Best Fr Jonathan Torres Podcasts (2025)

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Take The Lowest Place: The Path of Humility 54:06

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This week, we discuss what it means when Christ says "take the lowest place", as it relates to humility, magnanimity and pride. The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083125.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylo…

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Theology of Disclosure: A Phenomenological Approach To Theology 37:56

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We're bringing back the "Monday Muses" episodes, where we'll dive into a variety of topics of culture, theology, psychology, and philosophy. This week, we discuss Robert Sokolowski’s “theology of disclosure”, and its critical role in today's culture. -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by …

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When Christ Says “Depart From Me!” | Alienation, Attention, and Existential Unavailability 50:52

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This week, we discuss what it means when Christ says "I do not know where you are from", as it relates to alienation, attention, and Gabriel Marcel's idea of availability. The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholi…

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Christ Did Not Come To Bring Peace | The Prophet and Subversive Christianity 52:39

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This week, we discuss the role of the prophet, and what Christ means when He says "I did not come to bring peace" The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081725.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing …

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What Does "Faith" Really Mean? 53:09

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This week, we discuss the nature of faith, and what it means for the Christian life. The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, culture, psycholog…

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Ecclesiastes: A Book of Existentialist Philosophy 1:02:05

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This week, we discuss Ecclesiastes as a book of existentialist philosophy, and whether or not all is vanity. The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080325.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scrip…

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Why We Call God "Father" 51:19

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This week, we discuss the Lord's Prayer from the Gospel of Luke, and why God is called "Father". The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, cultur…

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Rest Is Better Than Work | The Story of Martha and Mary 51:09

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This week, we discuss Martha and Mary, work and rest, and how it all fits into our day to day life. The Sunday readings discussed can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072025.cfm -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelated Basically Related is a Catholic podcast hosted by L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom, discussing scripture, cul…

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Everything Is Basically Related To Christ 1:10:41

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L.A.Benson and Matt Hylom relaunch the podcast, talk about what to expect from future episodes, as well as take a look at the Sunday Mass readings as a guide for the discussion. Topics discussed include Bonaventure's "Reduction of the Arts to Theology" and how Christian Wisdom is the center of philosophy. The Sunday readings discussed can be found …

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Angels and Divine Revelation | Monday Muse 21:36

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I discuss Dionysius's hierarchy of angels, Divine Revelation, and religion. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Angels as mediators of Divine Revelation - Similarity of religions and religious practices - God assigning angels or princip…

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The Spiritual Unconscious and Unconscious Religiousness | Monday Muse 23:04

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing Viktor Frankl's concept of the spiritual unconscious and unconscious religiousness as well as his criticism of Carl Jung and Jungian archetypes. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Frankl's concept of of the spiritual un…

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God Our Mother? | Monday Muse 37:15

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing Julian of Norwich's concept of God as mother and other aspect of the feminine and divinity in Catholic theology. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Julian of Norwich's notion of God as Mother - God as the totality and u…

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O Necessary Sin, O Happy Fault | Monday Muse 23:04

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing the Easter Vigil "Exsultet" and the truly necessary sin of Adam and happy fault (Felix Culpa!). Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - The Necessary Sin of Adam - The meaning of necessity - Why God allowed Adam to sin - Why…

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Faith and Doubt | Scripture Commentary 29:40

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Lee Benson discusses the gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Easter. Reading selection for Second Sunday of Easter - (Gospel): Jn 20:19-31 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Saint Thomas's doubt - The nature of doubt - The relationship between doubt and faith - Doubt being a part of every act of faith - How those who are unbelievers …

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Cosmic Christianity: The Resurrection 32:01

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Lee Benson discusses the significance of the Resurrection and the symbolism of the Easter Liturgy. This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Christ as the fulfillment of all archetypes and myths - The Sun and it's connection to Jesus Christ and the Resurrection - The cosmos and the Resurrection - Signs, symbols, and meaning of the Easter Lit…

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Good Friday and the Death of Christ | Monday Muse 30:33

