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From PROTESTANT PASTOR to Catholic (Keith Nester) | Ep. 430

Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday?

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn&#39;t just about what we believe in, but who we believe in.

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Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview)

Divine Intimacy Radio: Podcast

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

The Devil in the Castle

The social duty of religion and the right to religious freedom are presented to us in the Catechism. We examine what it means to have respect for other religions and the freedom, within limits, to exercise our convictions. Fr. Mike makes it clear that it is our calling as Christians to evangelize and bring our Catholic Christianity to the public square. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2104-2109.

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Day 274: Social Duty of Religion (2024)

This lecture was given on June 13, 2023, at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C., as part of the 2023 Civitas Dei Summer Fellowship: "Friendship, Happiness, and the Search for God: Aristotle, Augustine, &amp; Aquinas."

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Michael Gorman is professor of philosophy at The Catholic University of America. He has doctorates in philosophy and theology. He has authored over thirty academic papers and a book entitled Aquinas on the Metaphysics of the Hypostatic Union (Cambridge University Press, 2017). His main interests are metaphysics, human nature, and ethics.

Special Themes in Friendship - Aristotle's Ethics | Professor Michael Gorman

Gina Maria Noia, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Theology at Providence College. She received her Ph.D. in Theology and Health Care Ethics from Saint Louis University. She has served as a clinical ethicist for OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL and St. Alexius Hospital in St. Louis, MO, and she is published in Christian Bioethics and the Journal of Moral Theology. Outside of academia, you’ll find her spending time outdoors with her (philosopher) husband, Justin Noia, PhD, and their vivacious children.1

Are Quality of Life Judgments Ethical? | Prof. Gina Noia

Episode 86 - Our Father is Faithful (Advent 2021) Third Week of Advent As a people and a Church, we have a common patrimony and inheritance of promises kept. Over time, salvation history involves real people and real stories—God breaks into history.  Think Elizabeth and Zachariah. Simeon. Anna. We are part of this story, living in salvation history. We must remember that God has been faithful to us, and use that memory to stay. God can’t fulfill his promises to us if we leave. The saints we look to had their own struggles and their own trials, and the Lord was faithful to them. It was a faithfulness that satisfied something in their own lives, but there’s also a way in which it bore fruit such that we’re recipients of the fruitfulness of these people. There might be something that the Lord’s doing in our lives that is also going to be fruitful for other people we meet. Other people will inherit this. We’re going through Advent with Finding Your Place in the Advent Story from Ascension Press for the next few episodes. Check it out here: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/rejoice-finding-your-place-in-the-advent-story The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of generous donors like you. Monthly donations are particularly helpful for our future planning. You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Our Father is Faithful (Advent 2021)

In this episode, we continue in our Lenten series as we journey through Sister Miriam’s book Restore. It’s not too late to join us! <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/restore">You can find your copy today at Ave Maria Press</a>. This week we discuss the healing that comes through almsgiving. We share our own personal experiences of tithing our time, practicing obedience in our vocations, and how almsgiving is more than giving money. We pray that God would grow your capacity to see Christ in the other through the practice of almsgiving!    Sister Miriam’s one thing - <a href= "https://cookieandkate.com/vegetarian-chili-recipe/">Homemade Vegetarian Chili</a> Heather’s one thing - <a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DtUGIuioAk8YBS6lfFgrRWubaXoTG8KGGvZX79xfHoI/edit?usp=sharing"> Heather’s Zucchini Pecan Muffins</a> Michelle’s one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3gEXWeK">Once Upon a Wardrobe - Patti Callahan</a> Michelle’s other one thing -  <a href= "https://shop.corproject.com/products/god-is-beauty-a-retreat-on-the-gospel-art">God is Beauty - TOB Institute</a>    Discussion Questions:     <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from this week’s episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In light of almsgiving, what does faithful stewardship look like in your life? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How can almsgiving work to help mature your love? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where do you let others hold you accountable? Are there specific areas you resist accountability? </li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How is God asking you to surrender your loaves and fishes? Do you trust him to do his work while you exercise dominion over what he has entrusted to you?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to name any places in your life where darkness has dominion. If necessary, make a commitment to go to confession and experience healing. </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Have you ever thought of confession as a means of almsgiving? How might this encourage you to experience healing through confession this Lent?</li> </ol>   Quotes to Ponder: “No one heals himself by wounding another.” - St Ambrose Scripture for Lectio Divina: “Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine, is yours.” - Luke 15:31

S11 E10 - Lent Part 4: The Healing Balm of Almsgiving

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals why acts of serial killing is at an all-time low.

#924 FFAF: Where Did All the Serial Killers Go? - Trent Horn

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The Road to Victory

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About the Author

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This book recounts the Catholic uprising in Spain against communist and socialist forces during the Spanish Civil War. It tells the true story of how priests, religious, and laypeople fought to defend their faith, often at great personal cost. Through vivid accounts of martyrdom, sacrifice, and perseverance, it highlights the heroism of those who refused to abandon Christ and His Church in the face of brutal persecution.

The Last Crusade

Who is the Pope? Today, we focus on the role of the Pope in the Catholic Church as the Vicar of Christ and pastor of the entire Church. The Catechism teaches us that the institution of the papacy dates back to that powerful moment in the Gospel when Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter, the “rock”, and handed him the keys of the Church. Fr. Mike unpacks this pivotal moment and helps us understand why the Pope is so foundational to the Faith. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 880-887. 

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

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Day 123: The Pope (2025)

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It could have been otherwise. We have been created good by the good God. But we have been captured by sin, death, and slavery. In Jesus, God has rescued us and transferred us into His Kingdom…His family.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from November 19, 2023:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalms 128:1-5</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">1 Thessalonians 5:1-6</dt> Matthew 25:14-30

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Why Sacrifice is SO Important | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

To be blessed means to holy, and to be holy means to be set apart for God.

Fr. Mike reminds us of our calling to be holy, because, as Christians, we have been blessed by Baptism.

Being set apart doesn&#39;t mean to be physically separated from everything else. It means that something is dedicated to fulfilling God&#39;s purpose.

For example, if you&#39;ve ever gotten your throat blessed during the feast of St. Blasie, then your throat is set apart for the purposes of God. That means when you use your voice to say something untrue or mean, you&#39;re violating the purpose of your voice, because it has been dedicated to God&#39;s will. 

So, be blessed. 

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What Does it Mean to Be Blessed?

Thomas Hibbs is currently J. Newton Rayzor Sr. Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University, where he is also Dean Emeritus, having served for 16 years as Dean of the Honors College and as Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Culture. Hibbs received a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and has served as tutor at Thomas Aquinas College, Full Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy at Boston College, and President of the University of Dallas. Hibbs works in the areas of medieval philosophy, especially Thomas Aquinas, contemporary virtue ethics, and aesthetics. He has published more than thirty scholarly articles and seven books, as well as 100 reviews and discussion articles on film, theater, art, and higher education in a variety of venues.

Resilience and Happiness According to Dante and Aquinas | Thomas Hibbs

Jesus uses his sacraments to save his people. The Catechism proclaims that the sacraments are “efficacious”, the sacraments are “wrought…by the power of God” alone, and the sacraments are “necessary for salvation”. Fr. Mike doubles down on the reality that sacraments cause what they signify. They are not merely signs pointing to an already present reality—Jesus, himself, is at work in each and every expression of the sacraments throughout time and in all places. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1127-1129.

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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.

Day 153: Sacraments Save

As the Catechism reveals, we are made for worship and called to a relationship with the Lord through prayer. God is the initiator and wants us to walk with him as he “tirelessly calls each person to the mysterious encounter known as prayer.” Fr. Mike reminds us that just like Abraham in the Old Testament, the more we get to know the Lord through prayer, the more we become like him. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2566-2573.

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

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Day 330: The Revelation of Prayer (2024)

Art and Laraine Bennett explore the four classic temperaments—Choleric, Sanguine, Melancholic, and Phlegmatic—offering insights into how understanding these can enhance personal growth and relationships. They provide guidance on identifying your own temperament and using this knowledge to become a loving spouse, effective parent, and good friend. This approach integrates classical wisdom, modern counseling, and Catholic spirituality to help you grow closer to God and discover your unique path to holiness. 

