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A Catholic Commentary on the Chosen

By: Augustine Institute
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  • Catholic Commentary on The Chosen helps Catholics engage with the immensely popular TV series depicting the life of Christ. Using the fullness of the faith and authentic Catholic imagination, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger help Catholics approach Scripture, creative license, and more in The Chosen.
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Episodes
  • The Chosen Ep 5: The Wedding Gift

    The Chosen Ep 5: The Wedding Gift
    May 8 2024

    This Catholic Commentary episode examines two stories contained in the Gospels: the Finding of Jesus in the Temple (Lk 2:41-52) and the Wedding Feast at Cana (Jn 2:1-12). In particular, Dr. Barber and Dr. Hefelfinger discuss the maternal depiction of Mary as intercessor found in The Chosen, the ramifications of Jesus’ first public miracle on his life, whether or not Jesus had other siblings, and many other scenes in Episode 5 of The Chosen.

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    41 mins
  • The Chosen Ep 4: The Rock On Which It Is Built

    The Chosen Ep 4: The Rock On Which It Is Built
    May 1 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Dr. Michael Barber comment on the fourth episode of The Chosen, "The Rock On Which It Is Built." They unpack Peter’s conversion, the history of the Jewish people and their hope for reunification, and their joy at the depiction of the miraculous catch of fish.

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    44 mins
  • The Chosen Ep 3: Jesus Loves the Little Children

    The Chosen Ep 3: Jesus Loves the Little Children
    Apr 24 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Dr. Michael Barber comment on the third episode of The Chosen, "Jesus Loves the Little Children." They examine the episode's title, the place of children in the Kingdom of God, and prayer in Jewish and Christian traditions.

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    48 mins
Philosophy Social Sciences Christianity Spirituality
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