Are Parables Just Stories? Monsignor Pope Unpacks Their Hidden Meaning
Release Date: 07/29/2025
Are Parables Just Stories? Monsignor Pope Unpacks Their Hidden Meaning
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Are Jesus’ parables just sweet moral tales—or something deeper? Today, Monsignor Charles Pope explains how many parables are actually riddles that challenge the listener, provoke repentance, and reveal spiritual truth to the humble. Discover what makes these teachings so powerful. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.
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info_outlineAre Jesus’ parables just sweet moral tales—or something deeper? Today, Monsignor Charles Pope explains how many parables are actually riddles that challenge the listener, provoke repentance, and reveal spiritual truth to the humble. Discover what makes these teachings so powerful.
Parables Aren’t Just Stories, Many Are Riddles
📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET
🌐 More at GRNonline.com
📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download on Spotify & Apple
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