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Fr. Sean and Fr. Jacob delve into the rich significance of the Chrism Mass. They explore the importance of the blessing of the holy oils—especially the Chrism, Oil of Catechumens, and Oil of the Sick—as essential tools for priests in their ministry throughout the liturgical year.

Chrism

Talking about Bicycles

There's one thing I know...

Explore over sixty rich reflections on Mary’s role in salvation history, drawing from Scripture, theology, apparitions, and centuries of devotion. Vittorio Messori weaves together rigorous research, historical insights, and spiritual depth to reveal Our Lady’s mission, her intercession worldwide, and her unbreakable union with Christ—inviting readers to encounter her protection and love more profoundly.

Hypotheses about Mary | eBook

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Developing a Clear Vision in Life

Thomistic Objections against Evolution: Returning to First Principles | Dr. Brian Carl

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

Finding God's Will for You | eBook

On this special episode of Saints Alive, we sat down to answer questions from you, our listeners! Listen in as we talk about everything from how we create these episodes to the process of becoming a saint!Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Q&A With The Creators

Opening Credits

Dedication

Foreword

Introduction

The Antichrist Revisited

Is The Antichrist Theology-Fiction?

The Antichrist in Scripture

The Antichrist and the Greek Fathers

The Antichrist and the Latin Fathers

The Antichrist in Medieval Thought

Newman and The Antichrist

Modern Shadows of The Antichrist

The Antichrists Within

Detente All Around - Catalyst to the Antichrist?

The Apocalyptic Atmosphere

Mary and the Antichrist

Acknowledgment

About the Author

Closing Credits

Speculation about the Antichrist abounds — but what does the Church actually teach? Drawing on Scripture, the early Fathers, and saints like Augustine and Aquinas, this timely book explains the prophecies, signs, and deceptions surrounding the Antichrist’s rise and reign. You’ll learn how to recognize his tactics, avoid spiritual seduction, and stay rooted in the truth. Discover Our Lady’s role, the danger of sacrilege and false prophets, and why staying faithful now is more vital than ever.

The Antichrist

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

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

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

Day 334: How Jesus Prayed

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Millions of people around the world wear the Miraculous Medal. But how did this tradition come to be? Find out in today&apos;s episode on the miraculous appearance of Our Lady that led to the making of this medal and the making of an extraordinary saint! ALSO! Advent is right around the corner! Be sure to join us for <a href='https://hallow.com/collections/2704'>Hallow&apos;s Kids Advent Challenge: Finding Fiat</a>! In this series, we get to follow Grace Brumley (a familiar character from previous Hallow Kids challenges) as she prepares for the role of Mary in the nativity play! Each day will be split into a different type of listening experience for families: some days Grace will &quot;dive into&quot; a story about the Blessed Mother (Saints Alive style), there&apos;s a new fun game show with Tanner and Alli Kalina called Holy Moly, we&apos;ll pray the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary and on Sunday you can listen to Family Mass Prep with Katie and Tommy McGrady! Geared towards families with kids ages 6-12. Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Catherine Labouré

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

NFL Protests

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

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

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

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

Why We Need Boundaries

Episode 133 - Our Holy Aunt As we mentioned on our previous episode, we need to be in this place where we are able to both worship and adore Jesus and at the same time be in relationship with Him and our neighbor with compassion and warmth. This episode talks about an exceptional example of that-Mother Teresa of Calcutta. A person who embodied and lived the fullness of the gospel life and who was such a great steward of the grace the she received that it influenced millions of people in a very good way. A saint who gave us a glimpse of who Jesus is and how He loves us. This is the first part of the new series on Mother Teresa wherein the CFRs shares a little bit about their experience of Mother Teresa and what it meant to them. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Our Holy Aunt

Being alone isn’t supposed to be scary. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz shows us how solitude can be an invitation and doesn't have to lead to loneliness. God himself has revealed to us how he is a relationship of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Made in his image, we are also made for relationship—with God and with one another. When we feel alone, it is because we were made to give ourselves to others as God gives himself to us.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Learning to Be Alone

Episode 240 - Restoring Our Mission, Series on the Sons in the Son (Part 5) What's the mission that Jesus is calling you to do? We all have a mission that we are picked to do and that mission should be something that we share with Jesus. We are invited to love like Jesus and ultimately, love like The Father-we are invited to live in greatness and give our lives to something that matters. In this episode, we look into what it means to be restored as sons and daughters who are given a mission in life towards fulfillment and fullness and how we can remain faithful to that mission. Check out the Sons in the Son at https://www.kofc.org/poco Get a copy of the Sons in the Son, a 40-day Meditation Resource https://shopcatholicinfo.com/products/sons-in-the-son 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!

