Kresta in the Afternoon – December 8, 2023 – Hour 1

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: December 8, 2023 Published in: Al Kresta

Sandra Miesel tells us how Mary has been portrayed in the Old Testament and we discuss the Biblical basis for Marian consecration with Shane Kapler.

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Marian Imagery in the Old Testament

St. Augustine said that “the New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old is fulfilled in the New.” The early Church Fathers saw every part of Scripture as linked to every other part, and the Blessed Mother’s role in Scripture is no exception. In what ways can we find Marian imagery in the Old Testament? We talk with Sandra Miesel.

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The Past Her Prelude: Marian Imagery in the Old Testament

sandra miesel — Sandra Miesel is an American medievalist and writer. She is the author of hundreds of articles on history and art, among other subjects, and has written several books, including The Da Vinci Hoax: Exposing the Errors in The Da Vinci Code, which she co-authored with Carl E. Olson, and is co-editor with Paul E. Kerry of Light Beyond All Shadow: Religious Experience in Tolkien's Work

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Consecrate yourself to your Heavenly Mother

When Shane Kapler first heard someone speak of being “Consecrated to Mary,” he was skeptical – it seemed to be a clear violation of Scripture. But after studying the life of John Paul II, he came to understand how a consecration to Mary unites us with her and deepens our Baptismal consecration to Jesus. Shane joins us to talk more about the Biblical basis for this consecration.