In this episode of the Art of Catholic podcast, Matthew Leonard and author and professor Dr. Daniel Keating explore the astonishing Catholic doctrine of Deification.

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The conversation explores what Deification really means, and addresses questions such as:

• How can we possibly become "gods"?
• Is Deification in the Bible or Catechism?
• What the Saints say about Deification
• How Martin Luther & John Calvin believed in Deification
• Does Deification blur the lines between God and man?
• What are the major misunderstandings surrounding Deification?

However you imagine heaven to be, this podcast will open your eyes to an even deeper understanding of God's breath-taking love, and leave you awe-struck at all that he has in store for us.

Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Deification: An Introduction

02:50 The Doctrine of Deification Explained

05:38 The Mechanism of Deification

08:16 Scriptural Foundations of Deification

11:05 The Role of Sacraments in Deification

14:02 Deification in the Old Testament

16:52 Deification in the New Testament

19:47 The Relationship Between Deification and Suffering

22:33 Prayer and Deification

25:22 The Importance of Daily Prayer

28:03 The Role of Participation in Divine Nature

30:58 Eastern vs. Western Perspectives on Deification

33:35 The Transformative Power of Prayer

36:21 Conclusion: Embracing Our Divine Destiny