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In this video, Fr. Mike advises us to dwell in the present and bring into this moment what we learned from the past. He points out that, while it isn't healthy to live in the past, there is also a danger in leaving it behind completely.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Learning from Your Past

Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean discuss the importance of knowing and loving God simultaneously.

Is Love the 5th Dimension?

This week Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean continue the conversation on lent. They discuss the ways in which our penances and fasting can contribute to fighting the war against evil and ultimately benefiting the world as a whole.

Fast Ninja, Prayer Ninja, Alms Ninja

In this episode, Fr. Mike delivers a crackdown on habitual criticism. He discusses how easy it is to criticize something, and how hard it is to create something and open yourself to be critiqued. While pointing out how excessive criticism is a form of cowardice, he invites us to have courage and stand for the Creed while accepting the risk of criticism that comes with doing so.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

The Problem With Criticism

In this episode Fr. Mike teaches Dcn. Jake the history of Rome's frustrated hopes as they expected an eternal empire full of peace and prosperity that never quite panned out. The hosts invite all of us to wish big and pray for big world changing things because Jesus has come into the world and he is King of the Universe.

As The Roman Eagle Falls...

Fr. Lloyd has experienced a whole lot of life over the past 98 years. In his own words, what has he learned, "The Father thinks I'm hot stuff." That's his friendly, New Yorker, way of saying the Father is well pleased with him. The Father loves him and rejoices in him. And it's for you as well! In this week's episodes the friars take a look at the true meaning of "meek." Being meek doesn't mean you're soft, it's the strength that comes from already receiving the inheritance of your identity and knowing that all the Father has is yours. Or in short, it means living in touch with the reality that the Father thinks your hot stuff, too.

The Father Thinks I'm Hot Stuff

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Decision Making 101

Michel Therrien offers a clear and welcoming introduction to the core beliefs of Catholicism. Drawing from the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he explains how we come to know God, the nature of divine revelation, and Jesus Christ's plan for humanity. This resource is designed for non-Catholics curious about the faith, cradle Catholics seeking deeper understanding, and those questioning their beliefs. It provides insights into living as a disciple of Christ and how Catholicism can lead to true happiness.

The Catholic Faith Explained | eBook

In this special episode, all four hosts come together from their summer conference in Lander, Wyoming. Tune in as they delve into different forms of literature and discuss why literature is so important.

2024 Summer Conference

“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you” - St. Ignatius of Loyola When we last left our story, Inigo’s leg was still healing, but he was on a mission. He mounted his horse and rode off to Jerusalem no longer in pursuit of personal glory, but in pursuit of Christ. Listen in to hear the story of a man who brought his best friends to Christ (and sainthood!) founded a religious order and wrote spiritual exercises that are still read and studied to this day! Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Ignatius Part II

Snuggle up and listen to the premiere episode of Saints Alive! We’re launching into the Advent season with the beloved tale of Saint Nicholas as you’ve never heard it before! We meet young Nicholas as an ambitious boy. As he grows, so does his love of God. Embark on this journey to long ago with us as Nicholas’ faith brings forth miracles and moments of edge-of-your-seat adventure your whole family won’t want to miss! For more resources and discussion questions, check out our website! <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Nicholas Part I

If we have been crucified with Christ, we can confidently hope that we will also rise with Him. Jeff discusses the concept of an 'Easter Eulogy', examining Ephesians 1:3-14 to explore the spiritual inheritance and blessings Christians receive through Christ's resurrection. Jeff offers insights on how this inheritance can provide hope and encouragement, especially during challenging times. 

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Your Easter Eulogy

How do you respond when a problem suddenly arises in your life? Many of us face problems in our lives that we did not plan for and did not expect. When problems do arise, it can be difficult to know what the right response is. Today, Jeff Cavins dives into this common life experience and shares wisdom from Scripture to help each of us be great first responders.

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If you find yourself responding to a problem or challenge in your life, take time to first praise God.

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Problems: Be a First Responder