Restoring Our Mission

Episode 78 - Trust Is Hard for Everyone, Week 4 of a series on A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust, by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, S.V., available here: https://stpaulcenter.com/trust10/ Trust is hard for everybody. The grace to trust—especially for the long haul—is always given to us by the Lord. There's always human effort in the spiritual life, but it's all gift; all grace. It can feel like we're never going to be able to trust; that we're so "bad" at trusting, particularly in the beginning, that we're just never going to be able to let go, no matter how badly we long to do exactly that. We think to ourselves, "I'm powerless." But here's the thing: he is not. There is someone looking back at us at every moment of the day. And through concrete experiences, sometimes very little ones, he invites us to trust. We've got to lean into those little moments of trust. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of generous donors like you. You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!

Trust Is Hard for Everyone

Episode 135 - Little But Infinite Sometimes, we may feel that we are only able do the little things—that what we do is insignificant. Things may seem so small, but in reality no matter how little or insignificant something may seem, nothing is little. It's because God makes them and because He makes them, they are great and infinite in value. The Saints, like Mother Teresa did amazing things, but they were faithful to the little things and through that God did the huge things in their lives. Even Jesus himself came to us small, hidden and lowly and not in the most grand way. This third part of the series on Mother Teresa reminds us that everything is an opportunity to be holy when we allow God to enter into it. A reminder that if we are faithful, even the little things matter. 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! If you want to follow along with our upcoming advent series, you can get your copy of Emmanuel: An Advent Devotional (by Fr. Angelus Montgomery, CFR, and Sr. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM,) at https://ydisciple.shop/products/emmanuel You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com.

Little But Infinite

Episode 262 - Jubilee and Prophets - Series on Jesus and the Jubilee (Part 11) What does our identity as prophets really mean? We are baptized in Jesus and called to be prophets as well, meaning that we are called to reveal the Father in everything we do. In our words, our actions, our personalities, our vocations, our mission, in everything we are and everything God has given us, we are called to reveal God. In this podcast episode, we're talking about living the Jubilee and restoring our identities as prophets. 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! 🛒 Check out Jesus and the Jubilee by Dr. Bergsma https://stpaulcenter.com/jubilee/ 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at https://www.pocomerch.com/ 🛒 Check out some rosaries we made in collaboration with Chews Life https://bit.ly/chewslife-poco

Jubilee and Prophets

Because Someone has to be Dad

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ” - Job 1:21This Advent, Saints Alive brings you the heartwarming Christmas adventure of the boy behind the drum. We’ve all grown up hearing his song, but today, you can listen to the story of the little orphan boy who met Jesus the very night he was born. Cozy up and listen with your family this season, and like the little drummer boy, prepare your hearts to meet the Savior of the world this Christmas. Original song written by Patrick O’Connell and performed by Patrick Dwyer Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Little Drummer Boy

&quot;Why must we suffer? Because here below pure Love cannot exist without suffering. O Jesus, Jesus, I no longer feel my cross when I think of yours.&quot;  - St. BernadetteCome listen to the incredible conclusion of Saint Bernadette’s story! The inexplicable healing of Catherine Latapie’s hand was only the beginning of the miracles that would pour forth from Lourdes. But Bernadette would have to endure much more before the truth was accepted: threats from the chief inspector, skepticism from hundreds and the disappointment of Abbe Peyramale. Through it all, Bernadette persevered in carrying out Our Lady’s message for the town of Lourdes and the whole world. Check out this episode&apos;s sponsor: <a href='https://www.holyplayingcards.com/home'>Holy Playing Cards</a>Saints Alive is brought to you by the #1 Catholic Prayer App, Hallow! Sign up today with a <a href='http://hallow.com/saintsalive'>30-day free trial!</a>Please rate, review and share with friends and family!Find out more about Saints Alive at our website: <a href='https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/'>https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/</a>

Saint Bernadette Part II

Episode 280 - How Do We Celebrate? Why is it so hard to celebrate what's good, especially when it's happening in ourselves or others? Drawing from Scripture, the lives of the saints, and everyday experiences of community and brotherhood, this conversation invites us to see celebration not as competition or self-focus, but as a way of rejoicing in what God is doing. To bless another is to acknowledge grace at work and to receive blessing is often an act of humility itself In this episode, the friars wrestle with a surprisingly tender question: how do Christians celebrate well without fear, pride, or false humility? They talk about affirmation, gratitude, and the discomfort many of us feel when blessings are named out loud, whether it's a gift, an accomplishment, or simply being seen. Join us as we learn how celebrating well can heal shame, strengthen relationships, and help us rejoice more freely in God's goodness. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at <a href= "https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco">https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco</a>. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at <a href= "https://www.pocomerch.com/">https://www.pocomerch.com/</a>

How Do We Celebrate?

