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Opening Credits

Front Matter

Healing from Unforgiveness to Forgiveness

Healing from Fear to Trust

Healing from Shame to Mercy

Healing from Anxiety to Peace

Healing from Pride to Humility

Healing from No to Yes

Healing from Powerlessness to Prayer

Healing from Spiritual Warfare to Christ_s Victory

Healing from Sin-Sickness to the Eucharist

Healing from Spiritual Weakness to the Beatitudes

Healing from Worldliness to Works of Mercy

Healing the Culture through the Spiritual Works of Mercy

Back Matter

End Credits

Healing is resurrection, restoring life through God’s mercy. This retreat guide draws from Scripture and the lives of saints to show how divine mercy brings healing to every wound—personal, familial, and spiritual. With reflections, saintly examples, and practical exercises, each chapter invites you to move from fear to trust, shame to mercy, and weakness to Christ’s victory, leading you deeper into forgiveness, peace, and the transforming power of God’s love.

God's Healing Mercy

Homily from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God gives exactly what is needed for whatever He has called us to. The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady affirms the fact that Mary was preserved from all stain of Original Sin through the merits of her Son’s future life, death, and resurrection.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from December 8, 2021:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Genesis 3:9-15, 20</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 98:1, 2-4</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12</dt> Luke 1:26-38

12/08/21 Immaculate Conception

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Demons Causing Division

This lecture was given on November 17, 2022, at Trinity College Dublin.

For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.thomisticinstitute.org.

About the speaker:
Lewis Ayres is Professor of Catholic and Historical Theology at Durham University in the United Kingdom. He specializes in the study of early Christian theology, especially the history of Trinitarian theology and early Christian exegesis. He is also deeply interested in the relationship between the shape of early Christian modes of discourse and reflection and the manner in which renewals of Catholic theology during the last hundred years have attempted to engage forms of modern historical consciousness and sought to negotiate the shape of appropriate scriptural interpretation in modernity, even as they remain faithful to the practices of classical Catholic discourse and contemplation. 

His publications include Augustine and the Trinity (2010) and Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Trinitarian Theology (2004). He is co-editor of the Cambridge History of Early Christian Literature (2004) and of the Oxford Handbook of Catholic Theology (forthcoming). Professor Ayres has co-edited the Blackwell Challenges in Contemporary Theology series (since 1997), the Ashgate Studies in Philosophy and Theology in Late Antiquity series (since 2007), and has just co-founded with Fortress Press the Renewal: Conversations in Catholic Theology series. He serves on the editorial boards of Modern Theology, the Journal of Early Christian Studies, and Augustinian Studies. He has also served on the board of the North American Patristics Society.

Does Tradition Live? Do Doctrines 'Develop'? | Prof. Lewis Ayres

It’s a question that arises whenever someone challenges the beliefs of Christianity: If God is all-loving, why does he send people to hell? Some Christians choose to believe that hell doesn’t exist, or if it does, then only those guilty of the most heinous sins go there. Fr. Mike’s response in this video makes much more sense, and he offers an explanation of hell you can take to your grave.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Hell Is for Real

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Archbishop Gomez Vs Wokeism

Episode 227 - Emotions and Jesus How do you feel? And why do emotions matter? Valuing the emotional life as important, they are an intrinsic part of us. Emotions are neutral in nature but how we respond to them can be both fruitful and dangerous, this is why knowing how to navigate them is vital in our human life. In this episode, we'll talk about the importance of emotions, the right word and place for them, and how they integrate with the spiritual life. You can get a copy of the Monk Manual x CFR Collaboration Resourse and the Mysteries & Medicine Prayer Journal at: https://monkmanual.com/friars 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Emotions and Jesus

Dr. Peter tells a story of a Catholic couple to show how they were able to recognize, take ownership of and work toward resolution of their sexual issues.  The audience is encouraged to engage in active listening and be interested in what the story brings up inside, as a way of identifying potential issues in one's own life.

68 Improving Sexual Intimacy in Catholic Marriages

Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike discuss the different criteria that an individual must meet in order to be recognized as a doctor or father of the church.

What Makes a Father a Father

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Regarding My Heretical Nonsense ...

A virgin without stain or blemish, what does that actually look like? Tune in to this week's episode to listen to Fr. Sean and Fr. Mike's deep dive on the Immaculate Mary.

Our Lady of Immaculate Perception

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BONUS | Interview with Matt Walsh

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...

Death, judgment, heaven, and hell—the four last things—are popular enough topics among Christians; but there’s more to these things than just our own personal end. In this episode​,​ Fr. Mike explains how, as the Catechism teaches, in the Last Judgment “the ultimate meaning of the whole work of creation and of the entire economy of salvation” will be made known to us (CCC 1040). All the good and evil you and I have done will also become known. Fr. Mike’s perspective on this reality is both fascinating and humbling.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

The Lesser Known Final Judgment

Episode 116 - Give It To God, Series on The Practice of the Presence of God (Part 3 of 4) We can't do anything more to earn God's love, we have it already! We can be weak, we can be poor, and we can be sinners—and that's okay. We can bring all that to the Lord and that's where we start. Jesus doesn't want us to give him the good things alone, but the bad things as well. What the Lord wants is for us to invite Him in that space for Him to be with us on that. What we need to do is to surrender every bit of who we are, surrender our desires to control and give it all to God. This episode talks more about some great points in the practice of presence of God. An invitation to reflect back on who we are, understand or accept our weaknesses and sins. While at the same time, recognize who God is as we surrender everything to Him. You can find the Presence of God challenge in the Hallow App or this link https://app.hallow.com/challenges/51, where you can join in and reflect with Fr. Mark-Mary on The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Give It To God

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*FINAL* INTERVIEW IN THE STUDIO (Jacob Imam) | Ep. 499

There's one thing I know...