Today I take a look at what Aquinas had to say about correcting our Christian friends (and leaders ... like the Pope and stuff ... {crickets} ...) Please <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">support our work here</a> and get COOL rewards as a thank you! Here's what I read from the ST II-II, Q. 33. Article 1. Whether fraternal correction is an act of charity? On the contrary, To correct the wrongdoer is a spiritual almsdeed. But almsdeeds are works of charity, as stated above (II-II:32:1). Therefore fraternal correction is an act of charity. I answer that, The correction of the wrongdoer is a remedy which should be employed against a man's sin. Now a man's sin may be considered in two ways, first as being harmful to the sinner, secondly as conducing to the harm of others, by hurting or scandalizing them, or by being detrimental to the common good, the justice of which is disturbed by that man's sin. Consequently the correction of a wrongdoer is twofold, one which applies a remedy to the sin considered as an evil of the sinner himself. This is fraternal correction properly so called, which is directed to the amendment of the sinner. Now to do away with anyone's evil is the same as to procure his good: and to procure a person's good is an act of charity, whereby we wish and do our friend well. Consequently fraternal correction also is an act of charity, because thereby we drive out our brother's evil, viz. sin, the removal of which pertains to charity rather than the removal of an external loss, or of a bodily injury, in so much as the contrary good of virtue is more akin to charity than the good of the body or of external things. Therefore fraternal correction is an act of charity rather than the healing of a bodily infirmity, or the relieving of an external bodily need. There is another correction which applies a remedy to the sin of the wrongdoer, considered as hurtful to others, and especially to the common good. This correction is an act of justice, whose concern it is to safeguard the rectitude of justice between one man and another. Article 4. Whether a man is bound to correct his prelate? Objection 1. It would seem that no man is bound to correct his prelate. For it is written (Exodus 19:12): "The beast that shall touch the mount shall be stoned," [Vulgate: 'Everyone that shall touch the mount, dying he shall die.'] and (2 Samuel 6:7) it is related that the Lord struck Oza for touching the ark. Now the mount and the ark signify our prelates. Therefore prelates should not be corrected by their subjects. Objection 2. Further, a gloss on Galatians 2:11, "I withstood him to the face," adds: "as an equal." Therefore, since a subject is not equal to his prelate, he ought not to correct him. Objection 3. Further, Gregory says (Moral. xxiii, 8) that "one ought not to presume to reprove the conduct of holy men, unless one thinks better of oneself." But one ought not to think better of oneself than of one's prelate. Therefore one ought not to correct one's prelate. On the contrary, Augustine says in his Rule: "Show mercy not only to yourselves, but also to him who, being in the higher position among you, is therefore in greater danger." But fraternal correction is a work of mercy. Therefore even prelates ought to be corrected. I answer that, A subject is not competent to administer to his prelate the correction which is an act of justice through the coercive nature of punishment: but the fraternal correction which is an act of charity is within the competency of everyone in respect of any person towards whom he is bound by charity, provided there be something in that person which requires correction. Now an act which proceeds from a habit or power extends to whatever is contained under the object of that power or habit: thus vision extends to all things comprised in the object of sight. Since, however, a virtuous act needs to be moderated by due circumstances, it follows that when a subject corrects his prelate, he ought to do so in a becoming manner, not with impudence and harshness, but with gentleness and respect. Hence the Apostle says (1 Timothy 5:1): "An ancient man rebuke not, but entreat him as a father." Wherefore Dionysius finds fault with the monk Demophilus (Ep. viii), for rebuking a priest with insolence, by striking and turning him out of the church. Reply to Objection 1. It would seem that a subject touches his prelate inordinately when he upbraids him with insolence, as also when he speaks ill of him: and this is signified by God's condemnation of those who touched the mount and the ark. Reply to Objection 2. To withstand anyone in public exceeds the mode of fraternal correction, and so Paul would not have withstood Peter then, unless he were in some way his equal as regards the defense of the faith. But one who is not an equal can reprove privately and respectfully. Hence the Apostle in writing to the Colossians (4:17) tells them to admonish their prelate: "Say to Archippus: Fulfil thy ministry [Vulgate: 'Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.' Cf. 2 Timothy 4:5." It must be observed, however, that if the faith were endangered, a subject ought to rebuke his prelate even publicly. Hence Paul, who was Peter's subject, rebuked him in public, on account of the imminent danger of scandal concerning faith, and, as the gloss of Augustine says on Galatians 2:11, "Peter gave an example to superiors, that if at any time they should happen to stray from the straight path, they should not disdain to be reproved by their subjects." Reply to Objection 3. To presume oneself to be simply better than one's prelate, would seem to savor of presumptuous pride; but there is no presumption in thinking oneself better in some respect, because, in this life, no man is without some fault. We must also remember that when a man reproves his prelate charitably, it does not follow that he thinks himself any better, but merely that he offers his help to one who, "being in the higher position among you, is therefore in greater danger," as Augustine observes in his Rule quoted above. 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Opening Credits

Dedication

Prologue

An Ax, a Tomahawk, and the Night of Lights

Hot Summer, Cool Priest

Be Vianney, Be the Cure

Tommy - The Happy Martyr

Holiness and Victimhood - The Lone Paths Forward

The Eucharistic Glow

Our Blessed Mother

Prayer - A Priest's Connection to God

Asceticism - The Soul-Stretching Work of the Priest

The Fatherhood of the Priest

Availability - The Shepards Wellspring of Love

The Prophetic Voice in the Desert

Carpe Diem

Epilogue

About the Author

Closing Credits

Kevin Wells presents a compelling call for a renewal of the priesthood, emphasizing the need for priests who embody self-sacrifice and deep faith. Through interviews with clergy and laity, he outlines a blueprint for priestly holiness, aiming to inspire both priests and the faithful toward a revitalized Church.

The Priests We Need To Save the Church

Homily from the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I learned, but I didn’t grow. Knowledge is powerful. Having lived through this past year, and looking back on what we have been through is essential. We can have learned a great number of things over 2020. But unless we are willing to act on that knowledge, hindsight will be powerless. Mass Readings from January 31, 2021: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-91 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28 <a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/hindsight-2020-worthless-knowledge.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener">Download the Homily Study</a>

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Should I Be SCARED of God? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

There is good news and bad news. The bad news is Michelle, Sr. Miriam, and Heather planned on recording a podcast while at the Royal Retreat held this last weekend in British Columbia. Because Michelle's flight was over 3 hours late they didn't have time to record a new podcast. The good news is we have a recording of Heather's talk from Saturday of the retreat on intimacy. Here are the two videos Heather used in her talk: <ul> <li><a href= "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ShTtdN3JCkm2vIOSf8b5cvgaraQbfmqP/view?usp=sharing"> Adoptions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWebusrhtwo">Wedding first looks</a></li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>How does it make you feel when God says the words "you are mine"?</li> <li>Do you believe that you are delightful to God, even in your brokenness</li> <li> What do you think blocks your intimacy with God? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li> What ways do you bond with God and what are the ways you need to open the door to? </li> <li> Journal about what the veil is in your life? </li> <li>What broken parts of the parent child relationship or marriage relationship analogies affect your relationship with God?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "There can be no intimacy – emotional intimacy, spiritual intimacy, physical intimacy – without vulnerability. One of the reasons there is such an intimacy deficit today is because we don't know how to be vulnerable. It's about being honest with how we feel, about our fears, about what we need. Vulnerability is a glue that holds intimate relationships together" - Brene Brown

S03 Episode 15: Intimacy

Father Mike discusses how unwanted thoughts and temptations come and go, like a bear that intrudes upon your campsite and then leaves if you don’t bother it.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Bears. Beats. Battlestar Galactica.