<ol><li>Summary: In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding of the experience of trauma, the impact of trauma. we clarify definitions of different aspects of trauma, various categories of trauma, the immediate and delayed signs and symptoms of trauma, and the effects of trauma.  Then I share an experiential exercise with you to help you discover potential areas that might be fruitful for future exploration of your own internal experience.  </li><li>Opening Dramatic Short  <ol><li>Brief descriptions of the experience of trauma</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>“Outside, the sun shines. Inside, there’s only darkness. The blackness is hard to describe, as it’s more than symptoms. It’s a nothing that becomes everything there is. And what one sees is only a fraction of the trauma inflicted.” </li></ol></li></ol>― Justin Ordoñez<ol><li>“My current life, I realized, was constructed around an absence; for all its richness I still felt as if the floors might give way, as if its core were only a covering of leaves, and I would slip through, falling endlessly, never to get my footing.” ― Esi Edugyan, Washington Black</li><li>“I wish I’d fallen softly. Light and graceful like a feather drifting slowly to the earth on a warm and dreamy summer’s day. I wish that I’d landed softly too. But there is nothing soft or graceful about that devastating moment when the worst has come to pass. The unavoidable truth is that it is hard, cold and brutal. All that you know to be true and good in life shatters in an instant. You feel like a delicate pottery bowl violently tossed from your place of rest, watching yourself crash and scatter across the hostile dark earth. The sound is deafening. Time stops. Inside, the quiet ache of shock and heartbreak slowly makes its grip known. They cut deep, these jagged edges of broken sherds. You gasp for air hungrily, yet somehow forget how to breathe.”― Jodi Sky Rogers</li><li>Introduction  <ol><li>We are born into a not only a fallen world, but a traumatized world</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>We not only share in a fallen human condition, but a traumatized condition.  <ol><li>“No matter what kind of childhood we’ve had, nobody escapes trauma while growing up.”― Kenny Weiss</li><li>The Fall goes way back, before the world was even created, to the fall of the Lucifer, the light-bearer, the morning star and his angels -- and then the fallenness entered our world through original sin, the sin of Adam and Eve, and these are the original traumas, the fall of the angels and original sin.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>You and I are together in the adventure of this podcast, Interior Integration for Catholics, we are journeying together, and I am thankful to be with you.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>I am Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and passionate Catholic and together, We bring the best of psychology and human formation and harmonize it with the perennial truths of the Catholic Faith. </li><li>This podcast, 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><li>Trauma.  We are just beginning a whole series of episodes on trauma.  You’ve been asking for this -- so many requests for us to address trauma head on.  It's such a tough topic and such an important topic, and we are taking on the tough and important topics that matter to you.</li><li>Really important to understand the inner experience of trauma -- so you can recognize it in your own life and recognize it an empathetic and attuned way in others' loves.  Part of loving them.  </li><li>Today, we're going to get an overview of the best of the secular understandings of trauma.  <ol><li>So much has changed since I entered graduate school in 1993 -- back then there was one seminal text on trauma, Judith Herman's Trauma and Recovery.  Now, especially in the last 10-15 years, there has been an upsurge of new, fresh and much better ways of understanding trauma.  </li></ol></li><li>Outline  <ol><li>Impact of Trauma</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Definitions of terms  <ol><li>Definition of  trauma</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Definition of Attachment injury</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Definition of relational hurt</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Definition of adverse experience. </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Categories of Trauma </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Recognizing Trauma from the Reactions, signs and symptoms.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Discuss commonly accepted effects of trauma</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Go over the traumatic effects of what didn't happen, what was missing</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Experiential exercise to help you identify areas of your internal experience that are impacted by trauma</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li>Impact of Trauma  <ol><li>From the North Dakota Department of Human Services Fact Sheet</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol>• People who have experienced trauma are:◉ 15 times more likely to attempt suicide◉ 4 times more likely to abuse alcohol◉ 4 times more likely to develop a sexually transmitted disease ◉ 4 times more likely to inject drugs◉ 3 times more likely to use antidepressant medication◉ 3 times more likely to be absent from work◉ 3 times more likely to experience depression◉ 3 times more likely to have serious job problems◉ 2.5 times more likely to smoke◉ 2 times more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)◉ 2 times more likely to have serious financial problems<ol><li>16-minute TED MED talk from How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris  September 2014</li><li>Definitions of Trauma  <ol><li>Lots of confusion</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Briere &amp; Scott (2006) Principles of Trauma Therapy: people use the term trauma to refer to  <ol><li> either a traumatic experience or event</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>the resulting injury or stress, </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>or the longer-term impacts and consequences </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>American Psychological Association <a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/trauma">Website</a>: Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.  <ol><li>Problem in emphasizing the emotional aspects. It's much more than that</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Misses the overwhelming aspect.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Does get the "response" part right.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Integrated Listening Systems <a href="https://integratedlistening.com/what-is-trauma/">website</a>:  Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences.</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>DSM-5  PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder.  Not going to address those here, not worth the time.  <ol><li>Highly criticized by many professionals for being very limited and behind the curve, not recognizing the nuances and categories of trauma responses.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Attachment Injury <ol><li>Definition: Dr. Sue John...</li></ol></li></ol>