The Temperament God Gave You

In this week's episode, we conclude our 4 part Advent study of Heather’s new book Encountering Emmanuel. We discuss how we all have deep cries within our hearts and how Jesus coming as a baby gives voice to those longings and sorrows that we hold. We also reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in revealing the love of God, the power of a name in calling out our truest identity, and the great adventure of falling in love with the Lord. Friends, thank you for joining us on the journey this Advent season. We look forward to next year and pray the Lord reveals Himself to you in a deeper and more intimate way this Christmas season. God bless! Heather’s One Thing - <a href= "https://seek.focus.org/washington-dc/">2025 SEEK Conference in DC</a> and the Ave Maria Press team Sister Miriam’s One Thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU-E46o0sp0">Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming</a> choral arrangement Michelle’s One Thing - Our amazing staff (Kristina, Camille, Kate, and Kathy) and <a href= "https://soulcore.com/sc-genesis-prescription-jan-2025-cohort/">The Genesis Prescription</a> Program with SoulCore   Other Resources Mentioned:  <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/encountering-emmanuel">Encountering Emmanuel Resources</a>    Announcement: Season 16 will begin on January 20th, 2025!   Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What would it look like for light to be born in the darkness of my life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where are the places I’m trying to escape or overcome my own humanity?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my spiritual life do I feel like I’ve plateaued?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Pray the Litany of Encounter. Which line resonates with you at this moment?</li> </ul>   Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When you think about seeing Jesus face-to-face, what questions, fears, or excitement are in your heart?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do you need the Holy Spirit to overshadow you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What graces have you received this Advent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is Jesus inviting you to this Christmas season?</li> </ul>   Quote to Ponder: “Jesus has chosen to show me the only way which leads to the divine furnace of love; it is the way of a childlike self-surrender, the way of a child who sleeps, afraid of nothing, in its fathers arms.” (St Therese of Lisieux)   Scripture for Lectio: “And His name shall be called Emmanuel, which means God with us.”  (Matthew 1:23)   Sponsor - Stonecrop Wealth Advisors: Are your financial decisions truly aligned with your Catholic faith? Many investors are unaware that their portfolios might be supporting causes that contradict their deepest values in Christ. At <a href= "https://www.stonecropadvisors.com/abidingtogether">Stonecrop Wealth Advisors</a>, we believe it’s possible to invest in a way that reflects and honors your beliefs. We offer faith-based investment portfolios that avoid companies involved in activities contrary to Christian values, such as abortion, pornography, or pride parades. Instead, we focus on supporting businesses that align with the teachings of the Church and work to build the Kingdom of God while contributing positively to society. As a fee-only fiduciary, our primary mission is to serve your best interests. We offer financial advice and investment management designed to help you achieve your long-term goals without compromising your values. Whether you’re an individual, family, business, or non-profit, we’re here to provide you with a new path toward a faith-driven financial future. No matter where you are on your financial journey, you can start aligning your investments with your faith today. If you’re ready to transform your financial strategy and help ensure your investments are working to build a future guided by faith, reach out to Stonecrop Wealth Advisors. As part of our commitment to helping you, we’re offering a free financial plan and portfolio analysis. We’ll help you discover which of your current investments might be funding activities that go against your beliefs and guide you toward a faith-aligned investment strategy. To learn more and take the next step toward aligning your finances with your faith, visit <a href= "https://www.stonecropadvisors.com/abidingtogether">https://www.stonecropadvisors.com/abidingtogether</a> Investment advisory services are offered through Stonecrop Wealth Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Stonecrop Wealth Advisors 01:13 - Intro 02:19 - Welcome 05:03 - Jesus Comes to Show Us God’s Love 07:07 - The Liturgical Seasons 08:33 - He Comes with a Cry 11:38 - He Comes with a Name 12:27 - He Comes as a Person with a Face 16:00 - He Comes with the Holy Spirit 20:30 - He Comes as a Gift to the World 25:10 - Litany of Encounter 29:02 - One Things

S15 E14 - Encountering Emmanuel: Week Four

<ol><li>Through dramatic reenactments, experiential exercises and the best of available resources, Dr. Peter brings you critical information to help you better love those near you who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and impulses.  Learn how to be a much better first responder in these situations and to be a bridge to additional resources for your loved ones who are considering suicide.   </li><li>Lead-in:  Imagine a young man, a teenager you care about, one you really love, a family member or friend, or the son of a friend, comes to you, in distress, and he shares this with you -- listen closely as he tells you what's on his heart. [insert script].  <ol><li>So now you have this upset, desperate man in front of you, who wants to be dead.  <ol><li>What do you do?  How do you handle this situation?  </li><li>But before we go there, let's start with you.  We created a scenario to evoke what might come up in real life when your encounter a loved one who is suicidal.  </li><li>What do you notice going on inside you right now? <ol><li>What is happening in your body?</li><li>Emotions?</li><li>Assumptions or beliefs about yourself?</li><li>Memories, desires, impulses.  </li><li>Replay the last clip</li><li>What are parts of you saying to you about you right now?</li><li>Really pay attention to those messages</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>I will make a bold claim here -- the number one thing you struggle with in being a first responder to a loved one with suicidal levels distress is [drum roll]  your own internal experience.   </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>The problem you have is not so much inside the distressed loved one.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>The problem you have is inside of you, deep within you.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>You get wrapped up in our own fear, shame, guilt, anger, or your own sense of inadequacy.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Did you feel any of that that in this example, confronted with this teenager in such distress, who feels so strongly the desire to die?  <ol><li>Did you feel uncomfortable, on edge, uncertain?  Anxious?  Ineffective, inadequate?  Responsible, but not knowing what to do?  Did you experience any self-criticism?  Any of those experiences?</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>If so, you’ve come to the right place.  I can help with that.  [Insert Intro]</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Intro:  <ol><li>Welcome to the podcast Interior Integration for Catholics, I like being together with you in this whole adventure, as we learn about suicide and what to do about it, all grounded in a Catholic worldview. I am Dr. Peter Malinoski,, passionate Catholic first and clinical psychologist as well, and you are listening to the Interior Integration for Catholics podcast.  Thank you for being here with me.  Interior Integration for Catholics 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</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>This is the fifth in our series on Suicide.  <ol><li>In episode 76, we got into what the secular experts have to say about suicide.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>In episode 77, we reviewed the suicides in Sacred Scripture, in the Bible.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>In episode 78, we sought to really understand the phenomenological worlds of those who kill themselves -- what happens inside?  How can we understand suicidal behaviors more clearly, dispelling myths and gripping on to the sense of desperation and the need for relief that drives so much suicidal behavior.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>And in the last episode, number 79, we took a deep dive into the devastating impact of suicide on the parents, spouses, children, siblings, and friends who were left behind.</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Today's episode, number 80 is entitled "How to Help a Loved One Who is Suicidal." </li><li>We are getting into the nitty-gritty of what do you do when someone you are close to is suicidal? </li><li>In short, how do you love someone who is so distressed, so desperate, that they are seriously considering killing themselves?</li><li>First a brief caveat -- I can't, in a single podcast episode, train you to be a crisis intervention specialist.  That takes dedicated training.  But you know what?  Most people with these suicidal levels of distress don't seek out crisis intervention specialists or therapists or counselors first.  They go to the people they know.  They go to the people whom they hope and believe will love them.  They go to you.  What you'll learn today is for your own information, to help you understand what's going on and how best to act as a first responder and a bridge to long-lasting help that can heal.  </li></ol></li><li>Love your neighbor as yourself.  Diliges proximum tuum tamquam teipsum. Inflection of dīligō (second-person singular future active indicative)  The second great commandment.  Love your neighbor as yourself. Diliges proximum  tuum.  Love is a verb, an action.  So what if our neighbor is the teenager from our lead in today?  How do we love a suicidal person?  How do we love her?  <ol><li>Definition of Love -- Charity -- caritas.   <ol><li>Benevolence -- bonae voluntatis in Latin, good will.  </li><li>Capacity  <ol><li>Understanding the other  <ol><li>Operating in the mode of the receiver</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Dependent on us understanding ourselves</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Mistaking what is coming from who</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Unconsciousx</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Capacity to choose the good -- Freedom.  <ol><li>Well-governed self  <ol><li>Regulated</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Organized</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Calm. Compassionate</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Good human formation</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Possessing virtues</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Possessing the knowledge and expertise in a situation.  </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Constancy.  <ol><li>Need peace and interior integration'</li><li>Being vs. doing.</li></ol></li><li>CCC 1829 The fruits of charity are joy, peace, and mercy.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Loving all their parts  <ol><li>Definition of parts  <ol><li>Suicidal distress makes so much more sense if we understand each person not as a uniform, monolithic, homogenous, single personality, but rather as a dynamic system including a core self and parts.  That helps to explain so much, including shifts over time.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Definition of Parts:  Separate, independently operating personalities within us, each with own unique prominent needs, roles in our lives, emotions, body sensations, guiding beliefs and assumptions, typical thoughts, intentions, desires, attitudes, impulses, interpersonal style, and world view.  Each part also has an image of God and also its own approach to sexuality.  Robert Falconer calls them insiders.  You can also think of them as separate modes of operating if that is helpful.  <ol><li>Not just transient mood states, but whole constellations of all these aspects.</li></ol></li><li>Unintegrated parts are not focused on loving others</li><li>Unintegrated parts can be exiled</li><li>Parts often have very different attitudes toward suicide.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Blending  <ol><li>What is the key word here?  Blending.  </li></ol></li></ol></li></ol>

80 How to Help a Loved One Who is Suicidal

We know we can pray anywhere at any time, yet certain places are more favorable for prayer. There are also certain rhythms of prayer in the life of the Church that foster regular attention to the Lord. As Fr. Mike emphasizes with the Catechism, we can’t pray always “if we don’t pray at specific times.” Today Fr. Mike encourages us to find our place and time for prayer. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2691-2699. 

