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This inspiring book gathers eleven Catholic women who open their hearts and share how prayer has shaped, healed, and transformed their lives. With moving personal stories, practical reflections, and timeless Church teaching, they show how women, like Mary, are called to be contemplatives in action — spiritual mothers, intercessors, and bearers of healing grace. Perfect for personal reflection or group retreats, this work will renew your trust in the power of prayer to bring hope, holiness, and strength to your life and family.

When Women Pray | eBook

In this episode, we continue a mini-series on four women in scripture with the story of Deborah. We discuss the story of the prophetess Deborah who takes a posture of receptivity as she collaborates and mothers the people of Israel. We consider Deborah's magnificat and the ways we can give God praise for what he has done in our own lives. We chat about the importance of being attuned and attentive to God's voice and where he may be inviting us to call others on to who they were meant to be. We pray that you would hear God's invitation to rise up this week and allow the Holy Spirit full access that God may bring about his kingdom through you. Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/39pT7BU">Beholding Beauty: Mary and the Song of Songs - Fr. Gregory Cleveland, OMV </a> Heather's one thing - My daughter Maria and the blessings of spiritual fathers like Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR at Franciscan where she is going off to University. Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://blessedisshe.net/product/set-a-fire-for-kids-lent-journal/?wpam_id=128"> Set a Fire for Kids Lent Journal - Blessed is She</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How does God want to use us to be a voice to call others into their fullness, into their becoming, and to the glory God intends for each of us? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What do you need to repent of in order to bring God's kingdom here and now? Who is God inviting you to link arms with, in peace, to help bring about His Kingdom here and now? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What would it mean in your life for you to arise? Where specifically is God calling you to arise in your own motherhood to mother yourself and other people after that? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to reflect on the ways you have seen God move in your life, bring about breakthroughs, heal, restore, or make a way where there was no way. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Read Judges 5 as an inspiration then write down a personal Magnificat: a song or poem of praise to God for what He has done in your life.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What are the places in your life where you seek out your own glory instead of God's glory? In these moments, who are your most honest relationships with that remind you this is not the glory that you were made for?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What are your idols that God is asking you to leave, repent, and turn back to him? What is the captivity that your idols keep you trapped in? </li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "Women of the entire universe, whether Christian or non-believing, you to whom life is entrusted at this grave moment in history, it is for you to save the peace of the world." - Saint Paul VI Scripture for Lectio Divina - "Villagers in Israel would not fight; they held back until I, Deborah, arose, until I arose, a mother in Israel." - Judges 5:7 Abiding Together Podcast 2021 Lenten Book Study Announcement The Abiding Together Podcast will be reading and discussing This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer. You can find the reading plan, discussion questions and where to buy your book at <a href= "http://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise">www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise.</a>

S09 E04: HerStory Part 2 - Deborah

In this week’s episode, Father John &amp; Jacob discuss the paradox of living a life hidden in Christ while living in the world as a Christian.

The Hidden Life

The Dwarf and Tragedian

In this episode, we continue our four part Advent series on the nature and character of Mary, our Mother. We discuss the call for women to be tender and strong, to fight for those we love with the power of the feminine genius. We chat about the tender strength required to watch Jesus suffer and die and the importance of trust, surrender and strength submitted under the will of God. Mary is offering her motherhood to us if we are willing to receive her invitation of protection. Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3lST1a6">In Full Boom - Claire Swinarski</a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3gkoXD4">Rekindled - Mallory Smyth</a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3mU0yH3">Essays on Women - Edith Stein</a>. ENDOW also created an online study on these writings that you can <a href= "https://www.endowgroups.org/online-studies-webinars/edith-stein-seeker-of-truth-online-webinar/"> purchase online here.</a> Heather's one thing - Watching epic movies like Gladiator and Braveheart with her family Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How can we invite Mary into our lives as a real person, more than just a statue in our church or a figure of piety in the Bible?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What does it look like for women to wield their swords? What does it look like for women to fight for those that they love using the feminine genius and avoiding bitterness and manipulation? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where has the enemy distracted you with a small battle that has pulled your attention and intention away from what the Lord has for you?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How do you need Mary to fight for you? What attack from the serpent do you want her to crush? What snare do you want her to free you from? What knot do you want her to untie? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struggle in your life have you resigned to just "tough it out" instead of opening to restoration? How is God inviting you to grow in surrender, vulnerability and strength through laying down resignation, grasping, and control? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Take some time in prayer to invite Mary's protection and defense from the enemy. </li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: One instant in a still light, He saw Our Lady then, Her dress was soft as western sky, And she was queen most womanly– But she was queen of men. Over the iron forest He saw Our Lady stand; Her eyes were sad withouten art, And seven swords were in her heart– But one was in her hand. - G.K. Chesterton, The Ballad of the White Horse Scripture for Lectio Divina - Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: "This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too." - Luke 2: 25-35 This episode is sponsored by Project Light Ministries. Project Light Ministries resources are designed to create space and starting points for conversations where the secular can intersect with the sacred. Their resources make no assumptions and meet each person right where they are. They use the power of storytelling on film because each one of us needs to know we are not alone. The aim of creating a film is not just about getting a message out there. The process dictates that our media is raw, honest, and beautiful. For this reason, they make documentary style films, a specialty of their partner 4PM Media. They achieve captivating cinematography by appealing to truth and beauty in everything they approach.‍ Nine years ago, they dreamed of helping others create a safe space where individuals could sit and find the courage to tell their story. Where men & women, young & old, would affirm their worth by sharing bits of brokenness of their past chapters & current struggles. A space that would confront the uncomfortable, talk about the "taboo" and shine light into the darkest parts of our hearts. A place that would offer hope, grace, mercy and an invitation to rewrite the script of society. We are the ones called to speak truth over one another of a God who calls us by name who can redeem the darkest parts of our story. You can find Project Light Ministries films as a DVD or digital download at <a href= "http://www.projectlightministries.com/">www.projectlightministries.com</a>. Enter the code "abide10" for 10% off of the DVD Bundle which includes a copy of both "Speaking to Sparrows" and "The 4th Man". This episode is created under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows. Learn more about the <a href= "https://www.immaculee.com/pages/7-sorrows-rosary-prayer"> novena to our Lady of Sorrows here</a> or the <a href= "https://www.immaculee.com/pages/7-sorrows-rosary-prayer"> Seven Sorrows Rosary here</a>.

