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Episode 169 - Prayer and Repentance, Series on Fire Within by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. (Part 2 of 8) Growth in spiritual life is never easy. In the beginning, it's gonna take a LOT of effort. But as it goes on, you'll notice that it becomes more and more the Lord's work and less and less contingent on our human work. This is the second episode of our series on the Fire Within that talks about how St. Theresa sees the "giftness" of advanced prayer and the relationship between prayer and the profound growth in the spiritual 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!

Prayer and Repentance

Football has recently become a forum to look at where patriotism and protest intersect. The last thing most NFL fans want is for the NFL to get political, yet with the recent National Anthem protests around the league, that seems to be what’s happening. How do we take a stance that is Christian and respectful amidst such deep-rooted tension? In this episode, Fr. Mike lays out a game plan for us, and it starts with looking within.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

NFL Protests

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

In this episode, we welcome author, counselor, and speaker John Eldredge to the show, who is best known for his book Wild at Heart. We have a powerful conversation about intimacy with God in a world full of chaos, suffering, and spiritual hunger. We reflect on what it means to reclaim a "re-enchanted" Christian worldview, how to pray against chaos, the profound gift women have to offer the world right now. We also talk practically about how to pray as a couple, ask John to lead us in a guided "Pause" prayer, and invite you into a moment of stillness, surrender, and loving awareness of Jesus dwelling within you. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/3iEVhb9l6mFqj2I2LUDGua?si=54d4648751be4cfe"> Midst</a> from the Belonging Co. Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/71za9Fyjl9BlyTB3mKvn3A?si=219f4c37ddbb464f"> The Story I'll Tell</a> by Naomi Raine Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/the-way-of-trust-and-love">The Way of Trust and Love</a> by Father Jacques Philippe Michelle's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Jayber-Crow-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582431604">Jayber Crow</a> by Wendell Berry John's One Thing - The Abiding Together Podcast! John's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PWqtqZ9ZTiBUYSJeymF1K?si=8-E7JLwWTHiRObv17iUpdA"> William Augusto</a> Instrumental Background Music Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/pause">The Pause App</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">John Eldredge's Website "<a href= "https://wildatheart.org/">Wild at Heart</a>"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/books/waking-the-dead">Waking the Dead</a> by John Eldredge</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/books/the-sacred-romance">The Sacred Romance</a> by John Eldredge</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://wildatheart.org/experience-jesus-really">Experience Jesus. Really.</a> by John Eldredge</li> </ul> Announcement: Our 2026 Lenten book study will be "<a href="https://scepterpublishers.org/abide">The Way of Trust and Love</a>" by Fr. Jacques Philippe. Scepter Publishers has offered 15% off with the code ABIDE15. They also offer an <a href= "https://scepterpublishers.org/abide">ebook version</a> as well. We will announce more information about the study in the coming weeks! Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I living like a "practical atheist"?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where are you experiencing chaos in your domain?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When in your day can you turn toward the Lord with a simple prayer?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced the friendship and communion of the Kingdom of Heaven in my life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life am I believing I am too much and not enough?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How would you define your domain? What has God entrusted to you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you experienced God's beauty and order in the midst of chaos and hatred?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have simple prayers led to transformation in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting you to be a healing remedy to the world right now?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "The story of your life is the story of the long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it." (John Eldredge, Waking the Dead) Scripture for Lectio: "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17) Sponsor - Fully Alive Coaching Program: Fully Alive Coaching Program is a trauma-informed Catholic coaching program for women and men who desire deep healing without compromising their faith. Created by licensed marriage and family therapist Brya Hanan, Fully Alive integrates Catholic Inner Child Work and somatic awareness in a gentle, Spirit-led journey—honoring the body, protecting the soul, and restoring wholeness. For women and men who pray sincerely but still feel guarded, overwhelmed, or fragmented, Fully Alive offers a safe and structured path toward integration and life abundant. Learn more at <a href= "https://www.catholicinnerchildwork.com/fully-alive">catholicinnerchildwork.com/fully-alive</a> and follow @catholicinnerchildwork for more trauma-informed and integrative resources to support your healing. Use the code "abiding" or reference it during a consultation to get 10% off! Timestamps: 00:00 - Fully Alive Coaching Program 01:16 - Intro 02:02 - Welcome 04:18 - Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 06:11 - Where is the Holy Spirit Moving the Church Now? 10:54 - Balancing the Love Story within a World at War 14:08 - Learning to Pray Against the Chaos 19:10 - How to Pray Together as A Couple 21:39 - Being in Union with God 26:13 - How Does God Use Fatherhood to Repair His Children? 29:30 - The Pause App 33:45 - We Are Created for Intimacy with Christ 37:48 - Women are Part of God's Healing Remedy to the World 40:22 - One Last Message from John 44:20 - A "Pause" Meditation 48:30 - One Things

S18 E4 - Communion with God with John Eldredge

In this episode, Father Sean and Jacob discuss that a pilgrimage isn't so much about the destination, rather about the transformation along the way.