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

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Day 345: Animated by Prayer

This lecture was given at Harvard University on February 23, 2023.

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About the speaker:
Mary M. Keys holds a BA from Boston College and a MA and PhD from the University of Toronto. Her research and teaching interests span a broad spectrum of political theory, with a special focus in Christianity, ethics, and political thought. She is the author of Pride, Politics, and Humility in Augustine's City of God (Cambridge) and Aquinas, Aristotle, and the Promise of the Common Good (Cambridge). Her work includes articles and chapters in the American Journal of Political Science, History of Political Thought, Perspectives on Political Science, and The Cambridge Companion to Augustine's City of God. She has held various fellowships, including a NEH Fellowship supporting her ongoing research project on Humility, Modernity, and the Science of Politics, and she has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University and the University of Chicago.

Augustine and the Virtue of Humility | Professor Mary Keys

Fr. Dominic Legge explores the intricacies of the hypostatic union, focusing on Aquinas's understanding of how the divine and human natures are united in the person of Christ, while navigating various Christological heresies. This lecture was given on February 24th, 2024, at Dominican House of Studies For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Fr. Dominic Legge is the Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. He is an Ordinary Member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, and holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, a Ph.L. from the School of Philosophy of the Catholic University of America, and a doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2001, after having practiced constitutional law for several years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has also taught at The Catholic University of America Law School and at Providence College. He is the author of The Trinitarian Christology of St. Thomas Aquinas (Oxford University Press, 2017). Keywords: Albert the Great, Christological Heresy, De Unione, Divine Nature, Ephesus, Hypostatic Union, Monophysitism, Nestorianism, Saint Thomas Aquinas

What Exactly Is the Hypostatic Union? | Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.

In this episode, we break open the scripture of the Visitation as we begin a four part series on the identity of sister - biological and spiritual. This episode is now offered in video on youtube! We discuss the model of speaking blessing into one another’s lives as we confirm and affirm each other’s truest identity. We chat about how Mary and Elizabeth needed one another’s story and resisted the temptations of comparison and competition in choosing celebration. We pray God would be the center of your relationships and sisterhoods! <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/AbidingTogetherPodcast">Be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts! </a> Sister Miriam’s one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zplgmh8ga78">’Sisters’ from White Christmas</a>  Michelle’s one thing - My front porch in Fall and the season of Fall! Heather’s one thing - <a href= "https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/instant-pot-crispy-carnitas"> Chicken Carnitas Recipe</a> Other Books Mentioned -  <a href="https://amzn.to/3E42y7A">Friendship in the Lord - Fr. Paul Hinnebusch </a> Discussion questions:     <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What stood out to you from this week’s episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What does it mean to you to be a sister? What stirs in your heart as we begin this series? What needs to be healed in your heart to open up to the identity of sister?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment in your groups to identify and share what the Holy Spirit is doing in your life. Is sharing the work of the Holy Spirit a habit in your small groups and community?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What does it mean to be a sister who speaks blessing and affirms the truest identity of another with our words?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Do you proclaim a magnificat when the Lord has done great things in your life? Who do you celebrate with and share the good news with?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Have you ever felt like you had to fight for your seat at the table because of comparison or competition among women? How have you experienced a celebration mindset when it comes to your relationship with other women? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to pray and ask for sisterhood where you need it. Take a moment to pray and repent for areas that you need to own wounding others in the area of sisterhood. </li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: “All members of the family, each according to his or her own gift, have the grace and responsibility of building day by day the communion of persons, making the family ‘a school of deeper humanity’ “ - Gaudium et Spes, 52  Scripture for Lectio Divina -  At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth.  When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.  In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!  But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.  Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” And Mary proclaimed: My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me—  holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm ;He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.  He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever,  just as he promised our ancestors.  Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. - Luke 1:39-56 This episode is sponsored by Home School Connections. Do you feel like your homeschool needs a change of pace? Would you like the comfort of knowing that your teen is learning from faithful, expert <a href= "https://homeschoolconnections.com/instructors/">instructors</a>? For learning with a faith-based focus, <a href="https://homeschoolconnections.com/">Homeschool Connections.com's</a> online courses just might be the solution you've been looking for. Homeschool Connections dot com offers live, interactive, real-time online courses where you get <a href= "https://homeschoolconnections.com/unlimited-access/">Unlimited Access</a> to over 400 recorded courses in math, writing, science, literature, and more. 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S10 E08 Sister Part 1: We are a Family, I Got All My Sisters With Me

5 - Effects Of The Sacrament Of The Eucharist | Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP

Fr. Hubert McEvoy, S.J., offers a comprehensive guide to the Sacrament of Confession, providing step-by-step preparations and thanksgivings to deepen your experience. This classic compendium helps you develop a firm resolution, make reparation for sins, and become more receptive to God's grace. Through reflections on Scripture and meditations from esteemed spiritual authors, you'll learn practical advice for making a good confession, focusing on core faults, and managing emotions. Whether you're a recent convert or regularly confess, this book aims to renew your appreciation for God's abundant mercy.

Devotions for Confession

In this episode, we continue with part four of our Lenten book study Be Transformed by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We begin by discussing how Holy Orders heals the wound of confusion. Through the priesthood, God is giving us His Heart and confirms our identity as His beloved adopted children. We share ways different priests have impacted our lives both positively and negatively and chat about the importance of praying for priests. Next, we discuss how Marriage heals the wound of fear. This Sacrament is a beautiful window into the mystery of Trinitarian love. We touch on how Marriage can heal those in the single state as well as those in a difficult or broken marriage. Remember, God is the only One who can give us the perfect love we crave. We need to draw our strength from Him as we journey towards healing and transformation.   Hey friends! We know that Be Transformed is packed with incredible things, so we encourage you to not feel the need to rush. We want this to be a place where you can rest and be with the Holy Spirit. If you find yourself stuck on a chapter, we invite you to take the time you need and join us again when ready. May God bless you and bring you healing through His Sacraments!   Heather’s One Thing- Daily Mass Sister Miriam’s One Thing - <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/products/gift-and-grit-how-heroic-virtue-can-change-your-life-and-relationships"> Gift and Grit: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships</a> by Sarah and Andy Swafford Michelle’s One Thing - Blessed is She Burn Retreat Michelle’s Other One Thing - College roommates and friends Michelle’s Other Other One Thing - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett’s <a href= "https://parentingsmarts.libsyn.com/loneliness">podcast</a> and book <a href= "https://maryruthhackett.com/product/daughter-by-design/">Daughter by Design</a>   Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways has God brought restoration in your relationship with Him as Father?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is God inviting you to draw nearer to the fathers in your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">In what ways are you withholding yourself from Christ (and your spouse)?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What fears do you bring into your relationships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you open yourself to the beauty of the marriages around you?</li> </ul>   Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is my story of fatherhood with my biological father? With my spiritual fathers? With our Heavenly Father?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How am I presently choosing self-reliance as the result of a father wound?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced woundedness from my parents’ marriage? From my own marriage?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I experienced healing from my parents' marriage, other marriages, or my own marriage?</li> </ul>   Quotes to Ponder: According to St. John Paul II, our rebellion against God’s fatherly authority has permeated all of history since the fall: “This is truly the key to interpreting reality. . . . Original sin, then, attempts to abolish fatherhood, destroying its rays . . . placing in doubt the truth about God, who is love.” - Be Transformed, pg 88   You may ask, as I have, what can heal us collectively and individually from this primordial wound of confusion and disorder? Since the wound is rooted in distorted perceptions of the Father’s authority and our rebellion against his authority, the antidote must be the opposite: restoring our understanding of his authority and humbly submitting to that authority in our lives.  - Be Transformed, pg 88   Scripture for Lectio:  “What God has joined together, no human being must separate.” -  Matthew 19:6   Books & Resources Mentioned in this episode:  <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZyN85Z">Intimate Allies</a> by Dan Allender </li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/3kzcySu">Be Devoted</a> by  Dr. Bob Schuchts </li> <li dir="ltr"><a href= "https://jpiihealingcenter.org/event/ucr_7-20-23/">Unveiled Couples Retreat </a></li> </ul>   Sponsor - Chews Life: At <a href="https://chewslife.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chews Life</a>, it is their mission to equip all Catholics with Rosaries for life. 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S12 E11 - Lent Book Study Part 4: Holy Orders and Marriage

Today, Fr. Mike begins to read Samson&#39;s story and points out that Samson, despite his physical strength, has a lot of weaknesses. The readings are Judges 12-15 and Psalm 146.

