Elizabeth Westhoff's guest appearances

Elizabeth Westhoff

Archdiocese of St. Louis

I Thought You'd Like To Know This, Too

Pat Flynn

John Bosco

Guy Consolmagno

William Brown

Karen Miller

Michael Horn

Michael O'Neill

Brian Miller

Philip Bochanski

Bob Olson

Shawn Carney

Brian Fallon

Stephen Barr

Maria Santo

Nick Smith

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​I Thought You'd Like to Know This, Too - Elizabeth Westhoff - Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of St. Louis (Recorded and Aired on June 23, 2017.)

Elizabeth Westhoff - Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Book of Ruth is named for the Moabite woman who commits herself to the Israelite people by an oath to her mother-in-law Naomi and becomes the great-grandmother of David. Thus she is an ancestor of both King David and Jesus.The beauty of the story’s construction, its use of dialogue, and the sheer drama of its content mark it as one of the classic short stories of world literature. Based on the recollection of an historical figure, the story is developed, gripping its audience with profound insight into divine and human relationships. The book portrays the love and loyalty of human beings in working their way through tragic circumstances to participation in the community of the faithful people of God. The key to the story of Ruth is that of responsible and loving decision-making: Ruth’s loyalty, her generosity and her willingness to take risks for the sake of righteousness set in motion a chain of beneficial events, which God blesses each step of the way. Ruth is so frequently designated “the Moabite” in the book that the audience of the story is constantly reminded of the universality of the embrace of salvation.The story of Ruth is an important reminder of God’s universal concern and care for mankind as well as the beauty of caring for our fellow man. Its purpose was to show us the difference between what happens when a nation does not follow in obedience to the covenant of God and when God’s people follow in faithfulness within the covenant. And, perhaps most importantly, it demonstrates the kind of love and faithfulness that God desires for each one of us. As we move closer and closer to the end of Advent and the top of our tree, this overwhelming love God has for us, and that He desires we have for one another, comes into view with the impending birth of our infant Savior, Jesus Christ.Musical credit:"O Holy Night" · Christine Westhoff · Timothy AllenHark℗ 2014 Christine Westhoff

The Book of Ruth is named for the Moabite woman who commits herself to the Israelite people by an oath to her mother-in-law Naomi and becomes the great-grandmother of David. Thus she is an ancestor of both King David and Jesus. The beauty of the story’s construction, its use of dialogue, and the sheer drama of its content mark it as one of the classic short stories of world literature. Based on the recollection of an historical figure, the story is developed, gripping its audience with profound insight into divine and human relationships. The book portrays the love and loyalty of human beings in working their way through tragic circumstances to participation in the community of the faithful people of God. The key to the story of Ruth is that of responsible and loving decision-making: Ruth’s loyalty, her generosity and her willingness to take risks for the sake of righteousness set in motion a chain of beneficial events, which God blesses each step of the way. Ruth is so frequently designated “the Moabite” in the book that the audience of the story is constantly reminded of the universality of the embrace of salvation. The story of Ruth is an important reminder of God’s universal concern and care for mankind as well as the beauty of caring for our fellow man. Its purpose was to show us the difference between what happens when a nation does not follow in obedience to the covenant of God and when God’s people follow in faithfulness within the covenant. And, perhaps most importantly, it demonstrates the kind of love and faithfulness that God desires for each one of us. As we move closer and closer to the end of Advent and the top of our tree, this overwhelming love God has for us, and that He desires we have for one another, comes into view with the impending birth of our infant Savior, Jesus Christ. Musical credit: "O Holy Night" · Christine Westhoff · Timothy Allen Hark ℗ 2014 Christine Westhoff

Jesse Tree: Day 13 - Elizabeth Westhoff