S08 E14: Advent Part 3: Warrior Mother

Dr. Scott Hahn is a renowned Catholic theologian, Christian apologist, and best-selling author. He is the founder and president of the St. Paul Center, an apostolate dedicated to teaching Catholics to read Scripture from the heart of the Church. Dr. Hahn holds the Fr. Michael Scanlan Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has been a professor since 1990. A former Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism, Dr. Hahn has written over forty popular and academic books, including "Rome Sweet Home" and "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth". Show Sponsors: <a href="https://hallow.com/mattfradd">https://hallow.com/mattfradd</a> <a href="https://strive21.com/matt">https://strive21.com/matt</a> <a href="https://exodus90.com/matt">https://exodus90.com/matt</a> Get the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Here: <a href="https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/">https://ignatius.com/ignatius-catholic-study-bible-2h/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Mind-Blowing Bible Study (Dr. Scott Hahn) | Ep. 483

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. is an instructor of dogmatic and moral theology at the Dominican House of Studies and an Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the co-author of Credo: An RCIA Program and Marian Consecration with Aquinas as well as the author of Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly. His writing also appears in Aleteia, Magnificat, and Ascension's Catholic Classics series. He is a regular contributor to the podcasts Pints with Aquinas, Catholic Classics, The Thomistic Institute, and Godsplaining. 🍺 Want to Support Pints With Aquinas? 🍺 Get episodes a week early, score a free PWA beer stein, and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors: 👉 College of St. Joseph the Worker – Earn a degree, learn a trade, and graduate without crippling debt: https://collegeofstjoseph.com/mattfradd 👉 Truthly – The Catholic faith at your fingertips: https://www.truthly.ai/ 👉 Hallow – The #1 Catholic prayer app: https://hallow.com/mattfradd ￼ 💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattfradd 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattfradd 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 PWA Merch – Wear the Faith! Grab your favorite PWA gear here: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Evangelizing Online and What AI Will Never Replace (Fr. Gregory Pine) | Ep. 519

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Pride Month Is Dying... And It's Glorious!

What makes for world peace? Join Fr. Mike and Fr. Sean as they explore the Kingdom of King Jesus and the failed attempts of other kings.

The True King Above Kings

Homily from the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are many goods. There is only one best. Modern indifference is the inability to take joy in in one's situation regardless of the circumstances. It is seeing "no difference" between the awesome and the awful...as well as the awesome alright. Mass Readings from October 11, 2020: Isaiah 25:6-10 Psalms 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Matthew 22:1-14

10/11/20 No Difference

Episode 173 - Humility, Obedience, and Prayer, Series on Fire Within by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. (Part 6 of 8) Humility is a lowliness—lowliness not for its own sake but rather a right understanding of who we are and who we are not. It's a place where you know more about what everybody is saying in a room, but don't always have to say anything or don't need to be someone who wants to seem smarter than everybody else. In this sixth episode of our Fire Within series, we're gonna talk about the importance of humility and some of its practical applications in our journey for growth in our spiritual 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!

Humility, Obedience, and Prayer

We look at how Jesus prays in this section of the Catechism. It is revealed how Jesus learned to pray, the frequency of his prayers, and where he prayed. Jesus brought his needs to the Father including his last words and final “loud cry”. Through his example of filial prayer, we are able to pray to the Father as sons and daughters. We can ask him for anything as all of our thoughts, desires, troubles, fears, and needs are already with the Lord. “The Father accepts them and, beyond all hope, answers them by raising his Son.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2598-2606.

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 334: How Jesus Prayed (2025)

Chloe Cole started puberty blockers and testosterone at 13 years old. She had a double mastectomy at 15. At 16 years old she detransitioned. Shortly after she began advocating against the medical practices done to her. She now travels the country doing this work in hope of saving other children from this evil. Support the Show: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com">https://mattfradd.locals.com</a> Show Sponsors: <a href="https://exodus90.com/matt">https://exodus90.com/matt</a> <a href="https://strive21.com/matt">https://strive21.com/matt</a> <a href="https://hallow.com/mattfradd">https://hallow.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Why Chloe Cole Detransitioned | Ep. 468

Why are younger Catholics (and not-so-young-Catholics, like me!) identifying more and more with "traditional" Catholicism? I interview my good friend Brian Holdsworth and ask him this very question. If you're interested in learning more about "traditional" Catholicism, then this episode is for you! SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints </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> Catholic Chemistry: <a href="https://www.catholicchemistry.com/?utm_source=mattfradd&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mattfradd1q&amp;utm_content=quotebanner"> https://www.catholicchemistry.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>

Why More Young Catholics are Identifying as "Traditional" (Brian Holdsworth) | Ep. 252

Today, I'm joined around the bar table by my good friend, Fr. Gregory Pine, to discuss "10-Minute Topics," based on suggestions from Pints with Aquinas patrons. So, sit back, and learn something. And maybe drink an adult beverage while you're at it! 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>

10 Minute Topics (Fr. Gregory Pine) | Ep. 228

Jeff shares a story of a frightening encounter with an enraged driver and discusses how anger can make us unrecognizable. He then gives practical tips for dealing with anger in our everyday life so that we can treat others with charity and act as true disciples of Christ.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a>

Angry as Hell

Many new converts often wonder if they must accept Marian apparitions or what they must believe about them. Some Protestants worry that Catholics can be worshiping Mary with all the apparitions and devotions. Fr. Pine answers the titular question and many more. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com/">https://mattfradd.locals.com/</a> 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Do We Need Marian Apparitions? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Step inside the hidden powerhouse of prayer and discover the daily life of a Carmelite nun through the heartfelt letters of a young novice to her family. These intimate glimpses reveal the Sisters’ joyful sacrifices, rich customs, sacred devotions, and humble work for souls. Along the way, you’ll find inspiration to imitate their spirit of prayer and hidden sacrifice in your own life — and become, like them, a quiet partner in the redemption of the world.

Inside the Cloistered Life | eBook

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Getting Baptized, First Confession, and How Comedy Works (Shayne Smith) | Ep. 469

Episode 248 - Jesus's Favorite Things: Quality Time, Series on Jesus's Favorite Things (Part 3) Do you also spend quality time with Jesus? We believe part of Jesus's favorite thing is to be with us. He desires to be with us and wants to spend time with us. He chooses people to be with Him as He's with His Father. Jesus has given himself to us in the most holy Eucharist. It's a true testament that He chooses to give himself, his love and that he desires to spend quality time with us and a way in which we can love Him is by receiving him, coming to him, and spending quality time with Him in prayer. In this episode, we'll talk about another part of Jesus's favorite things, quality time, and how we can be renewed on receiving Jesus's presence in our lives and desire to spend time 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 https://www.pocomerch.com/ 🛒 Check out some rosaries we made in collaboration with Chews Life https://bit.ly/chewslife-poco

Jesus's Favorite Things: Quality Time

In these previously unpublished interviews, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, the renowned exorcist, shares his experiences battling demonic forces. He provides insights into his daily encounters with evil, the nature of exorcisms, and the profound faith that sustained him. This account offers a glimpse into the life of a humble priest dedicated to liberating souls from oppression.

Father Amorth | eBook

Roberto de Mattei presents a comprehensive biography of Pope St. Pius V, highlighting his pivotal role in the Counter-Reformation. The book delves into his leadership during the Council of Trent, his efforts to standardize the Mass, and his decisive actions against Protestantism and Ottoman expansion. It also explores his personal sanctity and the profound impact of his papacy on the Church's history.