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Day 93: Strengths and Weaknesses (2023)

Fr. Mike takes us through the last chapter of Isaiah by explaining how our emotions can sometimes get in the way of us responding well to those around us. This means mourning with those who mourn, and rejoicing with those who rejoice, as Isaiah teaches us in preparation for the coming of Christ. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 66, Ezekiel 25-26, and Proverbs 14:1-4.

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Day 223: Responding Well (2023)

Fr. Mike explains the meaning of a covenant with God, and how The Ten Commandments strengthen this relationship. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 19-20, Leviticus 13, and Psalm 74.

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Day 38: The Ten Commandments (2025)

In today&#39;s reading from Exodus 10-11, Fr. Mike explains how the ten plagues reveal that God is far greater than the Egyptian gods. We also discover more about how God wants to be worshipped through Leviticus 8 and Psalm 50. 

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Day 33: Locusts, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn (2025)

Prof. Raymond Hain examines the four cardinal virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—tracing their philosophical and theological roots while exploring their essential role in living a morally excellent and flourishing human life. This lecture was given on March 27th, 2025, at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://dashboard.cohostpodcasting.com/shows/fedb9eb7-b992-446b-be01-01cd62afd823/episodes/thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Raymond Hain is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Associate Director of the Humanities Program at Providence College in Providence, RI. Educated at Christendom College, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Oxford, he is the founder of the PC Humanities Forum and Humanities Reading Seminars and is responsible for the strategic development of the Humanities Program into a vibrant, world class center of teaching, research, and cultural life dedicated to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. His scholarly interests include the history of ethics (especially St. Thomas Aquinas), applied ethics (especially medical ethics and the ethics of architecture), Alexis de Tocqueville, and philosophy and literature (especially Catholic aesthetics). His work has been supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Templeton Foundation, the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and the Charles Koch Foundation. His essays have appeared in various journals and collections including The Thomist, International Journal of Applied Philosophy, and The Anthem Companion to Tocqueville. He is the editor of Beyond the Self: Virtue Ethics and the Problem of Culture and is currently working on a monograph titled The Lover and the Prophet: An Essay in Catholic Aesthetics. He joined Providence College in 2011 and lives just across the street with his wife Dominique and their five children. Keywords: Aquinas' Moral Philosophy, Cardinal Virtues, Common Good, Formation of Virtue,&nbsp;Les Misérables, Moral Exemplars, Peter Geach, Prudence and Practical Wisdom,&nbsp;Smith of Wootton Major, Virtue Ethics

The Cardinal Virtues and Living Life Well I Prof. Raymond Hain

Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David&#39;s son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89.

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Day 125: Covenant with David (2024)

We examine both prayers of praise and also the “nuggets” for this section on the forms of prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that praise is giving God glory for who he is. He also emphasizes that the Eucharist is the ultimate prayer of praise, and that every time we pray we are joining our lives to the saints and prophets who have gone before us. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2639-2649.

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

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Day 339: Prayer of Praise

We make thousands of decisions a day, but it&#39;s the BIG decisions that we struggle with. Should I take that job? Where should I go to school? Is it best for my family to move out of state? Sometimes these questions can really weigh on us and when we don’t have criteria to aid us in making the decision, we hastily make a poor decision simply because we ran out of time and were forced to make a choice. Obviously we cannot make decisions for one another, but today Jeff shares seven points of guidance from the Bible that will help you make a wise decision for yourself, your family, and your eternal life. Stay tuned, now that’s a good decision!<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a>

Making Good Decisions

“You ask me whether I am in good spirits. How could I not be so? As long as faith gives me strength I will always be joyful!” In some ways, Pier Giorgio lived a simple and ordinary life - but he lived it with the strength, charity and heroism of a saint. And that is what made all the difference. Tune in today to hear the rest of the story of the man who is calling us all to the heights!  Parental Guidance: True to the story of Pier Giorgio, there is a part of the story where he fights of the fascists when they invade his home Minute mark: 6:24-7:17 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 resources on the saints, discussion questions and more about our team by visiting our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Part II

This lecture was given on June 3, 2023, at the 12th Annual Aquinas Philosophy Workshop at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY

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About the speaker:

V. Bradley Lewis is an associate professor in the School of Philosophy at Catholic University of America. He specializes in political and legal philosophy, especially that of the classical Greeks and in the Thomistic tradition, and is currently working on a book on the idea of the common good. In addition to these things he has served as a consultant on ethics to the federal government, testified before a congressional subcommittee about immigration, and currently serves as associate editor of the American Journal of Jurisprudence.

On Punishment | Professor V. Bradley Lewis

Fr. Cassian Derbes explores why friendship is a difficult but essential good, drawing on Aquinas, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, and Dante to show how hope, fortitude, and magnanimity help us overcome sloth and despair in pursuit of true friendship as a common good. This lecture was given on January 18th, 2025, at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" target="_blank">thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events</a>. About the Speaker: Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P. is a priest of the Dominican Province of Saint Joseph. He is currently a visiting professor at the University of Notre Dame in the Mendoza College of Business. Father Cassian served recently as vice dean and professor of theology at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. His previous teaching positions include as adjunct professor of theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Ohio. Father Cassian earned his Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from the Angelicum. He has a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC, a Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from New York University (N.Y.U.), and he is a graduate of Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. From 2014-2020, Father Cassian served as director of an initiative at the Vatican under Pope Francis to design, implement, and teach an executive leadership development program for the Cardinals, Bishops, and senior lay officials of the Roman Curia. Father Cassian is a Missionary of Mercy, having been appointed by Pope Francis in 2015. Keywords: Aquinas on Virtue, Aristotle, Augustine, Cicero’s De Amicitia, Common Good, Dante’s Divine Comedy, Fortitude and Magnanimity, Friendship and Hope, Sloth and Despair, Thomistic Philosophy

Friendship is a Difficult Good | Fr. Cassian Derbes, O.P.

Today, we are introduced to the prophet Elijah, who again and again responds to God&#39;s invitations with faith. The readings are 1 Kings 17-18, 2 Chronicles 18-19, and Song of Solomon 5.

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Day 166: Responding in Faith (2023)

Envy and jealousy sneakily gain control of our minds. They don’t feel like other sins that give at least a brief moment of gratification, so it’s easy to dismiss these disordered thoughts. In this episode, Fr. Mike explains why we need to focus in on whatever jealousy or envy we may have in our lives, because it could inhibit our relationship with God. The remedy he shares is a reminder of who we are in God’s eyes, which is all that matters.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Overcoming Envy and Dealing with Jealousy

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Thomism, Postliberal Theology & Postmodernity | Concluding Panel

Unity and Charity In this last episode of Season 7, we look back at our favorite moments and highlight important conversations from the season. We also talk about unity, using social media wisely, taking a holy pause before we speak, and the invitation to be peacemakers. We must begin with ourselves if we want to be a person of peace and unity. We also check in about how we are doing with our word of the year. Our new season will begin September 14.   Sister Miriam’s one thing - Our benefactors and <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/abidingtogetherpodcast">Patreon</a> supporters Michelle’s one thing - Our Abiding Together “village,” and everyone who makes our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/147228892631737/?ref=bookmarks"> Facebook group</a> such a refuge of graciousness and kindness! Heather’s one thing - Also our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/abidingtogetherpodcast">Patreon</a> supporters, and the Abiding Together team. Discussion questions:     <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What is one area in your life that you need to work on so that you can be a person of unity and peace?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How are you doing with your word of the year?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What will you do this summer to continue on the journey and stay close to Christ?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and journal about this scripture: Matthew 5:9. What does it speak to you personally?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What theme from this season is the Lord inviting you to dive deeper into?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">In what way might the Holy Spirit be nudging you to invite him into you, not just a situation?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where are you sowing seeds of peace and where are you sowing seeds of discord?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - Jesus can demand a great deal from us. It is precisely in those instances when He demands a great deal from us that we should give Him a beautiful smile.” St. Mother Teresa Scripture for Lectio Divina - Matthew 5:9 - “Blessed are the peacemakers"