When life feels confusing or directionless, trust that God’s will is present. Even in chaos. These reflections offer gentle guidance for recognizing how God speaks through everyday events and how to respond with peace and confidence. With practical advice for making decisions, growing in virtue, and discerning divine inspiration, this book helps you embrace God's will as the sure path to consolation and spiritual maturity.

Finding God's Will for You | eBook

Explore how the earliest Christians read and understood the Bible in this concise yet illuminating guide to Scripture. Drawing on the wisdom of the Church Fathers, this book reveals how the canon was formed, how divine inspiration works, and why the Bible is both reliable and infallible. Learn the spiritual senses of Scripture and how to interpret passages in their full context. With clear explanations and practical tips, it offers a path to deeper understanding and more fruitful encounters with the Word of God.

Reading Scripture Like the Early Church | eBook

Episode 196 - Mary: A Real Mom, Series on "Mary and the Interior Life" by Fr. Jeremiah Shryock (Part 1) How important is Mary, Our Lady, in your spiritual life? Our Lady is a real woman, a real mother to all of us and Mary's intercession is actually more real than we realize. The gift of Our Lady is that she looks upon us, she knows our hearts, and her gaze can be the first safe and secure place in a world of filled insecurity. At this same moment, Mary wants us to look upon her and it is in this exchange where we find safety and security in our lives through a contemplative experience with her. In this episode, as we start our mini-series on Fr. Jeremiah's book, we are going to talk about Mary—a real mom, an invitation to gain a different understanding of Mary and learn about the importance of viewing the world through her eyes. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Mary: A Real Mom

This lecture was given on April 27th, 2024, at The 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 Speaker: Karin Öberg is Professor of Astronomy at Harvard University. Her specialty is astrochemistry and her research aims to uncover how chemical processes affect the outcome of planet formation, especially the chemical habitability of nascent planets. She did postdoctoral work at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics as a NASA Hubble fellow, focusing on millimeter observations of planet-forming disks around young stars.

Why Study Created Things? | Prof. Karin Öberg

We all have those people in our lives whom we love, but just ask too much of us.

Establishing limitations in relationships can be hard, but we need boundaries. Even Jesus did it when he spent time with just his disciples, or just his apostles; or just Peter, James, and John; or even just his father in heaven.

Fr. Mike explains not just why we need boundaries, but how we could do so without coming across as glib or too harsh.

He talks about how establishing boundaries will help us more effectively live the Christian life, and even help the one to whom those boundaries apply.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Why We Need Boundaries

The One Main Psychological Reason Why Catholic Marriages Fail<ol><li>Intro: Welcome to the podcast Interior Integration for Catholics <ol><li>Interior Integration for Catholics brings to you in each episode the best psychological information essential for your human formation, knowledge that is fundamental in shoring up the natural foundation for your Catholic spiritual life.  </li><li>In this podcast, we confront the tough questions we Catholics have in our day-to-day lives, we confront head on our struggles in the natural realm, the psychological difficulties that keep us from fully loving our Lord and our Lady in a deep, personal, intimate way and living out our vocations. </li><li>And we deal with these difficult, demanding issues for one primary reason: to free you to love God our Father, Jesus our Brother, the Holy Spirit and Our Mother Mary more and more over time.  </li><li>This podcast helps you focus inward on your interior integration -- to help you bring together the different parts of yourself into unity and harmony with God.</li><li>Together, we are on a journey toward deep transformation, a radical conversion at the core of our being so that our souls can one day enter into contemplative union with God. </li><li>I’m clinical psychologist Peter Malinoski and I am here with you, to be your host and guide.  </li><li>This podcast is part of Souls and Hearts, our online outreach at soulsandhearts.com, which is all about shoring up our natural foundation for the Catholic spiritual life, all about overcoming psychological obstacles to being loved and to loving God and neighbor</li><li>This is episode 57, released on March 1, 2021</li><li>This is the ninth episode in our series on sexuality and in this episode, we are turning our attention to Catholic marriages -- such an important, essential topic for our day and age, Catholic marriages</li><li>And we are going to start with the real, deeper, often hidden reasons why Catholic marriages fall apart</li><li>So this episode is titled The One Main Psychological Reason Why Catholic Marriages Fail</li><li>Get ready for the deep dive into new ways of thinking about Catholic marriages, from an informed psychological perspective. </li><li>Focusing on the psychological aspects here -- not the spiritual ones. <ol><li>Not qualified to judge souls, make statements about their virtues or vices</li><li>Not criticizing or condemning, but rather focusing on understanding with gentleness and compassion</li><li>You catch more flies with honey than vinegar  </li><li>Focus on the natural level.   </li></ol></li><li> What about you, Dr. Peter -- what do you know about marriage?  Fair question.  25th year of marriage, one marriage, 7 children.  </li></ol></li><li>Windup: The Current State of Catholic Marriages  <ol><li>Definitions  <ol><li>What is Catholic Marriage <ol><li>Catholic Dictionary:  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol>As a natural institution, the lasting union of a man and a woman who agree to give and receive rights over each other for the performance of the act of generation and for the fostering of their mutual love. The state of marriage implies four chief conditions: 1. there must be a union of opposite sexes; it is therefore opposed to all forms of unnatural, homosexual behavior; 2. it is a permanent union until the death of either spouse; 3. it is an exclusive union, so that extramarital acts are a violation of justice; and 4. its permanence and exclusiveness are guaranteed by contract; mere living together, without mutually binding themselves to do so, is concubinage and not marriage. Christ elevated marriage to a sacrament of the New Law. Christian spouses signify and partake of the mystery of that unity and fruitful love which exists between Christ and his Church, helping each other attain to holiness in their married life and in the rearing and education of their children. <ol><li>Emphasis on the Sacramental Aspect -- discussing sacramental marriages here.  </li><li>Covenant, goes far beyond a Contract - no fault divorce, temporary contract.  </li><li>What is fail?  <ol><li>Broad Definition:  <ol><li>To prove deficient or lacking</li><li>to perform ineffectively or inadequately</li><li>to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved</li><li>to leave something undone  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>One way that we could consider a marriage to fail is by divorce  <ol><li>Stats  <ol><li>2014 Pew Research Survey of 885 Catholics 19% of those Catholic adults 18 years old were divorced or separated</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Consistent with Georgetown's Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate  <ol><li>About 20% or one in five Catholic adults have experienced divorce in their lifetimes </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>About 36% of Americans who marry divorce at some point.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>28% of Catholics who marry ever divorce -- lower than the general average</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Old canard that half of all Catholic marriage end in divorce -- not true.  More like a quarter.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Still that's a lot -- 28%.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>And I don't think success in marriage is defined by not getting divorced</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Not getting divorced by itself is not sufficient to call a marriage successful.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Abusive marriages held together by </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Distant Roommates -- coolness, tolerating each other's existence</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Contrast with a life-giving marriage</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Ways marriages fail  <ol><li>Unilateral -- one spouse abandons the other</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Mutual -- each spouse abandons the other</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Distancing -- roommate model -- could be cordial or not</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>God's view of marriage  <ol><li>Marriage as a covenant, not a contract  <ol><li>CCC 1603 God himself is the author of marriage.  The vocation to marriage is written in the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator.  </li><li>Wedding at Cana -- Beginning of Jesus public life</li><li>Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics -- Jesus playing</li></ol></li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Hurdle  <ol><li>Marriage is Tough  <ol><li>Reasons  <ol><li>No one can hurt us, disappoint us, or get under our skin quite like a spouse. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Hard to anticipate the difficulties.  The crosses.   </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Marriage Difficulties affect us all</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Even if we aren't married  <ol><li>Considering our parents' marriage</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Friends' marriages</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Marriage as bedrock of society -- USCCB  <ol><li>Aristotle wrote that the family is nature’s established association for the supply of mankind’s everyday wants. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>USCCB: Marriage is the bedrock of society.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol>Marriages benefit society by building and strengthening human relationships within the home(among spouses and children) and beyond (involving relatives, neighbors, and communities). Forthis reason, the family has long been understood as the fundamental unit of society, thefoundation f...