88 Trauma: Defining and Understanding the Experience

Dedications

The God of Endurance and the Call to Holiness

Step 1 - Move!

Nutrition Fundamentals

Putting It All Together

The Big Picture

Afterword

About the Authors

This practical guide shows how caring for your body can strengthen your soul. Drawing from St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and modern health insights, it offers simple, sustainable strategies for exercise, nutrition, sleep, and self-discipline to help you grow in holiness, energy, and joy. With achievable goals and actionable steps, you’ll learn to reject harmful habits, embrace wellness, and make a fuller gift of yourself to God and others.

The God of Endurance

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3 False Beliefs About Sainthood (Avoid These Pitfalls)

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86: 5 Tips on prayer from Thomas Aquinas

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

A Father's Heart

Episode 155 - Surrender It All (Lent 2023) Can we allow oursleves to be exposed before the Lord in prayer? Are we able to be before the Lord as we are and not holding anything back of ourselves or hiding ourselves in any way? These are the questions that we are attempting to unpack in this seventh part of our Lenten series. In this episode we are talking about how we can be stripped of all the things we cloth ourselves with—to be clothed with the dignity of the Father's providence and our identity. An invitation to be naked without shame and give the God everything—to be able to surrender the fullness of our past, our lives to Him and firmly trust that he can take it all on himself and let us begin again. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Surrender It All (Lent 2023)

Episode 174 - Mind Your Business, Series on Fire Within by Fr. Thomas Dubay, S.M. (Part 7 of 8) Solitude is not just quiet time for ourselves. It is not running from people, isolation, nor hiding from or avoiding our problems by going off and being by ourselves. But rather it is avoiding certain behaviors, worldviews, curiosities, and distractions that take our focus on the Lord. According to Fr. Dubay, authentic solitude is the healthy turning towards one's beloved. It is an authentic pursuit of the one we love, our beloved—a pursuit of the Lord with the desire to be in a relationship with Him. This is the seventh episode of our Fire Within series which talks about detachment and solitude—an encouragement to find and pursue authentic solitude and grow in our spiritual life. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at pocomerch.com!

Mind Your Business

When we are discerning God’s will in our lives, we often get overwhelmed by the anxiety of making the right choice and don’t permit ourselves to consider what we actually want. In this episode, Fr. Mike Schmitz encourages us to weigh all the choices that are open to us, good for us, wise, and desired by us. The last of the four is often overlooked, so Fr. Mike explains why it is just as important to pay attention to our heart’s desires as it is to consider the other three factors when we are discerning a decision.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

4 Helpful Rules for Discernment

This volume offers a rich collection of Patristic commentaries on daily biblical readings from the traditional Roman Breviary, filling a longstanding gap for ferial days. Compiled by Bishop Athanasius Schneider, it features carefully selected writings from the Church Fathers of both East and West to deepen prayer, contemplation, and fidelity to Christ. Presented in a beautiful, portable edition with Latin and English texts, seasonal organization, and brief biographies of the Fathers, it serves as both a spiritual treasure and an accessible introduction to their timeless wisdom.