S07 Episode 24: Unity and Charity

In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study and focus on chapters 1 & 2. We reflect on how God originally designed us in the Garden of Eden, how the lies and idols we invite into our lives strip away this identity, and how the Jubilee is a time of restoration. We also dive deep into the biblical significance of the ten plagues, why tearing down our idols is a painful process, and the beauty of hoping for a good not yet seen.   Heather’s One Thing - The Festival of Praise at Franciscan University and the song <a href= "https://youtu.be/1Ml_jUnVVq8?si=VNc0rcHQtPdS1884">Fall Like Rain</a> Heather’s Other One Thing - Ascension’s <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/products/holy-bible-the-great-adventure-catholic-bible-second-edition?variant=45776039411904"> Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, Second Edition Premium</a> Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Those who live in Lafayette and attended an event at the University of Louisiana  Sister Miriam’s Other One Thing - <a href="https://youtu.be/BQKQ5xTbYZU?si=VTEo4OErBaQ1YPft">Jean Valjean: Bought with a Price</a> (a scene from the 1998 Les Miserables with Liam Neesen) Michelle’s One Thing - Her recent trip with family to the Dominican Republic   Jesus and the Jubilee Reading Schedule: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">March 10th: Chapters 1 & 2</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">March 17th: Chapters 3 & 4</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">March 24th: Chapters 5 & 6</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">March 31st: Chapters 7 & 8</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">April 7th: Chapter 9 & Conclusion</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">April 14th: Epilogue and Preparing for the Triduum and Easter</li> </ul>   Announcement: It’s not too late to order your copy of “Jesus and the Jubilee” at the <a href="http://stpaulcenter.com/abide">St. Paul Center</a> with promo code “ABIDE15” for 15% off. There are also bulk discounts available.    Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I embrace freedom, family, and fullness this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is the Lord inviting me to this Lent? What gift is He trying to give me?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does the Holy Spirit want to co-create with me this Lent?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What idols do I sense the Lord destroying in my life?</li> </ul>   Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you approaching a Jubilee Lent differently?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is taking up more room in your life than it needs to?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do you see Lent as a season of hardship versus a season of restoration?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you press into prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to open yourself up to freedom this Lent?</li> </ul>   Quotes to Ponder: “The Story of the biblical jubilee does not begin with Leviticus 25, the first chapter where the institution is mentioned. The jubilee is at its heart an act of restoration, which means it recreates and reestablishes a situation that existed beforehand. And what is that situation? It’s the Good Creation!” (Jesus and the Jubilee, John Bergsma, Page 9) Scripture for Lectio: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)   Sponsor - Into the Deep: A <a href= "https://intothedeep.co/products/lectio-divina-journal-women">Lamp & a Light</a> is a Scripture prayer journal for women that walks you through the movements of lectio divina with prompting questions.  The journal provides 40 pre-selected Bible passages for you that are ideal for imaginative prayer. Then, you’ll have 40 blank pages where you can choose your own passages. If you have wanted to pray with Sacred Scripture but aren’t sure how or if you feel like you need a guide, this Scripture journal can help you go deeper in your personal relationship with the Lord. If you are in need of hope, perseverance, direction, joy, or faith through God’s unfailing Word, A Lamp & a Light is for you. You can get one for yourself, your mom, sister, and friends for 10% off at intothedeep.co with code ABIDE10.   Timestamps:  00:00 - Into the Deep 01:34 - Intro 02:27  - Welcome 04:30 - Back to the Garden 08:38 - Our Need for Jubilee 10:22 - What is Taking Up Room in Our Hearts? 12:10 - Approaching Lent Differently 14:19 - Five Identities 16:10 - Restoring what was Lost 18:31 - A Glimpse into Full Restoration 20:41 - Self-Reliance vs Communion 22:38 - The Ten Plagues 24:26 - Spiritual Slavery 25:53 - God is Trying to Help You 27:30 - Continual Conversion 28:30 - Hope and Patience 31:35 - One Things

S16 E8 - Jesus and the Jubilee: Chapters One and Two

What does a Catholic wedding look like? Today, we dive into the liturgical celebration of marriage and learn that the celebration must be valid, worthy, and fruitful. Additionally, we briefly cover virginity for the sake of the Kingdom and how this particular call highlights the beauty and goodness of marriage. Fr. Mike emphasizes that those called to celibacy can truly live joyful and fulfilling lives. Today&#39;s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1618-1624. 

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Day 221: The Celebration of Marriage (2024)

Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P. about his latest Thomistic Institute, "Moral Limbo in the Workplace - How Low Can I Go?"

Moral Limbo in the Workplace w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. &amp; Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P. (Off-Campus Conversations)

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About the speaker:
Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P., made solemn profession in the Order of Preachers in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Charles Brown, Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, on May 22, 2015, in Washington, DC. Before entering the Dominicans he practiced law and worked as a Congressional staffer. In private practice, his work focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and market regulatory compliance.

Fr. Thomas More received his JD in 2000 from The Pennsylvania State University School of Law, where he was the recipient of the school’s presidential scholarship and editor-in-chief of its law review. He received his STL from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC in 2015. During his time in priestly formation, Fr. Thomas More worked in the General Counsel’s Office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and as an assistant to the chaplain of the US House of Representatives. His recent scholarship has appeared in the Journal of Catholic Social Thought, the Journal of Church and State and the Review of Social Economy.

Fr. Thomas More currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island, where he serves as Associate Vice President/Associate General Counsel of Providence College.

Moral Limbo in the Workplace w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P.

This talk was given on February 23, 2023 at the University of South Carolina. 

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About the speaker:
Dr. Paul LaPenna is a neurologist in Greenville, SC and Associate Professor of Neurology at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Carolinas Campus. Dr. LaPenna completed his neurology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2018. As a neurohospitalist, Dr. LaPenna’s skill set is focused on treatment of neurological emergencies and performing and interpreting electrophysiological studies of the brain and peripheral nervous system. 

As an Associate Professor of Neurology, Dr. LaPenna has won numerous teaching awards, including Clinical Medicine Professor of the neuroscience curriculum in 2019, 2020, and 2021. For the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. LaPenna was awarded the Preceptor of the Year. For his care towards patients, he was elected to the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2016. 

Dr. LaPenna has an interest in the relationship between science and faith—in particular, the relationship between neuroscience and the soul, the overreaching claims of science, and the dignity of the human person, to name a few. Saint Thomas Aquinas has been a major influence in Dr. LaPenna’s intellectual and faith journey. 

Dr. LaPenna was previously a collegiate runner and now enjoys running recreationally, hiking, and spending time outdoors. Most of all, he loves his wife Nicole and their two daughters, Catherine and Susanna.

Are We Our Brains? Neuroscience And The Soul | Doctor Paul LaPenna

&quot;I don&#39;t... think... I&#39;m prideful...?&quot;

Great! If you examine your actions and intentions and you don&#39;t detect any obvious pride, that&#39;s a wonderful thing. But as each one of us grows deeper in relationship with Jesus, he will reveal ever more nuanced ways that pride can sneak its way into our lives, giving us opportunities to reveal those places to Jesus and letting him perfect us.

Today, Fr. Mike uncovers some of those sneaky areas of our life where pride can burrow itself and cause major problems.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Sneaky Ways to Be Prideful (and How to Stop)

Sickness and suffering bring us face-to-face with our fragility and limitations. While they might cause some to lose hope and become bitter, we can also endure them in such a way as to grow in maturity and trust in God. Jesus not only heals the sick in the Gospels but also plunges into suffering’s depths. In this redemptive work, we know Jesus as the physician of soul and body. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1499-1505.

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Day 205: Christ the Physician (2024)

God wants to speak to you every day—don&#39;t you wish you could hear him? You can. In this episode, Jeff walks you step by step through the practice of Lectio Divina, teaching you how to listen for the personal messages God wants to give you each day in Scripture.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)</a>

How to Hear God Every Day

The last few weeks, we’ve been in the wilderness for Lent… but you can only stay in the desert so long. And when the Lord came out of the desert, he was very focused on his mission, with one moment in mind: going to the cross, and ultimately giving his life.    As we move towards Holy Week and the Triduum: stay focused. Look at Jesus on the cross.   For three episodes, we’re going to ponder the wounds of Christ and relate them to the three evangelical counsels: poverty, obedience and chastity.   (People might think these are just for consecrated religious. And yes, we take vows. But the Catechism, St JPII, St Bonaventure—and more—all propose that these are for every disciple to grow in imitation of Jesus.)   Today’s episode is all about poverty… but we don’t talk about possessions. Look at Christ’s wounded hands, nailed to the cross; they’re a manifestation of Jesus’ own poverty. He can’t grasp at anything, but can only receive anything from the Father. His hands and wide open arms are all receptivity.   At the culmination of his life, he has given everything; let go of everything, for the sake of love. Absolute and total surrender.   What about when we grasp? Try to control things? Think we know what will fulfill us, or others? This week, examine where you might be grasping—not receiving—the good gifts that the Lord is offering.   Want to share in the work of this podcast a little? Donations gratefully accepted at spiritjuice.org/pocoapoco

On Poverty: The Wounded Hands of Jesus (Lent Part Five)

It’s an age old question; “Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest?” 

