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Fr. Kyle White is Pastor at St. Leo the Great Church in Lafayette. We form missionary disciples by modeling intimacy w/ God and running together toward heaven. To learn more about St. Leo, visit stleolafayette.com
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Welcome to St. Valentino's House of Worship and Noodles! We are here to help you untangle the knotty noodles of life. Your devoted and ordained host, Leo Linguini, is here to guide your journey with a generous helping of introspection and encouragement as we explore the quirky world of Pastafarianism. Leo (he/him/his) is a devout follower of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), drawing inspiration from the saucy deity. In these times of cosmic complexity and mundane monotony, seekers often fi ...
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The unvarnished, non-boring history of the popes of the Roman Catholic Church – told in a way to remind us that the world and the Church’s problems today have happened plenty of times before. For early access and extra bonus stuff, check out patreon.com/thepopecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nutrition is often just as important as the training for Olympic athletes. We may not be elite athletes, but we are disciples called to be saints. The road to holiness does not happen by accident, but involves a firm commitment and divine nutrition. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurri…
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Some foods satisfy us more than others. The same can be said about media. Underneath our hunger for food, stuff, and entertainment is a deeper desire for God, who alone truly satisfies. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? …
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As the secular world celebrates an unlimited self-expression in the name of peace, it falls short in achieving a world without conflict. In contrast, Jesus calls us to strive for peace through an unconditioned self-gift, which leads to a tranquility of order. These two opposing worldviews were particularly on display at the 10th National Eucharisti…
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Work & entertainment are both good, but they must be rightly ordered. Otherwise, our overindulgence in either one can lead to a constant distraction from the spiritual life. Beware of the vice of acedia, which restlessly avoids spiritual matters. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring …
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In one generation, Quebec went from being one of the most religiously active cities in the world, to one of the least. Just because we have a strong Catholic history & culture in Lafayette doesn’t mean that we’re immune from the same fate. We must evangelize. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, includi…
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Human strength becomes divine power when we focus on Christ. Instead of getting sad or angry about our limitations, what if we rejoiced? Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayette.com/give Thank you…
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Sometimes we doubt and wonder why we even bother, especially after repeated disappointments and let downs. So what's the point? The point is our transformation, and it's not a waste of our time. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about help…
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We often don't believe in Divine Providence because we are too afraid to give him the chance to be provident. When we make space for God to act, he provides in ways beyond our imagination. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping ou…
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Sometimes we overcomplicate growing in faith. We feel like our emotional experience is the measure of whether or not we are growing. However, here are three failsafe ways to always be growing in faith, regardless of how you feel. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations…
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There’s no sin too great for God’s mercy… except for one. The sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit can be understood as un-repentance or hardness of heart. This is the only “unforgivable sin” because it is a refusal to accept the mercy that God offers to us. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, incl…
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We tend to develop a “spiritual amnesia” as the days go on. Hence, it’s incredibly important for us to be continually reminded (”anamnesis”) of who God is and what he has done for us, which happens every time we go to Mass. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of an…
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The health and vitality of a family is measured by the love and service each member gives to another. If we get this wrong, we will get evangelization wrong. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayet…
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Holiness is measured not by extraordinary miracles, but by the fruits of the Holy Spirit. If these fruits are lacking in our daily lives, the solution is not to “try harder” or “do better”, but to rely more heavily on the Holy Spirit. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly dona…
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We often overcomplicate evangelization. Often times, people are only an invite away from encountering the Lord more personally. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayette.com/give Thank you!…
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Christian joy is a fruit of charity, which is made possible by remaining in Jesus. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at stleolafayette.com/give Thank you!By St. Leo - Lafayette
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There's something about sacred beauty that inspires us to do God's work. Please prayerfully consider supporting our church renovation project. To see our renderings, go to stleolafayette.com/revival Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about …
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Most parents naturally protect their children from physical danger, but how many parents are concerned about their spiritual protection? Parents are the spiritual leaders of their families, which comes with a great spiritual responsibility. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthl…
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The Risen Jesus has a glorified, human body. This points to our destiny, when our bodies will reunite with our souls on the last day. It also points to the profound dignity of every human person. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about hel…
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Sin causes real damage. Even though our eternal punishment may be forgiven through confession, the need for reparation remains. On Divine Mercy Sunday, Jesus offers us a unique opportunity to make spiritual reparation for the damage due to sin. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring mo…
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If you could change anything about your life in order to make it more fulfilling, what would it be? Jesus is the Resurrection & the Life. He sets us free to live life to the fullest. Our mission at St. Leo Lafayette is made possible because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You…
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St. Peter Damian – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson Born: 1007, Ravenna, Italy Died: February 23, 1072, Faenza, Italy Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses St. Peter Damian, a Doctor of the Church from the second millennium. Born into a turbulent era marked by apocalyptic fears and church reform, Damian’s suffering le…
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St. Ambrose of Milan, Part 1 – The Doctors of the Church with Dr. Matthew Bunson Dr. Matthew Bunson and Kris McGregor discuss St. Ambrose, the catechumen who became a bishop, in part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Born: 340 AD Died: January 1, 397 AD For more on St. Ambrose of Milan and his teachings Ambrose – On the Christian Faith (De fide) – On the…
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St. John Damascene, Part 1 – The Doctors of the Church: The Charism of Wisdom with Dr. Matthew Bunson Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life, times and teachings of St. John Damascene Born: 676 AD, Damascus, Syria Died: December 4, 749 AD, Mar Saba, Jordan For more on St. John Damascene and his teachings From Vatican.va, an excerpt from the teaching…
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Join Leo Linguini in the latest episode of 'Noodly Enlightenment' as he dives deep into the cosmic colander of existence. Embrace the absurdity of life's saucy chaos, twirl with its unpredictable twists, and celebrate the quirks that make our noodly journey so delectably unique. R'amen!" 🍝 We welcome you to twirl your way over to the pescatarian pa…
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