Saint Pius V | eBook

Episode 36: Why We Flee from Real Love        October 5, 2020. Intro: Welcome to the podcast Coronavirus Crisis: Carpe Diem!, where by God’s grace, you and I rise up and embrace the possibilities and opportunities for spiritual and psychological growth in this time of crisis, all grounded in a Catholic worldview.   We are going beyond mere resilience, to rising up to the challenges of this pandemic and becoming even healthier in the natural and the spiritual realms than we were before.  I’m clinical psychologist Peter Malinoski and I am here with you, to be your host and guide.  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 spiritual life, all about overcoming psychological obstacles to being love and to loving.   Thank you for being here with me.  This is episode 36, released on October 5, 2020 and it is titled: Why We Flee from Real Love.   1.      Getting right into it today, not reviewing, no listener questions, so buckle up.  This is a critically important topic2.      Three main reasons.  Pain, fear and anger -- all rooted in misunderstanding and distortions.  a.       We want to avoid all these things.  Natural instincts.                                                            i.            Freud's pleasure principle:  is the instinctive seeking of pleasure and avoiding of pain to satisfy biological and psychological needs.3.      Tolerating being loved -- deliberate use of languagea.       No, I just want to be loved -- what they are saying is I just want to be emotionally gratified.  What we want                                                          i.            Hallmark Card Commercials                                                         ii.            Hallmark Movies                                                     iii.            Romance novels.  Easy love that just come naturally.    Emotional Junk food that nourishes illusions.  b.      Easy to be loved when you are a baby-- natural openness and receptivityc.       Negative experiencesd.      Fallen natures in a fallen world                                                          i.            Slings and arrows -- attachment injuries, relational wounds                                                       ii.            More significant trauma                                                     iii.            Sense of vulnerability, it's not safe.  1.      Fear2.      Avoidance3.      Adam and Eve in Genesis 3                                                      iv.            We are familiar with the disorder, the dysfunction -- our ways of coping. e.       People who want to focus on loving, not being loved.                                                            i.            More "noble"                                                       ii.            Focus is on the other                                                     iii.            But so limited.  Doing good things for the other, not "being with."   6.      Real love burns -- it hurts -- a.     Gratification and Frustration.  b.     Perfection of God's love has an impact -- burning, purifying effect -- refining of silver and gold                                                                            i.            1 Peter 1:7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.                                                                         ii.            Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.                                                                         iii.            Zechariah 13:9 And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people’; and they will say, ‘The Lord is my God.’”                                                                         iv.            Proverbs 17:3  The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.                                       &amp;...

36 Why We Flee From Real Love

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.humanality.org/">Humanality</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>

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Love can have many meaning Fr. Pine talks about the three categories that St. Thomas Aquinas uses and teaches us what they look like in our daily life. Support The Show: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com">https://mattfradd.locals.com</a> 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

LOVE: What is it REALLY? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

In this episode, we continue with part four of our six-part Lenten series on the book "This Present Paradise" by Claire Dwyer. We discuss our experiences of peace and home felt at 'thin places' like monasteries and convents and how God desires for us to experience this within our souls' inner cloister. We chat about the maturation of love over time in our relationship with God and the helpfulness of a rule of life to anchor our daily decisions in rightly ordered love. We pray that as your journey through this Lent, you may respond to God's desire for you and experience greater union with him. Heather's one thing - Bees! Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://www.etsy.com/shop/HumbleMissionBeads">Humble Mission beads - St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Bracelet </a> Michelle's other one thing - <a href= "https://www.icspublications.org/products/st-teresa-of-avila-the-interior-castle-study-edition"> The Interior Castle: Study Edition </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/4UKG8PwjXeLFbKVzCeU7nD?si=FUHnBpCuSaGZlIQs94p6Fw"> With You - Jonathan Ogden </a> Other Links mentioned in the episode- <a href="http://www.visitationmonasterymobile.org">The Visitation Sisters & Monastery in Mobile, Alabama </a> <a href="https://www.nashvilledominican.org">The Nashville Dominicans </a> <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s06-e06-renewal-of-religious-life-interview-with-fr-john-burns"> Father John Burns Podcast on Religious Life </a> Prayer from Cardinal John Henry Newman - O my God, let me never forget that seasons of consolation are refreshments here, and nothing more; not our abiding state. They will not remain with us, except in heaven. Here they are only intended to prepare us for doing and suffering. I pray Thee, O my God, to give them to me from time to time. Shed over me the sweetness of Thy Presence, lest I faint by the way. . . . Give me Thy Divine consolations from time to time; but let me not rest in them. Let me use them for the purpose for which Thou givest them. Let me not think it grievous, let me not be downcast, if they go. Let them carry me forward to the thought and the desire of heaven. — St. John Henry Newman, Prayers, Poems, Meditations Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Have you ever had an experience like Heather visiting the Nashville Dominicans or Michelle at the Visitation Monastery in Mobile? How would you describe the presence of God in these 'thin places'?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have you seen love mature in relationships with your spouse, family or friends? How have you experienced love maturing in your relationship with God?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">This Lent, what is one practice or habit God is calling you to use as an anchor to help you grow in intimacy with Him in the cloister of your soul, so love can flow from that relationship? How have you seen this at work so far this Lent?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to imagine the 'secret garden', a place for God within you? What does it look like, smell like, and sound like? What flowers, trees, animals or structures fill the space? What is this place for Jesus to meet you intimately?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What has been your experience of intimacy with Jesus? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to pray the prayer from Cardinal Newman. What does the Lord want to say to you this?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "The more precious the love, the more precautions to guard it. The grating in a Carmelite monastery is not to keep the sisters in, but to keep the world out." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen Scripture for Lectio Divina: "Jesus said to him, 'Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.' "- John 20:29 Abiding Together Podcast 2021 Lenten Book Study Announcement: The Abiding Together Podcast is reading and discussing This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer for Lent. You can find the reading plan, discussion questions, additional resources and where to buy your book at <a href= "http://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise"> www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise.</a> This episode is sponsored by Rooted for Good Skincare. Rooted for Good makes premium all natural products that feel amazing and work really well! Enhance your skincare experience with Rooted and join the growing number of satisfied customers across the US and beyond who are switching to Rooted and going all-natural. On top of the amazing benefits and affordable pricing, using Rooted products makes a difference for others as well. Every time you choose our all natural premium products 10% of your purchase goes to help someone in need in a developing country! From Coffee Exfoliators & Sugar Scrubs to Premium Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and everything in between, make Rooted for Good your source for all natural healthy living. 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S09 E11: This Present Paradise Part 4: The World Within