Matins with the Fathers | eBook

A Live One: CSYSK 10th Anniversary

Homily from the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The struggle doesn't change the destination. The struggle is the way. When we are in the middle of a journey...or the middle of life...we will encounter obstacles. In that encounter with obstacles, we will be tempted to go back. But it is necessary to ask “what is God asking of me right now?” Mass Readings from November 14th, 2021: Deuteronomy 12:1-3 Psalms 16:5, 8-11Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Mark 13:24-32

11/14/21 Always Forward. Never Back.

Episode 104 - Made for Mysticism Life of prayer is worth going "all-in" on. In this mystical identity, there's an invitation to let go of ourselves. Prayer is not authentic if we are stuck or focused on ourselves. Prayer changes as we let go of our own notion of what it should be. We are constantly invited for our hearts to be attentive and open to become mystics—to become men and women of prayer. It anchors us in the reality that we are made for relationship, we're made for prayer, and we are made to live in intimacy with God every single day of our lives.. As we enter the Holy week, we're inviting everyone to let the truth be true and let God, be God. 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! If you want to go and support Ali Hoffman and get some cool Catholic merchandise, you can go to https://www.alihoffman.co/

Made for Mysticism

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Chapter 7 What's Next?

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Daily Examen Guide

Confession Guide

The End

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

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178: Would Aquinas smoke pot? W/ Fr. Gregory Pine

Dr. Peter discusses some of his journey to harmonize psychology with Catholicism and invites listeners to get in touch with him as we form a community of Catholics who are committed to both human and spiritual formation and who are willing to put in the work to grow, even in this time of crisis and especially in this time of crisis.

8 The Chasm Between Psychology and Catholicism

Our lives are marked by turning points. Jeff discusses significant turning points in life, both personal and historical, with a focus on the ultimate turning point — the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Amidst the current chaotic events and news, Jeff shares a message of hope and encouragement, urging us to find solace in God's word.

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Scripture at the Turning Point

Episode 134 - The Ecstasy Episode Could you imagine being woken up in the middle of the night because of a great desire to be with someone? For Mother Teresa, it was her desire to be with Jesus. She had a deep, supernatural union with God that gave her the experience of divinely-inspired thirst for Him. A living relationship with Jesus that brings her to this mystical state of ecstasy. This episode is the second part of the new series on Mother Teresa that talks about the beauty of the relationship Mother Teresa had with Jesus, and how it relates to all of us. It is also an invitation for us to recognize this desire that Mother Teresa had and the desire that God has for her and for all of us. 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!

The Ecstasy Episode

Beautifully Broken: A Women's Retreat Ladies, you can't know who you are until you know whose you are. You weren't created to be someone else. You were uniquely crafted in the image of God—wonderfully and fearfully made. As John Paul II said, "You are the sum of the Father's love." Join us for a weekend to rest, reflect, and rediscover the sacred beauty within your brokenness. Together, we'll explore: • Embracing your God-given identity with confidence • Releasing the burden of who you think you "should" be • Finding healing through the power of forgiveness You'll be invited into the peaceful presence of Eucharistic Adoration and the healing mercy of Confession. Come as you are. Leave renewed. Be who you were created to be—the world is waiting for you to shine. August 29-31

Beautifully Broken

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

Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/prayer">Prayer: The Great Means of Salvation and Perfection</a> - St. Alphonsus Liguori</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com">Sophia Institute Press</a> - online</li> </ul>

Negative Thoughts Interrupting Prayer?

Still Quiet Voice

Insight 1 - The Most Important Prayer

Insight 2 - The Most Powerful Prayer

Insight 3 - The Most Perfect Prayer

Insight 4 - Don't Worry About What Kind of Prayer It Is

Insight 5 - How To Pray Without Ceasing

Insight 6 - The Truth About Repetition

Insight 7 - Humility Is the Key to Everything

Implied Insight 8A - How to be Certain You Are Praying According to the Will of God

Implied Insight 8B - How to be Certain You Are Praying According to the Will of God

Appendix A - Summary and Suggested Devotional Agenda with Sample Prayers

Appendix B - Suggested Prayers

Appendix C - Did the Early Church Have Charismatics?

Appendix D - Timeline of Church Fathers, Mothers, and Others Cited

End Credits

Discover how the early Christians prayed with purpose, power, and perseverance. Drawing from their lives and teachings, this guide reveals how to deepen your daily conversation with God, develop a consistent rhythm of prayer, and grow in gratitude and devotion through the sacraments—especially the Eucharist. Learn how to pray without ceasing, what blocks grace, and how Our Lady, the saints, and Scripture all shape a truly Catholic life of prayer.