What happens to us when we go to Confession? Fr. Mike explains the powerful ways the Sacrament of Reconciliation spiritually restores and perfects us. We also learn about the eternal and temporal consequences of sin, and finally, Fr. Mike discusses the four aspects to an indulgence and how these aspects require our cooperation with God's grace. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1468-1473.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 202: How Confession Heals (2024)

<ol><li>Summary, In this episode, I discuss the central importance of love as the marker of well-being from a Catholic perspective -- our capacity to live out  the two great commandments.  We explore how love is the distinguishing characteristics of Christians, we detail the eight different kinds of love, and we discuss Catholic theologian Bernard Brady's five attributes or characteristics of love -- how love is affective, affirming, responsive, unitive and steadfast.  We discuss what is commonly missing from philosophical and theological approaches to love, and we briefly touch in the death of love and distortions of love.  </li><li>Lead-in  <ol><li>I want to speak to you from my heart today.  I want to share with you heart to heart about what it most important to me.  And maybe what is most important to you.  I want to talk with you today about love.  Real love.  Fundamental Love. Radical love.  The real thing.  Not the counterfeits of love that you and I have pursued in our lives in one way or another -- the fakes loves we've mistaken for real love, or the lesser loves that we've tried to inflate into more than they could possibly be.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>I think love is not only the most essential experience in the whole world, it's also the most confusing for us.  Think about it.  What else has confused you more than love?  What has been more enduringly puzzling than love?  What has been more elusive for you?  What has been more enigmatic than love in your life?  What have you struggled with more than love?  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Love -- the word is evocative.  The word is provocative, it stirs us up.  You parts react in so many different ways to the word love.  And so that's where we are going today.  Into the mystery of love.</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Intro:  <ol><li>Maybe you are feeling like you're just struggling to survive.  <ol><li>I want more for you than that.</li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Maybe much of the time you feel like things are OK, maybe pretty good.  <ol><li>I want more for you than that.</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>I want to share with you the very best of what I have with you on the central focus of well-being from a Catholic perspective.    </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Broad overview <ol><li>Let's review a little.  In episode 88, we began a series on trauma with that piece Trauma: Defining and Understanding the Experience -- that one was a huge hit -- so many people interested in it, by far the most downloads of any episode.  </li><li>In episode 89, called Your Trauma, Your Body: Protection vs. Connection -- we did a deep dive into the effects of trauma on the body, really understanding trauma from the perspective of Polyvagal theory by Steven Porges and Deb Dana.  </li><li>From there, though, I really wanted to look at well-being -- how does secular psychology understand well-being -- <ol><li>It's so important to understand what well-being is, what it looks like, how it feels.  So many people have never really experienced well being.  It's possible that you've never really experienced well-being.  </li><li>So I started a subseries on well-being within the broader trauma series.  </li></ol></li><li>So shared with you the secular views of well being in Episodes 90 and 92 of this podcast</li><li>We really dived into what the best of current psychological theorizing says about well-being  <ol><li>Episode 90  Your Well-Being: The Secular Experts Speak  <ol><li>DSM 5 -- which doesn't have a description of well being</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>PDM 2</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Hedonic Well-being</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Eudemonic Well-being</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Freud's ideas of well-being</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Contributions of Positive Psychology - pioneered by Martin Seligman</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Polyvagal Theory -- Stephen Porges, Deb Dana</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Internal Family Systems</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Episode 92 Understanding and Healing your Mind through IPNB  <ol><li>Interpersonal Neurobiology -- Daniel Siegel -- a lot to say about the healthy mind, a sense of well-being.  Very well developed.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Episode 93 consisted of three experiential exercises  <ol><li>The first on the ways in which you reject yourself or condemn yourself as a person</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>The second on protection vs. connection -- your internal reactions to your wounds.  That one was based off of polyvagal theory</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>The third was on exploring your own inner chaos and rigidity within -- based off of Daniel Siegel's Interpersonal Neurobiology and one point he makes is that all psychological symptoms can be thought in terms of rigidity and/or chaos.  Rigidity and chaos are signs of having lost a sense of well-being.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>I invite you to check those out if you haven't already, there's a lot of opportunities in those experiential exercises for you to do your inner work.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>As you know, I am Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist, passionate Catholic, and I am the voice of this podcast, Interior Integration for Catholics  <ol><li>In this podcast, Interior Integration for Catholics, we take on the most important psychological questions.  We take the most important human formation issues head on, directly, without mincing words, without trepidation, without vacillation, without hesitation -- We are dealing with the most important concerns in the natural realm, the absolute central issues that we need to address with all of our energy and all of our resources.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>And up until now, the most important episodes I've done are numbers 37 to 49 -- that was the 13-episode series on shame.  Why?  Because shame is the major driver of so much emotional distress, so many identity issues, and so many psychological symptoms.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>But these new few episodes, these episodes on well-being from a Catholic perspective, informed first by the perennial wisdom of the Catholic Church, and then secondarily by the best of psychological science, theory, research and practice, these episodes on love, these are the most important.  Why?  Because, in two words, love heals.  Love restores.  Love makes new.  Love is our mission, love is our goal, love is the destiny we are called to.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>This is episode 94 of the Interior Integration for Catholics podcast, released on June 6, 2022 and it's titled Well-Being from a Catholic Perspective:  The Primacy of Love</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li></ol></li><li>Love as the Center  <ol><li>We were made in love and for love and to love.  <ol><li>Prayer to God in the Litanies of the Heart: "Lord Jesus, You created me in love, for love. Bring me to a place of vulnerability within the safety of your loving arms."  Discussed the Litanies of the Heart with Dr. Gerry at length in Episode 91 of this podcast, a special episode all about the litanies of the heart.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Inviting to the adventure of loving  <ol><li>So many people are just surviving -- their vision is so reduced, they are not even looking to be loved or to love.  Maybe that's you, to some degree.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>They are not on the adventure -- the are jaded, disillusioned, tired, wounded by betrayal or abandonment, cautious now, skeptical, calculating when it c...</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol>

94 The Primacy of Love

There are so many things vying for our attention these days. After making ends meet we maybe have an hour or two per day where we have the opportunity to participate in activities that we personally enjoy. Before you know it you are on YouTube learning about organic carrot farming or motorcycles and then those few precious moments are gone. Oftentimes, this is when we either win or lose the battle in our relationship with the Lord. Spiritual boredom doesn't happen overnight. You slide into it until you finally realize how much your relationship with the Lord has suffered. If you are thinking “wow this is me” and feel like you need a break from this slippery slope, then listen to Jeff’s three tips on how to avoid spiritual boredom. There is nothing more powerful and fruitful than a relationship with the Lord.

