A series of Podcasts produced by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The Maine Catholic aims to build the Kingdom of God in Maine, sharing the wisdom of the church with all of her people in our diocese.
What really happened when Jesus “descended into hell,” and what does His resurrection mean for our lives today? In this episode, Bishop James Ruggieri unpacks the Catechism’s teaching on Christ’s...
In this episode of the Auspice Maria podcast, Bishop James Ruggieri continues his thematic walk through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, focusing on paragraphs 571–630 and the heart of the...
In this episode of Auspice Maria, Bishop James Ruggieri continues the Catechism series by reflecting on the heart of the Christian faith: the Paschal Mystery. He begins with a simple but profound...
Join Bishop James Ruggieri as he unpacks the hidden parts of Christ's early life. In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses Mary's Immaculate Conception, The role of Jesus' parents, and His 30...
Why would God enter the world in a barn? Was Jesus human, God, or both? These are the questions at the heart of this week's episode.Bishop James Ruggeri explores the mystery of the Incarnation, the...