Today Fr. Mike encourages and challenges us to see the Sacrament of Reconciliation not as a burden but as a gift from God. Your Heavenly Father wants to reconcile with you and offer you the grace of forgiveness and he does this through the humanity of the ordained priesthood. <a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Do I Need to Go to Confession?

Today I chat with Dr. Kevin Vost about the 7 capital virtues. --- Get Pints With Aquinas the book, here: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Pints-Aquinas-Thoughts-Angelic-Doctor/dp/0692752404">https://www.amazon.com/Pints-Aquinas-Thoughts-Angelic-Doctor/dp/0692752404</a> Support Pints With Aquinas here: <a href= "http://www.patreon.com/pwa">http://www.patreon.com/pwa</a> --- Thanks to the following patrons of Pints With Aquinas:   $20 Jed Florstat Daniel Szafran Phillip Hadden Katie Kuchar Phillipe Ortiz Russell T Potee   $10 Malcolm Paul MacDonald Nick Sungenis Kevin Donaoe Dennis Mahoney Katherine Szojka Shawn Pierce Ebitimi Alaibe

49: What are the 7 capital virtues

What role do the sacraments play in human flourishing? Why do we need them? How can they change your life? Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. of Aquinas 101, Godsplaining, and Pints with Aquinas for an off-campus conversation with Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P. about the role of sacraments in human experience, how the sacraments can transform our lives, why we should have a deeper sacramental life, and more! You can watch this interview on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmzv3rBZ64k" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmzv3rBZ64k</a> About the speaker: Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P. is Dean and Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception, where he teaches courses principally in sacramental theology and liturgiology. He is the secretary/treasurer of the Academy of Catholic Theology. He did his undergraduate degree at Yale University. He entered the Dominican Order in 1998 and was ordained a priest in 2005. He earned his doctorate from the University of Fribourg while working as the assistant to the chair of dogmatic theology for ecclesiology and the sacraments. He is the author of From Passion to Paschal Mystery and was editor of the journal The Thomist from 2018 to 2021. Keywords: Body Positivity, Dei Veritate, Grace, Incarnation, Liturgical Life, Sacramental Theology, Sacraments, St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica

How the Sacraments Can Change Your Life w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Fr. Dominic Langevin, O.P.

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Blessing Gay Couples? What Does it Mean? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we examine both our respect for the integrity of creation as well as the Church’s broader social doctrine. Fr. Mike emphasizes that we owe animals kindness because they have been entrusted to our stewardship, but also that we must have a balanced relationship with them. He then goes on to examine the Church’s Social Doctrine in our postmodern world, focusing on capitalism, socialism, and communism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 2415-2425.

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Day 315: The Church’s Social Doctrine

This powerful look at Fatima’s true-life impact shows how Our Lady’s messages continue to shape history today. Discover surprising stories of Fatima’s connection to the dogma of the Assumption, the survival of Pope John Paul II, Padre Pio’s healing, and more. These pages reveal hidden links between the apparitions and saints, popes, and major world events — reminding you why Our Lady’s call is as urgent now as ever and inviting you to trust her motherly care for your soul.

The Fruits of Fatima

This lecture was given on April 27th, 2023, at the University of Texas at El Paso. 

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Speaker Bio:

Erik Dempsey (Ph.D., Boston College) is the Assistant Director of UT's Thomas Jefferson for the Study of Core Texts and Ideas. He completed his doctorate at Boston College in June 2007. He is interested in understanding human virtue and the proper place of politics in a well-lived human life, the different ways in which human virtue is understood in different political situations, and the ways in which human virtue may transcend any political situation. His dissertation looks at Aristotle's treatment of prudence in the Nicomachean Ethics, and Aristotle's suggestion that virtue should be understood as an end in itself. He is currently at work turning his dissertation into a book by adding chapters that consider Thomas Aquinas' interpretation of Aristotle in terms of natural law and Marsilius of Padua's critique of Thomas.

In Defense of Politics | Professor Erik Dempsey

The Holy Spirit - We are Family Series Part 3 In this episode we wrap up our 3-part series on the Trinity with the Holy Spirit. We talk about how the Holy Spirit is the love between the Father and the Son and is our Advocate and Comforter. We are invited into a dynamic relationship with the Person of the Holy Spirit, Who desires to empower, strengthen, guide, and comfort us in personal ways. We also chat about the invitation to let go of our misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is so we can experience who He really is. When we give Him full access, like Mary did, we grow in sensitivity to His movements and can operate in the power of God in new ways. Sister Miriam’s one thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Toy-Story-4-Tom-Hanks/dp/B07T86S72Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HZ7SK23ZC7PH"> Toy Story 4</a> Michelle’s one thing - <a href= "https://blessedisshe.net/shop/?wpam_id=128">Blessed Is She Advent Journal</a><a href= "https://blessedisshe.net/advent-gathering/">Sign up for the Blessed Is She gathering</a> hosted by Michelle Benzinger Heather’s one thing - Banana bread recipe Makes 2 loaves. 1 cup butter softened (250 mL)1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 cups pureed ripe bananas (about 6)4 eggs, well beaten2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour (625 mL)2 tsp baking soda (10 mL)1 tsp salt (5 mL)1 tsp ground cinnamon (5 mL)1 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add bananas and eggs and beat until well mixed. Mix dry ingredients in separate bowl and gradually blend with banana mixture, but do not overmix. Pour into two lightly greased loaf pans or a 10-inch (25 cm) Bundt pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes; test for doneness (toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean) and cool on a rack for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Freezes beautifully. (adjusted from Best of Bridge)   Check out the <a href= "https://meaningfulmarketshop.com/collections/coffee-mugs">Flannery O’Connor mugs</a> from Meaningful Market!Take 15% off your purchase with the discount code - Abide15 <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-8421e0fc?listId=U4O3ULRK3D6&ref=idea_share_inf"> Some suggestions if you want to start reading Flannery O'Connor!</a> Discussion questions:     <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Have you experienced the Holy Spirit in a personal way? How?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What is your favorite characteristic of the Holy Spirit?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are some misperceptions you have had about the Holy Spirit? What is the truth?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Holy Spirit is the comforter. Where do you need His comfort now?</li> </ol>   Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and journal about this scripture: John 14:16-17 What does it speak to you personally? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How can you grow in sensitivity and openness to the Holy Spirit? Where have you resisted giving him full access?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What is the Holy Spirit trying to teach you today?</li> </ol>   Quote to Ponder - The Spirit comes with the tenderness of a true friend and protector to save, to heal, to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to console. - St. Cyril of Jerusalem Scripture for Lectio Divina -  John 14:16-17 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to help you and be with you forever – the Spirit of truth”.

S06 Episode 10: The Holy Spirit - We are Family Series Part 3

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Protestant Pastor Quits to Become Catholic (Shane Page) | Ep. 297

Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David&#39;s victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60.

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Day 126: David's Victories (2023)

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78: Should I love Jesus and hate religion?

Congratulations, you&#39;ve made it about halfway through the Bible in a Year journey! Today, we read again about king Ahaz&#39;s unfaithfulness in 2 Kings. We are also introduced to the prophet Micah, who is all about judgement and hope, and we read one of Fr. Mike&#39;s favorite psalms. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 16, Micah 1-4, and Psalm 139.

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Day 182: The Inescapable God (2024)

In Acts 22, Paul&#39;s testimony falls on hostile Roman ears, and he narrowly escapes scourging by way of his Roman citizenship. Reflecting on this incident, Fr. Mike reminds us that God uses Paul&#39;s past to further his ministry, and that God does the same with each of us, today. Commenting on today&#39;s readings from 2 Corinthians, Fr. Mike highlights that we are called to be cheerful givers and disciplined thinkers. He also points out that, as Paul reminds us, the most important ministry credential is to be called by God and equipped by his grace. Today&#39;s readings are Acts 22, 2 Corinthians 9-11, and Proverbs 29:5-7. 

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Day 343: God Uses Paul's Past (2023)

Fr. Mike zeroes in on how Uzziah&#39;s prideful desire to worship God in his own way led to his tragic death. We are reminded once again how easily the kings over Judea strayed away from God after achieving greatness. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Kings 3, 2 Chronicles 26-27, and Psalm 72.

