<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Deeper Truth Catholics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The purpose of Deeper Truth is to provide a defense for the Catholic Church. I]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/home</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:52:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the Book of Joshua]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Christian theology, Jesus is found in the Book of Joshua through a physical Christophany (a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ) and multiple profound typological connections (prophetic foreshadowing). The Commander of the Lord’s Army The most direct appearance of Jesus in the Book of Joshua occurs just before the battle of Jericho in Joshua 5:13–15. Joshua encounters a man standing with a drawn sword. When asked whose side he is on, the figure replies, "No; but I am the commander of the...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-joshua</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fc27863357ddf4dcc9973</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:19:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_5927f07286cb4d688360419f4154133a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_448,h_684,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the Book of Lamentations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus is found in the Book of Lamentations as a shadow and fulfillment, prefigured through the weeping prophet Jeremiah, the imagery of suffering, and the promise of unending mercy. While written as a 5-chapter funeral poem over the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, the text mirrors Christ's life, passion, and ultimate restoration. Typology and Suffering The Weeping Figure: Jeremiah crying over Jerusalem mirrors Jesus weeping over the city's future destruction in Luke 19:41.  Man of...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-lamentations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a65271b10a4941c0727f9ee</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:22:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_3928c5e9230a4963ad1ee929e3269ea2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Saints Joachim and Anne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-saints-joachim-and-anne/ Sts. Joachim and Anne can intercede for grandparents who seek help and guidance for their grandchildren. Saints Joachim and Anne were part of a long chain of people who had transmitted their faith and love for God, expressed in the warmth and love of family life, down to Mary, who received the Son...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-saints-joachim-and-anne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64bc4b63986bef6609cdf8a3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:47:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_162d6b3fb9a048e0bc5a29e1e62fb06a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the Book of Deuteronomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Book of Deuteronomy, Jesus is not mentioned by his historical name, but Christian theology and the New Testament explicitly identify him through prophecy, direct quotations, and theological foreshadowing. The direct connections between Jesus and the Book of Deuteronomy include the following elements: 1. The Prophecy of a Prophet Like Moses The most explicit prophetic reference to Jesus in Deuteronomy is found in chapter 18: The Scripture: "The Lord your God will raise up for you a...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-deuteronomy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5fb43b5514a6e974a5051d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:25:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_41006471641c433baf810e66dd977c05~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_688,h_445,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book Jeremiah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus is found in the Book of Jeremiah through powerful prophecies and symbols that point to His coming, specifically as the Righteous Branch and the author of the New Covenant.  Key Prophecies of Jesus in Jeremiah The Righteous Branch (Jeremiah 23:5–6): God promises to raise up a righteous "Branch" from David’s royal line, a King who will reign wisely and execute justice. His prophetic name is given as "The Lord Our Righteousness."  The New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31–34): God foretells a new...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-jeremiah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a64e26510a4941c07273908</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_5e3c1608866546009f9d8051edc836e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_415,h_739,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Baruch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus is not mentioned by name in the canonical Book of Baruch, but Christian tradition views passages about divine Wisdom walking among humankind (Baruch 3:37) as a prophecy pointing to the Incarnation of Jesus Christ.  Connections to Jesus in Baruch The Descent of Wisdom: Baruch 3:37 states that after wisdom was given to Jacob, "afterward he appeared upon earth and lived with mankind," which early Church Fathers interpreted as a foreshadowing of Jesus.  Echoes in the Gospels: Jesus’s...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-baruch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63a8ce424f5a9980a8c8bc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_a0324b3bb30942fcb21c5a5d3adffa18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_266,h_266,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: St. James the "Greater", Son of Thunder and Apostle]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-st-james-the-greater-son-of-thunder-and-apostle/ James along with his Brother John are identified by St. Mark as the sons of Zebedee, but with the added surname "Boanerges" that is, "sons of thunder.  Mark 3:17  What does this mean? Is this a great honor being placed on Father Zebedee?  Jesus knew the Apostles very core and he gave James and John the nickname of "thunder" because of their disposition.  Consider Luke 9:54, "When the days drew...