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Welcome to VOX SFX, a podcast which aims to explore the rich history and traditions of the Catholic Church over the last two thousand years. This podcast is designed to educate those who might not know much about the Church, and to those members of the faithful who may be unaware of the significance of our symbolism and ritual. Through study and interviews, we hope to share this vivid saga of antiquity with a new generation of listeners.
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E102 - The First Commandment and Modern Idols
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God's first instruction to us in the Ten Commandments is "Thou shalt have no other gods before me". Idols in the Bible may seem obvious to us, but modern idols are far more complex, and living a God-centered life is not just about professing Christian faith. The world contains many distractions and temptations, and it can be difficult to know what matters in building a Catholic faith practice and how to avoid idolatry in modern life. Materialism and faith can come into conflict in our lives, and our faith habits can be replaced by idols of the heart. Fr Hightower joins Nicholas to talk about the Catholic understanding of worship and idolatry, the spiritual dangers of idolatrous behavior, and putting God first in everyday life.