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Fr. Louis is a Catholic Priest from Haiti, we got the chance to sit down and talk about life in Haiti, the history of the Haitian people, exorcising vudu spirits, encountering deep faith in poverty, and the inspiring strength of the Haitian Church. Fr. Louise's Mission Fund. (Lets show him a bump in donations!): <a href="https://www.missiontothebeloved.com/">https://www.missiontothebeloved.com/</a> 📃SPONSORS📃 🙏 Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> 📈Ethos Logos Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> 🟦STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Inspiring Stories from The Church in Haiti 🇭🇹 (Fr. Louis Merosne) | Ep. 311

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Every soul needs to be nourished continually in the spiritual life. Today, Dan and Melissa discuss the benefits of taking courses from the Avila Institute and how this experience can lead to incredible spiritual growth! Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>What type of courses are offered through the Avila Institute?</li> <li>How rigorous are the courses?</li> <li>How much time is required to take these classes?</li> <li>Are there different types of programs designed for beginners or those more advanced in spirituality?</li> <li>Can spiritual friendships develop with other students?</li> <li>How do these courses affect your spiritual life?</li> <li>What experiences can students expect to take away from their time at the Avila Institute?</li> <li>How/Where do you register?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location and question.</li> </ul>

Resources Edition: June 27, 2017 - The Avila Institute

Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/overcoming-sinful-thoughts"> Overcoming Sinful Thoughts</a> - Fr. Thomas Morrow</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.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> </ul>

Overcoming Sinful Thoughts

In this episode we interview our special guest and friend, Fr. Mike Schmitz and introduce you to a brand new podcast from Ascension Press, The Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz featuring Jeff Cavins. We discuss the importance of developing a biblical worldview: a lens to view our relationships, circumstances and choices through how the scripture teaches us to think about ourselves and about God. We chat with one of the most recognizable priests in the modern church about humility, the scripture that speaks to him, and what we all can receive by opening the scriptures every day for a year. <a href= "https://media.ascensionpress.com/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/"> You can find a daily reading plan and more information about The Bible in Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz featuring Jeff Cavins at AscensionPress.com. </a> Father Mike's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/65j10O5ObsIQy75XG6BL4D?si=38eZ3FUNSAOl8YdRQSeosQ"> I Celebrate the Day - Relient K</a> Father Mike's other one thing - simplifying and decluttering his life Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/16q18IXXJ2cAN25DZnBOhn?si=JxiCIAnjR8SHNR6ltrx9eA">O Come Let Us Adore Him - Maverick City Music</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://providential.co/collections/candles/products/candle-victory-votive"> Holy Mass Candle from Providential Co. </a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://ascensionpress.com/products/poster">'Tabernacle' print from Ascension Press</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 distracts or prevents you from reading Scripture each day?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Discuss the difference between the lens you look at the world through when you listen to social media/news and the lens you look at the world through when you listen to the truth and beauty in Scripture?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">In this new year, how is God inviting you to experience His character more deeply through scripture? Are there any daily, weekly or monthly commitments you would like to make as a group to reading or listening to scripture?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take a moment to reflect on some important scriptures that God has used in your life</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Take some time to reflect on how you can make space for God's word in scripture to speak to you this year. Is there a particular verse, chapter or book that God wants you to focus on?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What needs to change in your life for Scripture to really become daily bread and nourishment for you?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: "My strength returns to me with my cup of coffee and the reading of the psalms" - Dorothy Day Scripture for Lectio Divina: "Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path." - Psalm 119:105 Announcements: We will be announcing our Lenten book study title and where to buy your book on Monday, January 18. Subscribe to our weekly listener email to be the first to know!

S09 E02 The Year of the Word: An Interview with Father Mike Schmitz

The Power of Holy Hour In this episode we have our dear friend Fr. Josh Johnson back on the podcast to discuss how to have a fruitful Holy Hour. Through his humor and reflections, Fr. Josh shares practical tools as well spiritual insights about how to pray in silence and grow in intimacy with Jesus. Fr. Josh's one thing - The Liturgy of the Hours Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXbhg05xUNqBY"> Calming Christian playlist</a> on Spotify Michelle's one thing - Priscilla at <a href= "https://www.thelittlecatholic.com/">The Little Catholic shop</a> Heather's one thing - The movie <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Peanut-Butter-Falcon-Tyler-Nilson/dp/B07Y9BWCGJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=The+Peanut+Butter+Falcon&qid=1581018209&sr=8-2"> The Peanut Butter Falcon</a> Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Little Catholic shop. The main objective of The Little Catholic shop is to evangelize through beauty. The medals are handmade in Southern California. Beauty has a powerful ability to draw people to the Church, whether it be the sound of prayers, the beautiful stained glass windows of a church, or the kindness of another person. The Little Catholic Shop wants to provide the kind of beauty that heals to each person who sees or wears their pieces. Use promo code Abide15 for 15% off the <a href= "https://www.thelittlecatholic.com/">store</a>. Additional Resources <a href="https://amzn.to/2SwbXio">The Pocket Guide to Adoration</a> by Fr. Josh Johnson. Listeners in Canada, shop <a href="https://amzn.to/2SwJglk">here</a>. Listeners in the UK, shop <a href= "https://amzn.to/2OJ0zP0">here</a>. Announcements! The Abiding Together Lenten Book Study will be <a href= "https://amzn.to/2tZNV6G">The Return of the Prodigal Son</a> by Henri Nouwen. 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.) The <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/shop">Abiding Together shop</a> is open! Take a peek at some of the fun new things we have for you, including the "Quit talking to the dang snake" mug! Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Do you make adoration a regular practice? Why or why not?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What has been your experience of adoration?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are some ways you've learned to avoid distraction in adoration?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are some ways you like to pray in adoration?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and journal about this scripture: Jeremiah 19:12-14. What does it speak to you personally? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Take some time in adoration this week: What do you hear the Lord saying to you while you spend time with Him?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What's holding you back from spending time in adoration? How do you think the Lord wants to respond to that?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "Spend one hour each day in adoration of your Lord. Never do anything you know is wrong. Follow this and you'll be fine." ― St. Teresa of Calcutta to Henri Nouwen Scripture for Lectio Divina - Jeremiah 19:12-14: "Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord.

S07 Episode 5: The Power of Holy Hour with Fr. Josh Johnson

100 years ago, our Blessed Mother entrusted three shepherd children with an important message of penance, sacrifice and prayer for the conversion of sinners and of the world. Dan and Melissa speak with author, Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle to unveil how this message is still relevant today. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>Is this book intended for children only?</li> <li>What is the significance of the message of Fatima?</li> <li>Why did our Blessed Mother entrust this important message to young children?</li> <li>Why did the Blessed Mother show the children a glimpse of hell? </li> <li>Should we talk to our children about hell?</li> <li>If we are entrusted by God to pray for sinners and we fail to do so, are we responsible for the consequences of that failure?</li> <li>How can our daily duties be a sacrifice to God for love of Him and for the conversion of sinners?</li> <li>What does the Blessed Mother require of us?</li> </ul>   Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target= "_blank">Sophia Institute Press</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/our-ladys-message?utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=Our%20Lady's%20Message&utm_content=ResourcesEditionOurLady'sMessage" target="_blank">Our Lady's Message to the Three Shepherd Children and the World</a> by Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle</li> <li><a href="http://www.donnacooperoboyle.com" target= "_blank">www.donnacooperoboyle.com</a> - Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle's website</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question</li> </ul>

Resources Edition: August 15, 207 - Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Our Lady's Message to Three Shepherd Children and the World

Fr. Mike summarizes and contextualizes the book of Philemon, addressing the tension of slavery addressed in the Bible. He provides an explanation on the continued destruction depicted in Revelation as the visions of the apostle John, holding it up to the light of the Gospel. Today’s readings are Revelation 8-11, Philemon, and Proverbs 31:16-18.

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Day 361: Judgment and Repentance (2023)

In this episode of Pints w/ Aquinas, I talk with Seamus Caoughlin, a political cartoon animator, about the Catholic Church and cultural "wokeness", and how this seeps into different aspects of life. We also discuss: - Catholicism and politics - Abortion - Seamus Coughlin's political cartoons - Family and Economics Get my NEW book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645851311?pf_rd_r=G1VMH792WKT544VHG4CJ&amp;pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&amp;pd_rd_r=68b2ceaa-6dec-467b-8cd1-c7f8d1129a35&amp;pd_rd_w=4u4Se&amp;pd_rd_wg=w1Iui&amp;ref_=pd_gw_unk">How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret To A Good Life</a>," out now! SPONSORS Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> Homeschool Connections: <a href="https://homeschoolconnections.com/matt/">https://homeschoolconnections.com/matt/</a> GIVING Patreon or Directly: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ </a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show. LINKS Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Gab: <a href="https://gab.com/mattfradd">https://gab.com/mattfradd</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> MY BOOKS Get my NEW book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645851311?pf_rd_r=G1VMH792WKT544VHG4CJ&amp;pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&amp;pd_rd_r=68b2ceaa-6dec-467b-8cd1-c7f8d1129a35&amp;pd_rd_w=4u4Se&amp;pd_rd_wg=w1Iui&amp;ref_=pd_gw_unk">How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret To A Good Life</a>," out now! Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9"> https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Wokeness and Catholicism (Seamus Coughlin) | Ep. 280