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/2016/08/30/the-catholic-defender-st-james-the-greater-son-of-thunder-and-apostle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6d5ee998165a001717bdeb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:13:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_45569ab89deb4870b708d1270802c68c~mv2_d_5927_8161_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Sirach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The name "Jesus" in the Book of Sirach refers to the book's author, Jesus ben Sira (Jesus, son of Eleazar, son of Sirach), a Jewish scribe from Jerusalem. It does not refer to Jesus of Nazareth, as the text was written around 196–175 BCE, long before the New Testament era About the Author and Title Name Origin: "Jesus" (Yeshua in Hebrew) was a common Jewish name in antiquity. Alternative Title: The work is also widely known as Ecclesiasticus or The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach....]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-sirach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a639957424f5a9980a89fa4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:57:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_44802ac8b5f5460cb17f1c548bf94e39~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_617,h_324,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus is connected to the Book of Wisdom (also called the Wisdom of Solomon) through prophetic foreshadowing of the righteous sufferer and the New Testament view of Christ as the embodiment of God's wisdom. The Righteous Sufferer Prophecy Wisdom 2:12–20 describes the wicked plotting against the "righteous man," calling him an annoyance, testing his claims that God is his Father, and condemning him to a shameful death. Early Christians saw this passage as a striking, detailed preview of the...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6392be334c7e6fe2a00628</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:46:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_4f0201fe75194f069d1aae6008403bef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_610,h_503,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of 2 Maccabees]]></title><description><![CDATA[References to "Jesus" in the Second Book of Maccabees [5.7] do not refer to Jesus of Nazareth, but rather to a historical High Priest named Jason whose original Hebrew name was Yeshua (Joshua or Jesus) before he adopted a Greek name.  The Identity of Jesus/Jason in 2 Maccabees Original Name: The brother of the High Priest Onias III, his Hebrew birth name was Joshua or Jesus (Yeshua). Hellenization: He changed his name to the Greek name Jason to show his strong enthusiasm for Greek culture and...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-2-maccabees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63888859dc3f2805c62e66</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_643074532c7f40e4b2ecea73a9710f01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_738,h_414,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the name "Jesus" is not explicitly written in the text, the Book of Numbers contains powerful foreshadowings, prophecies, and symbols that point directly to Jesus Christ. In Christian theology, these connections reveal Jesus's nature and his ultimate work of salvation on the cross. The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:4–9) When the Israelites rebelled and complained in the wilderness, God sent venomous snakes as a judgment. To save them, God instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and lift...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-nembers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8f39c461ce8c817befbd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:57:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_66326aa26bb74b2e8610a8d43cf940d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_251,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of 1 Maccabees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The name "Jesus" in 1 Maccabees 2:55 is not a reference to Jesus of Nazareth, but rather an alternate or Greek rendering of Joshua (the successor to Moses).  Context of the Verse The Figure: The text refers to biblical Joshua, son of Nun, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.  The Name: In Hebrew, the name is Yehoshua (Joshua), which translates into Greek as Iesous (Jesus). Older English translations like the  Douay-Rheims transliterated the Greek name directly as "Jesus".  The...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-1-maccabees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6382e27c5147bf9c5102d6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:42:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_c2b756bfd33a435983d1897a312b7de5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_734,h_418,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Judith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus does not physically appear in the Book of Judith, as it is an Old Testament deuterocanonical book written roughly 100 to 150 years before his birth. However, Christian theologians and scholars view the book as a prophetic foreshadowing (typology) of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.  The narrative functions as an spiritual template for how God delivers his people.  The Ultimate Unlikely Deliverer The primary connection to Jesus is thematic rather than literal. Common Uses of "Thematic"...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-judith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a637b51334c7e6fe29fca24</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:07:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_4e259cece6cc49fd90e820730c3ba9ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_670,h_458,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Saint Sharbel Makhlouf]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-saint-sharbel-makhlouf/ Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord Saint Sharbel Makhlouf was born in Bekaa Kafra on May 8, 1828. Bekaa Kafra is a small mountain village, the highest in Lebanon and the Middle East, 5118 feet (1560 meters) above sea level, in the region of Bsharri (North Lebanon). With more than 29,000 registered miracles, St. Sharbel is considered to have the most miracles out...