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Faith, pop culture, and headline reflections from Fr. Mike Schmitz.
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In his weekly Catholic Bible study podcast, Jeff shares faith tips and scripture truths to help you live as a modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ.
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In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episo ...
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Join well-known theologian and author Edward Sri for weekly insights on understanding and living out the Catholic faith. Delve deeper into the Bible, prayer time, virtue, relationships, marriage and family and culture with practical reflections on all things Catholic. Don't just go through the motions. Live as an intentional Catholic, a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Every week, Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz delivers powerful homilies based on the Sunday Mass Scripture readings, inviting you to live more fully as the person God created you to be. Engaging and motivating, these 20-30 minute homilies will help ground your faith, fortify your heart, and transform your life. Fr. Mike Schmitz preaches from Duluth Minnesota, where he serves as the Newman chaplain for University Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Catholic campus ministry.
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Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring you a podcast series that teaches you how to confidently share your Catholic faith with your family members, friends, co-workers, and the strangers you meet on airplanes. Every episode, Mike and Dave give you five steps you can take each week to become an instrument God uses to spread the Gospel, heal hearts, and renew his Church. Be inspired by stories of miraculous conversions and be reminded that God still powerfully interv ...
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Welcome to Catholic Classics from Ascension! Each season we'll read through a great Catholic spiritual writing providing insightful commentary and practical guidance along the way. Informative and enriching, these 20-30 mins episodes will allow you to learn from the Catholic Church’s most revered saints and teachers as you seek to cultivate your spiritual life. In season three of Catholic Classics, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris as they read and explain Story of a Soul: ...
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In Ascension’s The Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes, providing explanation, insight, and encouragement along the way. Unlike any other Catechism podcast, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) podcast follows a reading plan inspired by Ascension’s Foundations of Faith approach, a color-coded approach that reveals the structure of the Catechism, making it easier to read and understand. With th ...
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Ask Fr. Josh is the podcast where I hear you out and do my best to help you navigate the tricky times in life when our Catholic Faith doesn’t give you an easy “fill-in-the blank” answer. On this show, we’ll listen to one another, problem solve together, and ultimately entrust everything to our Lord. If this is your first time tuning in, here’s how the show goes: Each episode, I'll address three to four of your questions. I’ll cover everything from Catholic teaching to moral dilemmas to relat ...
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A weekly show about faith and culture, with movie/tv reviews, questions and answers about faith, books, cooking, technology and video games.
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Join us as we explore topics that invite us to live deeper our Catholic, Christian faith. Hosts Janet Jones (Director of Faith Formation) and Bridgett Passauer (Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Community Life), from Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach, have incredible conversations over coffee. We invite you to grab a mug of your favorite brew and share in their stories, laughs, and connection with Jesus and each other.
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Weekly homilies from Fr. Robbie Favazza at the Catholic Church of the Ascension in Memphis, TN
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Catholic ministry professionals share stories and brainstorm solutions to common ministry challenges.
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The Catholic podcast where we take three to five minutes to see and embrace the opportunities embedded in our busy, messy lives that are meant to help us move towards heaven. Together, we walk the tension between living this life fully while being on our way to the next.
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An AWESOME podcast by Jimmy Akin! The EPIC podcast journey begins . . .
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Two new Catholics share their journey in faith. Knowledge and laughs will be the order of the day.
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A Roman Catholic priest from the Diocese of Steubenville
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Roman Cathoilc Priest: The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, GA
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Kid’s Bible In A Year, with Teddy. Comments or questions, email us! biblewithteddy@gmail.com Use of Catholic Bible Chronicles has been granted by Ascension. Find the Catholic Bible Chronicles at https://ascensionpress.com/products/great-adventure-kids-catholic-bible-chronicles-ages-8-12 . This podcast is a production of Kid’s Bible In A Year with Teddy and is not reviewed or endorsed by Ascension.