In this episode, we begin a 4 part series on the identity of women as mother. We talk about the power of motherhood at this time in history and how we are called to cultivate, guard, and develop true humanity. This call is innate in every woman whether they are a biological mother or not. We discuss the power and need for community where we can receive and be received by others and experience deeper healing. <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.avemariapress.com/products/restore">Restore</a> (also available on <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646801482?&linkCode=sl1&tag=greenhousec01-20&linkId=d61ce431849733c5999bf145826ed7d1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> Amazon</a>) Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/0I0JE2RocLzI0ymeGGbfvC?si=XpDi0spbQTalzDtd8iL9pw&nd=1"> Faith of My Father</a> album by Steffany Gretzinger Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://atthewellspring.com/publishing/products/sheltered-within-her-heart-33-days-to-deeper-entrustment-to-mary/"> Sheltered Within Her Heart: 33 Days to Deeper Entrustment to Mary</a> Other Books Mentioned: <a href= "https://www.icspublications.org/collections/edith-stein/products/essays-on-woman-the-collected-works-of-edith-stein-vol-2"> Essays on Women (Edith Stein)</a> — also available on <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Essays-Woman-Collected-English-German/dp/0935216596?crid=3I27B0TJEA5GR&keywords=edith+stein&qid=1643814393&sprefix=edith+stein,aps,89&sr=8-4&linkCode=sl1&tag=greenhousec01-20&linkId=86ad7e1e864ab6678eed80a06bfe1d41&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> Amazon</a> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/193562914X?&linkCode=sl1&tag=greenhousec01-20&linkId=c9d2d2f80f6ecfeaa7d9ee459a91b0c9&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"> Living from the Heart (E James Wilder)</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 are some ways that women can cultivate, guard, and develop true humanity?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What ways do you long to be mothered, nurtured, and guarded?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What ways do you desire to experience healing in the area of motherhood either in how you are called to offer it or in how you have received it?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What did the episode stir within your heart?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where do I not feel safe to myself?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What are my desires in the area of motherhood? Take time to talk to the Lord about this.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What disappointments do you need to offer to the Lord?</li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "To be a mother innately means to cultivate, to guard, and to develop true humanity." Edith Stein Scripture for Lectio Divina - "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." - Jeremiah 1:4-5

S11 E03 Mother Part 1: The Power of Motherhood

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82: Aquinas Vs Bonaventure over the beginning of the universe, and, for some random reason, Friedrich Nietzsche!

Matt and Cameron take questions from locals supporters on dating, marriage and sex. Thrsdy gets very uncomfy. <a class="mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYQTO2J5S9dlepTN0D7TNAg"> @cfradd </a> on YouTube Cameron's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Dating, Marriage, and Sex Advice:  Valentine's Day Special  (Cameron Fradd) | Ep. 390

Dr. Gerry Crete helps us unravel the confusion within us, why we have such deep internal conflicts and tensions that pull us in different directions and tear at our hearts.  St. Paul tells us in Romans 7:15, “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.”  What’s up with that?  Parts.  Parts are up with that, that’s what -- or who.  And in this episode, Dr. Gerry and Bridget Adams shed so much light on our internal experience in our fallen human condition.  Join us to learn about how parts, despite their good intentions and desires to help us, can generate impulses toward addictions and other problematic and even sinful behaviors.  Learn how critical it is for parts to be integrated, to collaborate cooperatively with your inmost self, and most importantly, how parts can join in your loving God and neighbor with your whole heart in Dr. Gerry’s experiential exercise.   For the full video experience with visuals, graphics, and discussion in the comments section, check us out on our YouTube channel here:  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@InteriorIntegration4Catholics">www.youtube.com/@InteriorIntegration4Catholics</a>

159 Who Are My Parts and Why Do They Battle Within Me?

How should a Christian react to “cancel culture”?

Chances are that if you’ve been on social media or listened to the news in the past year, you’ve heard of “cancel culture.” Cancel culture is that practice of boycotting a person or group of people because of controversial actions or opinions. While it might have a fancy new name, this is nothing new to history. Every time period has had some individuals or practices that society deems as controversial or questionable. But are we supposed to practice this kind of behavior as Christians?

Today, Fr. Mike talks about cancel culture, and how we as Christians are called to respond to it.

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Why Christians Shouldn't Cancel People

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss how the devil tries to cause trouble in your marriage and how to combat those lies! Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "spiritualdirection.com/events">Divine Intimacy in Marriage</a> - retreat</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

Divine Intimacy in Marriage: The Demonic Principle of Inversion

In this episode we begin a two part podcast with our friend Fr. Mark-Mary of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR)! In part 1, Fr. Mark-Mary shares his journey from growing up in a wealthy family to joining the CFR's and taking a vow of radical poverty. He talks about his love for the sacrament of confession and shares how spiritual poverty makes room for God to be a Father to us and show us His love and providence. We often spend so much energy hiding our weakness, but freedom is to be found when we allow God and others to love us in our littleness. Fr. Mark Mary's one thing - Be mindful of the poor - Galatians 2:10 Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0w3YBbq3pE">Today If You Hear Him - Taylor Leonhardt</a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://greenhousecollective.myshopify.com/collections/story-cards"> The Saint Story Cards of Mother Teresa, St. John Paul II, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Francis of Assisi created by Greenhouse Collective, The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and Our Sunday Visitor</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4KOKLuxhVk">The Dumpster Fire and the Garden - Brad Montague</a> Heather's other one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_oZIY_f5w">Blessed Carlo Acutis</a> Discussion questions: <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li class="li1">What is one specific moment in your life that you have experienced God's providence by being open to receive?</li> <li class="li1">Where is God inviting you to make space in your life in order to make room for Him to Father you and show His providence?</li> <li class="li1">Share a time when you have been loved in your weakness? How did that impact you?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol class="ol1"> <li class="li1">How have you made your poverty about you, rather than about God's providence?</li> <li class="li1">How is God inviting you to accept spiritual poverty and seek material simplicity? How would you be more free if you said this yes?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "A saint is someone who, fascinated by the beauty of God, gives up everything, even himself, and enters into the great movement of return to the Father that was initiated by Christ. We are all called to it." - Cardinal Sarah Scripture for Lectio Divina - Matthew 6: 25-33 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the wildflowers grow. They do not work or spin. But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was clothed like one of them. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? So do not worry and say, 'What are we to eat?' or 'What are we to drink?' or 'What are we to wear?' All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides."

S08 Episode 05: The Power of Poverty, the Beauty of Mercy - Part 1

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145: Thriving with Same Sex Attraction, W/ Anna Carter

Homily from the Ascension of the Lord. Live the reason. Return from exile is not about a change in location, it is about a change in vocation. It is less about geography and more about mission. The goal is not Resurrection, the goal is Restoration. Mass Readings from May 24, 2020: Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47:2-3, 6-9Ephesians 1:17-23 Matthew 28:16-20 <a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/exiles-restoration.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Download the Homily Study</a>

05/24/20 Exiles: Restoration

From holding hands during the "Our Father" to lovey-dovey couples at Mass, there's plenty of stuff to grind a Catholic's gears. In this episode, Sam Guzman joins me as we share our biggest Catholic pet peeves. We also discuss: - The importance of sacrifice in marriage, including small acts of self-denial. - How to handle today's liturgy wars between attendees of the Latin and New Order Masses. - Why devotion to Mary and St. Joseph is so important. - And more! The Catholic Gentleman website: <a href="https://catholicgentleman.com">https://catholicgentleman.com</a> <a href="https://pints.mattfradd.com/pwa-confessions-signup/">Sign up for my free course on St. Augustine's "Confessions"!</a> SPONSORS Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> Ethos Logos: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> GIVING Patreon or Directly: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/support/ </a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer co-producer of the show. LINKS Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Gab: <a href="https://gab.com/mattfradd">https://gab.com/mattfradd</a> Rumble: <a href="https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas">https://rumble.com/c/pintswithaquinas</a> MY BOOKS Get my NEW book "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1645851311?pf_rd_r=G1VMH792WKT544VHG4CJ&amp;pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&amp;pd_rd_r=68b2ceaa-6dec-467b-8cd1-c7f8d1129a35&amp;pd_rd_w=4u4Se&amp;pd_rd_wg=w1Iui&amp;ref_=pd_gw_unk">How To Be Happy: Saint Thomas' Secret To A Good Life</a>," out now! Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9"> https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Fatherhood, Devotion to Mary, and Catholic Pet Peeves (Sam Guzman) | Ep. 300

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Raising Kids in Sodom (John Henry Spann) | Ep. 331

We often receive the behavior we are willing to tolerate, but what does that mean for our daily interactions?

Communication is the clearest way to let someone know how you are feeling. When meeting with someone who you feel is being rude, we may try to give outward signs of our discomfort, but we can’t guarantee they’ll understand unless we tell them directly. And obviously, this isn’t easy.

There aren’t many people who love confrontation, and even some that do anything they can to avoid it. We’re always so afraid that if we bring up something that we want changed, or share something that’s hurting us, that we’ll destroy that relationship. But more times than not, confronting these things head on and setting these boundaries won’t hurt the relationship but will strengthen it. 

This isn’t just relevant for our relationships with other people either - it’s relevant to our relationship with ourselves. How many times have we made personal goals or aspirations but never changed our behaviors to make them possible? We get the behaviors that we’re willing to tolerate, even within ourselves.

