Is Our Lamp Full?

About this episode

The episode explores the parable of the ten bridemaids and discusses the twelve steps to humility as outlined by Saint Benedict.

00:00 Introduction 01:43 The parable of the ten bridemaids 04:50 Distinct hymns & gospel readings 13:09 Jesus’ conflict with Jewish leadership 17:25 The twelve steps to humility by Saint Benedict 19:23 One - Reverence for God 20:03 Two - Doing God’s Will 22:05 Three - Obedience to Others 24:24 Four - Enduring Affliction 26:09 Five - Confession 28:27 Six - Be Content without Prestige 29:17 Seven - Interior Conviction 30:23 Eight - Fulfill Your Role 31:09 Nine - Keep Silence & Sol...

People in this episode

Host: James John Marks

Topics covered

• humility
• Christian teachings
• Saint Benedict
• spiritual growth
• gospel readings
• parables

Keywords

• humility
• Saint Benedict
• Christianity
• gospel
• spirituality
• parables
• Jesus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jewish leadership

Books & works: The parable of the ten bridemaids

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