Pilgrims on a Journey

In this episode, we continue our series on the Garden of Our Hearts and talk about the cultivation of beauty. Beauty has the power to transform, heal, and lift us into communion with God, but it must be cultivated with care and intention. We discuss what it means to co-create with God, slow down and savor little moments, and rediscover beauty in the people closest to us. Even when the world around us feels barren or artificial, the Lord invites us to see beauty with new eyes and let the Holy Spirit reveal His presence in unexpected ways. Heather's One Thing - The <a href= "https://everysacredsunday.com/products/catechism-of-the-catholic-church"> Catechism of the Catholic Church</a> designed by Every Sacred Sunday Heather's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWJb5wxvo-Y">I Am Held</a> by Pat Barrett Sister Miriam's One Thing - The <a href="https://www.carmelitemonks.org/">Carmelite Monks' New Monastery in Wyoming</a> Michelle's One Thing - Word on Fire's <a href="https://institute.wordonfire.org/">Evangelization and Culture Journal</a> - Issue 25 on Beauty Michelle's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://book.wordonfire.org/the-story-of-all-stories?_gl=1*weqm28*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM2MzA2NDE4Ny4xNzYyMjcxMTg1*_ga_4081DYV3TL*czE3NjIyNzExODQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjIyNzExODQkajYwJGwwJGgw"> The Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics</a> by Emily Stimpson Chapman Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.passionandpurposepod.com/episodes/creating-rhythms-of-renewal-and-contending-for-revival-with-jon-tyson"> Passion and Purpose Podcast Episode 5</a> with Jon Tyson and Louie Giglio</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.liturgyofthehours.com/">Word on Fire</a> and <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/pages/liturgy-of-the-hours?srsltid=AfmBOopktcnzSAejvGMQMcR5wWUJsqbGzpggaaNMpqyNiR8RCnZRmXAL"> Ascension</a> will publish the new English edition of the Liturgy of the Hours</li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I uniquely gifted at cultivating beauty?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you had an experience with beauty that transformed your heart?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What lies and limitations do I believe about my own creativity?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How does God want to play with me in the dirt this week?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways am I too busy for creativity and beauty?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What beauty does the Lord want to show you - both within you and outside of you?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Have you come across AI art recently? How did you respond to it?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways have you limited your own creativity?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who or what inspires you to be more creative?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How will you cultivate beauty and express creativity in your life?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "Every expression of true beauty can thus be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus." -Pope Francis "We must wonder! We must create an environment of wonder! We must create a climate of wonder! This task is closest to the family. . . . Wonder is needed so that beauty might enter into human life, into society and the nation. This beauty is the foundation and the creative moment of the culture. It is impossible to create culture by administrative means. These means can only destroy it. . . . We need to marvel at everything that is found in man." (Saint Pope John Paul II) Scripture for Lectio: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things." (Philippians 4:8) Sponsor - The Inspired Living: The Inspired Living is your one-stop shop for meaningful Advent and Christmas gifts this season! As an online shop sourcing Catholic home decor, books, and gifts, we believe that our spiritual lives begin at home, and should be a reflection of that which is eternally beautiful, God Himself. At The Inspired Living we have intentionally curated and sourced into one place the best Catholic products - whether that be decor for your home, gifts for sacraments, or books and sacramentals that will enhance your domestic church. We offer a unique array of handcrafted goods and exquisite gifts made by artisans not only in the United States, but around the world. Head to our website to find: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Kids stocking stuffers</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Gifts for St. Nicholas Day</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Beautiful fine jewelry</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hostess gifts for Holiday Parties</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Advent candles and devotionals</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Catholic home decor</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And so much more</li> </ul> Explore our shop at <a href= "https://theinspiredliving.net">theinspiredliving.net</a> or visit us on instagram @the_inspiredliving Use the code ABIDING15 for an exclusive 15% off discount at checkout! Chapters: 00:00 The Inspired Living 00:57 Intro 01:47 Welcome 02:50 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 03:34 When We Don't See Beauty 05:02 Cultivating Beauty in an Artificial World 10:06 Co-Creating with God 16:24 Discovering Beauty in the Small Things 18:20 Slowing Down to Receive Beauty 23:57 Seeing Beauty in Others and Ourselves 27:25 One Things