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Title	Speaker	Date
Dedication Day Serial: MS-00919 Dedication Day September 14, 1964 The talk poignantly explores the interconnectedness of spiritual practice and commitment to faith, emphasizing the importance of internalizing the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. It discusses the role of dedication in living... *Breath*	Rev. Fr. Damasus Winzen	Mount Saviour Monastery
Divine Love and Spiritual Resilience Serial: MS-00925A The talk centers on the concepts of divine love and spiritual resilience, utilizing biblical narratives to explore the nature of temptation, obedience, and salvation. The discussion references several biblical episodes,... *Community, Faith, Silence*
Humility's Path to Spiritual Grace Serial: MS-00929A The talk explores the tension between external actions and internal attitudes within monastic life, emphasizing how St. Benedict’s teachings guide monks to genuine humility that reflects spiritual depth. The discussion highlights... *Peace*
Monastic Humility: Living Divine Unity Serial: MS-00929B The talk explores themes of humility and unity in monastic life, emphasizing the monastic community's daily commitment to humility and the broader implications of living as mediators of God's presence in the world. The discussion... *Community, Time, Love*
Hopeful Paths in Divine Guidance Serial: MS-00931 The talk explores the theme of maintaining hope through spiritual understanding and God's guidance in uncertain times, drawing parallels between historical and contemporary challenges. The discussion highlights how John XXIII's... *Evil, Time, Desire*
Faith Over Fear: Divine Mercy Serial: MS-00933A The talk explores the tension between fear and faith, particularly in the context of judgment and human existence's ultimate meaning. It emphasizes the importance of divine mercy, suggesting that fear of judgment is mitigated by... *Faith, Community, Culture*
Night's Grace: Journey to Rebirth Serial: MS-00933B The talk explores the theme of divine grace and spiritual rebirth within the framework of Christian theology, emphasizing the metaphor of the night as a symbol of transformation and renewal through God's eternal love. It delves... *Peace, Faith, Patience*
Triumph Through Trials of Faith Serial: MS-00935A The talk explores the paradox of spiritual triumph manifesting through trials, using the temptations of Christ in the desert as a critical lens. It examines how these experiences relate to broader theological concepts of... *Fasting, Enemies, Religion*
Transformation Through Shared Spirituality Serial: MS-00935B The talk explores the concept of personal freedom and responsibility within a community, emphasizing the struggle between human nature and spiritual growth. The discussion references the idea of conversion of morals and spiritual... *Community, War, Faith*
Embracing Imperfection for Spiritual Growth Serial: MS-00937 The talk focuses on embracing imperfection as an essential path to spiritual growth and holiness, with specific references to monastic life and the teachings of St. John of the Cross. It explores the challenge of perfectionism... *Community, Time, Peace*
Harmony Through Spiritual Obedience Serial: MS-00941A The talk examines the concept of obedience within a spiritual and communal context, emphasizing its role in achieving divine harmony and spiritual growth. The discussion integrates teachings from historical texts and spiritual... *Community, Faith, Love*
Epiphany: Manifesting Christ's Universal Revelation Serial: MS-00945A The talk explores the theological and liturgical significance of the Epiphany, comparing it with Christmas (Nativity) and Easter (Paschal events) to highlight the public and revelatory nature of the former. The discussion touches... *Community, Priest, War*
Living Gods Love in Community Serial: MS-00969A The talk focuses on the theme of divine community and monastic life, exploring the theological and philosophical underpinnings of living a life centered on God's presence. It touches on the importance of spiritual tradition... *Community, Faith, Desire*
Living Tradition: Monastic Bonds and Renewal Serial: MS-00977A The talk explores the concept of monastic life as a sacred kinship, emphasizing the spiritual and communal bonds akin to a marriage, drawing parallels with divine covenants. It highlights the significance of mutual support within... *Community, Time, Love*
Divine Love: Uniting Hearts in Worship Serial: MS-00991 The talk examines the concept of divine love, or agape, highlighting its transformative power in human hearts through contemplation and worship. It explores biblical narratives, particularly focusing on the sacrifice of Noah and... *Religion, Love, Community*
Divine Unity Through Monastic Love Serial: MS-01001A This talk explores the profound spiritual aspects of faith, love, and divine unity, particularly within a monastic community, emphasizing the unique privilege of human existence and its connection to divine love and faith in God... *Community, Love, Time*