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Day 172: Uzziah's Pride (2024)

Is Belief in God Rational? | Fr. Raymund Snyder OP

Today, on the first part of our series on Catholic Creatives, I interview Leanne Bowen a faithful and talented artist out of California! Leanne shares her testimony, as well as how she started her etsy shop. Leanne is a wonderful artists, who paints and sketches amazing and beautiful creations!! This week's giveaway begins TODAY AUGUST 8th, and closes on Tuesday AUGUST 13th at midnight. Details to enter are on instagram, winners will be announced on Wednesday August 14th! 🌹 Check out Leanne's Etsy Shop: <a href= "https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeanneBowenFineArt">https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeanneBowenFineArt</a> 🌹 Follow Leanne on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/leannesbowen/">https://www.instagram.com/leannesbowen/</a> 🌹 Support me on Patreon: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a> 🌹 To follow me on Twitter: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=pu24f9rDnlm8B9KEyjmwTNy_rU98MTU2MjQ0NDU2N0AxNTYyMzU4MTY3&v=7S5i-mO_uNQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmattfradd&event=video_description"> https://twitter.com/cameronfradd</a> 🌹 To follow me on Instagram: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=pu24f9rDnlm8B9KEyjmwTNy_rU98MTU2MjQ0NDU2N0AxNTYyMzU4MTY3&v=7S5i-mO_uNQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmattfradd%2F&event=video_description"> https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies/</a> 🌹 To follow me on Facebook: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=pu24f9rDnlm8B9KEyjmwTNy_rU98MTU2MjQ0NDU2N0AxNTYyMzU4MTY3&v=7S5i-mO_uNQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmattfradd%2F&event=video_description"> https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLilies/</a>

Ep. 110 Catholic Creatives Part 1 Leanne Bowen

Every person has a different life story, a unique faith journey. Jeff Cavins begins this three part series on his faith journey by explaining why he left the Catholic Church all those years ago. He shares about his lack of understanding and how he felt fed elsewhere. He hopes that his story will encourage others in their faith and to also share their own journey of faith.

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How I Left the Catholic Church

Fr. Mike focuses on the powerful theme that connects all of our readings today- the reality of life beyond death. In the story of the martyrdom of the seven brothers in 2 Macabees, we see how the brothers and their mother fiercely reject the temptation to violate God&#39;s law, and boldly hold onto their hope in the resurrection of the dead. Our readings from Wisdom also remind us that death is not the end, because we know that eternal life is waiting for us beyond death. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Maccabees 7, Wisdom 3-4, and Proverbs 24:27-29.

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Day 304: Life Beyond Death (2024)

In this free-for-all-Friday, Trent shares harrowing and tragic tales of families who took a wrong turn on the road and ended up facing disaster.
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Welcome to the Council of Trent Podcast, a production of Catholic Answers.
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I have one rule when I travel, it keeps me safe from monsters and mayhem, and that is stay on the interstate. You ever saw The Hills Have Eyes, you know those movies. As soon as any horror movie, when you decide to take that shortcut and get off the interstate, bad things can happen. And indeed, in today&#8217;s episode, I&#8217;m going to talk ab...

#811 FFAF: Three Families, Three Deadly Wrong Turns - Trent Horn

In this episode, Trent breaks down the problem with bestselling books about Heaven.

#967 The Problem with “Heaven Tourism” Books - Trent Horn

We continue our examination of the four marks of the Church with today’s mark: catholic. Fr. Mike explains that “catholic” means that the Church is universal in two senses. The first is that Christ is fully present in her, and so receives the fullness of the means of salvation. Second, it goes out to all peoples; everyone belongs. Today’s readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 830-838.

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

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Day 117: The Church Is Catholic (2025)

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God&#39;s. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today&#39;s readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12.

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Day 225: Our Will Versus God's Will (2023)

Are you looking for answers to the big questions in life? Are you looking for instructions on how to live your life? Jeff Cavins shares how so many of the answers we seek can be found in the Bible. He also gives advice on how to approach reading and learning from the Bible.

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In the Bible, God reveals his heart and his plan for all people.

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The Bible Has Answers

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

Fr. Mike introduces us to the prophet Joel, and the unique timing of his ministry in the midst of tragedy. He also touches on the prophecy concerning Lucifer and St. Michael the Archangel, and how the two are directly contrasted to show the glory of God. Today&#39;s readings are Isaiah 14-15, Joel 1-2, and Proverbs 10:17-20.

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Day 198: The Day of the Lord (2023)

Concluding Panel Featuring Fr. Dominic Legge OP, R.R. Reno, and Vincent P Muñoz

As we conclude the book of Judges, we hear about the horrifying events that occurred among the tribes of Israel in the days when &quot;every man did what was right in his own eyes&quot;. The readings for today are Judges 19-21 and Psalm 148.

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Day 95: The Sin of Benjamin (2025)

Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a Catholic psychiatrist, offers an integrative approach to understanding and treating depression. He combines modern psychological and pharmacological treatments with spiritual guidance and the Sacraments, drawing from Church teachings and the wisdom of saints. This resource helps distinguish depression from other mental and spiritual states, providing a comprehensive path to healing and renewed hope.

The Catholic Guide to Depression

When you clean and organize a room, you have to ask one very important question first: what is this room for? Once you can answer that, everything begins falling into place.

In order to direct and order your own life, you must ask that same question. What is your life for? What is the primary purpose of the one life you&#39;ve been given?

Fr. Mike proposes that, when you can answer that question, everything in your life will begin falling into place for you. And he might even take a crack at answering that question for you.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

How to Bring Order to Your Life

Homily from Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Thank God ahead of time. We often put off joy and praise and peace. We are tempted to be preoccupied with wanting to be "there" or wanting to be "done" with whatever we are working on or whatever we are doing. Yet, as Catholics, we are called to be "here". We can best live "on the way" when we don't wait to thank God; when we thank God before we are "there". We can thank God right here.<dl style="margin : 0; padding-top:0;"><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Mass Readings from April 13, 2025:</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Isaiah 50:4-7</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;"> Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24.</dt><dt style="font-weight:normal;">Philippians 2:6-11</dt> Luke 22:14—23:56

04/13/25 The Place of the Way: Here

Covid Marriage Crash Course

<ol><li>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 right now, in these days, all grounded in a Catholic worldview.   We are going beyond mere resilience, to rising up to the challenges in our lives and becoming even healthier in the natural and the spiritual realms.  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 Catholic spiritual life, all about overcoming psychological obstacles to being loved and to loving God and neighbor -- it short, this podcast is all about relationships -- it's all about becoming much more relational in our lives and in our faith.  <ol><li>This is episode 45, released on December 7, 2020</li><li>Thank you for being here with me.  </li><li>and it is the ninth episode in our series on shame.  </li><li>and it is titled: How Shame Leads Us to Idolatry</li><li>We are now Diving into the spiritual dimension of shame.</li><li>This podcast is all about transformation -- fundamental transformation of all of us -- all parts of us.  Even the parts we keep secret, hidden.  <ol><li>This podcast is all about removing psychological obstacles to following the two great commandments</li><li>Not entertainment.  Not about having a good time, just enjoying a entertaining podcast, funny and distracting.</li><li>No this podcast is about developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, a personal relationship with God our spiritual Father, and a personal relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary, our spiritual Mother</li><li>Any psychological obstacles you have to relating with others, you will have in relating to God.  <ol><li>You will bring those relational inhibitions, those relational problems into your spiritual life because they are formed into you and they have not been healed through experiencing throughout your whole being who God really is.   </li><li>Spiritual realm is not some special place where the relational limitations you have are just dispensed, you're no longer trouble with them.  No, you are still you in the spiritual realm.  </li></ol></li><li>Any psychological issues you have with your earthly father and mother you will bring into your relationship with God as Father and Mary as Mother.  <ol><li>Child psychologist -- transferences</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li><li>Two major assumptions in the natural realm for why we don't have a personal relationship with a loving God.  <ol><li>Assumption 1.  We do not believe that we are worthy to be in relationship with God -- driven by shame</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Assumption 2.  We do not believe that God is worthy to be in relationship with us -- driven by negative God images -- see episodes 23-29  <ol><li>Idolatry.  We are not worshiping God as He is. </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>And here is the more tragic part:  We stay with those assumptions, even though they are so manifestly problematic and harmful.  We don't seek, we assume that assumptions one and two are true.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Her is the great offer I am making to you.  I am inviting you on an adventure, an adventure to discover who you really are, an adventure to discover who God really is, and adventure in learning to relate and to connect with our God, our God who is personal, who is relational, who is loving, who is Love Himself.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>If you really knew who God was and you really knew who you are, and you really knew how God truly saw you -- you would always run to His loving arms.  You really would.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>But you don't know these realities at a deep, integrated level.  We know them to some degree in our heads, in a theological way, in an abstract way, we can quote the Catechism.  But not in our hearts, our souls, and our bones.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>In fact, at a gut level, at an intuitive level  the vast majority of us have varying degrees of certainty or confidence in very warped assumptions about ourselves and assumptions about God.  These assumptions are wildly different from what God reveals to us about who he is and who we are through Scripture, through Tradition, and through the perennial teachings of our Catholic Church.  In our hearts, in our bodies, in the depths of our souls, in our unconscious, We believe in lies.  This is so common.  And it's deadly and so much of it is driven by shame.  </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Review of Shame  <ol><li>Definition of Shame  <ol><li>Explored this in a lot of detail in Episode 37, the first in our series on shame.  Shame is: <ol><li>The primary problem we have in the natural realm -- foundational problem.  Grace perfects nature, if our natural foundation is infused with shame, it makes the foundation for our spiritual life shaky, unreliable, uncertain.  </li><li>That gives birth to so many secondary problems -- we tend to focus on the secondary problems, the problems that are further downstream -- so we are not getting to the root.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Shame is:  a primary emotion, a bodily reaction, a signal,  a judgement, and an action. (Click to episode 38 for a summary)</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Qualities of shame  <ol><li>Shame is hidden.  Hidden from others, hidden from God, often hidden from the therapist, hidden from self.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>  Shame inhibits positive emotions</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Strategies for coping with shame</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Chronic shame needs to be attenuated, reduced, titrated, ordered, regulated. <ol><li>Chronic shame develops when a little boy or little girl has a sense of being rejected, unwanted, a burden.  </li><li>When the child changes behaviors, does what he can to be better in the eyes of the adult and still is rejected, he can conclude that he just is a bad kid.  </li><li>The difficulty is in the response of the others -- the caregivers.  </li><li>But the child bears the burden of shame caused by the shaming of the caregivers.  </li><li>Child sees parts of himself that are unacknowledged and unacceptable</li><li>Ostracized or invaded.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>And we assume that God responds to us like our shaming caregivers -- soulset.  We generalize from our experiences of shame and assume that God is like those caregivers.  This is called a transference.  <ol><li>Transference is a phenomenon within psychotherapy in which the feelings a person has about their parents, as one example, are unconsciously redirected or transferred onto the therapist. It usually concerns feelings from a primary relationship during childhood.</li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Ubiquity of Shame.  </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Shame as the silent killer -- Episode 37  <ol><li>Shame can lead to spiritual death. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Shame is the Silent Killer who Stalks you from inside  (episode 37) and despair is the murder weapon. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Spiritual view on this  <ol><li>Primary struggle is against powers and principalities. </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Satan's goals -- personal relationship with you. <ol><li>Satan is real, folks.  Big effort in certain very mainstream Christian c...</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol></li></ol>