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Avoiding Spiritual Boredom

Join Fr. Mike and Fr. John this week as they explore C.S. Lewis' &quot;The Weight of Glory&quot; and the corporal works of mercy.

The Weight of Glory

In contemplative prayer, we seek Jesus. As St. Teresa of Avila put it, contemplative prayer “is nothing else than a close sharing between friends.” The Catechism tells us this form of prayer is a gift, a covenant, and a communion. Further, it is a silent gaze “fixed on Jesus.” In this episode, Fr. Mike helps us better understand this intimate form of prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2709-2724. 

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Day 347: Contemplative Prayer

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Don't Pray Like the Hypocrites | Bible Study W/ Aquinas

Now with VIDEO! Watch this episode on Spirit Juice's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FteWNKQD8wM Episode 56 - Jesus, Look At My Heart It's key to commit to prayer; to schedule it and keep honor it through intention and discipline. But, then, how do we maintain prayer as an intimate relationship and not let it become a routine? The answer to one question: where's your heart in it? Going through the motions to get it done is not the point. You know… when you finish your prayer time, look up, and think what just happened? It's better, even, to do less with a whole heart than to try to do more while totally disconnected. Even if you're not in a good place to pray—tired, hungry, whatever—be honest about that and bring that to prayer. Because just like you can tell when somebody's totally checked out of a conversation (nodding, "uh huh, yup"), the Lord knows our hearts. He can tell. Talk to him instead about why you're distracted or angry or not in it; that's where he wants to be. Simply be still, and with your whole heart, say "Jesus, look at my heart."

Jesus, look at my heart.

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Today’s reading is a summation of what we have learned so far. Man is made for God, and we are born with a capacity for knowing God. Using our senses, listening to our consciences, and employing our gift of reason, we can know with certainty that God exists. Fr. Mike explains how we live freely only in communion with our Creator, even if we are limited in our capacity of comprehension. Knowing this compels us to share our faith in God with those who do not yet believe. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 44-49.

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Day 6: Knowing God With Certainty (2026)

Grief is natural, and sadness at the death of a loved one is to be expected. But what about people who feel anger in their bereavement? Especially anger at God?

Fr. Mike shares a difficult truth for those who wish their loved ones were still with them instead of with Jesus in heaven.

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Why Did God Let Them Die?

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The Jesse Tree

The third way is taken from possibility and necessity, and runs thus. We find in nature things that are possible to be and not to be, since they are found to be generated, and to corrupt, and consequently, they are possible to be and not to be. But it is impossible for these always to exist, for that which is possible not to be at some time is not. Therefore, if everything is possible not to be, then at one time there could have been nothing in existence. Now if this were true, even now there would be nothing in existence, because that which does not exist only begins to exist by something already existing. Therefore, if at one time nothing was in existence, it would have been impossible for anything to have begun to exist; and thus even now nothing would be in existence — which is absurd. Therefore, not all beings are merely possible, but there must exist something the existence of which is necessary. But every necessary thing either has its necessity caused by another, or not. Now it is impossible to go on to infinity in necessary things which have their necessity caused by another, as has been already proved in regard to efficient causes. Therefore we cannot but postulate the existence of some being having of itself its own necessity, and not receiving it from another, but rather causing in others their necessity. This all men speak of as God. ST 1. Q. 2, A 3. --- The 13 step argument given by Robert in the interview: 1. We find in reality some things that are capable of existing and not existing, because they are found to be generated and to corrupt. 2. We call such beings possible beings. 3. A possible being cannot be the cause of its own existence. 4. This is so for two reasons: (1) It would already have to exist in order to cause its own existence, but if it already exists then it does not need to cause its own existence, and (2) If it caused its own existence then it would be both prior to itself and also not prior to itself, which is a contradiction and thus impossible. 5. Therefore a possible being must get its existence from a cause that exists external to it. 6. It is impossible that everything which exists is a possible being. 7. The reason is that nothing could have begun to exist in reality if everything were a possible being because a possible being only comes to exist through an already existing cause external to it, which would not exist if everything were a possible being. 8. But if nothing could have begun to exist in reality then nothing would have existed in the past and nothing would exist now, because "from nothing, nothing comes." 9. But this is absurd because things exist now. 10. Thus not all things are possible beings—at least one necessary being must exist. 11. There are 2 ways for a being to be necessary: (1) it can get its necessity from another; (2) it can get its necessity from itself (per se). 12. If it has its necessity from another, then it requires a cause external to it. 13. An infinity of beings that get their necessity from another would not explain how anything came to exist, just as it is clear from the above that an infinity of possible beings would not explain how anything came to be. Conclusion: There must be a cause that has of itself (per se) its own necessity (i.e., it does not receive necessity from another), and on which all other beings are, ultimately, dependent for their existence. And this we call God. --- Robert mentioned a paper, "There must be a First: Why Thomas Aquinas Rejects Infinite, Essentially Ordered, Causal Series." 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33: What's the contingency argument for God's existence?

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78: Should I love Jesus and hate religion?