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The Monastery of the Holy Cross is a Roman Catholic, contemplative Benedictine Monastery of the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation. Continuing a centuries-old tradition, we live according to the Rule of St. Benedict, seeking God through a life of prayer, silence, work and hospitality. The Monastery was established in the Chicago Archdiocese at the invitation of Cardinal Bernardin in 1991. In 2011, the Monastery was elevated to the status of independent priory by Abbot President Bruno Marin, OSB. ...
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DEDICATED TO TEACHING THE CATHOLIC FAITH
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DEDICATED TO TEACHING THE CATHOLIC FAITH
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The 15th Station podacst is a monthly Catholic news podcast. We get a panel of Kiwi Catholics together to provide a Catholic perspective on the news and current events of the month. The 15th Station is one of the stable of podcasts on offer from The 15th Station podcast network. Check out the rest at www.station15.co.nz.
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28:19 - A Podcast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Keller, TX
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
28:19 is a new SEAS Podcast hosted by Gabe Gutierrez and Chris West. They both served in Youth Ministry for years at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and now are excited to be hosting the 28:19 show to discuss current events within the life and seasons of the Church! 28:19 takes its name from Matthew 28:19 which is Jesus' call to his disciples to preach the Gospel and make disciples all throughout the world. In these difficult and uncertain times, we can rely on these words of Jesus that He desires ...
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Day 14: Holy Boldness (Story of a Soul)
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Seeing the city of Rome through the eyes of a saint is a delight. St. Thérèse provides the details of her visit to Rome and some of the sites she visited. She writes of the most significant part of her time in Rome: meeting Pope Leo XII. She describes the visit itself but also her feelings through the whole process. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Micha…
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Day 288: Battling Against Gossip (2024)
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Fr. Mike explains the importance of wisdom in our everyday lives when we face temptations to gossip, encouraging us in the battle for virtue, wisdom, and goodness. He emphasizes that we must ask the Lord for his wisdom to guide us as we interact with the people around us, just like the Jews prayed before battle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 7, …
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Day 288: The Duties of Parents (2024)
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Being a parent is far more than just having kids. As the Catechism reminds us, the fruitfulness of married love extends to the moral and spiritual education of a couple’s children. Parents are the primary educators of their children, especially in the ways of virtue and prayer. Fr. Mike reminds us that it is also parents' privilege to evangelize th…
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Day 287: Eleazar's Sacrifice (2024)
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Fr. Mike illustrates the story of Eleazar and the abandonment of peace terms between the Jews and the Greeks. He also recognizes the pain that children and family members who don’t follow the Lord can bring about, and uses wisdom from Sirach to address this prevalent struggle. Today’s readings are 1 Maccabees 6, Sirach 16-18, and Proverbs 22:17-21.…
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Day 13: Being in the World (Story of a Soul)
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The world holds so much beauty and wonder. In today’s reading, we go with St. Thérèse as she begins her pilgrimage to Rome. She outlines what it is like for her to be out in the world and seeing some of nature’s beauties for the first time. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph explain the significance of what St. Thérèse shares in these pages,…
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Day 287: The Gratitude of Children (2024)
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Gratitude is the proper response of children toward their parents. Out of this gratitude comes respect. When we are children at home, this respect includes “true docility and obedience.” Fr. Mike emphasizes respect for parents doesn’t expire when we leave home as adults. Grown children are responsible for caring for and supporting their parents in …
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Day 286: The Family and Society (2024)
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The family is the foundational element of society. Fr. Mike explains how families initiate us into societal life and act as the foundation of freedom and community. Because of its indispensable importance, we learn that civil authorities are responsible for supporting and honoring the family. Familial relationships also enlighten those found in soc…
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Day 12: Overcoming Timidity (Story of a Soul)
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The growth of an individual can happen very gradually, and therefore, be unnoticeable. In the case of St. Thérèse, her growth is quite tangible. It is clear in her writing that she is making conscious efforts to overcome her timidity. This is clear in her visit to the bishop as she requests his special permission for entrance into Carmel. Fr. Jacob…
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Day 286: The Battle to Choose God (2024)
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Fr. Mike walks us through the current battles of Judas Maccabeus and the Israelite people, emphasizing that while war is violent, freedom to belong to God and worship him is worth fighting for. He also discusses the importance of spending time with virtuous people to acquire their positive qualities and the need to seek good rather than evil to att…
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10 Ways To Refuel Your Optimism (Rerun)
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This episode is a rerun from October 2020 with a message that remains relevant today. It can be tempting to lose hope and optimism in a chaotic and divisive world. Jeff Cavins offers 10 practical ways to ignite our optimism and keep our gaze fixed on the victory of Jesus Christ. Snippet from the Show In dark times, let us keep our gaze fixed on the…
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The Ascension of Isaiah (First Century Christian Apocalypse) - Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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In this "lost scripture" called the Ascension of Isaiah, the prophet gets a tour of the heavens. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what Isaiah sees, including what sees concerning Jesus, and what it means for us today.