St. Ignatius of Loyala had an exercise where he would imagine two sides, the side of the evil one and the side of the Lord. In this exercise, he would look at his decisions and choices for his life and decide, based on which side they fell on, who he would ultimately join: the evil one, or the Lord. By birth we belong to the evil one, but by baptism we belong to the Lord. Each side is battling for us to come over to their side, and if we are striving to be on the Lord’s side, then we have to recognize boundaries for ourselves that we can’t tolerate.

This battle does not need to be fought alone—in fact, it can’t be. We must rely on the infinite grace of God, which he is longing to give us every second of our day. What are the behaviors we need to remove from our lives for the glory of God?

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Setting Boundaries for Yourself and Others

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Learn to Discern Part 2 of 2

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Teenage Matt, Conversion, Music, and Horror (Emma Fradd) | Ep. 481

In today's episode we'll take a look at the following questions: Is it possible to hate God? Is hatred of God the greatest of sins? Is hatred of one's neighbor always a sin? Is hated a deadly sin? If not, from what deadly sin does hatred arise? We'll also be reading a lot from Dostoevsky's Notes From Underground. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Underground-Vintage-Classics-Fyodor-Dostoevsky/dp/067973452X">Here</a>'s the edition I have and recommend. --- Please support my work --&gt; https://pintswithaquinas.com/donate/ --- Here's the main article we look at from Aquinas in today's episode: Whether it is possible for anyone to hate God? Objection 1. It would seem that no man can hate God. For Dionysius says (Div. Nom. iv) that "the first good and beautiful is an object of love and dilection to all." But God is goodness and beauty itself. Therefore He is hated by none. Objection 2. Further, in the Apocryphal books of 3 Esdras 4:36,[39] it is written that "all things call upon truth . . . and (all men) do well like of her works." Now God is the very truth according to John 14:6. Therefore all love God, and none can hate Him. Objection 3. Further, hatred is a kind of aversion. But according to Dionysius (Div. Nom. i) God draws all things to Himself. Therefore none can hate Him. On the contrary, It is written (Psalm 73:23): "The pride of them that hate Thee ascendeth continually," and (John 15:24): "But now they have both seen and hated both Me and My Father." I answer that, As shown above (I-II:29:1), hatred is a movement of the appetitive power, which power is not set in motion save by something apprehended. Now God can be apprehended by man in two ways; first, in Himself, as when He is seen in His Essence; secondly, in His effects, when, to wit, "the invisible things" of God . . . "are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made" (Romans 1:20). Now God in His Essence is goodness itself, which no man can hate—for it is natural to good to be loved. Hence it is impossible for one who sees God in His Essence, to hate Him. Moreover some of His effects are such that they can nowise be contrary to the human will, since "to be, to live, to understand," which are effects of God, are desirable and lovable to all. Wherefore again God cannot be an object of hatred if we consider Him as the Author of such like effects. Some of God's effects, however, are contrary to an inordinate will, such as the infliction of punishment, and the prohibition of sin by the Divine Law. Such like effects are repugnant to a will debased by sin, and as regards the consideration of them, God may be an object of hatred to some, in so far as they look upon Him as forbidding sin, and inflicting punishment. Reply to Objection 1. This argument is true of those who see God's Essence, which is the very essence of goodness. Reply to Objection 2. This argument is true in so far as God is apprehended as the cause of such effects as are naturally beloved of all, among which are the works of Truth who reveals herself to men. Reply to Objection 3. God draws all things to Himself, in so far as He is the source of being, since all things, in as much as they are, tend to be like God, Who is Being itself. - ST II-II, Q. 34, A. 1 SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! 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153: Is it possible to hate God?

Happy Feast Day of Thomas Aquinas. ... Two things we're doing to celebrate. 1: 10 book giveaway going on at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd/">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd/</a> 2. Post your best PWA pic on Twitter using #PintsWithAquinas --- I recently got the chance to sit down with a world-famous Christian debater, Dr. William Lane Craig. Dr. Craig is a man to look up to in many ways; his debates with prominent atheists are are all over YouTube. It was a truly pleasure and a privilege to talk with him about proofs for God's Existence, the story of how he met Dawkins, Thomism, the best Christian and atheist philosophers today, and Pascal. Looking for the Matt Fradd Show? Watch the Announcement Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOpTh... --- SPONSORS EL Investments: <a href="https://www.elinvestments.net/pints">https://www.elinvestments.net/pints</a> Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/">https://exodus90.com/mattfradd/</a> Hallow: <a href="http://hallow.app/mattfradd">http://hallow.app/mattfradd</a> STRIVE: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> GIVING Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd">https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd</a> This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: <a href="https://pintswithaquinas.com/">https://pintswithaquinas.com/</a> Merch: <a href="https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd">https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd</a> FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: <a href="https://www.strive21.com/">https://www.strive21.com/</a> SOCIAL Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mattfradd">https://twitter.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> MY BOOKS Does God Exist: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9">https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9</a> Marian Consecration With Aquinas: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4">https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4</a> The Porn Myth: <a href="https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx">https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx</a> CONTACT Book me to speak: <a href="https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform">https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Debating Atheists, Priestly Celibacy, and More (William Lane Craig) | Ep. 189

Huge thanks to Philipe Ortiz and Katie Kuchar in particular for supporting to the show! --- We may speak about prayer in two ways: first, by considering it in itself; secondly, by considering it in its cause. The cause of prayer is the desire of charity, from which prayer ought to arise: and this desire ought to be in us continually, either actually or virtually, for the virtue of this desire remains in whatever we do out of charity; and we ought to "do all things to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). From this point of view prayer ought to be continual: wherefore Augustine says (ad Probam, Ep. cxxx, 9): "Faith, hope and charity are by themselves a prayer of continual longing." But prayer, considered in itself, cannot be continual, because we have to be busy about other works, and, as Augustine says (ad Probam. Ep. cxxx, 9), "we pray to God with our lips at certain intervals and seasons, in order to admonish ourselves by means of such like signs, to take note of the amount of our progress in that desire, and to arouse ourselves more eagerly to an increase thereof." Now the quantity of a thing should be commensurate with its end, for instance the quantity of the dose should be commensurate with health. And so it is becoming that prayer should last long enough to arouse the fervor of the interior desire: and when it exceeds this measure, so that it cannot be continued any longer without causing weariness, it should be discontinued. Wherefore Augustine says (ad Probam. Ep. cxxx): "It is said that the brethren in Egypt make frequent but very short prayers, rapid ejaculations, as it were, lest that vigilant and erect attention which is so necessary in prayer slacken and languish, through the strain being prolonged. By so doing they make it sufficiently clear not only that this attention must not be forced if we are unable to keep it up, but also that if we are able to continue, it should not be broken off too soon." And just as we must judge of this in private prayers by considering the attention of the person praying, so too, in public prayers we must judge of it by considering the devotion of the people. Objection 1. It would seem that prayer should not be continual. It is written (Matthew 6:7): "When you are praying, speak not much." Now one who prays a long time needs to speak much, especially if his be vocal prayer. Therefore prayer should not last a long time. Reply to Objection 1. As Augustine says (ad Probam. Ep. cxxx), "to pray with many words is not the same as to pray long; to speak long is one thing, to be devout long is another. For it is written that our Lord passed the whole night in prayer, and that He 'prayed the longer' in order to set us an example." Further on he says: "When praying say little, yet pray much so long as your attention is fervent. For to say much in prayer is to discuss your need in too many words: whereas to pray much is to knock at the door of Him we pray, by the continuous and devout clamor of the heart. Indeed this business is frequently done with groans rather than with words, with tears rather than with speech." Objection 4. On the contrary, It would seem that we ought to pray continually. For our Lord said (Luke 18:1): "We ought always to pray, and not to faint": and it is written (1 Thessalonians 5:17): "Pray without ceasing." Reply to Objection 4. One may pray continually, either through having a continual desire, as stated above; or through praying at certain fixed times, though interruptedly; or by reason of the effect, whether in the person who prays--because he remains more devout even after praying, or in some other person--as when by his kindness a man incites another to pray for him, even after he himself has ceased praying. ST. II-II, Q. 83, A. 14. --- Thanks to <a href="http://www.bensound.com/">http://www.bensound.com/</a> for some of the music. 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42: Is it possible to pray at all times?

Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym are back as our guests as we talk about the art of loving well. We journey into the topics of recognizing one another's stories, championing dreams, how to bring the questions of our identity to God and fighting for (not against!) the ones we love. One Thing We Love This Week: <ul> <li>Chris's One thing - The word "fierce"</li> <li>Michelle's One thing - <a href= "http://amzn.to/2yLDOjR">33 Days to Merciful Love, Michael E.Gaitley, MIC</a></li> <li>Sr. Miriam's One thing - Fall candles</li> <li>Heather's One thing - <a href= "http://amzn.to/2yeBeG5">The Storybook Bible</a></li> <li>Jake's One thing - <a href="http://amzn.to/2yeusAc">"When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer" by Jan Johnson</a></li> </ul> Group Questions <ol> <li>Have you changed how you love or think of someone after hearing their story?</li> <li>What would it look like to love someone close to you without expecting them to fill all your needs?</li> <li>How can you champion the dreams of someone dear to you?</li> </ol> Journaling Questions <ol> <li>What are the things that hold me back the most from loving well? </li> <li>Do I believe that God desires to restore & heal me?</li> <li>How have I expected people to love me in a way that only God can?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder "Love the Lord your God, and love one another. love one another as He loves. Love with strength and purpose and passion and no matter what comes against you. Don't weaken. stand against the darkness, and love. That's the way back into eden. That's the way" - Francine Rivers

S02 Episode 04: The Art of Loving (with Chris Benzinger and Jake Khym)

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulcenter.com/product/on-the-demonic/">On the Demonic</a> - Venerable Fulton Sheen</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

On the Demonic with Ven. Fulton Sheen

<ol><li>Intro  <ol><li>It is good to have you with us,</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Weekly Podcast Interior Integration for Catholics </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Part of our Online outreach Souls and Hearts and soulsandhearts.com</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Episode 65  Why Catholic Spouses Find it Hard to Empathize with Each Other, Especially About Sex -- with Solutions.  -- we are in the middle of a series on Sexuality in Catholic Marriages, but don't worry if you are not married, there is so much for you in today's episode that applies to any close relationship.  </li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Definitions of Empathy:  <ol><li>Daniel Siegel:  Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine.  Interpersonal Neurobiology. <ol><li>Interpersonal Neurobiology  <ol><li>Wikipedia: Interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) or relational neurobiology is an interdisciplinary framework associated with human development and functioning. It was developed in the 1990s by Daniel J. Siegel who sought to bring together a wide range of scientific disciplines in demonstrating how the mind, brain, and relationships integrate to alter one another.</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Dan Siegel's work is very accessible -- easier for non-professionals to understand, very available.  </li><li>Five types of Empathy  -- Short YouTube Video  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhMY_DNb1M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhMY_DNb1M</a>  5 Levels.   There's an order to them.  <ol><li>Emotional Resonance or attunement</li><li>Perspective Taking</li><li>Cognitive Empathy</li><li>Compassion -- Seigel calls it Empathetic Concern</li><li>Empathetic Joy</li></ol></li><li>I am going to expand on his basic presentation.  </li><li>Expanded definitions of empathy  <ol><li>Emotional Resonance, attunement, empathic resonance -- receiver begins to feel what the sender is feeling.  You feel the feelings of the other person.  <ol><li>Attunement ‘is a kinesthetic and emotional sensing of others knowing their rhythm, affect and experience by metaphorically being in their skin, and going beyond empathy to create a two-person experience of unbroken feeling connectedness by providing a reciprocal affect and/or resonating response’. (Clinical psychologist Richard Erksine 1998).</li><li>When we attune with others we allow our own internal state to shift, to come to resonate with the inner world of another. This resonance is at the heart of the important sense of “feeling felt” that emerges in close relationships. Children need attunement to feel secure and to develop well, and throughout our lives we need attunement to feel close and connected."  Dan Siegel</li><li>Moderation  <ol><li>Emotional contagion.  This really can be overwhelming  <ol><li>Experience of being sucked into the other's experience -- blending or fusing with the other with a loss of boundaries</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Perspective Taking:  Let me put myself in the other's skin -- in the other shoes.   Not a fusion  <ol><li>Capacity to enter into your spouse's internal world with your own mind to consider the other's experience</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>You remain separate from the other person.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Cognitive Empathy: -- a bit further  -- what does the experience mean for the person.  Memory, emotion, history influences the other.  Empathetic understanding.  <ol><li>So much of our suffering comes not from the facts of our situation, but from the meaning we make from those facts.  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Compassion:  Empathic Concern -- synonym for compassion.  I feel your pain, I want to reduce your suffering.  <ol><li>You feel the suffering</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Take the suffering in</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Use of the imagination -- what could I do now to help you feel better.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Be with the person -- doing flows from that being</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Empathic joy -- I get so excited about your success -- delighting in and with the other. <ol><li>Joy in who the spouse is, not what the child does -- "delighting in the spouses very being </li><li>Wife believes in the husband's goodness -- the husband is precious, worth sacrificing for and vice versa.  </li><li>Song of Songs -- Joy 1:4 We will exult and rejoice in you; we will extol your love more than wine  </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Review  <ol><li>Emotional Resonance or attunement</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Perspective Taking</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Cognitive Empathy</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Compassion -- Seigel calls it Empathetic Concern</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Empathetic Joy</li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li></ol></li><li> </li><li>Empathy is the mattress on our Catholic Canopied Marriage bed, which I introduced in episode 58 -- working with that metaphor.  The mattress on a bed -- we want the mattress to be consistent and solid, firm and not lumpy.  <ol><li>The frame and box spring -- firm commitment between the husband and the wife, the upholding of the marriage vows Episode 64  <ol><li>It's the charity.  Willing the highest good for one another -- sacrificial love</li></ol></li><li> </li><li>four legs of the bed.  <ol><li>Leg 1 -- the husband's commitment to his own interior integration, his own human formation, his psychological health, his emotional wellbeing -- removing the beam from his own eye -- last episode. Episode 63</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Leg 2.  the wife's commitment to her own interior integration, her own human formation, her own psychological health, her own emotional wellbeing -- her taking on her own personal responsibility for her natural life  last episode. Episode 63</li><li>Leg 3.  Attachment Needs and Integrity Needs --  Episode 62,</li><li>Leg 4.  Internal Family Systems approaches -- understanding deeply how the human person is both a unity and a multiplicity -- like an orchestra is a unity -- one orchestra, but also has within it multiplicity, multiple musicians -- check out Episodes 60 and 61</li></ol></li><li>The rock-solid floor in the bedroom is the Foundation -- The presence of God -- and an active belief in God's Providence  <ol><li>This is the foundation</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Childlike trust, absolute confidence</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Reflects the reality of our existential dependence and God's paternal care, Mary's maternal care for us.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>So many Catholic try to solve their marriage issues without bringing in anything spiritual</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Or they avoid any meeting between faith and sex.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li>Why we lack different kinds of empathy  <ol><li>In General  <ol><li>Lack of interior integration</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Lack of benevolence -- good will.  Lack of seeking the good for our spouse and being willing to suffer for it  <ol><li>Conditionality  <ol><li>I'll work on it if my wife does X and Y</li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>I'll start trying again if my husband stops behavior Z.  </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Not what your vows say.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes. Jack Handey.  </li></ol></li><li> </li></ol></li><li> <ol><li>Lack of consistency...</li></ol></li></ol></li></ol>

65 Why Catholic Spouses Find it Hard to Empathize with Each Other, Especially about Sex -- with Solutions.

How can we truly hear and understand the Word of God at Mass? Join Dan Burke and Melissa Elson as they speak with Christopher Carstens to discuss the most effective way to listen to the readings during the Liturgy of the Word. Topics/Questions Covered in the Show: <ul> <li>What does it mean to hear the readings at Mass?</li> <li>What is the sacramental principle?</li> <li>St. Benedict proposes that we listen to the Word of God with the "ears of our heart". What does this mean?</li> <li>What does it mean to be "logos-ized"?</li> <li>How can we properly prepare for the readings during the Mass when there is only a short period of time to do so?</li> <li>What is "lectio divina" and how can we properly apply it to better prepare ourselves for the Mass readings?</li> <li>What are the steps of "lectio divina"?</li> <li>Why is the Liturgy of the Word important and how does it prepare us for the Liturgy of the Eucharist?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Sophia Institute Press</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/devotional-journey-into-the-mass?utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=Devotional%20Journey&utm_content=ResourcesEditionDevotionalJourney" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Devotional Journey into the Mass</a> by Christopher Carstens</li> <li><a href="https://adoremus.org/bulletin/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Adoremus Bulletin</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.liturgyguys.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">The Liturgy Guys</a> - podcast</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.org/events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"The Avila Summit" Information and Registration</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/11" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">1 Corinthians 11:27</a> - USCCB Bible Link</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer</a> by Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/The-Better-Part-Christ-Centered-Resource/dp/1933271108/ref=as_sl_pd_tf_mfw?&linkCode=wey&tag=cathospiridir-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Better Part</a> by Fr. John Bartunek</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

May 29, 2018: Christopher Carstens, A Devotional Journey Into the Mass - Part 4, Understanding the Readings at Mass

This is our final episode of season 5! We revisit some of our favorite episodes and talk about the beautiful moments we have experienced with our community of listeners and Facebook discussion group. We also talk more about what restored femininity and masculinity looks like and our desire to see women fully live out their calling in the Church. One Thing We Love this Week <ul> <li>Sister Miriam's one thing - Our awesome listeners!</li> <li>Michelle's one thing - All of the young adult missionaries!</li> <li>Heather's one thing - The <a href= "https://blessedisshe.net/retreat/" rel="nofollow">"Shine" retreat with Blessed is She</a></li> </ul> Discussion Questions <ol> <li>What stuck out to you from Season 5? How has that impacted your spiritual walk with God?</li> <li>What are you most grateful for this year?</li> <li>What do you think is necessary to have good and hard conversations where differences of opinion are present?</li> </ol> Journal Questions <ol> <li>How has your word of the year born fruit so far this year?</li> <li>Write out the graces you have received during this first half of the year. How have you seen God move? Where do you still need God to act in your life?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder "I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is the happiness doubled by wonder" - G.K. Chesterton Scripture for Lectio Divina - 2 Corinthians 4:15 "Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God."

