Heaven Meets Earth The God Who Rescues | Fr. Gregory Pine
Sep 8, 2025
Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican Friar and scholar, shares his remarkable journey of faith and near-death experiences. He recounts being lost in the Swiss Alps and how prayer led to his unexpected rescue. Fr. Pine and Ryan Bethea discuss finding joy in the present and the significance of embracing mortality to live fully. They explore the transformative power of faith, personal stories of revival among students, and the support of the church community in moments of struggle. Expect humor intertwined with heartfelt reflections on divine presence in everyday life.
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Miracles Reveal Hidden Grace
- Miracles highlight both extraordinary acts and the quiet, hidden workings of grace in the heart.
- Father Gregory Pine says miracles point attention to ordinary, often undetectable movements of God's love.
Why Catholic Theology Uses Many Distinctions
- Catholic theological detail aims to know God's revelation more fully, not to be needlessly obscure or proud.
- Pine values fine-grained inquiry while warning against prideful hair-splitting.
Priesthood Centers On Ordinary Presence
- Priests often minister through ordinary presence rather than constant extraordinary miracles.
- Pine emphasizes the priest's role to make God feel near through simple listening, prayer, and blessing.