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Day 285: The Nature of the Family (2024)
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In learning the core and fundamental definition of the family, we read today that a family is formed by a “man and a woman united in marriage, together with their children.” The Christian family is a communion of faith, hope, and love and an image of the Trinity. Fr. Mike shares how important he believes friendship and family are in spreading the G…
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Day 285: Story of Hanukkah (2024)
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In today's reading from 1 Maccabees, we hear about the victory of Judas Maccabeus, which is also the story of Hanukkah. In Sirach, Fr. Mike points out that chasing fame and glory in this world are not worth our time, because they will all fade away after we are gone. The readings are 1 Maccabees 4, Sirach 10-12, and Proverbs 22:9-12. For the comple…
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Day 11: Humility & Perseverance (Story of a Soul)
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Revealing our greatest desires can be a very vulnerable experience. St. Thérèse describes the circumstances of sharing her desire for Carmel to both her father and uncle. As she faces the initial denial of her uncle and the rector of Carmel, we begin to see the perseverance St. Thérèse possessed when it came to her vocation, and ultimately, her pat…
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Fr. Mike Interviews David Henrie About Catholic Faith & Newest Project: Monster Summer
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Fr. Mike had the pleasure of interviewing David Henrie about his reversion to Catholicism, his life as a Hollywood celebrity, and how to find your identity in Christ no matter your state in life. They also discussed his recent work as director on “Monster Summer”, which follows a group of kids who team up with a retired police detective (played by …
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The Church and Contraception (with Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio)
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What is the Church’s stance on contraception? Fr. Josh Johnson and Dr. Sarah Denny Lorio answer questions about contraception and abortion. They break down the historic Christian stance on contraception, contraception within marriage, and different types of sexual education. While the world continues to change and shift, the Church has remained ste…
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Sin - Part 3: Not Today satan
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The devil lies! But God has already defeated the devil. Bridgett and Janet help to breakdown the Be Aware and Understand from the acronym B.U.T. They share some of their insights into how the devil tries to get us to believe we are less than, when God has already defeated him! Be careful; they were fully caffeinated!! Baby Step: Think about that ar…
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Day 284: Near Occasion of Sin (2024)
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Fr. Mike points out how advice from books like Proverbs and Sirach may not apply perfectly to every situation, but are meant to help guide us towards wisdom. He also highlights a piece from Sirach that encourages us to avoid "deserted places"—calling us not only to stay away from sin, but to stay away from what leads us to sin. The readings are 1 M…
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Day 284: The Fourth Commandment (2024)
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The fourth commandment addresses the most universal human relationship: our relationship with our parents. Why does God command us to honor our father and our mother? Fr. Mike explains why this commandment sets the foundation for all the other commandments. He shares the 3 levels of respect and what it looks like to honor our parents despite their …
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Day 10: A Christmas Conversion (Story of a Soul)
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Many of us are able to look back on our lives and point to significant moments of change or growth. St. Thérèse is no different. In today’s readings, St. Thérèse reflects on one of the more significant moments in her life: her Christmas conversion. She outlines what happened exactly and how it impacted her. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph…
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Where did angels come from? Should you name your guardian angel? What can your guardian angel do for you? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle share teachings from St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas on the origins of angels, the angelic fall, and the nature of angels. They also share some practical tips on how you can enlist your guardian angel’s help…
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Day 283: The Day of Rest (2024)
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We all tend to make an idol of work. The Catechism teaches us that Sunday is a day of grace and rest from work. Fr. Mike explains what holy leisure looks like, emphasizing the importance of spending time with family, serving the poor, and taking time to meditate and pray. Resting on the Sabbath reminds us that our freedom and identity are found in …
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Day 9: Loss & Loneliness (Story of a Soul)