Episode 285 - From Son to Orphan How does a beloved son end up living like an orphan? As Lent begins, the friars enter deeply into the parable of the Prodigal Son, not starting with the return, but with the rupture. What happens in a heart that makes someone walk away from home? What wounds, doubts, shame, or disappointments lead us to take our inheritance and try to live without the Father? In this episode, they reflect on the subtle shift that happens long before the son leaves: the movement from trust to self-reliance, from intimacy to isolation, from sonship to an orphan spirit. They explore how sin and shame distort our vision of God's goodness, and how easy it is to believe we're better off on our own. This conversation isn't about condemnation, it's about awareness. Because before we become "prodigal," we often become wounded. Join us as we begin Lent by asking the Lord to reveal where we've chosen distance and to restore us to the truth of being sons and daughters again. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at <a href= "https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco">https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco</a>. Thank you! Get your own copy of the Prodigal Son prints <a href= "https://spiritjuice.shop/collections/poco-a-poco/products/print-coming-home"> https://spiritjuice.shop/collections/poco-a-poco/products/print-coming-home</a> 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at <a href= "https://www.pocomerch.com/">https://www.pocomerch.com/</a>

From Son to Orphan (Lent 2026)

Is it challenging for you to start up a conversation with someone? It can take a lot of courage and practice to communicate with a person, especially for the first time. How did Jesus do this? What were some of his common practices when approaching someone for the first time? Jeff Cavins continues his two part series on communicating like Jesus and digs into Scripture to give us real examples of how Jesus communicated.

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“So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

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Jesus, The Master Communicator (Part 2)

Prof. Michael Gorman explores Aquinas’s foundational philosophy of the material world, detailing key concepts such as the four causes, hylomorphism, act and potency, matter and form, and the distinction between substantial and accidental change. This lecture was given on July 17th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Michael Gorman is Professor of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.&nbsp; He has doctorates in philosophy and theology, and his work covers both areas, with a special emphasis on metaphysical themes. He is the author of over thirty-five scholarly articles, a book entitled Aquinas on the Metaphysics of the Hypostatic Union (Cambridge University Press, 2017), and a book that will appear in the spring of 2024 entitled A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics (The Catholic University of America Press, 2024). Keywords: Act and Potency, Aristotle, Final Causality, Hylomorphism, Matter and Form, Metaphysics, Natural Philosophy, Prime Matter, Nicomachean Ethics, Substantial Change

Aquinas and the Basic Principles of the Material World – Prof. Michael Gorman

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What Exactly Am I Supposed to Do In Prayer? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Homily from the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Nothing to Offer. Nothing to Prove. Nothing to Hide. When we stand before the gates of Heaven and we are asked why we should be let in...what is our answer? How would we approach Heaven? How do we approach God now? We might approach God with our resume, or as an audition, or with perfection...but we need to approach in a different way.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from October 26, 2025:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18</dt> Luke 18:9-14

10/26/25 I Got Nothin'

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Jeremiah and emphasizes God’s judgment against the nations surrounding Israel. Fr. Mike also invites us to meditate on the words of the prophets and repent for our own failures and shortcomings. Today’s readings are Jeremiah 47-48, Lamentations 2, and Proverbs 18:1-4.

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Day 254: Judgment of Nations (2025)

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today's readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46.

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Day 29: Moses Returns to Egypt (2026)

Fr. Mike highlights Saul's brokenness and vanity as he makes an unlawful sacrifice and a rash oath in order to save Israel in the midst of war. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 13-14, and Psalm 58.

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Day 108: Saul's Vanity (2024)

In this masterful book, Christopher Malloy identifies more than a dozen heresies and errors of this new modernism. What do nearly all of them have in common? They espouse a false mercy that divorces compassion from truth. But compassion without truth is only emotional sympathy, not charity. Genuine mercy is based on truth. God pours out His grace so that we sinners may repent of wickedness, embrace Him, and live holy lives.

False Mercy | eBook

We are created to be loved, and to love others. But it’s easy to settle for likes. We feel a boost of ego when someone leaves a flattering comment or shares our post, and it’s satisfying … to a point. But deep inside we all want to be loved, not just liked. 

Jeff brings up Scripture passages on what it means to be created for love and talks about the things that hold us back from pursuing authentic love.

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“We are created for love, but we settle for likes because of fear, anger, hurt, woundedness, ego, inconvenience, love of money—all of these things can stop us.”

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John 15:13 
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

CCC 545 
“Jesus invites sinners to the table of the kingdom: ‘I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.’ He invites them to that conversion without which one cannot enter the kingdom, but shows them in word and deed his Father's boundless mercy for them and the vast ‘joy in heaven over one sinner who repents’. The supreme proof of his love will be the sacrifice of his own life ‘for the forgiveness of sins".

John 13:34 
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”

John 17:26 
“I made known to them thy name, and I will make it known, that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.”

John 3:16 
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

John 14:21 
“He who has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me; and he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”

Ephesians 5:25 
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her”

John 1:18 
“No one has ever seen God; the only Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has made him known.”

What stops the love of God? 
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Anger – unresolved conflict in our hearts 
Hurt – go to confession and profess your desire to grow closer to God 
Woundedness – wounds from our lives that stop us from receiving the love of God 
Jealousy, Envy, and Inconvenience 
Ego – believing that we can do it all on our own 
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Created for Love, Settling for Likes

Day 254: Judgment of Nations (2024)

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.catholicexorcism.org/">St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

Mystical Experience and Demonic Possession

Join Dan Burke and guest host, Stephanie Burke, as they speak with Connie Rossini about authentic contemplative prayer. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>What is authentic contemplative prayer?</li> <li>Why did Connie start the authentic contemplative prayer group?</li> <li>Why do we need to bring clarity to the realm of spirituality?</li> <li>What are the top three problems with centering prayer?</li> <li>How should we begin a prayer routine?</li> <li>What is "affective prayer" and how would one pray this way?</li> <li>What is discursive prayer?</li> <li>Can we enter into contemplative prayer by our own efforts, or does God call us to contemplative prayer?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href= "http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B014ED3U6E/cathospiridir-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Is Centering Prayer Catholic?</a> by Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/EWTN+Publishing/THE+CONTEMPLATIVE+ROSARY.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Contemplative Rosary</a> by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href="http://contemplativehomeschool.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contemplative Homeschool</a> - website for Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012118.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mass Readings</a> - a USCCB Bible link</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer</a> by Dan Burke</li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/5" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> - USCCB Bible link</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

January 26, 2018: Authentic Contemplative Prayer

Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/aquinas-on-the-four-last-things"> Aquinas on the Four Last Things</a> - Dr. Kevin Vost</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> <li><a href="https://www.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> </ul>

Aquinas on the Four Last Things

What does it mean to live out the truth? This theme carries over as we continue our evaluation of the eighth commandment. We learn the Catechism’s teachings on ways we violate truth, degrees of gravity based on circumstances, and the duty of reparation. Fr. Mike discusses each offense and offers resonating examples to reflect on. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2475-2487. 