57 The One Main Psychological Reason Why Catholic Marriages Fail

Episode 220 - Hot Takes 6 We have to understand that we are going through different journeys. God is doing something completely different in each of our lives and we have to be attentive to that. Let us not be so quick to judge—everything is not as simple as it may seem. As we continue our journeys through life, we will constantly encounter our own and other people's struggles, flaws, weaknesses, and even sins. In our Catholic life, there will be a lot of questions that will come our way and in this episode, we'll try to answer a few of them. Here is another one of our Hot Takes episodes that talks about some essential topics that most of us can relate to. In this episode we'll be going through the following topics: 1️⃣ A Perspective on Differences Between Men and Women 2️⃣ Free People, Free People 3️⃣ Stuff Matters 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Hot Takes 6

Dan Burke explores the hidden battle for souls, revealing how demons subtly influence even the most devout through deception and illusion. Using St. Teresa of Avila’s The Interior Castle as a guide, he examines the seven stages of spiritual growth and the corresponding demonic tactics aimed at derailing progress. Through the wisdom of the saints, he uncovers how to discern authentic encounters with God, overcome dryness in prayer, and resist distractions, equipping the soul for the journey toward union with Christ.

The Devil in the Castle | eBook

Episode 160 - Prayer, Presence, Party (Easter Things) What do you do after Easter Sunday? We are invited to be overwhelmed with paschal joy during the Easter season, but instead, we usually resolve to our daily grind like everything isn't transformed by our encounter with the risen Lord. So many of us return to our normal ways shortly after the resurrection—we can sometimes take comfort in that. In today's episode, we're gonna talk about the importance of Easter and how we can allow the liturgy to break into our everyday lives. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Prayer, Presence, Party (Easter Things)

&quot;My sweetest Joy is to be in the presence of Jesus in the holy Sacrament.&quot;In our last episode, we learned about Saint Katharine Drexel as a young girl - come listen to more of her story today to hear of her endurance through trial and love of the Lord.Today’s episode is a special public release of the story of Saint Katharine Drexel that was part of our 2025 Kids Lenten Challenge on Hallow called The Little Way. We can&apos;t wait for you to hear an all new season of Saints Alive starting this September! 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 Katharine Drexel Part II

Be Bold Be Brief Be Seated

Episode 219 - Hot Takes 5 We have to understand that we are going through different journeys. God is doing something completely different in each of our lives and we have to be attentive to that. Let us not be so quick to judge—everything is not as simple as it may seem. As we continue our journeys through life, we will constantly encounter our own and other people's struggles, flaws, weaknesses, and even sins. In our Catholic life, there will be a lot of questions that will come our way and in this episode, we'll try to answer a few of them. Here is another one of our Hot Takes episodes that talks about some essential topics that most of us can relate to. In this episode we'll be going through the following topics: 1️⃣ The Experience of Saul: Aging and Transition 2️⃣ Our Love for Home Through the Quirky and the Positive and How It Relates to God 3️⃣ The Confusion About What Is Sin or Not 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Hot Takes 5

It&#39;s easy to think of courage as something we only need when facing our greatest fears, but in this episode Fr. Mike explains how courage is necessary to live out every virtue. He shows how cowardice can seem harmless in the ways it sneaks into our thoughts, and shares words from great saints who commissioned the faithful to practice fortitude in our everyday lives.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Take Courage!