In this episode we discuss the virtue of Christian Hope through a discussion on Pope Francis's homily from the 2020 Easter Vigil, A Right to Hope. We chat about hope as more than mere optimism or wishful thinking, but rather a deep trust that God keeps his promises and He is who he says he is. We discuss the necessity of practicing hope in patience and humility as God reveals the mystery of how He is making all things new. This is our last episode of Season 9 and we pray that you may receive the gift of hope this summer. We will see you for Season 10 in the Fall! Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRdwz-1S8KM9bl1W0cpiGn8j3mf5LD3kskKy-BXELWw/edit?usp=sharing"> Summer Reading List</a> Heather's one thing - Our Patreon Supporters! Sister Miriam's one thing - All those who make the podcast happen: Lizzie, Kristina, Kathy, Emily, and Rebecca. Sister Miriam's other one thing - <a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/13o0QD4Ij5LMla7v4q8s0gvz5Wk8m0AV9_2OyuJVA2bA/edit?usp=sharing"> Easy Chickpea Greek Salad</a> Other Links Related to This Episode: <a href= "http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200411_omelia-vegliapasquale.html"> Read Pope Francis's 2020 Easter Homily</a> <a href= "https://abiding-together-podcast.myshopify.com/products/live-differently?_pos=2&_sid=1c080ed49&_ss=r"> Live Differently Mug from the Abiding Together Shop</a> <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s02-e05-hope-in-seasons-of-darkness?rq=darkness"> Season 2 Episode 5: Hope in Seasons of Darkness</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What are the things that stand in the way of you receiving the gift hope? Are there specific areas where you have been hurt in the area of hope?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can we live into the virtue of hope that promises heaven is our home and God is working all things towards our redemption and restoration? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How do our lives look different because we are a people of hope?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What wounds does the Lord want to heal in you in order to restore hope and trust in his promises?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Are there situations of disappointment that have stolen your hope in Jesus?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where is God inviting you to practice patience and humility to receive hope?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "At dawn the women went to the tomb. There the angel says to them: "Do not be afraid. He is not here; for he has risen." They hear the words of life even as they stand before a tomb... And then they meet Jesus, the giver of all hope, who confirms the message and says: "Do not be afraid."Do not be afraid, do not yield to fear: This is the message of hope. It is addressed to us, today." - Pope Francis's Easter Vigil Homily, 2020 Scripture for Lectio Divina: "After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men. Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce<a href= "https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/28#48028008-1">*</a> this to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."" - Matthew 28: 1-10

S09 E21: The Right to Hope

Maybe not weird, but... Be Unique!

Father Pine responds to viewer objections to his video on Ad Orientem from a few weeks ago. Support The Show: <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com">https://mattfradd.locals.com</a> 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Next Level Ad Orientem - Objections and Replies | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

<ol><li>Summary:  Join Dr. Peter as he explains how trauma impacts our bodies, through the lens of polyvagal theory. Through quotes, examples, questions for reflection and experiential exercises, Dr. Peter walks you through a current understanding of how large a role our bodies have in our experience of trauma.  </li><li>Introduction  <ol><li>I am Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist, bringing to you, my listener the best of psychology and human formation and harmonizing it with our Catholic Faith</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>This is the Interior Integration for Catholics podcast -- you are part of it, right here, right now and I am glad to be with you.  This podcast is part of our broader outreach, Souls and Hearts bringing the best of psychology grounded in a Catholic worldview to you and the rest of the world through our website soulsandhearts.com -- we have vibrant communities, we have courses, we have podcasts, we have blogs and shows, all kinds of resources at soulsandhearts.com, check it out.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Trauma.  Last month, we began a whole series of episodes on trauma -- such an important topic  <ol><li>Quote from trauma therapist and research Peter Levine:  “Trauma is perhaps the most avoided, ignored, belittled, denied, misunderstood, and untreated cause of human suffering.” – Peter Levine</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>We started with an overview of the best of the secular understandings of trauma.  In that first episode in the series, number 88, we got into the definitions of trauma and attachment injuries, and we dived into the experience of trauma -- what trauma is like.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>That sets us up for today's episode, number 89 -- Your Trauma, Your Body:  Protection vs. Connection.  Today, we are getting into the body's response to trauma, really focusing in on what happens in our nervous system.  What happens in the brain, what happens in our spinal cord and our nerves and throughout our bodies  <ol><li>We will be especially tuning into our own nervous system.   </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>There's going to be some vocabulary here, I will help you with that. There will some big words, but I am going to walk you through the concepts and make them easier to understand. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>In the past two decades we have learned so much about how trauma impacts the body -- the physiological effects of trauma <ol><li>So what is physiological?  Physiology  <ol><li>the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts  <ol><li>organ systems, individual organs, cells, and right down to the level of biomolecules</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>The parts within us carry out the chemical, electrical and physical functions within our bodies.  Our bodies are living systems</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Put simply, physiology is the study of how the human body works</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Today we are looking at how trauma impacts physiology -- how trauma affects the workings of our body, especially in our nervous system.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Lots of misconceptions out there.  <ol><li>Old way of understanding stress -- what I learned in graduate school.  Most prominent.  <ol><li>You were either stressed or not stressed</li><li>fight or flight or rest and digest</li><li>Stress on or stress off.  No nuance, very simple way of understanding</li></ol></li><li>Today, we are going to do much better than that, go much deeper than that.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li>Review: Definition of Trauma <ol><li>Integrated Listening Systems <a href="https://integratedlistening.com/what-is-trauma/">website</a>:  Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences.</li><li>from Duros and Crowley 2014:  …what happens to a person where this is either too much too soon, too much too long, or not enough for too long.  </li><li>From Stephen Porges:  Trauma is a chronic disruption of connectedness.  </li></ol></li><li>Most clients come to therapy for one main reason.  One main, overarching reason.  They are dysregulated.  What does that mean?  They are poorly regulated.  <ol><li>Overwhelmed with emotion or on the other side, Emotional shutdowns, numbing out</li><li>Can't control their thoughts, so distracted, intrusive thoughts, ruminations, racing thoughts, obsessions, disorientation, having a sense that their thoughts are no longer under control</li><li>Impulses -- rising up</li><li>Intrusive memories</li><li>They are having trouble keeping it together</li><li>High reactivity</li><li>Mood swings</li><li>Anger management issues</li><li>Intense depression</li><li>Feeling unreal, depersonalized, not myself, identity issues -- don't know who I am</li><li>Feeling fragile, vulnerable, about to fall apart</li><li>In one word, they come in to therapy because they can't manage their lives well anymore and they feel losing control and that makes them feel unsafe and scared.  </li></ol></li><li>Polyvagal theory -- <ol><li>Great discoveries in recent years about the vagus nerve.  <ol><li>The vagus nerve is responsible for the regulation of internal organ functions, such as digestion, heart rate, and respiratory rate, as well as vasomotor activity, and certain reflex actions, such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing, and vomiting</li><li>10th of 12 cranial nerves -- On Old Olympus Towering Top, a Finn and German Viewed Some Hops.  Memorizing the cranial nerves</li><li>Longest nerve of the body, and the most complex, it branches into 11 different directions.  </li><li>Responsible for slowing down all the organs from the next down to the colon.  Parasympathetic response -- slowing or shutting down.  </li><li>Responsible  <ol><li>Heart rate</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Digestion</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Breathing</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Sweating</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Motor functions for the muscles needed for swallowing and speech</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Reflex actions, such as coughing, sneezing swallowing and vomiting</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li></ol></li></ol> <ol><li>Polyvagal theory was developed by Stephen xPorges -- Ph.D. in psychology over the last 20 years -- writes in an academic way.  </li><li>Relying heavily on the work of Deb Dana Licensed Clinical Social worker and a great writer and speaker - translates him so well  <ol><li>Polyvagal exercises for Safety and connection -- introduction and first three chapters</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Polyvagal Theory and Trauma – Deb Dana  Nearly 2 hours, on YouTube</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Deb asks this question:  What would it be like for you if your body could help you feel safe and secure, much more protected  when you start feeling scared?</li><li>Fundamental discovery:  Our nervous system is shaped by early experience and reshaped by ongoing experience -- there is connection between our nervous system and our experience.  <ol><li>Formation of connections and associations</li><li>Reshaping -- changing the way our bodies respond to stress -- breaking the old patterns, fashioning new patterns deliberately</li><li>Change is gradual  <ol><li>Fleeting moments of peace --&gt; more consistent sense of well-being, more resilience in the face of challenges, perceived threats, stress.  </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Very much at a body level -- not ...</li></ol></li></ol>

