every day. 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: -Psalm 139:13-14 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. —Episodes referenced: More about Inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven and being a Child of God.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the most widespread Catholic devotion in the world. But apart from the image of the Sacred Heart, many of us Catholics are fuzzy on the details. Not cool. You deserve better. Listen as Richaél Lucero reveals the 12 gifts Christ promises through his Sacred Heart. As well as a breakdown of its “threefold love.” This will unite you closely with the interior life of Christ. 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 —Prayers referenced: Find the prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque here: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-12727 —12 Promises of the Sacred Heart: A list can be found on the EWTN website: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/12-promises-of-t

“Baptism of the Spirit” is a term many Catholics have heard. But one that leaves a lot of question marks. What’s the difference between the sacrament of baptism and baptism of the Spirit? Is baptism of the Spirit in the bible? I didn’t hear about baptism of the Spirit when I was younger—is this something new in Catholicism? Listen as Richaél Lucero answers all of these questions and more. SHOW NOTES: —DONATE! Become a patron: www.patreon.com/clumsytheosis —Email list sign up: eepurl.com/gItxjH —Resources referenced:The Wild Goose series-To learn more about the baptism of the Spirit and the spiritual/charismatic gifts. https://thewildgooseisloose.com/series-segments —Quotes referenced:”Let us rediscover, dear brothers and sisters, the beauty of being baptized in the Holy Spirit; let us recover awareness of our Baptism and our Confirmation, ever timely sources of grace.”-Pope Benedict XVI —Scriptures referenced: -“I baptize with water, but the Lord will baptize in the Holy Spirit and fire” Some variation o