45 How Shame Leads Us to Idolatry

Fr. Mike reveals the parallels between the day of atonement and the sacrifice of the mass. We learn how the temple worship practices of the old testament foreshadow the worship practices of the Catholic Church. Today&#39;s readings are Exodus 23, Leviticus 16, and Psalm 77.

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Day 41: The Day of Atonement (2023)

Episode 102 - Intimacy with the Bridegroom The world is a crazy place. There's always the temptation to hide, run away or to fear Love. There are distractions and lies—the lie that we cannot do it, that we may lose ourselves, that our love won't be reciprocated. But we are made to be in love. First and foremost with the Lord, Jesus the bridegroom, who comes to save, to love, and to die for us, His bride. And from this love we are called to lay down our lives and give ourselves fully for a bride or bridegroom. This Lent, we continue to work through Born of Fire by Fr. Innocent Montgomery, CFR. Order now (including digital copies) at bornoffirebook.com/ The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Intimacy with the Bridegroom

Made For Mission - Recorded Live from FOCUS SLS Conference This week is a special episode of Abiding Together that we recorded in front of a live audience at the FOCUS SLS conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This episode is packed full of wisdom, inspiration, and a challenge to personal holiness. We chat about leadership, mission, making a whole hearted yes, regaining your voice, falling in love with Jesus, and living an unmasked life.   Sister Miriam’s one thing - all of our listeners live at SLS! Michelle’s one thing - SLS and Curtis Martin’s “Yes”, and all the great apostolates out there. Heather’s one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7-Jv0bWmnw">Like a Fire</a> by Sean Feucht & Steffany Gretzinger and the movie <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AST2-4db4ic">Little Women</a>   Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Given Institute. Learn more about the <a href="https://giveninstitute.com/given-forum-2020/">2020 GIVEN Catholic Young Women's Leadership Forum</a> taking place June 10-14, 2020 in Washington, D.C. at the Catholic University of America! The GIVEN Forum provides leadership training, faith formation, and mentoring to young adult Catholic women, ages 21-30, with a heart for mission and an aptitude for leadership. It is designed to help them identify their particular gifts and find practical pathways to put them in the service of the Gospel through their profession or vocation.  <a href="https://giveninstitute.com/apply/">Applications</a> for young adults are now open! The early bird deadline is February 3, 2020 at midnight.  Extended deadline for Round 2 Review, as well as for <a href="https://giveninstitute.com/mentoring/">Mentor applications</a> for lay leaders and religious sisters, is March 1, 2020. Discover the gift that only you can give, because of the gift that you are! 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. Purchase the book via <a href="https://amzn.to/2tZNV6G" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US Amazon Link</a>, a <a href= "https://www.amazon.ca/Return-Prodigal-Son-J/dp/0385473079" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Canada Amazon link</a>, and a <a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/023252078X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=023252078X&linkCode=as2&tag=greenhouseuk-21&linkId=3a2b0647ffe0e8928c8e678d31fa309b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UK Amazon link</a>. (As an Amazon Associate, Abiding Together earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.) Discussion questions:     <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Do you have trustworthy friends who you can be authentic with? Are you that friend for others?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What would it look like for you to live an unmasked life?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where do you feel Satan has tried to steal your voice?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where are you feeling lost or afraid, and how can you “put yourself in a position to be found” by God?</li> </ol>   Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and journal about this scripture. Jeremiah 1: 4-9 - What does it speak to you personally? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What false layers do you need to take off? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where are you wrestling with something that’s too big for you (but not for God)?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Where is the Lord asking you to be brave this year?</li> </ol>   Quote to Ponder - “We do not want a church that will move with the world. We want a church that will move the world.”- G.K. Chesterton Scripture for Lectio Divina -  Jeremiah 1:4-9    The word of the Lord came to me, saying,“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,before you were born I set you apart;I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”

S07 Episode 3: Made for Mission (from the FOCUS SLS Conference)

Fr. Mike reflects on the significance behind David&#39;s prayer of thanksgiving at the end of his life. There&#39;s something so moving about David&#39;s gratitude with God as he acknowledges his brokenness and victories throughout his life. Today&#39;s readings are 2 Samuel 22, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42.

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Day 140: David's Prayer of Thanksgiving (2024)

Discover profound insights into the Passion of Christ through seven powerful meditations designed to deepen your prayer life during Lent. Each chapter explores a moment from the Passion, revealing how these sacred events mirror your own spiritual struggles and joys. Learn how to conquer the flesh, find stillness in suffering, and prepare for the valley of death with hope. A timeless invitation to renew the world through sorrow, prayer, and the small things that matter most.

The Pain of Christ and the Sorrow of God

Episode 206 - The Father and The Father Wound, Series on "The Father" by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR (Part 1) How are you affected by the wounds you had from your earthly father? The life of St. Francis is a good example of how the wounds we have from our earthly father can be an access point to the heart of God. His wounds led him to embrace the heart of the Father through Jesus Christ.  It is a good reminder for all of us that Jesus is the way to the fatherhood of God, He is the interesession between the Father and our wounds and He wants us to know the presence of the Father, save us, and heal us from those wounds. This episode is an invitation to hope that we can all experience the goodness of the fatherhood of God. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com! You can get your copy of The Father (by Fr Mark-Mary Ames, CFR) at  https://ascensionpress.com/thefather

The Father and The Father Wound

Feeling intimidated by the Bible? You’re not alone — but that shouldn’t keep you from opening it.

Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why that feeling is normal and even good. He shares how to approach Scripture with humility and curiosity, and offers tools like The Bible in a Year podcast and the Great Adventure Bible Timeline to help you get started. Don’t wait until you feel ready, begin today!

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Where Do I Start with the Bible?

What is the ideal man? What is the ideal woman? Rather than offer his opinion, Jeff shares what Scripture has to say about the ideal man and woman. Hopefully, these words from Scripture will help you or someone you know find the one who will help them get to Heaven.

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There is no ideal greater than Heaven.

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The Ideal Man and Woman

Fr. Mike dives into the recurring issue of the Israelites rebelling against God and remaining stuck in their past as we read about the revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram against Moses and Aaron. Today&#39;s readings are Numbers 16, Deuteronomy 15-16, and Psalm 97.

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Day 65: Revolt Against Moses (2025)

Understand what temptation is

Recognize the elements of temptation

Be on guard against the causes of temptation

Distinguish between willful and unwillful temptations

Temptation strikes every soul, no matter how strong the faith. This practical guide explains how to recognize temptation, guard your heart, and lean on God’s grace to resist sin. Learn how to avoid common traps, deal with memories of past sins, and even draw spiritual benefit from the struggles you face. Filled with clear advice and encouragement, it offers real help for staying vigilant, growing in virtue, and turning every battle into a step closer to God.