Praying Like the Early Church

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195. Euthanasia is NOT Loving

Fr. John and Fr. Sean explore this week’s topic through the lens of two thought-provoking writings: A Meditation on Givenness by St. John Paul II and The Thoughtful Home by Dia Boyle. Together, they reflect on the essence of home and its profound impact on a a family as well as a priest’s life in a rectory.

A Meditation on Givenness and Home

In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Peter explains how to conceptualize narcissistic "personalities" and narcissistic reactions through the lens of Internal Family Systems.  Looking at narcissism through the lens of subsystems and parts is an entirely new paradigm that makes it easier to accept the reality the unmet attachment and integrity needs that fuel narcissistic positions and behaviors.  Through four case vignettes, Dr. Peter illustrates how both covert and overt narcissism look and function from a parts and systems perspective.

120 Understanding Narcissism More Deeply with IFS

If you're Catholic, you know the drill: we sin, we break our relationship with God, and then he offers us the incomprehensible mercy to restore that relationship with him. You can see this beautiful grace most Saturday afternoons at parishes around the world in the Sacrament of Reconciliation—or, Confession. 

But have you heard of "general absolution"? Is it a way to skip the confession line and get "bulk forgiveness"?

Today, Fr. Mike dispels the confusion around general absolution and redirects us to the true source of reconciliation that Christ has given his Church.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Father Mike Responds to "General Absolution"

If you begin to sin but don’t follow all the way through… is it still a sin? It depends.

We’re offered two different scenarios. In one, the person is prevented from sinning due to external factors that make it impractical or impossible to commit the sin they had planned on. In the second scenario, we see someone preparing to sin, but then freely and rationally choosing not to. The first scenario is a sin, but the second is a virtuous act. Why?

Because the second person freely decided not to commit sin, they morally aligned themselves toward the good when they had previously been aimed towards sin. They redirected their will toward God when they could have continued to go against him. In a simpler sense, they were headed down a bad path, but then turned around before making it to their destination.

That being said, while the second person did realign themselves toward virtue, the extent to which they consented to this sin ahead of time may be worth a confession. Even though the person chose virtue in the end, their soul was still burdened with those thoughts, and in confession, those burdens are lifted through forgiveness.

The beautiful part about our faith is that we have a Savior who is always ready and willing to forgive us. Surrendering our hearts to him creates a living relationship with God, where we trust his knowledge of our hearts, and run to him whenever we are in need of saving.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

“Is This a Sin?”

In this episode we discuss the power of Christ to untie the knots of bitterness and unforgiveness in our life as we grow in holiness. We discuss the lies that come from our wounds and cause us to make agreements and judgements because of our hurt. We chat about the simple, but sometimes hard path towards greater freedom in Christ. We close our time together with a beautiful prayer led by Sister Miriam. We pray you would allow the Lord to untie the knots in your life this week! Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SSwIyCTDdWQ8skHeoC9k0_icrUzS2i-3Ntf-2nv3yak/edit?usp=sharing"> Rosemary Fig Sauce</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Loved-Am-Invitation-Conversion-Healing/dp/1594715467/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=loved+as+i+am&qid=1618862644&s=books&sr=1-1">Loved As I Am</a> - Sister Miriam James Heidland Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xnC_0G4eOdsh-MNtEosiL9-yqAWI-SO_/view?usp=sharing"> Forgiveness Meditation</a> and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8rVfw013TQ">Talk on Forgiveness by Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam </a> Other Episodes on This Topic: <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s05-e24-forgiveness?rq=forgiveness"> S05 E24: Forgiveness </a> <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s05-e15-healing-the-whole-person-interview-with-dr-bob-schuchts?rq=interview"> S05 E15: Healing the Whole Person - An Interview with Dr. Bob Schuchts</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What does it mean for you to be tenderhearted? Are there particular situations or experiences that have caused you to close your heart?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What is the biggest or most visible knot in your life? Are you ready to be honest, open and willing to address this area with the Lord? Why or why not?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What is an area that you struggle with forgiveness?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What agreements have you made - I am… I'm not… I will never… I will always… - when you have been hurt? Take a moment to practice forgiveness and breaking these agreements and untying these knots.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What beliefs about yourself or judgements about others are acting as a knot in your life? What is the origin of these beliefs and judgements and what does the Lord say is true?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive." - C.S. Lewis Scripture for Lectio Divina: "All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling must be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ." - Ephesians 4:31-32 This episode is sponsored by MyCatholicDoctor. Our sponsor for today's episode is MyCatholicDoctor. For more than 2000 years, the Catholic Church has led the world in healthcare, answering the call of Jesus Christ to heal the sick and proclaim the kingdom of God is near. At MyCatholicDoctor, they answer that call by providing evidence-based, holistic Catholic healthcare to all of God's people. MyCatholicDoctor is a nationwide organization that brings a network of faithful medical professionals to patients through video visits, in-person care, and a referral network. As a telehealth provider, they can initiate your medical care virtually, order any necessary labs or imaging, and send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. 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S09 E19: Untying the Knots