S05 Episode 25: Season 5 Wrap Up

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How I Left the Catholic Church

A couple of weeks ago I gave a talk on the four last things (death, judgement, Heaven, and Hell) to several hundred people at the Legatus Summit in Palm Beach, FL. Here is the meditation on death I read: <a href="http://www.cfpeople.org/books/DeSales/MEDITATEp5.htm">http://www.cfpeople.org/books/DeSales/MEDITATEp5.htm</a> SPONSORS EL Investments: https://www.elinvestments.net/pints Hallow: http://hallow.app/mattfradd STRIVE: https://www.strive21.com/ GIVING Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattfradd This show (and all the plans we have in store) wouldn't be possible without you. I can't thank those of you who support me enough. Seriously! Thanks for essentially being a co-producer coproducer of the show. LINKS Website: https://pintswithaquinas.com/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/matt-fradd FREE 21 Day Detox From Porn Course: https://www.strive21.com/ SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattfradd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd MY BOOKS Does God Exist: https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-Exist-Socratic-Dialogue-ebook/dp/B081ZGYJW3/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586377974&amp;sr=8-9 Marian Consecration With Aquinas: https://www.amazon.com/Marian-Consecration-Aquinas-Growing-Closer-ebook/dp/B083XRQMTF/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fradd&amp;qid=1586379026&amp;sr=8-4 The Porn Myth: https://www.ignatius.com/The-Porn-Myth-P1985.aspx CONTACT Book me to speak: https://www.mattfradd.com/speakerrequestform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Four Last Things (Death, Judgement, Heaven & Hell) - Legatus Summit Talk

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An Interview with Fr. Donald Calloway | Ep. 329

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

Episode 32: This is the first episode in which I didn't interview anyone. This episode aired shortly after a very scary experience where I was in the icu because of severe medical issues. I share about my experience and also share my heart about being in a season of pause. I chose to re release this episode because I think it is timely and fits the season all of us are in currently. Thank you for being here! If you are interested in supporting Among the Lilies please consider supporting us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">https://www.patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a> Please join the Among the Lilies community on instagram and facebook! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmongTheLiliess/">Facebook</a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/among_the_lilies"> Instagram</a>

Navigating Seasons of Pause

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187. Chastity in Engagement

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Schismatics, the SSPX, and Sedes (John Salza) | Ep. 383

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God is Beauty (Christopher West) | Ep. 334

Episode 289 - An Unfading Mercy Do you ever feel stuck confessing the same sins over and over again? Continuing their reflection on the Prodigal Son, the friars explore a powerful truth: God's mercy isn't a one-time moment, it's something we encounter again and again. Like a path worn into the ground, the Father continually goes out to meet His children, never tiring, never holding back. In this episode, they reflect on what it means that God's mercy is "new every morning", and how His love doesn't diminish, no matter how many times we return. For those who struggle with discouragement, shame, or the feeling of "starting over," this is a reminder that the Father's embrace is always full, always real, and always waiting. Join us as we rediscover a mercy that never fades and a Father who never stops coming to meet 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 <a href= "https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco">https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco</a>. Thank you! Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in Rome and Assisi: <a href= "https://www.ctscentral.net/travel-tours/an-immersive-franciscan-retreat-to-rome-and-assisi"> https://www.ctscentral.net/travel-tours/an-immersive-franciscan-retreat-to-rome-and-assisi</a> Get your own copy of the Prodigal Son prints <a href= "https://spiritjuice.shop/collections/poco-a-poco/products/print-coming-home"> https://spiritjuice.shop/collections/poco-a-poco/products/print-coming-home</a> <a href= "https://visualgrace.org/coming-home-product-page">https://visualgrace.org/coming-home-product-page</a> 🛒 You can also grab your Poco a Poco Merchandise at <a href= "https://www.pocomerch.com/">https://www.pocomerch.com/</a>

An Unfading Mercy (Lent 2026)

In this episode we discuss the importance of encountering God through play and leisure. We talk about how we remember what we played as children and when we stopped playing for a more serious, busy or productive adulthood. We chat about God's desire to restore our playful hearts so that we may come as children with trust, dependence and surrender. Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3u43uE1">My Heart - Corinna Luyken</a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/2RvfY9H">The Kid with Bruce Willis</a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/6TFjKtYZGIJyL6vbS33GEB?si=34PXok3XRhKB3C_4G3vcWw"> Joyful - Dante Bowe</a> Other Links mentioned in this episode: <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/podcastarchive/s08-e11-holey-wholly-holy-living-an-integrated-life"> S08 E11: Holey, Wholly, Holy: Living an Integrated Life</a> <a href= "https://greenhousecollective.org/reflect/2021/1/13/bz2sahnvlgt2fpbpk3otn192vf8bb0"> Michelle's Fallow Blog Post</a> Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What struck you from this week's episode?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How do you understand 'play' - as a waste of time, unnecessary,frivolous or as a sign of trust, surrender and dependence?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What are small acts of play, rest and leisure that you enjoy? What are some new ways to incorporate play and leisure that God delights in into your life?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What is the history of play in your life? Reflect on what, when, and how you played as a child. When did you stop playing and why? How might God want to reclaim and redeem play in your life as an adult?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How might you need to replace efficiency, business and work of being an adult with the joy and delight of being child-like? How does the Father delight in you as you play?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder: The true object of all human life is play. Earth is a task garden; heaven is a playground." - G.K. Chesterton Scripture for Lectio Divina: <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/281.htm">"Truly</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/3004.htm">I tell</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/4771.htm">you,"</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/2036.htm">He said,</a> "unless <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/4762.htm">you change</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm">and</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/1096.htm">become</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/5613.htm">like</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/3813.htm">little children,</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/1525.htm">you will never enter</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/932.htm">kingdom</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">of</a> <a href= "https://biblehub.com/greek/3772.htm">heaven.</a> - Matthew 18:3 This episode is sponsored by Reform Wellness. This week's episode is sponsored by Reform, a Christ-centered functional medicine and holistic wellness practice. Reform redefines health as the state of your body and soul. Reform's mission is to empower the whole person to find well-being in Christ and become the best versions of themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Through their unique faith-based approach, Reform takes your symptoms as cues to address root causes of disease. Reform works with private clients, corporate teams, religious communities, and educational institutions from around the world, both in person and online. Whether you're dealing with chronic health issues or having trouble sleeping and managing stress, Reform can help you feel and live better. They offer valuable information, educational resources, and lifelong tools to improve your well-being. We highly recommend their six-week online class: Reform Online LIVE, which dives into their nine wellness pillars to teach integrated health for the mind, body, and soul. In the past year, our Abiding Together hosts have taken the class and are still benefiting from the fruits. Reform is for everyone because everyone is made for wholeness and holiness. If you want to rid yourself of physical and spiritual toxins, optimize nutrition and sleep, move your body in a way that supports you, learn to play and rest, and align your identity and health with God, it's time to reform. You can find more information about Reform on their website, reformwellness.co and on IG @reform_wellness Reform is offering a discount for all of our listeners on their upcoming May Workshop: Mary and Motherhood. Use code "Abide15" for your exclusive discount by April 30th.

S09 E16: The Power of Play and Leisure

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Too Far W_ Cameron Fradd & Laura Horn

When tragedy, loss or failed expectations strike, how can we cope with our circumstances in a healthy, faithful way? Today, Dan and Melissa speak with author, Jeannie Ewing about her book, From Grief to Grace: The Journey from Tragedy to Triumph to better understand God's Will in difficult situations. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>What was the inspiration behind this book?</li> <li>How would you define grief from a Catholic perspective as opposed to how the world views grief?</li> <li>What is the difference between depression and grief?</li> <li>How can one embrace the spiritual reality of grief and suffering?</li> <li>How do we find the path to life in the midst of suffering?</li> <li>How can we most effectively help our loved ones when they are suffering?</li> <li>How can this book help someone experiencing grief in the beginning stages of his or her spiritual journey find deeper meaning through the hardship?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target= "_blank">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target= "_blank">Sophia Institute Press</a></li> <li><a title="From Grief to Grace" href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/from-grief-to-grace?utm_source=Resources%20Edition&utm_medium=From%20Grief%20to%20Grace&utm_content=ResourcesEditionFromGrieftoGrace" target="_blank">From Grief to Grace</a> by Jeannie Ewing</li> <li><a href="http://fromgrief2grace.com/" target= "_blank">fromgrief2grace.com</a> - website for Jeannie Ewing</li> <li><a href="http://lovealonecreates.com/" target= "_blank">lovealonecreates.com</a> - website for Jeannie Ewing</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target= "_blank">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. — please leave your name, location and question</li> </ul>

Resources Edition: May 16, 2017 - Jeannie Ewing, From Grief to Grace

In this compelling collection, ten men and women recount how their encounters with suffering, moral confusion, and the consequences of their choices led them to discover the truth and beauty of the Church’s teachings on life and human sexuality. Addressing issues such as abortion, contraception, and in vitro fertilization, these deeply personal stories reveal that Catholic doctrine is not a burden but a source of healing and freedom. Gathered with pastoral sensitivity, these testimonies show how fidelity to the Gospel of life can transform hearts and draw souls into the fullness of the Faith.