Unknown Date, Serial 01025, Side A Serial: MS-01025A -
Spiritual Renewal: Advent's Reflective Journey Serial: MS-01033A The talk explores the balance between spiritual renewal and tradition, particularly in the context of Advent, emphasizing the importance of stopping "by water" (a metaphor for reflection and renewal) at the start of the new... *Time, Love, Faith*
Transfiguration: Journey to Glorious Transformation Serial: MS-01057A The talk discusses the significance of the Transfiguration in the context of Lent, drawing parallels between Mount Savior and the biblical event. It highlights the Transfiguration as a pivotal theological and historical moment... *Community, Faith, Evil*
Esther Redemption Beyond Nationalism Serial: MS-01073 The talk provides an in-depth analysis of the themes of nationalism and anti-Semitism in the Book of Esther, examining how Esther's initial faint-heartedness transforms into a significant force under divine guidance. It describes... *Enemies, Evil, Desire*
Unified in Divine Communion Serial: MS-01079 The talk focuses on the elements and theological significance of the Mass, particularly the Communion and the Our Father prayer within the liturgical context. It emphasizes the placement of the Our Father by Gregory the Great and... *Priest, Community, Forgiveness*
Our Father: Communion's Resurrection Unity Serial: MS-01085 The lecture discusses the significance of the Our Father prayer in the context of the Mass, particularly in the communion section, as instituted by Gregory the Great. The sacramental unity in the Mass is depicted as a... *Priest, Community, Forgiveness*
Retreat to Renew Faith's Core Serial: MS-01091 This talk emphasizes the importance and spiritual function of retreats as a mode of withdrawal from the external distractions of life to foster introspection and spiritual renewal. It highlights the centric role of the Holy Mass... *Faith, Repentance, Priest*
From Law to Love: Divine Grace Serial: MS-01097 The talk examines Psalm 42's themes of sadness and divine trust, urging reliance on God's grace as a response to human despair. It contrasts the Old Testament Law given to Moses on Mount Sinai with the New Testament's emphasis on... *Faith, Repentance, Intimacy*
Scripture's Evolution: From Creation to Christ Serial: MS-01103 The talk examines the development and purpose of the Mass and the role of scripture in communicating God's word across different ages. It elucidates the Word of God's expression through creation, biblical revelations to the... *Community, Forgiveness, Repentance*
Divine Transformation at the Altar Serial: MS-01109 The talk examines the prayers at the foot of the altar, focusing on the role of various saints in confession and the transformation these prayers facilitate in believers. It emphasizes St. Peter's conversion and recognition of... *Priest, Repentance, Healing*
Unknown Date, Serial 01115 Serial: MS-01115 -
Encountering God Through Sacred Rituals Serial: MS-01121 The thesis of the talk focuses on encountering God through sacred rituals, particularly examining how Holy Scripture and rituals such as the Mass foster a personal and communal response to divine revelation. It highlights the... *Love, Priest, Faith*
The Spiritual Symphony of Sacrifice Serial: MS-01127 The talk addresses the significance of the offertory in the Holy Mass, emphasizing its dual role as a spiritual and material offering that purifies the heart and fosters humility, contrition, and asceticism. It also discusses the... *Fasting, Priest, Offering*
Unity Through Eucharistic Participation Serial: MS-01133 The central theme of this talk is the Eucharistic significance and communal essence of the Canon of the Mass, contrasting Christian worship with both pagan and Old Testament rituals, and emphasizing the unity of believers through... *Priest, Passions, Sanctuary*
Embodying Peace Through Spiritual Renewal Serial: MS-01139 The talk focuses on the spiritual purpose of retreats, emphasizing the importance of communion with God and peace as central to monastic life. The discussion explores themes of spiritual renewal through death to self, the... *Community, Desire, Faith*
Embracing Peace Through Humility Serial: MS-01145 The talk examines the idea of peace within monastic life, using "The Man of God's Peace" as a central theme, argued to be exemplified by Christ as the ultimate figure of peace and humility. It discusses the tensions and conflicts... *Community, Desire, Doubt*
Divine Love and Augustine's Awakening Serial: MS-01151 The talk delves into the exploration of St. Augustine's philosophical reflections on sin, grace, and the transformative power of divine love, particularly through Augustine's analysis of his own youthful misdeeds, such as the... *Evil, Repentance, Emptiness*