Episode 103 - A Father's Heart We come in as sons and daughters, then we graduate from sonship and daughtership. When we fall in love and receive the gift of the beloved, we have this deep desire to bear fruit and to let this love overflow. In this love, sons and daughters become spouses and from there we mature to become mothers and fathers. What we want is to live with the Father's heart—to give unselfish and sacrificial love. It is definitely not easy. But we are invited to become fathers and mothers after the heart of God. This episode tackles this topic through the most challenging moments in the desert. This Lent, we continue to work through Born of Fire by Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR. Order now (including digital copies) at bornoffirebook.com/ 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

A Father's Heart

Episode 217 - Hot Takes 4 We have to understand that we are going through different journeys. God is doing something completely different in each of our lives and we have to be attentive to that. Let us not be so quick to judge—everything is not as simple as it may seem. As we continue our journeys through life, we will constantly encounter our own and other people's struggles, flaws, weaknesses, and even sins. In our Catholic life, there will be a lot of questions that will come our way and in this episode, we'll try to answer a few of them. Here is another one of our Hot Takes episodes that talks about some essential topics that most of us can relate to. In this episode we'll be going through the following topics: 1️⃣ The burden of learning new rules and prohibitions 2️⃣ A healthy consumption of media 3️⃣ The experience of priesthood 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Hot Takes 4

This debate between Fr. Gregory Pine (a frequent guest on Pints with Aquinas) and Ben Watkins took place LIVE on YouTube on Sept. 1, 2020. Fr. Gregory, a Dominican Thomist, and Ben Watkins, an atheist "apologist," debated the existence of God. Matt Fradd served as host and moderator. DEBATE FORMAT Opening Statements: - Affirmative Opening Statement (15 minutes) - Negative Opening Statement (15 minutes) First Rebuttals: - Affirmative First Rebuttal (7 minutes) - Negative First Rebuttal (7 minutes) Second Rebuttals: - Affirmative Second Rebuttal (4 minutes) - Negative Second Rebuttal (4 minutes) Cross Examination: (The cross examiner is allowed to interrupt and move the flow of the argument as he sees fit.) - Affirmative cross examines negative (12 minutes) - Negative cross examines affirmative (12 minutes) Audience Questions (30 minutes) (Each person gets 2 minutes to answer a question addressed to them and their opponent gets 1 minute to respond) Closing Statements: - Affirmative Closing Statement (5 minutes) - Negative Closing Statement (5 minutes) Become a Patron of Pints With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about Pints With Aquinas: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> APOLOGETICS CONFERENCE: <a href="https://www.virtualcatholicconference.com/earlyapologetics2020">https://www.virtualcatholicconference.com/earlyapologetics2020</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

DEBATE: Does God Exist? w/ Fr. Gregory Pine vs. Ben Watkins

Episode 130 - Prayer Battle Tactics There's great wisdom to having some structure or intentionality to our prayer life because not having a plan for it can lead to the death of it. The truth is, killing your prayer or spiritual life is not only limited to doing violence to it, but also not nourishing it. There might be a lot of reason for us not to make time for prayer. But we need to make a commitment to the Lord and schedule some time for our prayer life. In our life, whether we realize it or not, we're making commitments, we're scheduling things. The only question we need to ask ourselves is, "Am I making the Lord a priority?" This episode is the fifth part of a series on Hungry For God by Dr. Ralph Martin that talks about some concrete ways and examples how we fight and win our prayer battles—may it be to about creating time and space for it or persevering in staying within it. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Prayer Battle Tactics

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

In this episode, we conclude season 16 by remembering with gratitude all the things God has done and is doing in our lives. We reflect on the importance of allowing our hearts to be drawn into beauty in the midst of both joy and sorrow. We also talk about maturity vs self reliance, allowing ourselves to be led by the Holy Spirit, and the relationship between trust and receptivity. Thank you dear friends for journeying with us this season! You will be in our prayers this summer and we are excited about what's in store this Fall! Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://youtu.be/WsntYP0SUZU?si=g_S_V0stTHVA4_7z">All to Bless You</a> and <a href= "https://youtu.be/jvYna4IDTtc?si=XTGggfszhmE96b63">Low (Live)</a> by Kory Miller Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.magdalagrove.com/">Magdala Grove</a> Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Love-Personal-Retreat-Teaching/dp/1928832288"> I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux</a> by Fr. Jean Delaby Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Pause and take a moment to notice the surrounding beauty. What do I notice? How might the Lord be speaking to me through this beauty?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I perplexed by the mystery of how God is working in my life? How might He be working all things for good in this season?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do I keep my union with the Lord? What is coming against that right now?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In my suffering and darkness, where do I turn my face? Am I allowing myself to be led or am I trying to control?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is the Lord inviting me to do this summer?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Are you in a season where it is difficult to be grateful? Why or why not?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In the midst of regular life, what is taking you away from union with God?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you encountered the love of God in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">God is always doing something new. How can you breathe in new hope?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are you looking forward to this summer? </li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "To limit your desires and your hopes is to misunderstand God's infinite goodness!" (St. Therese of Lisieux) Scripture for Lectio: "Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles…" (Psalm 105:5) Sponsor - House of Joppa: We're proud to be sponsored by <a href= "https://www.houseofjoppa.com/">House of Joppa</a>, a family-owned Catholic shop where modern design meets timeless tradition. From stunning Catholic jewelry to sacred art and décor, everything they offer is crafted to reflect the beauty of our faith. Explore their full collection at <a href= "https://www.houseofjoppa.com/">houseofjoppa.com</a> Timestamps: 00:00 - House of Joppa 01:00 - Intro 01:51 - Welcome 04:18 - What's Been on Our Minds 09:35 - Union with God 10:43 - Year of Hope 13:32 - Abiding 17:30 - Maturing of Love 19:20 - Turning to God 22:04 - Favorite Moments from Season 16 26:31 - What We are Looking Forward to this Summer 33:20 - Final Thoughts 34:59 - One Things