In this episode, we celebrate eight years of abiding together with you! We want to celebrate what God has done and is doing in not only our lives, but also in yours. We reflect on why we started the podcast and how our hearts still echo with a desire to help women grow closer to our Lord through communion with others. We share why we surrender the podcast to the Holy Spirit, how we've navigated supporting each other through different seasons of life, and what our hopes are for the future of the podcast. Most of all, we want to thank you for how you've received our vulnerability, your openness to us and the Lord, and your steadfastness in journeying with us along the way. Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7G5ytrPd2i8AjSGG0xBfkb?si=2b5d1b9aa73d4c53"> Jubilee</a> Spotify Playlist Sister Miriam's One Thing - Our very first episode - <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/coffee-unity-and-companionship"> Coffee, Unity, and Companionship</a> Michelle's One Thing - Our listeners! We are so grateful for you! Announcement: Join us for our Lenten Study beginning March 5th, 2025 as we journey through "Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God's Favor" by Dr. John Bergsma. We look forward to sitting at the feet of a leading scholar as we unpack what the Lord has in store for us in the year of Jubilee. Order your copy 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. While "Jesus and the Jubilee" is currently backordered, the St. Paul Center expects a new shipment of books later this week and plans to fulfill your orders by late February. Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Have I experienced friendships and relationships that have been anointed by the Lord?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I steward my relationships, gifts, time, and opportunities well?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have I seen the difference between success and fruitfulness?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When did you first start listening to the podcast?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do you have a favorite episode, season, series, or study? How did it bless you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What areas of your life can you surrender to the Lord to give growth?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us - and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference." (Thomas Merton) Scripture for Lectio: "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has helped us.'" (1 Samuel 7:12) Sponsor - The Little Rose Shop: Discover the beauty of integrating faith into your everyday life with The Little Rose Shop. 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S16 E5 - Happy 8th Birthday!

Homily from the Second Sunday of Advent. To be gripped by God is not supposed to be comfortable. The Prophet says that the great gift of the Spirit is the fear of the Lord. But what is it? Mass Readings from December 8, 2019: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17Romans 15:4-9 Matthew 3:1-12

12/08/19 The Gift That Changes Everything

Father Mike Schmitz explains why God focuses on justice in the Old Testament and then shows his mercy in the New Testament. To some readers of the Bible it may seem like God changed, but the truth of the matter is much more profound.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Did God Change?