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing the hymns and poetry from the Good Friday liturgy. I will look at the cross as a mystery and the symbolism of the cross as well as connect it to Nietzsche’s concept of the death of God. Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! T his episode discusses, explores, and examines:…

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Palm Sunday and the Lord's Passion | Scripture Commentary 27:58

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for Palm Sunday 2024. Reading selection for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - (First Reading): Is 50:4-7 - (Pslam): Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 - (Second Reading): Phil 2:6-11 - (Gospel): Mk 14:1—15:47 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Saint Paul's Christ-po…

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Original Sin and Psychology | Monday Muse 15:03

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing original sin and psychology. Should psychology address original sin or ignore it? What role does the doctrine of original sin play in psychology? Is the doctrine helpful? This episode discusses, explores, and examines: - Can psychology ignore, disregard, or reject original sin? - What is the place …

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Discipline and Perfection | Scripture Commentary 34:12

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Lee Benson discusses and provides Biblical commentary for the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 5th Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): Jer 31:31-34 - (Pslam): Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 - (Second Reading): Heb 5:7-9 - (Gospel): Jn 12:20-33 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Christ the Logos - The backgrou…

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Hylomorphism: Body and Soul | Monday Muse 22:13

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, I am discussing and answering a question that was submitted to me by email. I am addressing the question of man's hylomorphic nature: what part of man is material and what part is immaterial and how do these interact? What is the distinction between mind and brain activity? This episode discusses, explores, and ex…

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Faith and Imitation of Christ | Scripture Commentary 39:39

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 4th Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 - (Pslam): PS 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 - (Second Reading): Eph 2:4-10 - (Gospel): Jn 3:14-21 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Nietzsche's criticism …

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Analytical Psychology and the Confessional | Monday Muse 30:37

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today, we are discussing how analytical psychology, Carl Jung's psychology, can help us understand the psychological value of the Sacrament of Penance (Confession). Tell me what you think, and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores, and examines: -What is confession? -The nature of conscien…

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Worship and Idolatry | Scripture Commentary 35:13

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 3rd Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): Ex 20:1-17 - (Pslam): Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 - (Second Reading): 1 Cor 1:22-25 - (Gospel): Jn 2:13-25 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The meaning of "You shall not have…

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Religion and Acting As If God Exists | Monday Muse 21:32

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking about the virtue of religion and Jordan Peterson's claim to "act as if God exists." Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Virtue of Religion: Definition and meaning - How the virtue of religion differs from the virtue of faith…

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Sacrifice and Transformation | Scripture Commentary 41:13

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 2nd Sunday in Lent: - (First Reading): Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 - (Psalm): Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 - (Second Reading): Rom 8:31b-34 - (Gospel): Mk 9:2-10 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - My approa…

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Integration of Evil | Monday Muse 24:46

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking Fr. Victor White's book "Soul and Psyche" and the integration of the shadow or integration of evil. Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Integration of evil/shadow Jordan Peterson and Carl Jung - An analysis of Peterson's and…

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Temptation of the Lord | Scripture Commentary 29:19

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, 2024. Reading selection for 1st Sunday of Lent: - (First Reading): Gn 9:8-15 - (Pslam): Ps 25:4-9 - (Second Reading): 1 Pt 3:18-22 - (Gospel): Mk 1:12-15 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The Renewal of the Covenant with Noah - The u…

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Where is God? | Monday Muse 24:42

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Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest! Today we are discussing Ash Wednesday and the purpose and meaning of "Mortification." Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Freud's Eros and Thanatos instinct (for fun!) - The symb…

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Alienation and The Holy | Scripture Commentary 32:21

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024. Reading selection for 6th Sunday Ordinary Time: - (First Reading): Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 - (Pslam): Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 - (Second Reading): 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 - (Gospel): Mk 1:40-45 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The three ca…

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Failure of Religion | Monday Muse 20:36

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking Fr. Victor White's book "Soul and Psyche." Tell me what you think and join the discussion in the comments! This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The modern failure of religion and possible causes - How depth-psychology can help understand the failure of religion - Why people walk away from…