S16 E17 - Counting the Graces

Episode 88 - Imaginative Prayer (Advent 2021) Maybe you've heard about the nativity scene plenty, and seen it depicted endlessly. Do you really think you've entered as deeply into that mystery as you can? There's more! The Holy Spirit is never exhausted. It's the same with all of Scripture. This isn't a collection of abstract ideas; these are stories of real people, and these stories can bring us into real relationship. How can these stories become personal? A type of lectio divina emphasized by St Ignatius of Loyola: imaginative prayer. Meditating on Scripture this way, using human imagination and with God's grace, can lead to encountering these stories on a different level. Put yourself in the nativity scene. Pray with Mary and Joseph and the wise men. Let God reveal more to you. This is the final episode with Finding Your Place in the Advent Story from Ascension Press. Check it out here: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/rejoice-finding-your-place-in-the-advent-story Starting in the new year, we'll be going through Conversion by Fr Haggerty. https://www.ignatius.com/Conversion-P341.aspx The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of generous donors like you. Monthly donations are particularly helpful for our future planning. You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Imaginative Prayer (Advent 2021)

Coronavirus Crisis:  Carpe DiemOur Stress Responses:  Discovering, Understanding and Improving Them Episode 2March 25, 2020Introduction:Welcome to the podcast Coronavirus Crisis:  Carpe Diem where together we embrace the possibilities and opportunities for spiritual and psychological growth, all grounded in a Catholic worldview.Today we’re going to talk about how our stress responses give us very valuable information about ourselves, our psychological functioning and also our spiritual development.  So stress responses are the things we habitually do when we are stressed.  They are ways of coping, ways of trying to adapt to the situation.  You may know your stress responses or you might not know them.  Here are some examples of stress resposnes:  ·         Raiding the Fridge (chocolate)·         Biting nails·         Caught up in video games solitaire·         Online shopping·         Obsessive exercise·         Staring into space·         Starting arguments with the spouse·         Cleaning·         Baking·         Viewing pornography onlineSo now we’re going to explore our stress responses?  Why do that?  Why should we care?  Because they tell us what we need, or at least what we assume we need at some level.  And when those stress responses are maladaptive, we can fight them head on and sometimes we have to.  But if we can find the underlying need, we can address it in an entirely new and healthy way.  My stress response is __________________Next, let’s ask, “What does your stress response do for you?”  How is that response trying to meet an assumed or real need?If you listen in, you might find the answer.  You may already think you know the answer, and you may be right.  But let’s go deeper together.    Let’s have an open mind and an open heart toward ourselves on this one.  We may have an insight if we are open to it.  The big theme:  Our stress responses show us our growing edges, the areas in which we need to receive grace and help.  OK, so here’s the final part.  Let’s bring those needs into the spiritual life.  In a crisis like this, the need often has to do with being secure or having a sense of safety.  As Catholics, our need for security and for safety can’t be met by maladaptive stress responses.  They don’t work.  Chocolate can’t really make you safer.  Nailbiting can only temporarily cover stress, not resolve it.So to recap:  First, Let’s recognize which of our behaviors are stress responses.  Let’s name them and acknowledge them, own them, be real about them.  So for me, that stress response  is way too much internet surfing and study both of the economic and political news.Second, Let’s then reflect and be open to the needs or assumed needs we have that drive them.  In my case, an assumed need to predict what is happening and to control it.  My real need though, is for a sense of safety and security.Third, taking those assumed needs and real needs into the spiritual life in some way that is helpful to you.  In my case, bring the need for safety and security to God the Father and to Mary.  Ok, so we are winding it up for today.  Subscribe to this podcast and become a regular listener.Email me at <a href="mailto:Crisis@Soulsandhearts.com">Crisis@Soulsandhearts.com</a> and let me know what was helpful and what was not. Sign up for our upcoming assessment and limited-space webinars that will help you learn more about your reactions in a crisis at <a href="https://www.soulsandhearts.com/coronavirus-crisis">https://www.soulsandhearts.com/coronavirus-crisis</a>.Let me know what you need from this podcast.  Check out Soulsandhearts.com .  Dr. Gerry has just launched his course for married couples who are recovering from the discovery of porn use – porn use is a stress response for many people.  Let’s pray for each other.  Our Lady, Untier of Knots:  Pray for Us.  St. John the Baptist  Pray for us.

2 Our Stress Responses:  Discovering, Understanding and Improving Them

Fr. John and Fr. Sean discuss the Catholic understanding of justification and the question of whether Christ had faith.

Justification By Faith

&quot;It’s time to stop watching and start worshiping.&quot; - Fr. Mike

Today, Fr. Mike continues part two of his series on worshipping God each Sunday at Mass and why our Sunday obligation is more about our relationship with a loving Father than a rule of Church law alone.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

When Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn’t Cut It

How God needs you in His plan for the world

How God speaks to you each day

Why bad things happen to good Catholics

How you should respond to God's call

How trust in God's Providence will bring you peace

This book addresses enduring questions about suffering and divine providence, offering insights into how God's love operates even amidst adversity. It explores how trials can serve a greater purpose, guiding readers to recognize God's presence in daily life and encouraging trust in His plan. The reflections aim to provide comfort and a deeper understanding of faith during challenging times.

Why Bad Things Happen to Good Catholics

We begin our examination of the second commandment, to not take the Lord’s name in vain. Fr. Mike emphasizes that God has revealed his sacred name to us, and it is our duty to treat that name with reverence. He also emphasizes just how easy it is for us to take the Lord’s name in vain in our day and age, and how vitally important it is for us to treat his holy name with respect. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2142-2149.