89 Your Trauma, Your Body: Protection vs. Connection

Episode 53 - You Are Not an Outsider We're all really interested in what God can do for us; the healing, the restoration, the gifts of the Father. Are we as interested in committing to the long-term relationship that allows us to receive all of that? It's all too easy to spend the inheritance while overlooking the relationship. As sons and daughters of God, we're meant to live from the inside of Jesus' heart. Not as outsiders or coworkers or bystanders, but within, where we can experience being known and seen and loved by the Father. That's discipleship. Because life is demanding, and the only thing that makes your vocation and your ministry sustainable is through a receiving relationship with the Father. That relationship transforms you into an instrument of God. Without that relationship, it's just too hard. Be courageous in making time for prayer, for the Word of God — making time for the beloved. This podcast is possible because of generous supporters like you. Interested in helping us? Go to https://www.spiritjuice.org/pocoapoco/

You're Not an Outsider

Homily from the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity God, you get to tell me who You are. We have been made in the image of God. The common temptation that we all face is to re-make God in our own image. We can be drawn to the idea that we can simply worship the God whom we prefer rather than the God who has revealed Himself. Mass Readings from June 4, 2023:Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 562 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18

6/4/23 Blank Tablets

Father Pine give advice for healing and freeing yourself from habitual sexual sins. 🟣 Join Us on Locals (before we get banned on YT): <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com/">https://mattfradd.locals.com/</a> 📖 Fr. Pine's Book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F">https://bit.ly/3lEsP8F</a> 🖥️ Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> 🟢 Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Merch: <a href="https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com">https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com</a> 🚫 FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> 🔵 Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> 📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Struggling with Sexual Sin | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

In this episode, we begin a two part series on Pope Francis' recent <a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231015-santateresa-delbambinogesu.html#_ftnref48" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apostolic Exhortation</a> about St. Therese of Lisieux entitled "C'est la Confiance: On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God". We reflect on what it looks like to abandon ourselves with total confidence in God's love and how to overcome places in our lives where we feel orphaned or forgotten by God. We also chat about how a praying church is a powerful church and what it means to be childlike instead of childish. St. Therese's "little way" can guide us in learning to pray, trust, and love. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.renewalministries.net/about-us/our-story/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Renewal Ministries</a> (Check out this <a href="https://youtu.be/NEwH_emDAso?si=_ZC42ROEucP5Q0m8" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">video</a> as well) Heather's Other One Thing - St Therese's poem "<a href= "https://ccel.org/ccel/therese/poems/poems.vi.xi.html" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">My Wishes Before the Tabernacle</a>" Sister Miriam's One Thing - Sarah Kroger's cover of the song <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkQk9R8MLUk" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">What a Wonderful World </a> Michelle's One Thing - One of our future sponsors: <a href="https://bellroadbeef.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bell Road Beef</a> Other Resources Mentioned: <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s01-e11-striving-vs-abiding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">S1 E11: Striving vs Abiding</a> Our <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/searching-for-maintaining-peace" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Searching for and Maintaining Peace</a> Book Study Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where have I distorted the goodness of the Lord?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do I treat God like my personal assistant?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have I felt that God was unsafe for me to trust?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways do I live out of self-reliance?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How often do you receive the gaze of Jesus in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Does childlikeness come naturally to you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you relied on and trusted in God in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What parts of your daily life can you surrender to God?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love." (St. Therese) Scripture for Lectio: "God is love" (1 Jn 4:8-16) Sponsor - The National Eucharistic Congress: LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS The 10th National Eucharistic Congress will be a pivotal moment in both American history and the legacy of the Catholic Church. The bishops of the United States are calling on each community—from rural Alaska to urban New York—to come be set ablaze, bringing the holy fire back to their home parishes and neighborhoods. Jesus Christ will be there. Sr. Miriam will be there. Will you? When: July 17-21, 2024 Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana Learn more: <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/">https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/</a> Speakers: <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/speakers">https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/speakers</a> Schedule: <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/schedule">https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/schedule</a> Come as an individual/family: <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/register-standard">https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/register-standard</a> Bring a group: <a href= "https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/groups/group-leaders">https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/groups/group-leaders</a>

S13 E5 - St. Thérèse - "C'est la Confiance" (Part 1)

Inspired by Fr. Sean’s recent ministry in retirement homes, he and Fr. John reflect on the challenges and heartache that come with retirement and the deep value of staying connected to loved ones.

Retirement and Capitalism

The Beatitudes are often misunderstood, but in this profound exploration, Mother Mary Francis, a contemplative Poor Clare nun, reveals them as Christ’s blueprint for authentic Christian living. With exceptional clarity and depth, she shows how each Beatitude builds upon the others to form a spiritual path to holiness and true joy. Readers will gain practical insight into embracing poverty of spirit, cultivating meekness without weakness, practicing mercy and justice in harmony, and living with purity of heart and a thirst for righteousness. This rich reflection offers a powerful invitation to examine your life in light of the Beatitudes and follow Christ more closely.

Blessed Are You | eBook

This week Fr. Sean and Fr. John hash through the difficult challenges that face parents in selecting a high school. Distilling down the four basic motives, they hope to offer a deeper engagement of the question, one that offers salient and helpful suggestions for the cultivation of faith and the impartation of a worldview.

The School I Seek

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Out of everything in life, Jesus has to be first. In our lives, we continually divide ourselves and divide our hearts by giving away our small “yesses”. Jesus calls us to experience freedom, joy, and clarity by giving Him our big “Yes” because He is the priority. Mass Readings from September 8, 2019: Wisdom 9:13-18 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-14, 17Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

09/08/19 First Thing First

As Fr. Mark-Mary mentioned, the friars will be taking a meaningful break to embrace the rest and the joy of the Jubilee Year. While they are away, please enjoy listening (or re-listening) to this previously released episode, and join us in continuing to pray for Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, and Fr. PT as they follow God's will and heed the call of the Jubilee. 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! --- There are some sins that we just can't seem to shake—habitual sins that keep us coming back to the confessional over and over (and over) again. But no matter how consistent this sin seems, there's one who is more consistent: the Lord. His mercy and grace are greater than our sins and failings. Maybe you're discouraged. Frustrated. Worn down. That experience is real, but it's not who you are; it's not your identity. The truest, most real thing about your experience is his mercy. So don't settle for your sin. Don't believe that well, this is the way it's going to be. No! Return to the confessional, where the grace that's poured out is restorative to that specific wound, and begin again.

