150 Gods by Grace: An Explanation of the Catholic Doctrine of Deification
The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
Release Date: 01/08/2026
150 Gods by Grace: An Explanation of the Catholic Doctrine of Deification
The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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. 🟠 Join Matthew on a MARIAN Shrines PILGRIMAGE to FATIMA, LOURDES, and SPAIN in 2026: 🟡 Watch Course 1 of the Science of Sainthood: INTRODUCTION TO REAL PRAYER for FREE: No credit card required No cancellation Just sign up and watch: 🟠 SUPPORT this podcast and Matthew's work to spread the Catholic faith: The conversation explores what Deification really means, and addresses questions such as: How can we...
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149 When God Becomes Real: Deeper Prayer & Divine Intimacy with Fr. Wayne Sattler
The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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The Art of Catholic with Matthew Leonard
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info_outlineIn 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