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 278: The Second Commandment (2024)

<ol><li>Intro:  It is good to be together, thank you for joining me today in this podcast episode</li><li>I want to take you back 40 years with me, more than 40 years, to 1981, and share with you an experience I had as a lad, share with you a story and images of that story that will help us understand the topic of today's podcast.  So, without any further delays, its Story Time with Dr. Peter <ol><li>Its early July 1981, I'm 12 years old, really skinny, about 5 foot 5, 110 lbs, very nearsighted without my glasses swimming to the green raft with my swim buddy at Camp Onaway on the Waupaca Chain of Lakes, in central Wisconsin</li><li>Taking on the challenge.  I'm the lowest form of life at Boys Brigade Camp 3, A first-year boy.  I'm a FLIC--  A FLIC is an acronym that stand for "Fat Little Ignorant Camper" the term of affection, a sweet, ironic endearment bestowed on us by our fearless camp leaders.  </li><li>And I’m swimming out to the raft to test my mettle with the bigger boys.  The high schoolers. </li><li>The raft -- floating platform, 12 X 12, buoyed up by sealed 55 gallon drum, anchored in 12 feet of clear water and covered with green indoor-outdoor carpeting.  </li><li>That is the place where the game "King of the Raft" was played by the camp 3 FLICs of all ages and body shapes.  </li><li>The objective of King of the Raft was simple.  To be the only boy left standing on the raft, with all challengers in the water.  </li><li>To do that, you want to push, pull, toss, hurl, lure or otherwise maneuver all the other boys off the raft.  A sparse game would have six boys, a real showdown might have 24, ranging in age from the youngest at 12 to highly muscled 17 year old incoming high school seniors with mustaches.  </li><li>Very few rules and all of them were unwritten.  The primary one was no dragging another boy along on the raft, because that indoor/outdoor carpeting can tear the skin right off your back or chest very quickly, especially if the victim is struggling with all his might, as he should be, and as was the norm,  And no choking and no hitting or kicking anyone in the groin.  That was about it.  Otherwise it was a free for all, with shoving and pushing and lunging and clinging and teams of boys working together and alliances broken by Machiavellian tricks all for the great prize of being able to stand, alone, on the raft, with all your companions in the water and to beat your chest and yell with all your might at the top of your lungs, "I am the King of the Raft!"</li><li>Now occasionally, a gargantuan 16 or 17 year old would dominate the raft and be obnoxious as king, and then two of the 20 or 30 something year old camp leaders would swim out to administer a form of camp justice and dethrone the obnoxious king by heaving him in a remarkable high trajectory to a watery landing many feet from the 144 square feet of green carpeted real estate. </li><li>Then the game changed.  Then it was get the leaders time and the game moved into another phase when all the fat little ignorant campers had a chance to take on the two leaders, and a battle royale ensued with the campers on one side and the leaders on the other.  </li><li>I did this for seven summers.  From 1981 to 1987, five years as a camper and two years as a leader.  And I learned a lot of life lessons on the raft, both as a skinny, vanquished, frequently airborne FLIC and as king.  </li><li>So I hope I was able to create a word picture for you, some images of what it was like on the raft at Camp Onaway on the Waupaca chain of lakes in the 1980s.  We going to come back to the images of king of the raft  later in the episode.  </li></ol></li><li>Intro -- Welcome to Interior Integration for Catholics  <ol><li>I’m clinical psychologist Peter Malinoski and the reason this Interior Integration for Catholics podcasts exists is to help you toward  loving God, neighbor and yourself in an ordered, healthy, holy way. -- It's about tolerating being loved, and about loving.  This podcast and especially the Resilient Catholics Community is a training ground for overcoming your natural level impediments, your psychological obstacles to accepting love from God and others and loving God, neighbor and ourselves in the best ways possible.  It all about your human formation, all about shoring up your natural foundation for the spiritual life, all about training and equipping you to follow the two great commandments -- to love God with all your being, with every part of you, and to love your neighbor.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li> This is Episode 74, </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Released on June 28, 2021 and titled Internal Chaos and Blending vs. Internal Peace and Integration</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Internal Chaos vs. Internal Peace  <ol><li>Psychotherapist Peter Michealson describes how quote the unconscious mind of adults is buffeted by gale-force winds of emotional chaos that originated as an infantile effect decades earlier. Emotional associations from our distant past now buffet our life in incredible, mysterious, spectacular, and frequently painful and self-defeating ways.</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol> Emotions percolate and circulate in our unconscious mind with some degree of chaos. We all know what it’s like to be happy one moment, sad the next, with no conscious input from us. We also know how hard it can be to regulate our desires, impulses, and emotional reactions. Both neuroscience and psychology have established that our brain struggles mightily and often unsuccessfully to limit the effects of irrationality. Often we try to apply common sense and reason to moderate unpleasant emotions or to curb self-defeating impulses. Yet our emotional side, with a life of its own, can often be impervious to rational entreaties.  End quote <ol><li>Reimagine the raft battle  <ol><li>But instead of generally good-hearted boys working on their developmental tasks of becoming men through struggling and wrestling with each other</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>You have players that believe that they are locked in a life and death struggle, a deadly battle for supremacy. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Think of the raft battle now as a gladiatorial contest to the death -- or following the plots of the Death Race movie series -- Jason Statham, Frederick Koehler, Ian McShane.  Five movies.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>That my dear listeners, is how it is inside of us for  most of us, whether we realize it or not. <ol><li>The players are our parts, remember --  those Separate, independently operating personalities within us, each with own unique prominent needs, roles in our lives, emotions, body sensations, guiding beliefs and assumptions, typical thoughts, intentions, desires, attitudes, impulses, interpersonal style, and world view.  May seem to use like modes of operating</li><li>Our systems may seem quiet in the moment -- maybe one of our manager parts has a really strong hold on the raft and is able to keep the others in the water, some of the submerged, drowning, in an attempt to hold on to some pseudo stability, and function in day to day life.  But the other parts are waiting and watching for an opportunity to leap on the raft, into conscious awareness and forcibly de-throne the blended part who was king of the raft.  </li><li>But underneath, the other parts are waiting, watching. Looking for an opportunity to become the king of the raft, to drive the bus, to govern the system.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Because of original sin, the sins of others, and our own personal sins, that's what it's like inside for almost everyone.</li><li>Blending  <ol><li>What is the key word her...</li></ol></li></ol>

74 Internal Chaos and Blending vs. Internal Peace and Integration

Burger King Catholicism

From His Loins

Together, with Fr. Mike, we continue our examination of the second commandment. Fr. Mike emphasizes that an oath engages the Lord’s name, and the Lord is the Lord of truth. We, therefore, have a duty as Christians to respect God’s name in matters of truth. He also emphasizes that everything we say is either in conformity to truth or in opposition to truth. Today’s readings are paragraphs 2150-2155.