Trust That Mercy Is Greater (2021)

What are you giving up for Lent? What SHOULD you give up or do?? Be specific, don't be vague. Check out this bonus episode for some advice on how to start Lent right. SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints </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> Catholic Chemistry: <a href="https://www.catholicchemistry.com/?utm_source=mattfradd&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mattfradd1q&amp;utm_content=quotebanner"> https://www.catholicchemistry.com/?utm_source=mattfradd&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=mattfradd1q&amp;utm_content=quotebanner</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>

Lent: Do or do not, there is no try!

Jesus is the Answer for a Mark-hearted Catholic

Episode 112 - Words, Works, and Wonders We are all beloved sons and daughters of the Father and through our baptism we are all anointed and empowered. We don't have to be all-put-together or be perfect in order to bring healing to ourselves and to other people. We are all incomplete and despite that God wants to work through us—right now. There might be times that we can revert our eyes from our Jesus, or get stuck within ourselves or maybe distracted by the world. At times like this we need to fight a continuous battle to keep looking at Jesus and feed our faith. 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!

Words, Works, and Wonders

What is a human being? What happens when we die? Why do we visit cemeteries? And why do Catholics bury the dead instead of scattering their ashes? 
Today, Fr. Mike connects the dignity of the human person to the dignity of the body in death—and beyond.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Why Can’t Catholics Scatter Their Ashes?

“Pray, hope and don’t worry” Padre Pio&apos;s young life was anything but ordinary: filled with miracles that have captured hearts for years to come. Come listen to the conclusion of his story: we’ll hear about the miracle of his bilocation and humility in turning to prayer, no matter the battle. Saint Padre Pio, pray for us! 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 Padre Pio Part II

Did you know that superstitions are a sin? In this video, Fr. Mike dives into the topic of Friday the 13th and other common superstitions, shedding light on how they can reveal something about our hearts. Often rooted in fear, superstitions are a sin against the First Commandment, showing our desire to control or predict the future. 

Fr. Mike also discusses how Catholics can sometimes fall into superstition through their approach to saints, prayers, and sacramentals—such as treating the scapular like a good luck charm. He emphasizes that our trust should be placed in God and his goodness above all else.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

What Catholics Should Know About Superstitions

Near-death experiences are endlessly fascinating for those who long for Heaven or are just curious about the things we cannot see (yet). Lost in all the discussion of NDEs, however, is their long, rich history. Saints and mystics have been visiting Heaven for thousands of years, and here, for the first time, Scott L. Smith provides you with a glimpse of what they’ve been seeing these past two millennia.

Near-Death Experiences | eBook

Opening Credits

Dedication

Foreword by Matt Gaspers

Introduction

An Enemy Has Done This

The Philosophical Origins of Modernism

The Theological Origins of Modernism

Pope Pius X Addresses the Gravity of the Situation

An Attack on the Foundations of Philosophy and Religion

The Lurking Force behind the Modernist Evolution of Religion

The Modernist Misunderstanding of the Origin and Development of Dogma

The Modernist as Believer

How Modernism Distorts the Relationship between Faith and Science

How Modernism Uses Contradiction

The Modernist as Theologian

How Modernism Destroys a True Understanding of History

How Modernism Butchers Sacred Scripture

Modernist Reform: The Confusion of Vatican II

The New Theology behind the New Springtime

Modernist Reform Activated

Modernist Worship: The Liturgy of the Revolution

The Pride of Modernism Rages More Than Ever

The Solution

Conclusion

End Credits

This book explores the rapid changes in the Catholic Church following the Second Vatican Council and examines how modern interpretations have led to confusion and decline in faith practice. It traces the roots of current challenges and offers a call to rediscover clarity, reverence, and the fullness of Catholic tradition as the path to renewal.

What Happened to Catholicism

This practical guide helps you break free from financial stress and align your money habits with your Catholic values. Learn to set clear goals, build security, invest faithfully, and support ethical businesses. With actionable tools, expert tips, and faith-centered strategies, you’ll gain greater peace of mind, live as a better steward, and plan confidently for your family’s future.

Faithful Finances | eBook

In this second episode of the Poco a Poco Podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary gleams from the wisdom of Jesuit Spirituality as practiced by Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ during his years of "Quarantine" in Soviet prisons and labor camps. Learn how to pick your battle and so win the war!

FOCUS!  An Introduction to the Particular Exam

The only things we can be certain about are the things that have already happened to us in the past, and we live in a perpetual state of uncertainty about the future. If we’re honest, we can all probably agree that it’s not really comfortable to be constantly wondering what your life will look like in a month, in six months, in a year. We are always worrying about the future—especially when we sense that some form of suffering looms ahead. 

Father Mike walks us through the Five Joyful Mysteries: the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. He reflects on the fact that each of these joyful mysteries is marked with a profound uncertainty and suffering. And yet, joy is present.

Think about what what Mary must have felt like when the Angel appeared to her and told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her—that she was going to be the mother of the Messiah. The Angel didn’t reveal details to her. He didn’t assure her that Joseph wouldn’t divorce her, or that they would have to travel to Bethlehem but that they would make it in time for her to deliver. Yet, amidst the uncertainty of the moment, Mary gave a joyful Fiat. 

Joy can be present, because Christ is present. You are able to have a Merry Christmas today...not because there is no suffering, and no uncertainty, but because God is with us. Even in our darkness, we have seen a great light. <a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Having Joy in Uncertainty

In this episode of Pints with Aquinas, Fr. Gregory Pine and I discuss the "3 Omnis": God's omnipresence, His omniscience and His omnipotence. What do they mean, and what are the common objections to them? In this episode, watch as we: <ul> <li>DESTROY Richard Dawkins' argument against God's omniscience and omnipotence</li> <li>Discuss the concept of "Molinism"</li> <li>Talk about Ricky Gervais' comment that "God is in my butthole" (sorry, his words, not mine)</li> <li>Plus, we answer a lot of common questions about the "omnis," like, "If God knows everything, then He knows if I'm going to Hell or not. What can I do about that?"</li> </ul> Buckle up, and get ready for an INTENSE theological episode! 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/pints_w_aquinas/">https://www.instagram.com/pints_w_aquinas/</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://amzn.to/2MaKf7V">https://amzn.to/2MaKf7V</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Xf94pC">https://amzn.to/2Xf94pC</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> -- Website - mattfradd.com Facebook - facebook.com/mattfradd/ Twitter - twitter.com/mattfradd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What is God like? (Fr. Gregory Pine) | Ep. 206

Homily from the Second Sunday of Lent. In teaching about prayer, Jesus offered something no other rabbi could give. Jesus, the Prototype, reveals His prayer to the Apostles. Every rabbi would teach his disciples how to pray, but Jesus is able to give His disciples something that no other rabbi could offer. Jesus prays as the Beloved Son...Jesus teaches His disciples to pray as beloved children who have been claimed by their Father. Mass Readings from March 5, 2023: Genesis 12:1-4 Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22.2 Timothy 1:8-10 Matthew 17:1-9