In this week's episode, we reflect on suffering and love. We all have deep and tender places in our hearts where we suffer. Sometimes we feel alone in these sorrows and because of this, turn inwards into our pain. But the reality is, we are never alone in our suffering; God is always with us. We also reflect on fear in suffering, suffering in isolation vs suffering in communion, and how to allow God's light to shine into these sorrowful places. Heather's One Thing - The <a href= "https://www.wordonfire.org/pray/?gc_id=16637531718&h_ga_id=137795943307&h_ad_id=589230362849&h_keyword_id=kwd-18720300&h_keyword=liturgy%20of%20the%20hours&h_placement=&gbraid=0AAAAADRlcdqD3oNH1mkcEtLTAN-TiPpP5&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3vO3BhCqARIsAEWblcBgUAQBejKymz7Z4OCzqM4uEd745A7OH2NR4qKHR_x2rUp9Ys4Ylz4aApGuEALw_wcB"> Liturgy of the Hours</a> subscription and <a href= "https://providential.co/">Providential Co</a>. (especially this <a href= "https://providential.co/products/candle-sacred-heart-of-jesus">Sacred Heart</a> candle) Sister Miriam's One Thing - <a href= "https://us.magnificat.net/">Magnificat</a> (particularly a recent excerpt from <a href= "https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html"> Spe Salvi</a> paragraphs 37-40) Michelle's One Thing - "<a href="https://blessedisshe.net/products/home-blessed-conversations-study-on-the-virtues-of-mary/?ref=MICHELLEBENZINGER">Home: A Blessed Conversations Study on the Virtues of Mary</a>" from Blessed is She and all the women in her small group (use link or code MICHELLE10 for 10% off) Announcement: Friends, we are excited to announce our 2024 Advent Study will be the book <a href= "https://aveadvent.com/">Encountering Emmanuel</a> by Heather Khym! Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What suffering am I running from?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Take some time to identify your current fears. How can you let these fears bring you into an encounter with Love Himself?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do I have a friend I can invite into my suffering? How can I be present to her suffering as well?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How has Jesus transformed injury into compassion in my life?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Are you suffering in communion or in isolation?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you suffer more like Jesus in this season?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What habits in your spiritual toolbox protect your heart in moments of suffering and desolation?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can you love well when your heart is broken?</li> </ul> Scripture for Lectio: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace" (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) Sponsor - Laura-Anne: Laura-Anne is a Catholic wedding photographer and marriage mentor who will help you thrive during your engagement, capture heirloom-quality photos of your wedding, and prepare for a joy-filled marriage that reflects God's design. Because it's possible to plan a beautiful, thoughtful wedding reflective of both you and your fiance and, ultimately, surrender your desires for the day to the Lord…all while preparing your heart for the Sacrament of Marriage. Laura-Anne's resources, like <a href= "https://laura-anne.ca/catholic-wedding-kit">The Catholic Wedding Kit</a>, will help you do just that. The Catholic Wedding Kit is a collection of digital tools to guide you through every decision you need to make about your wedding and the why behind each one, helping you communicate, pray, and discern as a couple. Learn more about The Catholic Wedding Kit and the rest of Laura-Anne's resources and photography services at <a href= "http://laura-anne.ca/">laura-anne.ca</a> or on Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/">@lauraannesmid</a> Use code ABIDE for 15% off any digital resources. Timestamps: 00:00 - Laura-Anne 01:28 - Intro 02:20 - Welcome 06:57 - Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 09:02 - Fear in Suffering 12:13 - Suffering in Communion 19:28 - Choosing to Love 27:41 - Transformation in Freedom 29:23 - Prayer 34:20 - Advent Study Announcement 36:13 - One Things

S15 E3 - Suffering & Love

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BIG NEWS!

Fr. Mike answers that God does not make us with flaws, but we are all born with the unfortunate effects of original sin. We were all made in the image and likeness of God, but if we feel like some sinful behavior has been a part of us for as long as we can remember, that part doesn’t come from God. It comes from our fallen nature. Whether or not we were “born that way”, God still wants to make us holy and wipe away even the most deep-seated blemishes. 

God loves us just as we are, but loves us too much to keep us that way. Admit it, acknowledge it, accept it, but don’t stop there. Allow God to transform it into something that can give him glory. 

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:.13).<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Does God Make Us with Flaws?

Father Mike Schmitz teaches us that forgiveness is rooted in justice. It doesn’t forget or ignore the injustice done, but it frees us from the need to get revenge. When you forgive, the one who hurt you is released from their debt to you, and you are released from the pain so you can move on.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

Forgiveness

Lent is the perfect time to embrace or renew the practice of meditation. These short yet powerful reflections guide the soul through Christ’s Passion, drawing you closer to the Cross and preparing your heart for Easter. With each page, you’ll enter more deeply into the mysteries of divine love, making your Lenten journey a true interior pilgrimage. Arrive at Easter not distracted or weary, but joyfully prepared to adore the Risen Lord with renewed devotion.

Meditations for Lent | eBook

Episode 76 - Trust God With Your Past, Week 2 of a series on A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust, by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, S.V., available here: https://stpaulcenter.com/trust10/ Grace is in the present; there is no grace in the past or in the future. The challenge, though, is that we're all professional escape artists. We can get antsy and we don't know how to be present, which means we don't know how to receive God's grace. We've got to give up the hope of a better past—it has happened and there's nothing we can do about it. We also have to stop living in a fantasy future that doesn't exist—there's no grace there, either. Jesus is Lord of our lives; the past, the present, the future. Trust him, and allow yourself to embrace today and all the grace he is waiting to give you here. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of generous donors like you. You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!