Surprised by Life | eBook

In this episode we discuss "Life of the Beloved" chapter 2, "Becoming the Beloved" We chat about how we can allow the knowledge of being the Beloved to become infused in our daily life, moment by moment. We also talk about living the abundant life and allowing our hearts to desire heaven. One Thing We Love This Week: <ul> <li>Michelle's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdqenA8k_GU">Defender</a> by Rita Springer</li> <li>Heather's One Thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq9ka7knHIk">Your Love Defends Me</a> by Matt Maher </li> <li>Sr. Miriam's One Thing - The Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing</li> <li> Sr. Miriam's Other One Thing - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/user/12184473750/playlist/03uykiNTYYbQD0dESf7aNn?si=CABRZUS-TFiYj15tqAMhxA"> Heather's Lenten Worship Playlist</a> Discussion Questions: </li> </ul> <ol> <li>What does it looks like in my life to become the Beloved in all that I think say and do?</li> <li>Are there areas in my life where I am listless and bored even though I am busy? What's happening in those areas?</li> <li>What is the process God has me in to become the beloved? What steps is He taking to open up my heart to Him?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li>How do you use being "busy" as an excuse for growing in your relationship with God and being present to your own life.</li> <li>When your heart is restless, where or what do you turn to in the world in attempt to satisfy it?</li> <li>How can you practically make space to listen to the voice of God speaking the truth of your Belovedness? Quote to Ponder:</li> </ol> "Becoming the Beloved means letting the truth of our Belovedness become enfleshed in everything we think, say, or do." - Henri Nouwen

S03 Episode 07: Life of the Beloved - Becoming the Beloved (Part 3)

Professor Timothy Pawl explores the seven deadly sins according to Thomistic tradition, outlining what they are, what makes them deadly, how they are often misunderstood, their subdivisions, traditional ordering, and how to avoid them. For a copy of the slide deck, <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/s/Pawl-Seven-Deadly-Sins-Lecture-Slide-Deck.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>. This lecture was given on September 19th, 2024, at Indiana University. 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: Timothy J. Pawl is Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and holds a Ph.D. from Saint Louis University in philosophy.&nbsp; He specializes in the philosophy of religion, metaphysics, Thomistic philosophy, analytic theology, and moral psychology. His books include In Defense of Conciliar Christology (Oxford, 2016), In Defense of Extended Conciliar Christology (Oxford, 2019), The Incarnation (Cambridge, 2020), and Jesus and the Genome: The Intersection of Christology and biology (Cambridge, 2024), co-authored with a philosopher of science and an evolutionary biologist.&nbsp; He has published more than forty academic articles in his areas of expertise and given more than 100 academic or popular-level talks or interviews about his work, including a series of interviews for the PBS show Closer to Truth.&nbsp;&nbsp; He is the husband of another philosopher, Faith Glavey Pawl, and the proud father of one son and four daughters. Keywords: Avarice, Dante's Purgatory, Deadly Sins, Eleanor Stump, Gluttony, Lust, Pride, Sloth, Theology, Vice, Wrath

The Seven Deadly Sins | Prof. Timothy Pawl

Fr. Anselm Ramelow explores the tension between predictive artificial intelligence and human freedom, drawing on St. Thomas Aquinas to argue that while AI and social systems can influence and predict behavior to a certain degree, genuine free will and moral responsibility remain grounded in rational deliberation and virtue. This lecture was given on June 12th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. Secular campuses are being transformed, but the students need your help! Your gift before September fifteenth can launch a new TI chapter and change lives. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/bts25podcast" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">thomisticinstitute.org/bts25podcast</a>&nbsp;to give today! 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 Speakers: Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P., a native of Germany, teaches philosophy at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California, where he is also currently the chair of the philosophy department. He is also a member of the Core Doctoral Faculty at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and the Academy of Catholic Theology. He obtained his doctorate under Robert Spaemann in Munich on Leibniz and the Spanish Jesuits (Gott, Freiheit, Weltenwahl, Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1997) and did theological work on George Lindbeck and the question of a Thomist philosophy and theology of language (Beyond Modernism? - George Lindbeck and the Linguistic Turn in Theology, Neuried: Ars Una 2005). Other works include Thomas Aquinas: De veritate Q. 21-24; Translation and Commentary (Hamburg: Meiner, 2013) and God: Reason and Reality (Basic Philosophical Concepts) (Munich: Philosophia Verlag, 2014), as editor and contributor. Articles appeared in Historisches Wörterbuch der Philosophie, Archiv für Begriffsgeschichte, Nova et Vetera, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly and Angelicum. Areas of research and teaching include Free Will, the History of Philosophy and Philosophical Aesthetics. He has worked on a philosophical approach to Miracles and other topics of the philosophy of religion, and more recently the philosophy of technology. Keywords: Algorithmic Manipulation, Autonomy, Behaviorism, Free Will, Human Freedom, John Paul II, Prediction, Rational Deliberation, Surveillance Capitalism, Virtue Ethics

Predictive AI, Manipulation, and Human Freedom According to Aquinas I Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P.

Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, speaker, and Christian apologist known for his deep theological insights and commitment to gospel assurance. As the President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, he has authored several books and numerous articles, making significant contributions to contemporary Christian thought He is also a dedicated family man, married to Esther, with five children. 🍺 Get episodes a week early, 🍺 score a free PWA beer stein, and 🍺 enjoy exclusive streams with me! Become an annual supporter at <a href="https://mattfradd.locals.com/support">https://mattfradd.locals.com/support</a> 💵 Show Sponsors: Exodus 90: <a href="https://exodus90.com/matt">https://exodus90.com/matt</a> Hallow: <a href="https://hallow.com/mattfradd">https://hallow.com/mattfradd</a> Strive21: <a href="https://strive21.com/matt">https://strive21.com/matt</a> 💻 Social Media: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd">https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd">https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas">https://www.twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas">https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas</a> 👕 Store: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

A New Era Of Apologetics, Ecumenism, and Arguments for Faith (Gavin Ortlund) | Ep. 492

Resources: <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://swordandspade.mykajabi.com/weeklyrippp">Sword & Spade Magazine</a> - online</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://sophiainstitute.com/product/finding-peace-in-the-storm/">Finding Peace in the Storm</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://stpaulmemphis.com/product/into-the-deep/">Into the Deep</a> – Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-contemplative-rosary"> The Contemplative Rosary</a> - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://onelink.to/92tyk4">The Contemplative Rosary App</a> (phones and tablets only)</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://spiritualdirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://avila-institute.org/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> – online</li> </ul>

Lessons from a Storm Part 1: Hurricanes and Human Connection

Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.apostoliviae.org/resources/43143/fatima-and-the-devotion-of-five-first-saturdays?source=blog"> Fatima and the Devotion of the Five First Saturdays</a> - online</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>

Fatima and the First Saturday Devotion Part 1 of 2

In this episode, we continue our four part series on Sisterhood. <a href= "https://youtu.be/A8pEewEljkg">This episode is now offered in video on youtube!</a> We discuss what it looks like for women to form each other in community so that we can all live our dignity as daughters made in the image and likeness of God. We discuss milestone experiences in a woman's life and the necessity of journeying through these seasons with other women. We pray this week you would continue to become the sister God created you to be! <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 - The Advent series <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/adore">Adore: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Mediation</a> with Fr. John Burns from Ave Maria Press. <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp3c2MpODEI">Check out Fr. John Burn's video introduction to the Advent Series</a>. Michelle's one thing - Shannon from <a href= "https://chewslife.com/">Chews Life</a> and my rosary bracelet Heather's one thing - Debbie Herbeck of <a href= "https://www.beloverevolution.com/">Be Love Revolution</a> - @bloverevolution on instagram Other Books Mentioned - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3mTbI1H">Essays on Woman (The Collected Works of Edith Stein) - Edith Stein</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">Which women walked you through milestone experiences in your life and how did that impact your experience of these seasons? Are there experiences you had to figure out on your own? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have times of isolation impacted the guidance and sisterhood you want to provide for women who may be a season behind you in life?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How have women friendships and relationships been modeled for you throughout life? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Where is God inviting you to take initiative to cast a new vision of sisterhood?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ask yourself, "Am I the kind of friend, am I the kind of sister that I would like in my life?" Take some time to reflect on your answer and why or why not? Ask the Lord to reveal where you need to grow to be a better sister.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ask the Lord to reveal the beautiful things about women who are sisters alongside of us. If you can, reach out to say thank you in a specific way.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If you feel you are lacking this authentic sisterhood, take an inventory of where you are and what you are longing for. Ask yourself, "What can I do to move this one step forward in creating or finding sisterhood right now?"</li> </ol> Quotes to Ponder: "In all these areas a greater presence of women in society will prove most valuable, for it will help to manifest the contradictions present when society is organized solely according to the criteria of efficiency and productivity, and it will force systems to be redesigned in a way which favors the processes of humanization which mark the civilization of love." Pope Saint John Paul II, Letter to Women 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 Ave Maria Press. "Through these uniquely beautiful reflections, you will encounter the quiet, safety, and rest of the hearts of Mary and Joseph, joining in their preparation for the birth of our Savior. You are warmly invited on the journey." - Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T. Of all the seasons of the year, Advent offers us perhaps the clearest sense of adventure and journey. It is a season for resetting our horizon, reframing our movement toward fullness in Christ. And even though Advent is brief, it is filled with spiritual riches. Yet, because Advent falls during a busy time of year, we often rush over or even miss the treasures God places before us in the Church. In <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/adore">Adore: A Guided Advent Journal for Prayer and Mediation</a>, popular author and speaker Fr. John Burns and illustrator Valerie Delgado of Pax.Valerie will help you reclaim the sacred sense of longing and joyful hope at the heart of Advent through reflections, art, prayers, and journaling, perfect for both individual and group use. <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp3c2MpODEI">Check out Fr. John Burn's video introduction to the Advent Series</a>. Use code ADORE at <a href= "http://avemariapress.com">avemariapress.com</a> to receive FREE Standard Shipping on Adore. Expires 12.31.21 *Only available in the contiguous US.