3/5/23 Prototype: Prayer

WE talk all things LENT and liturgical planning. You will love my guest for today, Kendra loves sharing her gifts and passions with other moms. Here's Kendra's bio: Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a Catholic wife and mother of many, from little to teenaged. I also dabble in teaching, reading, writing, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, party planning, graphic design, home remodeling, and streaming with the captions on so I can understand British. Catholic All Year is a place for me to share how we live. You can grab any other helpful links from the media kit online: <a href= "https://catholicallyear.com/media-kit/">https://catholicallyear.com/media-kit/</a> Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/catholicallyear/">https://www.facebook.com/catholicallyear/</a> Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/kendra_tierney/">https://www.instagram.com/kendra_tierney/</a> Youtube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/KendraTierneyCAY/videos">https://www.youtube.com/c/KendraTierneyCAY/videos</a> ____________________ Don't forget that we have made <a href= "https://www.cameronfradd.com/">https://www.cameronfradd.com/</a> the place where you can find all the things Among The Lilies! Check out our new shop with ATL merchandise, and we will be adding more items soon! Thank you all for your support. I am so grateful, and I love and am praying for y'all! Thank you for being here! If you are interested in supporting Among the Lilies (you will get access to a BUNCH of things including bonus content), please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a> By supporting us, you will get access to a BUNCH of things, including bonus content. Please join the Among the Lilies community on Instagram and Facebook! ➡️ <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLiliess/">https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLiliess/</a> ➡️ <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies">https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies</a>

209. Preparing for LENT

When so many things are stripped away, we’re left to examine what’s most important. Jeff discusses how we can simplify our lives by discovering the things that are essential, and taking away the things that distract us from what matters most. 

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What Is Essential?

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What Exactly is Grace Anyway? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

The Counsel of Trent: Podcast

“You are not an extra in someone else’s vocation story.”

We all know breakups are tough, and most of the time they are occasions of intense sadness and hurt, but what happens when your significant other breaks up with you for the religious life? Do you feel angry that they didn’t realize their vocation sooner, guilty for wanting to be with them, or just sad that you’re not who they’re meant to be with? Reactions to this kind of heartbreak are unpredictable, but the important thing to remember is that you have a vocation of your own, and it’s not any less important than the person entering religious life.

Today, Father Mike shares his story of leaving a relationship to enter the seminary.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

When Your S.O. Has a Different Vocation Than You

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BONUS | Should Pope Francis resign? With Patrick Coffin

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47: Can the demons read our minds?

Put simply, “[e]very person not yet baptized and only such a person is able to be baptized.” The Catechism explains to us the purpose of Baptism for both adults and infants. Fr. Mike doubles down and makes sure we understand that Baptism is for everyone. God wills Baptism for all people. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1246-1252.

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Day 170: Who Can Be Baptized? (2024)

We all have fallen into the trap of comparing ourselves to others. In an age of social media, constant comparison is hard to avoid and it leads to us feeling bad or anxious about our own lives compared to those of our 500+ closest online friends. Jeff explains the dangers of comparison and shows you how to look to God when you start down this path.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a>

Mirror Mirror on the Web

Episode 145 - A Freedom Greater Than Circumstances What makes us most free, is this submitting to God and this dependence on Him. Yes, freedom is actually dependent on obedience rather than kind of doing whatever I want. When we fall in love with God and we experience that love, this deep interior freedom takes place and it becomes the most important thing of our lives—even to a point that is greater than our circumstances. This episode is the first part of our series on Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacque Philippe that talks about what it means to live in freedom as sons and daughters of God and how this freedom can become greater than the circumstances of 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! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

A Freedom Greater Than Circumstances

Welcome to season 8! In this episode we talk about what the Lord has been teaching us over the summer and how we are invited to find our peace by fixing our eyes on Jesus and resting in the gaze of God. If we can look higher to find a kingdom perspective, we can find security in His Sovereignty. We talk about the deep realization that in all that has happened and has been taken away in 2020, there is no other answer, no other way forward, than Jesus Christ himself. Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X85txs60yY">Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - Lauren Daigle</a> Michelle's one thing - The Life of Elise Angelette: <a href="https://youtu.be/fje5PafcIME">watch her Funeral Mass</a> (homily starts around minute 46) or <a href="https://every-little-thingblog.com">read more about her life</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.pauseapp.com/">The One Minute Pause App</a> Book mentioned: <a href= "https://amzn.to/3jqdRNn">Get Your Life Back - by John Eldridge </a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What does it mean to "fix your eyes on God" every day? What areas have you done this in the last three months and what are areas you have found yourself searching for peace elsewhere?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Sr. Miriam described our spiritual poverty as the places where we are vulnerable and dependent on the Lord. Where have you experienced this kind of poverty in the last three months?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What has been your prayer to the Lord the last three months? What has been the Lord's message to you in the last three months? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What areas is the Lord inviting you to pray "Lord, do for me what I can't do for myself." ? Make a small act of surrender. Pray "Jesus, I surrender … please do for me what I cannot do for myself."</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." – Mother Teresa Scripture for Lectio Divina - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

S08 Episode 01: New Beginnings

Are you looking for faith opportunities for the young people in your life? Jeff sits down with the leaders of an incredible faith opportunity called Damascus, a Catholic camp for youth. Tune in to hear all about the story, mission, and experience of Damascus.

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“This is the first time I heard God speak to me.”

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Beyond Damascus

In this episode, we continue with part five of our six-part Lenten series on the book "This Present Paradise" by Claire Dwyer. We discuss the power of small acts of love that serve as the true measure of feminine strength. We expand on the ideas of humility, vulnerability and the hidden life in the inner cloister. We also chat about our call to spiritual maternity especially in the invitation to pray for priests. We hope you can join us next week for the conclusion of our series as we are joined by Claire Dwyer for our final discussion. Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.melskitchencafe.com/lemon-and-garlic-grilled-chicken/"> Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Recipe</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkme6Hn42k/?igshid=10bpwjrdbm4p"> Cooking the Catholic Relief Services Meal with her family</a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://instituteofcatholicculture.org">Institute of Catholic Culture</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where in your life do you feel particularly little or hidden right now? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What area do you feel desperately in need of the Savior?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can you and your group respond to the invitation to pray for priests?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have you experienced the complementarity of the feminine and masculine genius?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What has been your experience of the inner cloister this Lent? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What would it look like to unleash spiritual maternity within your life?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What have been some of the greatest sufferings of your life?Have you been able to see or experience sanctification and redemption in them? </li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "A single action — even the least and most insignificant — done with the view of pleasing God alone, and of glorifying Him, is worth infinitely more, so to speak, than many actions in themselves of the greatest value and worth that spring from other motives." - Lorenzo Scupoli, Spiritual Combat Scripture for Lectio Divina: "If a man loves me,' says the Lord, 'he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our home with him" - John 14:23 Abiding Together Podcast 2021 Lenten Book Study Announcement: The Abiding Together Podcast is reading and discussing This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer for Lent. You can find the reading plan, discussion questions, additional resources and where to buy your book at <a href= "http://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise"> www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/this-present-paradise.</a>

S09 E12: This Present Paradise Part 5: Let Love In

"Love is an exodus from me to you" (Pope Benedict XVI). Oftentimes the spiritual life can be focused on." Am I growing? Am I getting after it? Am I, am I, am I... Of course, each individual's particular growth is important, and there is a place for examining our own lives, but discipleship is a team sport and it's in losing ourselves that we authentically find ourselves. In the latest episodes, the brothers take a look at how poverty of spirit helps us do the hard work of staying in communion.