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.

For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy

Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Day 279: False Oaths

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7 What's Next?

Conclusion

Daily Examen Guide

Confession Guide

The End

The Devil in the Castle

Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob share their journeys to the priesthood and dive into the seminary formation that shaped their faith, prayer life, and calling.

How to Make a Priest

This book explores the spiritual benefits of regular confession, offering practical guidance on developing a well-formed conscience and making thorough examinations of conscience. It addresses common challenges in the spiritual life, such as habitual sin and self-righteousness, and provides insights into achieving Christian perfection. By emphasizing the transformative power of the sacrament, the author encourages readers to deepen their relationship with God and grow in holiness.

Frequent Confession | eBook

Episode 188 - Learning from Nazareth (Advent 2023), Series on "Prepare Your Heart" by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. (Part 1) What does Nazareth look like for you and how does it compare to how you encounter Advent? Nazareth is a place where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived—a place of beauty, simplicity, and stillness. Meanwhile, Advent is a season of preparation for the coming of Jesus; For most of us, it is usually one of the busiest times of the year. So how can Advent be an experience of Nazareth during this busy time? For this first part of this year's Advent series, we will talk about Nazareth and what we can learn from this place as we celebrate the Advent season. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com! You can get a copy of "Prepare Your Heart" by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR from Ave Maria Press through this link: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/prepare-your-heart

Learning from Nazareth (Advent 2023)

Join Michael and Cecilia on an unforgettable adventure catechism! Guided by Eve, Abraham, St. Patrick, and St. Cecilia, they journey through time to witness Creation, the Exodus, Christ’s birth, and heroic Catholics risking everything to keep the Faith alive. Through vivid stories and daring adventures, they learn timeless truths about our Catholic Faith — and why they matter today.

St. Patrick's Summer | eBook

In this week's episode, we reflect on leading with our God-given authority rather than worldly influence. We discuss the importance of remembering our identity in Christ and how true authority is a display of intimacy that has been rooted in a real tangible love. We share the ways we may have been wounded by authority figures in our past, why these wounds can distort our perception of authority, and how to heal from these wounds so that we can lead others into the light of Christ. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://mykitchenlittle.com/2023/01/18/chicken-khao-soi-thai-coconut-curry-noodle-soup/"> Chicken Khao Soi (Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup)</a> from My Kitchen Little Sister Miriam's On Thing - The book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Litanies-Heart-Gerry-Ken-Crete/dp/B0CGH3PC7Z"> Litanies of the Heart</a> by Dr Gerry Crete Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/49jzTXVgyGb8pTwKS1nohZ?si=kifIAP49TcS_wL6MulSJkw"> Beatify: Lullabies with the Saints</a> (an album of Catholic lullabies) from Beatify with Josh Blakesley and Kelly Lombardi Other Resources Mentioned: The <a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/">Restore the Glory Podcast</a> series on Parts Work (<a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/98">Parts Work (Part 1) w/ Gerry Crete; </a><a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/99">Parts Work (Part 2) w/ Brya Hanan; </a><a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/100">Parts Work (Part 3) w/ Bishop Andrew Miller)</a> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I abdicated my God-given authority?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When do I perceive surrender to be a form of defeat?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has authority been misused in my life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting me to stay with Him in faithfulness and obedience?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do I need to be both honoring and honest?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How often do you think God is holding out on you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do I lose sight of God-given authority by seeking out worldly influence?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What accountability do I need to choose surrendered, God-given authority over worldly influence?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you felt safe under God's authority?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do you need to grow and mature to better lead and serve others?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "The fourth commandment opens the second table of the Decalogue. It shows us the order of charity. God has willed that, after him, we should honor our parents to whom we owe life and who have handed on to us the knowledge of God. We are obliged to honor and respect all those whom God, for our good, has vested with his authority." (CCC 2197) Scripture for Lectio: "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them." (Deuteronomy 4:9) Sponsor - WalletWin: A big thank you to our sponsor WalletWin, Catholic financial formation for the whole family and creators of <a href= "https://walletwin.com/abidingtogether">The Catholic Money Academy</a>. Most of us were never taught how to manage our money 💰from a Catholic perspective. This has left many feeling weighed down 😩about finances and unable to freely pursue God's calling. This is why we're so excited to tell you about Catholic Money Academy from WalletWin. Since 2017, they've helped thousands of Catholics… …eliminate debt 💸 …build their savings 💪 …morally invest 🙌 …give generously ❤️ …and more! With their step-by-step program rooted in Catholic principles, they take the guesswork out of managing money. The Catholic Money Academy contains engaging video content, live coaching calls, and thorough financial formation to help you become the good steward you're called to be. 🕊️💰 If you're ready to feel confident and at peace with your finances, visit <a href= "http://walletwin.com/abidingtogether">WalletWin.com/AbidingTogether</a> to start your extended 30-day free trial. Other Resources and Products You'll Love from WalletWin: 🚑 <a href="https://walletwin.com/binder">The Catholic Family Emergency Binder</a> 🗓️ <a href="https://bigcatholiccalendar.com/">The BIG Catholic Calendar</a> 👦🏻 <a href="https://walletwin.com/kids">WalletWin Kids</a> 🎧 <a href="https://walletwin.com/podcast">The Catholic Money Show Podcast</a>

S14 E13 - Leading with God-Given Authority

In this week's episode, Father Mike and Father John take up the concept of self-reliance, one that has made its way into the Catholic spiritual lexicon but not found in the tradition. To do so, they will bring the Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, who champions the term, into conversation with the Catholic novelist Sigrid Undset. As a male companion to &quot;Kristin's Resentment&quot; (episode #288, May 2017), their hope is to draw out the deeper meaning of self-reliance in Undset's Olav Audunssøn without spoiling the plot!