Divine Love's Transformative Power Serial: MS-01157 The talk addresses the transformation of human love and desire through divine grace in the context of Christian monastic life, referencing Jesus Christ’s baptism and resurrection as a paradigm. It discusses the dangers of pride... *Desire, Faith, Evil*
Divine Love Through Human Affection Serial: MS-01163 The talk explores the reconciliation of human affections through spiritual love, framed by Saint Augustine's reflections on friendship and the integration of divine elements into human relationships. Emphasizing the Christian... *Community, Passions, Separation*
Divine Love and Monastic Transformation Serial: MS-01169 The talk centers on the essence and significance of monastic life, emphasizing holy virginity and divine love as transformative experiences. It explores the positive realities of monastic vows, discussing the profound spiritual... *New Year, Passions, Religion*
Love, Discipline, and Monastic Growth Serial: MS-01175 The talk explores the tensions and reconciliations within monastic life between love and care, emphasizing the contemplative life's aspiration to love God exclusively. It discusses how monastic rules, while perceived as obstacles... *Community, Lay, difficulty*
From Law to Living Spirit Serial: MS-01181 The talk explores the distinction between the written rule, or "regula," in monastic life and its living embodiment in spiritual practices, emphasizing the transition from law to spirit in Christian teaching. The discussion... *Silence, Time, Work*
Divine Hospitality: Embracing Sacred Welcome Serial: MS-01187 The talk explores the theological concept of hospitality, emphasizing its significance beyond mere social duty. It highlights the Old Testament's paschal meal, which symbolizes liberation and divine hospitality, drawing parallels... *Peace, Love, Community*
Eternal Hospitality: Divine Love Unveiled Serial: MS-01193 The talk explores the concept of "Eternal Hospitality" within monastic life, emphasizing the theological and spiritual significance of hospitality as rooted in divine love and the teachings of St. Benedict. It argues that... *Peace, Oneness, Priest*
Prayer and Labor in Monastic Harmony Serial: MS-01199 The talk discusses the interplay of prayer and labor in monastic life, asserting that love for God should encompass the whole heart, soul, and substance, with prayer being both a public and private act. It highlights the Psalms... *Work, Community, Time*
Unknown Date, Serial 01211 Serial: MS-01211 -
Awakening Spirit Through Living Liturgy Serial: MS-01217 The talk examines the transformative power of liturgy in spiritual life, focusing on the principles of the liturgical movement and its relevance in modern times. The discussion illustrates the essence of liturgy as a living,... *Love, Passions, Work*
Sacraments: Transforming Love Through Liturgy Serial: MS-01223 The talk examines the transformative power of Christian sacraments, emphasizing their role in sanctifying human love and promoting spiritual maturity and courage. It discusses the significance of the liturgy as a dynamic force,... *Love, Passions, Faith*
Lamb's Love Unveiling Revelation Serial: MS-01229 The talk explores the theme of divine love as revealed through the figure of Lamb in Christian theology, particularly as depicted in the Apocalypse. The speaker emphasizes the role of the Lamb, Christ, in opening the seals of the... *Love, Name, Effort*
From Servitude to Divine Heirship Serial: MS-01235 The talk explores the transition from spiritual servitude to sonship, emphasizing divine inheritance and highlighting themes of obedience, monastic life, and the nature of true heirs both in biblical and monastic contexts. The... *Love, Time, Religion*
Eternal Time: Surrender as Divine Love Serial: MS-01241 The talk explores the theme of time and its ownership, urging listeners to consider whether time belongs to individuals or to God. It emphasizes the spiritual practice of surrendering time into the hands of God, suggesting that... *New Year, Community, Effort*
Obedience: A Path to Transformative Love Serial: MS-01247A The talk focuses on the concept of obedience as a spiritual mysterion, particularly in the context of monastic life. It distinguishes between the Old Testament's external obedience and the New Testament's personal obedience... *Desire, Community, difficulty*
Infinite Love, Infinite Fulfillment Serial: MS-01247B The transcript focuses on the concept of divine love, emphasizing the profound impact of feeling infinitely loved and valued by God. The talk reinforces the idea that embodying this divine love enhances personal and familial...
Nurturing Grace: Embracing Humble Beginnings Serial: MS-01253 This talk centers on embracing the initial stirrings of divine grace within the soul as an invitation rather than a permanent state, emphasizing humility and the importance of not seeking to perpetuate moments of spiritual... *Peace, Love, Name*

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