S10 E09 Sister Part 2: Communion and Acceptance - Casting a Vision of Sisterhood

Resources: <ul> <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.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Deep</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Prayers-Fr-Chad-Ripperger/dp/154105671X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544109361&sr=8-1&keywords=deliverance+prayers+for+use+by+the+laity+-+fr.+chad+ripperger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity</a>  - <a class="a-link-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&sort=relevancerank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fr. Chad A Ripperger PhD</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+DISCERNMENT+OF+SPIRITS.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Discernment of Spirits</a> - Fr. Timothy Gallager</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

Before the Struggle Begins with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V.

Today, on this fourth part of our series on Catholic Creatives, I interview Anna Liesemeyer a faithful and talented graphic designer, blogger, and interior designer! Anna and her husband Gabe are the creative minds behind the blog In Honor of Design, a blog that seeks to help people make the most of life and where you live your life! This week's giveaway begins TODAY AUGUST 29th, and closes on Tuesday September 3rd at midnight. Details to enter are on instagram, winners will be announced on Wednesday September 4th! 🌹 Check out In Honor Design Blog & Shop: <a href= "https://inhonorofdesign.com/">https://inhonorofdesign.com/</a> 🌹 Follow In Honor of Design on Instagram:<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/inhonorofdesign/">https://www.instagram.com/inhonorofdesign/</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.114 Catholic Creatives Part 4: Anna Liesemeyer In Honor of Design

Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits Pt. 2 - Join Dan and Stephanie as they discuss Dan's new book and its importance to our spiritual lives. Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits</a> - Dan Burke (Brand-new and available for advance purchase!)</li> <li><a href="http://SpiritualDirection.com/shop">A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness</a> - Susan Brinkmann OCDS</li> <li><a href="https://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spiritualdirection.com -</a>  website</li> <li><a href= "https://avila-institute.org/events/">Avila-Institute.org/events</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></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.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Centering-Prayer-Catholic-Connie-Rossini-ebook/dp/B07K1Q2B5S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550686904&sr=8-1&keywords=is+centering+prayer+catholic"> Is Centering Prayer Catholic?</a> - Connie Rossini</li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Contemporary+Issues/INTO+THE+DEEP.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Deep</a> - Dan Burke</li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Deliverance-Prayers-Fr-Chad-Ripperger/dp/154105671X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544109361&sr=8-1&keywords=deliverance+prayers+for+use+by+the+laity+-+fr.+chad+ripperger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity</a>  - <a class="a-link-normal" href= "https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&text=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&search-alias=books&field-author=Fr.+Chad+A+Ripperger+PhD&sort=relevancerank" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fr. Chad A Ripperger PhD</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Prayer/THE+DISCERNMENT+OF+SPIRITS.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Discernment of Spirits</a> - Fr. Timothy Gallager</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits Pt. 2 - Divine Intimacy Radio

Many of you have written to me and asked if I could do an episode on being a working Mom. So here you go! In this episode of Among the Lilies I chat with my realtor, Cindy Young about what it's like being a successful business woman while also trying to be an awesome Mom. enjoy the Show! **If Among the Lilies has blessed you, please support me here: <a href= "http://www.Patreon.com/AmongTheLilies">www.Patreon.com/AmongTheLilies</a>

30: What it's like being a Businesswoman and a Mom, with Cindy Young

Did you know Christians have a radical view of the body? While society often swings between two extremes—either dismissing the body as insignificant or idolizing it—Christianity offers a balanced and profound understanding of the unity between body and soul.

Fr. Mike, drawing on St. John Paul II's teachings on the 'cult of the body,' explains that while we are called to care for and love our bodies, they are not our ultimate purpose. He says we can get caught up in focusing on health, beauty, and physical perfection. Our bodies are good, destined for redemption, but they should not be the center of our lives. Understanding this teaching can help us honor our bodies as God intended.

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What Catholics Do (and Don’t) Believe About the Body

Homily from the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do Christians fight? We all have experienced the temptation to see someone who has failed or someone who has hurt us as a non-person. But taking responsibility for the people in our lives means fighting that temptation. And it means doing what we can to fight for that person. Mass Readings from September 06, 2020: Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 <a href="https://bulldogcatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/how-do-i-look-fighting-for.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Download the Homily Study</a>

09/06/20 How Do I Look? Fighting For

This week we talk about "Talitha koum" aka "Little girl arise" Mark 5:32-45 (nab) And he looked around to see who had done it. The woman, realizing what had happened to her, approached in fear and trembling. She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth. He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction." While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official's house arrived and said, "Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?" Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, "Do not be afraid; just have faith." He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. So he went in and said to them, "Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep." And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child's father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. He took the child by the hand and said to her, "Talitha koum," which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise!" The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. [At that] they were utterly astounded. He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat. One thing we love: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHTXbGG68T8">Viola Davis's acceptance speech</a></li> <li>Dr. Mary Healy's book - <a href= "http://amzn.to/2mj21HF">Healing Bringing the Gift of God's Healing to the World</a></li> </ul>

S01 Episode 04: Little Girl Arise

What should we be doing spiritually to prepare for Christmas? Dan Burke and Melissa Elson discuss ways we can prepare our hearts for Christmas during Advent with devotional ideas and resources. Topics/Questions covered in the show: <ul> <li>Why is Advent so important in the liturgical calendar?</li> <li>How does imagery, like icons and manger scenes, help to orient our hearts toward God?</li> <li>How does the Old Testament help us understand Advent?</li> <li>How can we get the longing for Jesus that we want during Advent?</li> <li>Why is Advent considered a penitential season?</li> <li>Daily Mass readings and the Liturgy of the Hours as extra devotionals during Advent.</li> <li>Preparing your heart before Mass.</li> <li>Why is confession so important during Advent?</li> <li>What devotional elements are essential in spiritual preparation for Christmas?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.spiritualdirection.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spiritualdirection.com</a> - website</li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtn.com/radio/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Global Catholic Radio</a></li> <li><a href="http://avila-institute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EWTN Religious Catalogue</a> - online</li> <li><a title="Discovering Christ" href= "https://christlife.org/christlife-series/discovering-christ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Discovering Christ</a> - Spiritual growth program, a seven-week experience that invites guests to hear the Good News and personally encounter Jesus Christ</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/BOOKS/Devotional/DIVINE+INTIMACY.axd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Divine Intimacy</a> - Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.</li> <li><a href= "http://www.spiritualdirection.com/2014/06/21/how-do-i-set-up-home-altar" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I Set Up a Home Altar?</a> - post on spiritualdirection.com</li> <li><a href= "http://www.ibreviary.org/en/ibreviary/what-is-the-ibreviary.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iBreviary</a> (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows Phone 7, Blackberry, mobile version, widgets): Contains the Liturgy of the Hours and also all the readings from the Mass</li> <li><a href= "http://bookstore.magnificat.net/booklets/advent-companion-2015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Magnificat Advent Companion</a> - softcover book</li> <li><a href= "http://bookstore.magnificat.net/ebooks-and-apps.html" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Magnificat Advent Companion</a> - ebooks</li> <li><a href="https://www.ewtn.com/library/SOURCES/ATHINCAR.TXT" target="_blank" rel="noopener">On The Incarnation</a> - St. Athanasius of Alexandria</li> <li>Questions? Send an e-mail to <a href= "mailto:Questions@myavila.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Questions@myavila.com</a> or call 818-646-7729. Please leave your name, location, and question(s).</li> </ul>

December 22, 2017: Advent Part II - Preparing our Hearts for Christmas

Resources: <ul> <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.apostoliviae.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Apostoli Viae</a> - website</li> <li><a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Sophia Institute</a> – website</li> </ul>

Can Lay Ministers Give Blessings at the Mass?

The Barrenness of Winter In this episode we talk about the barrenness of winter and how the seasons are often reflected in our spiritual and emotional lives. We explore how to have hope and perspective in times when things are hidden and dormant and how to allow our roots to go deeper into our relationship with Christ. Sister Miriam's one thing - Trader Joe's Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://youtu.be/FqhnAUWTGok">If You Want Me To</a> by Ginny Owens <a href= "https://endow-groups.myshopify.com/products/edith-stein-seeker-of-truth">Endow - Edith Stein (St. Teresa of Benedicta): Seeker of Truth Book Study </a> Heather's one thing - <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEzHLaJSQVw">You Make Me Brave (Acoustic Version)</a> by Josie Buchanan<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLBvCTV23qw">Nothing Else</a> by Cody Carnes 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" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/2tZNV6G&source=gmail&ust=1583854048615000&usg=AFQjCNGlUlzMOaQnU8HpcKjAGgJoaDnz8Q"> US Amazon Link</a>, a <a href= "https://www.amazon.ca/Return-Prodigal-Son-J/dp/0385473079" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.ca/Return-Prodigal-Son-J/dp/0385473079&source=gmail&ust=1583854048616000&usg=AFQjCNGhkme3qEDfxeEJKfnH0SU1_1he1w"> 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" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/023252078X/ref%3Das_li_tl?ie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1634%26creative%3D6738%26creativeASIN%3D023252078X%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dgreenhouseuk-21%26linkId%3D3a2b0647ffe0e8928c8e678d31fa309b&source=gmail&ust=1583854048616000&usg=AFQjCNEM3sqfDSymqZLbN0on941aZjuqOA"> UK Amazon link</a>. (As an Amazon Associate, Abiding Together earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.) The <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/shop">Abiding Together shop</a> is open! Take a peek at some of the fun new things we have for you, including the all new "quit talking to the dang snake" mug! Discussion questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What struck you from the podcast?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What parallels do you see between the natural seasons and the seasons of the spiritual life?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How do you take a "holy pause"?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are the places you're afraid are too barren for God to make fruitful?</li> </ol> Journal Questions: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Reflect and journal about this scripture: Proverbs 31:25. What does it speak to you personally? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Has there been a time when you tried to cling to something that had run its course?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What are the barren places in your life that you can pour out before the Lord like Hannah?</li> </ol> Quote to Ponder - "For just as the body is clothed in its garments, and the flesh in its skin, and the bones in their flesh, and the heart in its body, so too are we, soul and body, clothed from head to foot in the goodness of God." —Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love Scripture for Lectio Divina - Proverbs 31:25 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet.