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Day 321: Offenses Against Truth (2025)

Together, with Fr. Mike, we unpack the formation of our conscience. Fr. Mike emphasizes that a well-formed conscience is one that is both “upright and truthful.” He also highlights the idea that a well-formed intellect is vital to having a well-formed conscience. We cannot just say something is either right or wrong, we have to understand why we think that. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1783-1789.

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Day 239: The Formation of Conscience (2024)

Epigraph

Author's Preface

Establishing the Basics

The 1960s

Ad Orientem

Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi

Men in a Militant Church

Conclusion to Part I

Part II Introduction - From the Experts

The Merit of a Mass

The Mass of Vatican II

Sacrosanctum Concilium

Bishop's Challenge

Part III Introduction - Men Share

Charlie Aeschliman

Eddie Brock

Harrison Butker

Kyle Clement

Father Craig Friedley

Bas Rutten

Dan Schneider

Scott Sullivan

About The Author

End Credits

Jesse Romero explores how the traditional Latin Mass resonates with men, equipping them to engage in spiritual battles. Drawing from his background in law enforcement and spiritual warfare, he highlights the TLM's sacrificial nature, intellectual appeal, and reverent silence. The book includes essays from priests and testimonies from notable Catholic men, illustrating how the TLM fosters authentic masculinity and spiritual strength.

What Attracts Men to the Sacred Liturgy—and Why

Professor Chris Baglow discusses the relationship between faith and science, focusing on the interpretation of Genesis 1 and its compatibility with modern scientific understanding. By comparing Genesis to ancient Near Eastern creation myths, Professor Baglow demonstrates how the biblical account lays the groundwork for both Christian theology and scientific inquiry. This lecture was given on November 10th, 2024, at College of William and Mary For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a> About the Speaker: Dr. Baglow is Professor of the Practice of Theology and the Director of the Science and Religion Initiative of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. His work is the culmination of 19 years of faith and science scholarship and educational program creation, as well as a lengthy career in Catholic theological education spanning high-school, undergraduate, graduate and seminary teaching. For this work, he was co-recipient of an Expanded Reason Award in Teaching from the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Madrid) and the Vatican Joseph Ratzinger Foundation (Rome). Baglow is the author of Faith, Science and Reason: Theology on the Cutting Edge (2nd edition, Midwest Theological Forum, 2019) and Creation: A Catholic’s Guide to God and the Universe (Ave Maria Press, 2021). He serves as theological advisor to the Board of Directors of the Society of Catholic Scientists and as a contributor to the JTF-funded science and religion programming of the Word on Fire Institute. Most recently, he authored the transcripts for Wonder: The Harmony of Faith and Science, a Word on Fire film series directed by Manny Marquez and narrated by Jonathan Roumie. His work has appeared in That Man is You, Crux, Church Life Journal, Culture and Evangelization, and Joie de Vivre Quarterly Journal.

Seeds of Life: Creation, Evolution, and St. Augustine | Prof. Chris Baglow

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss questions on Discerning Gods Will and Struggle in Prayer. Topics covered in the show: <ul> <li>How long should you wait when discerning Gods will?</li> <li>Where can I find abbreviated versions of the Ignatius Traditions?</li> <li>How do I handle desolation during mental prayer?</li> <li>How do emotional wounds affect my progress with God?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spiritualdirection.com -</a>  website</li> <li><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> <li><a href="https://www.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Catholic-Connie-Rossini-ebook/dp/B07K1Q2B5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550686904&sr=8-1&keywords=is+centering+prayer+catholic"> Is Centering Prayer Catholic?</a> - Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Deep</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Prayers-Fr-Chad-Ripperger/dp/154105671X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544109361&sr=8-1&keywords=deliverance+prayers+for+use+by+the+laity+-+fr.+chad+ripperger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity</a>  - <a class="a-link-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&sort=relevancerank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fr. Chad A Ripperger PhD</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+DISCERNMENT+OF+SPIRITS.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Discernment of Spirits</a> - Fr. Timothy Gallager</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

Q&A - Discerning Gods Will and Struggle in Prayer

As we read Numbers 8-9, Deuteronomy 8, and Psalm 93, Fr. Mike reflects on how the Israelites were expected to celebrate Passover in all circumstances, learned to trust that God would lead them to where they needed to go, and needed to remember God in times of abundance as well as darkness.

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Day 59: Obligations to God (2024)

Today we read about the descendants of Noah, and the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 10-11, as well as Psalm 2. Fr. Mike reveals the errors of these characters, and how we also can fall into the same traps.

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Day 5: Tower of Babel (2025)

Fr. Mike shares how verse 1 Peter 3:15 about being ready to give a reason for the faith that is within us has been one of the most influential Bible verses for him. As we start reading 1 Thessalonians today, Fr. Mike also highlights how Paul is encouraged by the faith of the Thessalonians and stresses the importance of not only sharing the gospel but also sharing our very selves. Today's readings are 1 Peter 3-5, 1 Thessalonians 1-3, and Proverbs 30:15-16.

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Day 353: Sharing the Gospel (2023)

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1/15 - St. Arnold Janssen

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36.5: Can you tell me something about the angels? (A talk by Peter Kreeft)

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G.K. Chesterton, Poetry, & Joyful Catholicism (Joseph Pearce) | Ep. 325

Fr. Mike discusses the forbidden forms of worship explained in Numbers 17, and why it's important for us to understand how God desired to be worshipped in the Old Testament. Today's readings are Numbers 17, Deuteronomy 17-18, and Psalm 98.