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-saint-sharbel-makhlouf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b0fa73100eb1d0ffb9cc14</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:47:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_f4cb5dbd8c1b46ed869d2d352cf8c89a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Tobit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus is not explicitly mentioned by name in the Book of Tobit, as it is an Old Testament deuterocanonical book written roughly two centuries before his birth. However, Christian theology connects Jesus to Tobit through theological foreshadowing, moral teachings, and direct literary echoes in the New Testament. The primary ways the Early Church connected Jesus to the Book of Tobit include: Parallel Teachings in the Gospels Jesus appeared to directly quote and structurally build upon the Book...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-tobit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a630539532301fe59f739bc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_b6567617760a4ebaae3c971415b8f3eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_175,h_288,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Isaiah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus is found throughout the Book of Isaiah through numerous explicit, detailed prophecies concerning His birth, ministry, titles, and sacrificial death. Written over 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah is often called the "Messianic Prophet" or the "Fifth Gospel" because it maps out the life and mission of Christ in advance. Here is where and how Jesus is found in the Book of Isaiah: His Supernatural Birth The Virgin Birth: Isaiah 7:14 foretells that the Messiah would be born...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-isaiah</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63000f48a090b991278ccc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:17:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_afda5825dd274546a1df0e9bea2f2c8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_183,h_275,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Song of Solomon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historical figure of Jesus Christ is not mentioned by name in the book of Song of Solomon, as it was written as Hebrew love poetry roughly 1,000 years before his birth. However, within Christian theology, Jesus is deeply connected to the book through two primary lenses: typology (Scriptural foreshadowing) and allegory (symbolic interpretation).  The book is traditionally viewed as a beautiful window into Christ's ultimate love for his followers.  The Bridegroom Imagery In the New...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-song-of-solomon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62fbc9424f5a9980a70242</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_8efe73139f284ce2bc7e9e3a142211d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus found in the book of Ecclesiastes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The name "Jesus" is never explicitly mentioned in the book of Ecclesiastes, as the text was written centuries before His birth. However, from a Christian theological perspective, Jesus is found throughout the book as the ultimate answer to the existential emptiness described by the author, and as the "One Shepherd" referenced at the conclusion.  While the book focuses heavily on the repetitive, temporary nature of life "under the sun", The Early Church found Ecclesiastes has a profound text...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-found-in-the-book-of-ecclesiastes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62f68a424f5a9980a6f42d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:41:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_e7b386fb875c4483a51cf805bc18f6d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_335,h_597,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: Jesus in the Book of Proverbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Jesus Christ is never mentioned by name in the Book of Proverbs, Christian theology and the New Testament view Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment, personification, and source of the wisdom found throughout the book. Traditional Christian interpretation connects Jesus to Proverbs through direct prophetic riddles, theological personifications, and his earthly lifestyle.  The primary ways theologians and biblical texts trace Jesus through the Book of Proverbs include: The Prophecy of the...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/the-catholic-defender-jesus-in-the-book-of-proverbs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62adb9b252e37e4d368dd0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:47:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_ec634c2fe12d40d4a963eb40d18018d3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_219,h_230,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Catholic Defender: The 15 Prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden and Promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Pius IX approved these prayers on May 31, 1862, recognizing them as true and for the good of souls.  As a young adult, I discovered St. Bridget and her longing to know more about the Passion of Christ from an early age, she wanted to know the number of blows Our Lord received during His Passion.  Jesus appeared to her revealing: “I received 5480 blows on My Body. If you wish to honor them in some way, say 15 Our Fathers and 15 Hail Marys with the following Prayers (which He taught her)...]]></description><link>https://www.deepertruthcatholics.com/single-post/2019/08/15/the-catholic-defender-the-15-prayers-of-saint-bridget-of-sweden-and-promises</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f6d5f03c6de6b0019b54cd9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:05:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/910b61_cebf700fc5f84d69886bbb86cf2ecfdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_273,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Donald Hartley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>