S07 Episode 2: The Barrenness of Winter

Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/they-might-be-saints"> They Might Be Saints</a> - Michael O'Neill</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>

They Might Be Saints

My wonderful friend Janice offers her wisdom and insight as a well seasoned mom. She encourages us to lean into scripture and use it as the weapon it is. We talk about her daughter graduating <a class="mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" spellcheck= "false" href= "https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCl1f-ycmvtYCnlymtjwva0w"> @FranciscanU </a> and our time doing missionary work with <a class= "mention-chip ytcp-social-suggestion-input" spellcheck="false" href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCyRg4uv_L2V4jQYMwuEY8jA"> @NETIreland </a>​

Living a Life of service as a Mom

Opening Credits

Foreword

Introduction

How to Enter the Church Building

How to Make the Sign of the Cross

How to Pray the Opening Prayer

How to Listen to the Readings

How to Prepare the Heart at the Offertory

How to Participate in the Eucharistic Prayer

How to Receive Communion to the Fullest

How to Respond to the Dismissal

Take the I-90 - Planning the Sunday Drive of Your Life

Summary Guide to Participation

Closing Credits

If the Mass has become routine or uninspiring, this practical guide offers eight simple ways to rediscover its depth and beauty. By explaining the meaning of the Church’s signs, words, gestures, and sacred silence, it shows how every moment of the liturgy can become a grace filled encounter with Christ. With concrete suggestions for prayerful participation from entrance to dismissal, these pages help transform passive attendance into active devotion, enabling each Eucharistic celebration to become a true fountain of peace and renewal.

A Devotional Journey into the Mass

Fr. Mike says the key to making decisions together is distinguishing between preferences and principles. If the reason you’re favoring a choice is a matter of principle, it is your duty to lead the other person in that decision to the truth of that principle. If the choice you’re favoring is just a matter of preference though, charity suggests that you default to the preference of the beloved one involved in the decision instead.

Fr. Mike uses going to church as an example. It is a matter of principle that we have to go to Sunday Mass and worship God the way he tells us to, so if someone tells us going to a Catholic Mass is just our preference we can tell them as a matter of fact it’s not. However, if the issue is which church we go to for Sunday Mass, say St. Francis’ Church or St. Andrew’s, more often than not that is just a matter of preference. 

For a helpful book on decision-making, check out <a href="https://ascensionpress.com/collections/featured/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">_Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry _</a>by Jackie and Bobby Angel, with Fr. Mike.<a rel="payment" href="https://ascensionpress.com/products/support-ascension">Support The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast</a>

How to Make Decisions Together

Jesus Christ established the Church, but the Holy Spirit continually sanctifies the Church with wisdom, guidance, and charismatic gifts. The Church’s mission is to proclaim and establish the beginning of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we participate in this mission through charity, humility, and self-denial. Fr. Mike helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical idea that the Church is visible and spiritual, both human and Divine. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 767-771.

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

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

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

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Dedication

Quote by Saint Marcellin Champagnat

Chapter 1: O Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart

Chapter 2: From the Desire of Being Esteemed

Chapter 3: From the Desire of Being Loved

Chapter 4: From the Desire of Being Extolled

Chapter 5: From the Desire of Being Honored

Chapter 6: From the Desire of Being Praised

Chapter 7: From the Desire of Being Preferred to Others

Chapter 8: From the Desire of Being Consulted

Chapter 9: From the Desire of Being Approved

Chapter 10: From the Fear of Being Humiliated

Chapter 11: From the Fear of Being Despised

Chapter 12: From the Fear of Suffering Rebukes

Chapter 13: From the Fear of Being Calumniated

Chapter 14: From the Fear of Being Forgotten

Chapter 15: From the Fear of Being Ridiculed

Chapter 16: From the Fear of Being Wronged

Chapter 17: From the Fear of Being Suspected

Chapter 18: Jesus, Grant Me the Grace to Desire It

Litany of Humility

Appendix A: Prayers of the Saints for Humility

Appendix B: Saintly Sayings

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Rooted in the timeless Litany of Humility, this inspiring work explores the virtue that lies at the heart of every saint’s journey. Drawing from the lives and words of fifty-five holy men and women from every state of life, it shows how humility is not weakness but spiritual strength that conquers pride and frees the soul. Through practical guidance and powerful examples, readers will learn how to imitate Christ’s humility in daily life, overcome pride, embrace hiddenness, and transform suffering into a path to sanctity. Complete with prayers and reflections, this book offers a compelling roadmap to authentic holiness in an age marked by noise and self-promotion.

Humility of the Saints

In this episode, we speak with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow and hear the story of his amazing ministry Mary's Meals. Magnus shares how a personal conversion at Medjugorje led him to helping refugees in Bosnia, and how meeting a child named Edward in Malawi was the beginning of feeding 2 million children a day. Find out more about Mary's Meals on youtube in the video <a href="https://youtu.be/1s8RF_ukusY">Love Reaches Everywhere</a> and <a href= "https://youtu.be/BW_ukzYlbRs">watch as they celebrate the amazing milestone of feeding 2 million children a day</a>! We invite you to follow Mary's Meals online at <a href="https://www.marysmeals.org">https://www.marysmeals.org</a> and on <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/marysmeals/">Instagram @marysmeals. </a> Sister Miriam's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3nlDmmg">Through the Heart of St. Joseph - Fr. Boniface Hicks </a> Michelle's one thing - <a href= "https://amzn.to/3py7ais">Sweet Cross - Laura Phelps</a> Heather's one thing - Heather's road trip with her youngest daughter Eva Magnus's one thing - His Acorn Tree Other Books Mentioned - <a href="https://amzn.to/3x3JjJ6">The Shed That Fed a Million Children: The Mary's Meals Story - Magnus MacFarlane- Barrow</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3qSdmT3">Give: Charity and the Art of Living Generously- Magnus MacFarlane- Barrow</a>

S10 Bonus Episode: An Interview with Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow of Mary's Meals

Fr. Anselm Ramelow examines whether machines can possess consciousness or personhood, arguing from philosophical and theological perspectives that artificial intelligence lacks the essential qualities of subjective experience, intentionality, and rational unity found in living beings. This lecture was given on June 9th, 2025, at Dominican House of Studies. Secular campuses are being transformed, but the students need your help! Your gift before September fifteenth can launch a new TI chapter and change lives. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/bts25podcast" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">thomisticinstitute.org/bts25podcast</a>&nbsp;to give today! 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 Speakers: Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P., a native of Germany, teaches philosophy at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California, where he is also currently the chair of the philosophy department. He is also a member of the Core Doctoral Faculty at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and the Academy of Catholic Theology. He obtained his doctorate under Robert Spaemann in Munich on Leibniz and the Spanish Jesuits (Gott, Freiheit, Weltenwahl, Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1997) and did theological work on George Lindbeck and the question of a Thomist philosophy and theology of language (Beyond Modernism? - George Lindbeck and the Linguistic Turn in Theology, Neuried: Ars Una 2005). Other works include Thomas Aquinas: De veritate Q. 21-24; Translation and Commentary (Hamburg: Meiner, 2013) and God: Reason and Reality (Basic Philosophical Concepts) (Munich: Philosophia Verlag, 2014), as editor and contributor. Articles appeared in Historisches Wörterbuch der Philosophie, Archiv für Begriffsgeschichte, Nova et Vetera, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly and Angelicum. Areas of research and teaching include Free Will, the History of Philosophy and Philosophical Aesthetics. He has worked on a philosophical approach to Miracles and other topics of the philosophy of religion, and more recently the philosophy of technology.&nbsp; Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Chinese Room Thought Experiment, Consciousness, Ethics, Free Will, John Searle, Materialism, Personhood, Qualia, Thomas Nagel

Mind, Matter, and Life: Can Machines be People, too? I Fr. Anselm Ramelow, O.P.

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Author's Note

This book tells the true story of Alessandro Serenelli, the man who murdered St. Maria Goretti, and his remarkable journey from darkness to redemption. It explores the destructive influence of immoral literature, the consequences of unchecked passions, and the transforming power of Maria’s forgiveness. Through firsthand accounts and spiritual reflection, this narrative reveals the healing grace of God’s mercy and the hope of salvation, even for the most hardened sinner.