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Day 66: Forbidden Forms of Worship (2024)

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11/23 - Pope St. Clement I

Tune in as Dan and Stephanie Burke discuss a survey about how to increase reverence for Jesus fully present in the Eucharist! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://realpresencecoalition.com/">Survey Results</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

How to Increase Reverence for the Lord in the Eucharist

The Catechism teaches about God’s plan and design for men and women—male and female—and their equality, complementarity, dignity, and destiny. Fr. Mike shows us how men and women can be both complete in themselves and yet made “for each other.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 369-373.

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Day 52: Male and Female (2025)

Fr. Mike continues reading from the book of Nehemiah as we read of the many attempts to prevent Nehemiah from doing the great work of God. We also see the events that lead to Esther being chosen as queen and the goodness she will bring even in the midst of a broken system. Today’s readings are Nehemiah 6-7, Esther 1-2, and Proverbs 21:1-4.

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Day 275: Esther Becomes Queen (2024)

Are we able to forgive those who have hurt our loved ones? Today, Jeff gives some words of encouragement regarding forgiveness, especially when people have hurt those closest to us.

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“I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33

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Anyone You Forgive, I Forgive

America's Three Worldviews | Ross Douthat

In this episode we move beyond the idea of personal holiness and discuss the practicals of how to grow in holiness. Holiness is a unique path of surrender to God and He has provided all that we need to be holy right where we are. We chat about the importance of the will, surrender, fasting, prayer, and being sober and alert. Starting today, we are invited to make the pursuit of holiness - growing towards intimate union with God - a priority. Sister Miriam's one thing - The sculpture <a href= "https://www.sculpturebytps.com/portfolio_page/a-quiet-moment/"> A Quiet Moment by Timothy P. Schmalz</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3c4pTJQ">Praying the Rosary for Inner Healing by Fr. Dwight Longenecker</a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href="https://amzn.to/3bZ62f6">Praying the Rosary for Spiritual Warfare by Fr. Dwight Longenecker</a> Michelle's other other one thing - <a href= "https://mightyishercall.com/products/#Products/Ebooks"> Mighty is Her Call - A Mother's Rosary Guide</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmdNRD33jEM&feature=youtu.be"> Abide in Me - Chris August </a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Holiness is more about being than doing. Who is someone you would describe as "holy" and why?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Michelle spoke about our attachment to our phones, especially at the start and end of the day. How does this affect you and what is a practical change you can make to give your "first fruits" to the Lord? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">After listening to this week's episode, how have you been challenged to pursue holiness by pursuing union and intimacy with God? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Sr Miriam described holiness as the fullness of Christ being made present through us. What is one specific thing that is blocking Jesus from being present in and through you?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Heather shared about the importance of fasting and strengthening the "will muscle." What is one tangible way you could do to choose something difficult to strengthen your will?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What is the Lord inviting you to root out of your life - gossip, resentment, bitterness, grudges, judgment, self-righteousness, self-pity, selfishness - in order to cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit and grow in holiness?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Spend some time in prayer today to recommit to pursuing holiness and union with Jesus.</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church" - Pope Francis Scripture for Lectio Divina - 1 Peter 1:15-16 "Instead, as He who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct; for it is written, 'You shall be holy, for I am holy.'" This episode is sponsored by CORDA candles. CORDA brings the light of the saints to the domestic church. Each handcrafted candle has a custom scent directly inspired by saints and the faith, such as Our Lady, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, St.Therese, and Night Prayer. And they're made with an all-natural coconut wax blend, which is cleaner and burns longer than soy wax. Explore all the scents at <a href= "http://www.cordacandles.com/">www.cordacandles.com</a> and receive 10% off with promo code ABIDE10.

S08 Episode 03: Personal Holiness, Personal Mission

Fr. Mike guides us through the last two chapters of Ezekiel, explaining the biblical significance of the water flowing from the right side of the temple, and how it foreshadows Christ's passion. He also emphasizes the imagery of the clay and the potter in Jeremiah, signifying how our lives are meant to be open for God to mold and shape, according to his will. Today's readings are Jeremiah 18-19, Ezekiel 47-48, and Proverbs 15:21-24.

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Day 237: Water from the Temple (2024)

Welcome to The Saint of the Day Podcast, a service of <a href='https://www.goodcatholic.com/'>Good Catholic</a> and <a href='http://thecatholiccompany.com/'>The Catholic Company</a>.Today&apos;s featured saint is Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto.  If you like what you heard, share this podcast with someone you know, and make sure to subscribe!🔔Subscribe to Our Channel: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVNrdEJMWl9MMHluX2FYOVExYktxa0xGdGp1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsSmFkN2pqNWFkQkI3NVFFeGZYTno0cmp6b1hJVVI3cW5IbmZ4aWN1Y0FLRUJsWUItZGRJSTRPUW13YWtnQVJLbzBUS041TzlveF9Ec3lwSDd4RWgwaFg3VTJQc2Eyc3lXTkF1WWoyM0MyenV2MTdzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3sX4exh&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3sX4exh</a>✅ Visit Good Catholic for more great content: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyRnFzSEt0VWptYWlSNTJDR0ZPRDNqZnJiQXxBQ3Jtc0trSG1IR2dtaEduSHB2RGVtQVQ4VFJvNnpPY3NVZ19fcURMa21SdzRHSWlnMWljb3pBNmdSNkV0UDNGblJ3ZmY3WFBoNHh5Z2drSkg1V2puaHhJTkVKcjc5WEN6cHhOTllHOTdCdmlMV2dfcWxwdkxJZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3rMqLKI&amp;v=uXS4iQbY-gY'>https://bit.ly/3rMqLKI</a>