It's Not About Me (Discipleship as a Team Sport)

Desire and the Will to Power

I chat with Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire about conservatism, Catholicism, and good cigars. Knowles' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4kgAUTFkGIwlWSodg43QA Rosary Giveaway! First 100 new annual locals supporters (any amount) will be sent a beautiful Catholic Woodworker Rosary. Join here! https://mattfradd.locals.com/support Sponsors-- Exodus90: exodus90.com/matt Hallow: Hallow.com/matt Best Rosaries ever! https://catholicwoodworker.com/?utm_source=mattfradd&amp;utm_medium=youtube&amp;utm_campaign=christmas22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Conservatism, Catholicism, and Good Cigars (Michael Knowles) | Ep. 376

Good Soil In this episode we break open the parable of the sower and the seeds. We chat about how we can cultivate good soil in our hearts where seeds can grow and bear good fruit. We also talk about the practicals of what makes up rocky ground that chokes out goodness and what makes up the fertile soil, where God can bring forth life and abundance. Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/undone-carrie-schuchts-daunt/"> Undone: Freeing Your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame</a> by Carrie Schuchts Daunt Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://youtu.be/wcp65nDQBo8">Higher Love</a> - Kygo, Whitney Houston Heather's one thing - The team building my house from <a href= "http://tundradevelopments.ca/">Tundra Developments</a> Announcements! The Abiding Together Lenten Book Study will be <a href= "https://amzn.to/2tZNV6G">The Return of the Prodigal Son</a> by Henri Nouwen. 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Their mission is to create a transformative experience of true rest and retreat, for couples or individuals wired for adventure. Pilgrimage to Beauty believes that traversing the world, cultures and even our own street can teach us so much. Gaining knowledge of other peoples and lands gives us a genuine curiosity to learn and experience even more of what the world has to offer. Their aim is to give you a unique once in a lifetime experience that transforms and renews your spirit, no matter your vocation or state in life. Their next trip is to <a href= "https://www.pilgrimagetobeauty.com/spring-break-in-antigua---march-2020.html"> Guatemala in March 2020</a>, so check it out quickly! Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What is the terrain of your heart? What does the soil in your life look like right now?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where do you need to dig in the dirt and let God bring in His light and cultivate the soil?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What do I need to steward well in my life and what do I need to prune back?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are the weeds that need to be pulled out in my heart?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and journal about this scripture: Matthew 13. What does it speak to you personally? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are the thorns that choke the good seed in your life? Where do you need to seek the true face of Jesus?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What is the fruit being born in your life? What do you think God is trying to show you about your soil?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a sceptre but a hoe." ― St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scripture for Lectio Divina - Matthew 13: The Parable of the Sower That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Whoever has ears, let them hear." The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" He replied, "Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. This is why I speak to them in parables: "Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: 'You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.' But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. "Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."

S07 Episode 1: Good Soil

Homily from the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. I can know all I need to know and still not do all I need to do. There are so many things that we know that we ought to do. There are even things that we know that we want to do. And yet...we just can't seem to act on what we know. How do we start? How do we become people who do what we know we ought to do? Mass Readings from July 10, 2022: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37Colossians 1:15-20 Luke 10:25-37

07/10/22 Simple Things First

In this week's discussion, Fr. Mike and Jacob discuss Mary, Mother of God and the recent passing of Pope Benedict and striving for virtue in this upcoming year.

Mama Mary and Papa Benny

We delve into the cosmic event that will take place at the end of time known as the Last Judgment. Fr. Mike explains the difference between the Last Judgment and our particular judgment at the time of our death. We learn that the Last Judgment will reveal the consequences of all our actions and how God’s justice triumphs over all the injustices we’ve committed and suffered. Fr. Mike emphasizes that the message of the Last Judgment is ultimately one of hope and conversion. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1038-1041.

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Day 141: The Last Judgment (2025)

Fr. Martin Jugie offers practical guidance on how to avoid the pains of Purgatory by atoning for sins in this life through prayer, works, penance, and charity. Drawing from the teachings of saints and mystics, he emphasizes the importance of growing in virtue and utilizing the Sacraments. The book also highlights the efficacy of prayers for the Holy Souls and Our Lady's role in guiding souls to Heaven.

The Truth About Purgatory | eBook

Fr. Mike discusses why confessing the same sins over and over isn’t entirely a bad thing. He also offers some ways we can make our confessions more effective in helping us avoid those same sins in the future. The practice of naming, confessing, and renouncing our sins in Jesus’ name before, during, or after confession is one suggestion Fr. Mike shares. He also encourages us to move past simply wanting forgiveness and into having true repentance so we can experience deep conversion and freedom.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Confessing the Same Sins Over and Over Again

Jeff shares his personal formula for creating a successful movement within your parish. You might be surprised when you hear his approach to ministry.

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Creating a Movement Within Your Parish

Advent Chant: Rorate cœli

Introit: Rorate cœli

Kyrie 8 ad libitum

Gloria 10

Gradual: Tollite

Alleluia: Ave Maria

Offertory: Ave Maria

Sanctus 10

Agnus Dei 10

Communion: Ecce virgo

Antiphons: Ave Maria, Ecce nomen Domini, In illa die, Jucundare

Hymn: Conditor alme siderum

Responsory: Ave Maria

Prose: Regnantem sempiterna & Qui regis sceptra

Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-4

Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris Mater (Simple tone)

Antiphon: Alma Redemptoris Mater (Solemn tone)

Motet: Alma Redemptoris Mater

Antiphons: O Sapientia & O Emmanuel

Introit: Hodie scietis

Gradual: Hodie scietis

Alleluia: Crastina die

Offertory: Tollite

Communion: Revelabitur

Responsory: Judæa et Jerusalem

Organum: Rorate cœli

From Rorate Cœli, the first words of the Saturday Mass of the Blessed Virgin in Advent, to the Mass of the vigil of Christmas, listeners will be treated to the mystical sounds of the Advent and early Christmas seasons. This chant, as sung a cappella by the monks of Clear Creek Abbey, transports the listener to the sacred rhythm of the monastic liturgy in honor of Mary, with the musical language of Gregorian chant and of selections of polyphonic sacred choral music. Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, in Oklahoma, is a young, vibrant monastic community dedicated to the contemplative praying of the sung liturgy. The richness of the Latin liturgical lyrics (which the music faithfully echoes) is available in English and French in the accompanying booklet, which also includes a musical commentary on the spirit of the pieces. Let the light of Advent and Christmas enter your heart and your home this year with Rorate Cœli: Marian Sounds of Advent by the Monks of Clear Creek.