Olaf's Self-Reliance

Many underestimate the devil’s power, leaving themselves unprepared for daily spiritual battles. This clear and practical guide explains how Satan tempts, deceives, and seeks to rule hearts through pride, sin, and fear. Drawing from Scripture and the wisdom of the saints, it reveals how to resist his traps, expose evil with God’s light, and guard your soul with repentance, prayer, and grace. A needed reminder to stay vigilant and rooted in Christ’s victory.

The Deceiver | eBook

Episode 107 - Ordinary but Extraordinary It is easy to fall into the temptation and believe that we can't do it, that we can't live a holy life. Although the ordinary life is simple, hidden, and seems kind of normal, there's so much sanctity in our vocations that are being lived faithfully. It might not be flashy or spectacular but it's one of the most real ways we can grow in holiness. We may not be in the chapel or church making a eucharistic holy hour, but no matter what our day-to-day experiences look like or what daily lives we are accustomed to, God is there. There's something extraordinary in our ordinary experiences. It is possible to be in relationship with God, amidst everything that we do. We just need to make the space and time no matter how small and let Him enter into our lives. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Ordinary but Extraordinary

Beren and Lúthien

Join Fr. John &amp; Fr. Sean as they discuss the true essence of chastity and the denial needed to achieve it.

Chastity, Reconsidered

Episode 180 - The Battle, Series on Silence Vs. Noise (Part 1 of 2) How are you able to receive and communicate with God? Silence is the divine language. God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit love and communicate in eternal silence and if we want to look at and learn about God, we have to let ourselves be moved by that. However, the world has become a place of radical noise, trying to rob us of the experience of God and there's always been an inner battle to stay in contemplative silence. Today, we'll talk about the realities and dynamics of silence as God's language and how we can win the battle and be able to stay in this silence with Him. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

The Battle

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My Three Cringiest Post Conversion Moments

Thanks for listening! Today we'll take a look at that bit at the end of John's gospel where our Lord asks Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" Enjoy! SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

160: Bible study with Thomas Aquinas

Episode 216 - The Good Shepherd, Series on "The Father" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Part 11) As a shepherd, what are you willing to lay down for your sheep? For shepherds nowadays, and even in the times of the Apostle, the sheep are for the shepherd's sake, they serve him. It's not like vice versa, sheep are the product and we get them to pasture so they can grow, so we can slaughter them. But this wasn't the case for Jesus, He said that "I am the good shepherd "and I lay down my life for my sheep." Jesus loves us this way. He wants to be so close and hold us so intimately and he doesn't want us to be lost. He doesn't want us to be far away, but he wants to feed, protect, clothe, and hold us. In this episode, as we bring our series on the book The Father to a close, we will be reflecting upon Jesus as the Good Shepherd and what this reveals to us of the heart of God as we talk about a story of a Father who freely lays down his life to save his son, and in doing so, loses his own life. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com! You can get your copy of The Father (by Fr Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) at https://ascensionpress.com/thefather

The Good Shepherd

Episode 96 - From Fullness For Fullness, Series on Conversion by Fr Haggerty (Part 7 of 8) When we get to know Jesus, our need for "stuff"—for entertainment, for status—is lessened. Besides… we have to stop pretending that stuff and noise and grasping doesn't have an effect on our lives. Really examine it in your own life; the truth is that prayer only works in silence. Being on your phone all the time or watching hours of tv every day, well, those things impact your interior life. You have to make the small spaces where you let go of things and be simple, and then God can come in and fill that space. Order Conversion by Fr Haggerty: https://www.ignatius.com/Conversion-P341.aspx Born of Fire by Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR. bornoffirebook.com/ 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

From Fullness For Fullness

In this episode we discuss the prayer of Jesus for unity, that we would all be one. We chat about how this is the heart of God and how we can grow in unity among denominations with our Christian brothers and sisters as the body of Christ. One Thing We Love This Week: <ul> <li>Sr. Miriam's One Thing - The Sacrament of Marriage and good married couples</li> <li>Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://alphausa.org/blog/is-worship-the-secret-to-unity">This video about Matt Maher's thoughts on Christian unity</a></li> <li>Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxmzOuR4E2I">"Now and At the Hour"</a> - by the Brilliance</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ol> <li>What barriers and mentalities do you need God to purify and remove in your heart, in regards to unity?</li> <li>In what relationships, with people of other faiths, do you need to listen more instead of share your opinion?</li> <li>In our society, people of good will must unite. What is one practical way that you could participate in this type of unity?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li>What can I learn from other Christian denominations?</li> <li>Are there areas in your life and relationships where you focus more on being "right" that being charitable?</li> <li>Where does Jesus want to encounter you this week?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me"

S03 Episode 04: Unity

Episode SEEK - Holiness is Possible What is that SEEK episode, what happened in there? In the previous episodes, you might have heard that we referenced a SEEK episode a few times. Today's episode is pretty unique—a throwback episode that we wanted to share with you to give you an idea about our SEEK episode but at the same time we're gonna talk about following Jesus. We're gonna talk about what you want and how you want to get it. Holiness, happiness, and fullness of life are possible, but it doesn't happen by accident. We truly believe that it happens when we follow our hearts and allow the Lord to reveal our hearts to us to be able to fulfill them. 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 https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Holiness is Possible

In today's show we discuss the following metaphysical terms: Essence, existence, being (contingent, necessary, substantial), potency, act, motion, causation. :) Here's Feser's book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aquinas-Beginners-Guide-Edward-Feser/dp/1851686908?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0">https://www.amazon.com/Aquinas-Beginners-Guide-Edward-Feser/dp/1851686908?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0</a> Someone go tell him he should be on this show! :) SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>