2/20 - Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto

What exactly is "the prayer of quiet" and why does God call us to this type of prayer? Today, Dan and Melissa answer this question and dive deeper into the realm of contemplative prayer.  Topics/Questions covered during the show: <ul> <li>How does "the prayer of quiet" or silence differ from "the prayer of simplicity"?</li> <li>What are the affects of "the prayer of quiet"? </li> <li>What is it like to experience "the prayer of quiet"?</li> <li>What does it mean to enter into a more passive type of prayer?</li> <li>What are some problematic teachings about passivity in prayer?</li> <li>Should we try to suppress our thoughts during prayer?</li> <li>Is it selfish to spend your prayer time contemplating God instead of using that time for praying for others?</li> <li>Should we rest or relax during "the prayer of quiet"?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target= "_blank">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a href= "https://www.spiritualdirection.com/preorder-into-the-deep" target= "_blank">Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer</a> by Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/FINDING+GOD+THROUGH+MEDITATION.axd" target="_blank">Finding God through Meditation</a> edited by Dan Burke</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>

August 4, 2017: The Prayer of Quiet

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they continue talking about the key foundations of divine intimacy in marriage! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "spiritualdirection.com/events">Divine Intimacy in Marriage</a> - retreat</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

Divine Intimacy in Marriage: Key Foundations

The Liturgy of the Hours is known as the “public prayer of the Church.” Fr. Mike explains how praying the Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies time and gives God the opportunity to speak to us throughout our day. Fr. Mike encourages us to see the Liturgy of the Hours as a great gift from the Church that can powerfully transform our prayer lives when it takes root in our hearts. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1174-1178.

This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.

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Day 161: The Liturgy of the Hours (2024)

Prof. Michael Dauphinais explains what contemporary culture needs to learn from Thomas Aquinas, arguing for a metaphysics of communion in which God, family, Church, and society are not locked in competition but share common goods that make each more fully alive. This lecture was given on September 22nd, 2025, at University of Florida. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speakers: Michael A. Dauphinais, Ph.D., serves as the Fr. Matthew Lamb Professor of Catholic Theology and the co-director of the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal at Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, Florida. He has co-authored with Matthew Levering Knowing the Love of Christ: An Introduction to the Theology of Thomas Aquinas; Holy People, Holy Land: A Theological Introduction to the Bible; and The Wisdom of the Word: Biblical Answers to Ten Questions about Catholicism.&nbsp;He specializes in C.S. Lewis, the Bible, and St. Thomas Aquinas. He speaks frequently in both academic and popular settings, and particularly enjoys visiting Thomistic Institute student chapters. Dr. Dauphinais hosts The Catholic Theology Show podcast to help a wide audience discover the richness of coming to know and love God as he has revealed himself in Jesus Christ. Keywords: Common Good, Common Good versus Zero-Sum Competition, God’s Non-Competitive Action, Human Community, Metaphysics of Communion, Natural Law, Original Sin and False Image of God, Participated Goods in Family and Society, Thomistic View of Marriage and Family, Vision of God in Evangelium Vitae

What Contemporary Culture Needs to Learn from Thomas Aquinas – Prof. Michael Dauphinais

Fr. Mike reflects on God's presence to his people, and how that makes his chosen people distinct. Today's readings are Exodus 33-34, Leviticus 24, and Psalm 80.

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Day 48: God's Presence (2024)

This lecture was given on January 29th, 2024, at The Ohio State University. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a> About the Speaker: Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel is a member of the St. Cecilia Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Tennessee. She has been active in her religious community’s teaching apostolate for over fifteen years and assists with the theological formation of the newest members of her religious congregation, serving as Associate Professor of Theology at Aquinas College. In addition to contributing articles to a number of journals and magazines, including the Vatican newspaper (L’Osservatore Romano), The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, The Linacre Quarterly, and the Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, her favorite projects have been serving as editor-in-chief of her Congregation’s book, Praying as a Family, directing a television series of the same title with EWTN, co-directing the documentary Undivided Heart, and serving as the creator and founding Director of the University of Dallas Studies in Catholic Faith &amp; Culture Program.

Why Does God Allow Us to Suffer? | Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

This lecture was given on February 3rd, 2024, at the Dominican House of Studies.For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Prof. Michael Root (Catholic University of America) is formerly Ordinary Professor of Systematic Theology at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Root is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and studied at Dartmouth College (B.A.) and Yale University (Ph.D. in theology). He was received into the Catholic Church in August, 2010. His particular theological interests are ecumenical relations, eschatology/last things, and grace and justification. Root has been a member of the US and international LutheranCatholic dialogues, the US LutheranUnited Methodist dialogue, the AnglicanLutheran International Working Group, and the Anglican Lutheran International Commission. He served on the drafting teams that produced the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification.

Justified by Grace, but What is Grace and What does it do? | Prof. Michael Root

Inspired by David Attenborough's animal documentaries, Fr. Mike muses with Dcn. Jacob about how cultures, nations, and families use animals to represent their core ideals. Ultimately they discuss how the Lamb is a symbol of the Christian.

The King Animal in the Animal Kingdom

Overcoming The Science And Religion Divide | Prof. Karin Oberg

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/4klx2Ao6HQFXQYhJ7lPpuw?si=93fcc38e209e49fa"> The Devil is in the Details</a> - podcast</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

New Podcast: The Devil is in the Details

Day 59: Obligations to God (2025)

This lecture was given on September 11, 2023, at the University of Florida

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About the speaker:

Originally from a farm in Kansas, Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P., is a priest in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph who teaches on the pontifical faculty of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC where he is editor-in-chief of The Thomist. He has authored Christ in the Life and Teaching of Gregory of Nazianzus (Oxford University Press, 2013) and The Power of Patristic Preaching: The Word in Our Flesh (The Catholic University of America Press, 2023). He is editor or co-editor of several volumes, including The Oxford Handbook of Deification, The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's Sermons, Thomas Aquinas and the Greek Fathers, Thomas Aquinas and the Crisis of Christology, and Thomas Aquinas as Spiritual Teacher.