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Meaning and Suffering | Scripture Commentary 33:47

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024. Reading selection for 5th Sunday Ordinary Time: - (First Reading): Job 7:1-4, 6-7 - (Pslam): Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-7 - (Second Reading): 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 - (Gospel): Mk 1:29-39 This episode discusses, explores and examines: The natu…

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Man's Metaphysical Needs | Monday Muse 13:59

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking Fr. Victor White's book "Soul and Psyche." This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The "therapy" conversation right now - Man's metaphysical needs: meaning, understanding his place in the universe and his destiny - Anthropology and psychological treatment - Consideration of man's religious b…

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Prophets: The Voice of God | Scripture Commentary 47:27

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024. These scripture readings come from the Roman Catholic lectionary for Sunday Mass readings. This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The nature of prophets, prophecy, and mediation - Further Old Testament backgrounds for both th…

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The Common Ground Between Religion and Psychology | Monday Muse 10:54

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Welcome to the Monday Muse! Today we are talking Fr. Victor White's book "Soul and Psyche." This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Fr. Victor White's approach to psychology - The possible integration of Jungian psychology and Catholic theology - The common ground between religion and psychology - The meaning of "psyche" and "soul" - Is th…

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3rd Sunday Ordinary Time, 2024 | Scripture Commentary 41:07

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024. This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Necessity of faith embodied in concrete actions - Faith must be coupled with repentance - Why faith by itself is not enough, repentance is needed - Prayer and providence - Metaphorical…

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The soul by nature is Christian | Monday Muse 12:59

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Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest from his Monday Substack article. Find more here: https://thisromancatholiclife.substack.com This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Tertullian's "Anima naturaliter Christiana" and it's meaning - The soul as the seedbed for universal archetypes - …

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Divine Callings | Scripture Commentary 43:25

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time, 2024. This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Symbolism and meaning of sleep - Divine calls - How Christ calls us and how we listen to the call of God - Suffering as a call - The Hero's Journey and call to Adventure - The body and soul…

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Christians Didn’t Invent Baptism, Right? | Monday Muse 14:17

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Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest from his Monday Substack article. Find more here: https://thisromancatholiclife.substack.com This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Universal Water Symbolism - Symbols for Water and their meaning - Immersion and Flood Motifs - Pre-Christian Water…

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Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2024 | Scripture Commentary 49:25

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Lee Benson discusses and provides scripture commentary for the readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, 2024 This episode discusses, explores and examines: - Jersaulem as "Axis Mundi" or Center of the World - What Saint Paul means by "mystery" - The cultural and religious context of "mystery" - Who were the Magi? - What was the star the …

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Mother of God, Greek, Symbolism of the Feminine, and YOU | Monday Muse 14:57

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Welcome to the Monday Muse where Lee Benson ruminates and explores various topics of interest from his Monday Substack article. Find more here: https://thisromancatholiclife.substack.com This episode discusses, explores and examines: - The Feast of Mary, Mother of God - The Greek word "Symballo" an it's connection to contemplation - Symbolism of th…

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2nd Sunday of Advent, 2023 1:02:17

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L.A.Benson sits down with Matt Hylom to discuss and comment on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent 2023. -- Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/basicallyrelatedBy Lee Benson and Fr. Jonathan Torres

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The Jewish Catholic | Interview 1:25:55

2y ago1:25:55

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Lee Benson sits down for an interview with the Jewish Catholic. Lee and Daniel discuss Daniel's journey to Catholicism and his eventual conversion to the faith. Additionally, they discuss the Jewish roots of many of Catholicism's doctrines, beliefs, and faith practices and the importance of understanding the Jewish roots of Catholicism. You can fol…

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Forgetfulness and Gratitude 1:13:03

2y ago1:13:03

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Lee Benson sits down with Matt Hylom to discuss and comment on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. This episode discusses the meaning of gratitude, remembrance, and forgetfulness as it relates God's covenant and the parable of the vineyard tenants. In addition, they discuss the relationship between prayer, anxiety, and peace a…