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There is great heartache that can come with the experience of loneliness. St. Thérèse continues to struggle in developing friendships and writes of the loneliness she feels. She also shares her reaction to learning that her sister Marie will be entering Carmel. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph share the testimony of one of St. Thérèse’s si…
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Day 283: Mattathias Attacks (2024)
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Fr. Mike clarifies the meaning behind Mattathias' zealous attack against the Greeks and his fellow Jews who were not obeying God's laws. From our reading of Sirach, Fr. Mike reminds us to remember the needs of the poor, and to be careful when forming friendships. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 2, Sirach 4-6, and Proverbs 22:1-4. For the complete …
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Day 282: Antiochus Desecrates the Temple (2024)
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For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised. Support The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)Door Ascension
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Introduction to the Maccabean Revolt (with Jeff Cavins) (2024)
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Welcome to the Maccabean Revolt period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the tenth biblical period in our journey, which begins with the Greek oppression of the Jews under Antiochus Epiphanes, and ends with Herodian rule of the Holy Land. Jeff and Fr. Mike walk us through the key events of this period, highlighting the zealous response of th…
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Day 282: The Sunday Obligation (2024)
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Why are Catholics obligated to attend Mass every Sunday? The Catechism teaches us today about the centrality of the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. Fr. Mike emphasizes that Sunday Mass is at the heart of our worship because it is the participation in the representation of the Paschal Mystery. He invites us to honor th…
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Day 8: Dealing with Scrupulosity (Story of a Soul)
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It is a good thing to be concerned about doing what is right. However, fear of not doing the right thing can become excessive and turn into something called “scrupulosity.” St. Thérèse struggled with scrupulosity and details how her sister Marie helped her in this struggle. She also outlines the challenges she faced in making friends. Fr. Jacob-Ber…
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Building a Daily Rhythm of Prayer
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As Catholics, we know about the power of prayer and the importance of having a personal relationship with God. But are we able to say that we make prayer the top priority in our busy lives? Dr. Edward Sri shares ideas on how we can add prayer to key moments of our day and set the rhythm of our day in prayer. Snippet from the Show Let prayer shape y…
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Touch of Grey (PRO) - The Secrets of Star Trek
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The climactic moment! Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Fr. Jason Tyler discuss the big showdown with Ascensia featuring an obvious trap and a dangerous Loom as well as heroic sacrifice, cunning deception, and the possibilities of redemption.
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Day 281: Good and Evil (2024)
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Fr. Mike summarizes the final moments of the book of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah returns to find the people of Israel being unfaithful to God’s commandments and marrying foreign wives. Fr. Mike connects this to our lives, as we too often confuse God’s unending love for us to mean that he always wants what we want.Today’s readings are Nehemiah 13, Malac…
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Day 7: The Source & Summit (Story of a Soul)
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How good is it when great joy follows great suffering? In today’s reading, St. Thérèse describes a number of significant moments of joy in her life. She shares about the reception of her future religious name, her growth in prayer, and the reception of her First Holy Communion. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on their own experien…
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Day 281: Keep Holy the Lord’s Day (2024)
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We begin exploring the third commandment and learn about rest and worship concerning the Lord’s Day. The Catechism points out that God models what he wants for us as he also rested on the seventh day. Fr. Mike explains the importance of prioritizing rest for ourselves because we are free and no longer enslaved people. The Catechism describes how we…
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Day 6: The Strange Sickness (Story of a Soul)
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It can be very difficult to say “good-bye” to someone. For St. Thérèse, the departure of her sister Pauline to Carmel was almost unbearable. This experience leads to a significant sickness for St. Thérèse. She describes her experience in the sickness and the miraculous healing she received. Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Michael-Joseph reflect on St. T…
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