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    <title>The Shepherd's Voice with Archbishop George J. Lucas - Episodes Tagged with “Jesus”</title>
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    <description>This podcast brings you conversations with Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha, as he shares his pastoral vision with the local Church: "One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy."
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    <itunes:summary>This podcast brings you conversations with Most Rev. George J. Lucas, Archbishop of Omaha, as he shares his pastoral vision with the local Church: "One Church: Encountering Jesus, Equipping Disciples, and Living Mercy."
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  <title>Episode 57: Why did Jesus have to suffer?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, "Why did Jesus have to suffer?" This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you've ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, "Why did Jesus have to suffer?" This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you've ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen. 
A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas &amp;amp; David Hazen
Editor: Taylor Schroll (https://www.fortecatholic.com) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, &quot;Why did Jesus have to suffer?&quot; This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you&#39;ve ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen. </p>

<p>A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha<br>
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas &amp; David Hazen<br>
Editor: Taylor Schroll (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com</a>)</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we draw closer to Holy Week, Archbishop Lucas is posed the question, &quot;Why did Jesus have to suffer?&quot; This leads to a conversation on answering the problem of evil and why bad things happen to good people. If you&#39;ve ever pondered this question or want to prepare your heart for Holy Week, this will be a thought-provoking listen. </p>

<p>A production of the Archdiocese of Omaha<br>
Hosts: Most Rev. George J. Lucas &amp; David Hazen<br>
Editor: Taylor Schroll (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com</a>)</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 16: The Church's birthday</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:title>The Church's birthday</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples were praying on the day of Pentecost. They then had a powerful experience of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Their response is striking and instructive: They went out the door of the place where they had been gathered, and they began to talk about Jesus. They used their own words, gave examples of their own life with Jesus, they witnessed their faith in him as the risen Son of God, and an amazing thing happened: People believed them." 

Archbishop Lucas expounds on the importance of this feast, and a brand new one established this year by Pope Francis which celebrates Mary, Mother of the Church.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>"After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples were praying on the day of Pentecost. They then had a powerful experience of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Their response is striking and instructive: They went out the door of the place where they had been gathered, and they began to talk about Jesus. They used their own words, gave examples of their own life with Jesus, they witnessed their faith in him as the risen Son of God, and an amazing thing happened: People believed them." 
Archbishop Lucas expounds on the importance of this feast, and a brand new one established this year by Pope Francis which celebrates Mary, Mother of the Church. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples were praying on the day of Pentecost. They then had a powerful experience of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Their response is striking and instructive: They went out the door of the place where they had been gathered, and they began to talk about Jesus. They used their own words, gave examples of their own life with Jesus, they witnessed their faith in him as the risen Son of God, and an amazing thing happened: People believed them.&quot; </p>

<p>Archbishop Lucas expounds on the importance of this feast, and a brand new one established this year by Pope Francis which celebrates Mary, Mother of the Church.</p>]]>
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<p>Archbishop Lucas expounds on the importance of this feast, and a brand new one established this year by Pope Francis which celebrates Mary, Mother of the Church.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 4: What is evangelization?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>**_Evangelization_**. Though we hear the word a lot, we often don’t have a clear grasp of its meaning.

In this episode, Archbishop Lucas is joined by Jim Jansen, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, to talk about the challenges we face in announcing the Good News.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>25:27</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Evangelization. Though we hear the word a lot, we often don’t have a clear grasp of its meaning.
In this episode, Archbishop Lucas is joined by Jim Jansen, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, to talk about the challenges we face in announcing the Good News.
Highlights:
- Says Jim, "Even though I served as a missionary for many, many years, I always struggled with that 'announcement' part."
- Insights from the Divine Renovation Conference
- Baking vs. dating: analogies for our mission    Special Guest: Jim Jansen.
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Evangelization</em></strong>. Though we hear the word a lot, we often don’t have a clear grasp of its meaning.</p>

<p>In this episode, Archbishop Lucas is joined by Jim Jansen, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, to talk about the challenges we face in announcing the Good News.</p>

<p>Highlights:</p>

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<li>Says Jim, &quot;Even though I served as a missionary for many, many years, I always struggled with that &#39;announcement&#39; part.&quot;</li>
<li>Insights from the Divine Renovation Conference</li>
<li>Baking vs. dating: analogies for our mission<br></li>
</ul><p>Special Guest: Jim Jansen.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Evangelization</em></strong>. Though we hear the word a lot, we often don’t have a clear grasp of its meaning.</p>

<p>In this episode, Archbishop Lucas is joined by Jim Jansen, director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, to talk about the challenges we face in announcing the Good News.</p>

<p>Highlights:</p>

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<li>Says Jim, &quot;Even though I served as a missionary for many, many years, I always struggled with that &#39;announcement&#39; part.&quot;</li>
<li>Insights from the Divine Renovation Conference</li>
<li>Baking vs. dating: analogies for our mission<br></li>
</ul><p>Special Guest: Jim Jansen.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 3: What does it mean to encounter Jesus?</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Archdiocese of Omaha</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>"The Father didn't send us a book of rules... but a Person." In this episode, Archbishop Lucas unpacks 'encountering Jesus' as the foundation of the life of the Church.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>23:49</itunes:duration>
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In this episode, Archbishop Lucas unpacks 'encountering Jesus' as the heart of our archdiocesan vision and the mission of the universal Church.
Highlights:
- Jesus is a real person, not our imaginary friend.
- An authentic encounter should lead to an ongoing relationship.
- Vocation is the work He has for us, and He isn't in competition with us. Jesus gives us a particular invitation designed for our flourishing. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;The Father didn&#39;t send us a book of rules... but a Person.&quot; </p>

<p>In this episode, Archbishop Lucas unpacks &#39;encountering Jesus&#39; as the heart of our archdiocesan vision and the mission of the universal Church.</p>

<p>Highlights:</p>

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<li>Jesus is a real person, not our imaginary friend.</li>
<li>An authentic encounter should lead to an ongoing relationship.</li>
<li>Vocation is the work He has for us, and He isn&#39;t in competition with us. Jesus gives us a particular invitation designed for our flourishing.</li>
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    <![CDATA[<p>&quot;The Father didn&#39;t send us a book of rules... but a Person.&quot; </p>

<p>In this episode, Archbishop Lucas unpacks &#39;encountering Jesus&#39; as the heart of our archdiocesan vision and the mission of the universal Church.</p>

<p>Highlights:</p>

<ul>
<li>Jesus is a real person, not our imaginary friend.</li>
<li>An authentic encounter should lead to an ongoing relationship.</li>
<li>Vocation is the work He has for us, and He isn&#39;t in competition with us. Jesus gives us a particular invitation designed for our flourishing.</li>
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