Best Justin Kortuem Podcasts (2024)

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God doesn't hide from us (John 6:41-51) 16:19

3d ago16:19

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Send us a Text Message. When sin comes into the world it wasn't God who started hiding from man, but it was man who started hiding from God. The same is true today with me. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Lord, be patient with me (John 6:24-35) 14:03

5d ago14:03

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Send us a Text Message. The crowds seem to be a little dense in this scripture passage. What would it feel like if you were one of the disciples who were also frustrated with their lack of faith and then you turn to see Jesus and remember all the times He was patient and merciful with you in your lack of faith? Join me again next week as we engage …

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Feeding of the next person (John 6:1-15) 17:27

16d ago17:27

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus multiplies a small amount of bread and fish to feed five thousand, but what did it mean for just one family? What did it mean for the disciples to witness? What did it mean for those who hadn't eaten in weeks and were looking to Jesus for a sign of hope? Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Con…

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Be here until you leave (Mark 6:7-13) 14:54

1M ago14:54

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Send us a Text Message. What did it feel like when the disciples were sent out two by two? Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture https://amzn.to/3wXa863 A Biblical way to pray the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tEF8m Join me again next week as …

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Jesus desires to heal you (Mark 5:21-43) 18:38

2M ago18:38

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Send us a Text Message. In the passage today Jesus heals those who are in need. So much so that they fall to their knees. Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture https://amzn.to/3wXa863 A Biblical way to pray the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tE…

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Jesus calms the sea? (Mark 4:35-41) 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus sleeps through a storm at sea? How would you react? How about when he talks to the sea? Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture https://amzn.to/3wXa863 A Biblical way to pray the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tEF8m …

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Even the smallest of seeds (Mark 4:26-34 16:21

2M ago16:21

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus addresses the crowds in parables and what do they have to do with you? Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture https://amzn.to/3wXa863 A Biblical way to pray the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tEF8m Join me again nex…

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Familiarity with Jesus (Mark 3:20-35) 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Send us a Text Message. What would it be like if you had familiarity with Jesus when he was younger and then he came back into town with a huge crowd around Him? Would you accept Him or reject Him? How do you deal with your own familiarity with Him today? Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide…

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Trust in Jesus Level 10 (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26) 17:49

2M ago17:49

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus asks for an incredible amount of trust in this gospel. How does it feel for you to just this much? Journey with me this week. Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture https://amzn.to/3wXa863 A Biblical way to pray the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 I…

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Go and Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) 18:39

3M ago18:39

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus commissions the apostles to go into all the nations and make disciples. What would it have felt like for Jesus to say that to you? Books on how to pray by Fr. Timothy Gallagher: Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Praying with Scripture https://amzn.to/3wXa863 A Biblical way to pray the Mass amzn.to/4bD6…

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Hearing the Gospel in your home language (Acts 2:1-11) 19:35

3M ago19:35

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Send us a Text Message. What would it have felt like to hear the gospel for the first time from foreign people in your home language? Links to resources: Praying the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tEF8m Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Believers have Power (Mark 16:15-20) 21:01

3M ago21:01

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Send us a Text Message. Before Jesus ascends to heaven He tells the apostles that those who believe and are baptized have power in His name. Links to resources: Praying the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tEF8m Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Praying the Mass: Go forth like an Apostle 16:27

3M ago16:27

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Send us a Text Message. At the end of the Mass we are sent as Jesus was sent (John 20:21) to share the good news of His saving power. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Jesus' final commandment (John 15:9-17) 15:56

3M ago15:56

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Send us a Text Message. What does it feel like to hear a message from Jesus the day before he dies? How does it sit with you the rest of your life? Was it the message you were expecting? Does it change your life? Links Praying the Mass amzn.to/4bD6f65 Introduction to Prayer amzn.to/48tEF8m Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to exp…

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Praying the Mass: At Communion (part 12) 11:40

3M ago11:40

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Send us a Text Message. At communion I will seek the heart of one in love. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Stay close and don't worry (John 15:1-8) 21:17

4M ago21:17

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Send us a Text Message. As I hear Jesus tell us about the vine and the branches I hear over and over "just stay close to me and don't worry." An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer; Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/49TSkHt Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Praying the Mass: At the Lamb of God (Part 11) 15:40

4M ago15:40

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Send us a Text Message. At the Lamb of God I will seek the heart of one that is guilty and in need of forgiveness. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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The Good Shepherd Knows Me (John 10:11-18) 14:03

4M ago14:03

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus the Good Shepherd lays down His life for me. He Knows me and loves me. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Praying the Mass: At the Our Father seek the heart of one in need (part 10) 13:48

4M ago13:48

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Send us a Text Message. The Our Father is a series of statements and petitions. The first understanding must be that the Father is a loving one and we are His beloved children. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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A Ghost does not have flesh (Luke 24:35-48) 20:18

4M ago20:18

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus goes above and beyond to show the disciples that he is not a ghost, but that they should believe he rose from the dead in the flesh. What would it have been like to be one of the disciples that got to put your hands in his wounds? An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer; Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/49TSkHt Join me…

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Praying the Mass: At the Consecration seek the heart of Jesus (part 9) 13:39

4M ago13:39

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Send us a Text Message. St. John Paul the great said that if we are to truly know ourselves we must make a gift of ourselves to another. At the consecration we will seek the heart of Jesus as he makes a total gift of Himself for us. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Was Thomas really Doubting? John 20:19-31 19:41

4M ago19:41

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Send us a Text Message. Contemplate with me when Jesus goes through walls to visit the disciples in the upper room. What would be going through your mind and heart? An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer; Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/49TSkHt Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Peter's Good Friday and Holy Saturday journey 16:37

5M ago16:37

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Send us a Text Message. What would it have been like to be Peter or one of the disciples on Good Friday or Holy Saturday? A lot of fear, an unknown future and it seems all is lost. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings. An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer; Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/49TSkHt Jo…

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Praying the Mass: The heart of multitudes in heaven (Part 8) 10:14

5M ago10:14

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Send us a Text Message. Lift up your hearts! Lift them up to the Lord in heaven and sing with the multitudes to the Glory of God. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Palm Sunday Hope (Mark 11:1-10) 16:48

5M ago16:48

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Send us a Text Message. What is the Palm Sunday Hope in your heart? Have you had hopes about the saving power of Jesus in your life? Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Praying the Mass: I offer my life with the priest (Part 7) 11:36

5M ago11:36

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Send us a Text Message. Here is my life Lord, heart mind and body. I will offer my life on the altar with the heart of the High Priest Jesus when he offered himself. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Falls to the Ground and Dies (John 12:20-33) Fifth Sunday of Lent 23:17

5M ago23:17

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Send us a Text Message. The disciples didn't know it was Holy Week after they entered into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. So what was going through their mind and in their hearts? An Ignatian Introduction to Prayer; Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/49TSkHt Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Praying the Mass: Courage of the Martyrs (Part 6) 15:33

5M ago15:33

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Send us a Text Message. Part 6 of the series, A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass. The profession of faith is one of those things that I know I pray without thinking about, probably like not thinking about my freedom, but the words of our Creed mean something more if saying them publicly means you will lose your life. That is what it meant for the M…

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For God so Loved You! (John 3:14-21) Fourth Sunday of Lent 17:43

5M ago17:43

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Send us a Text Message. Why is this verse the most searched from the Bible? What would it have meant if you were there? Explore this with me as we stretch the muscles of our imagination. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Praying the Mass: At the readings seek the Heart of the Disciples (Part 5) 14:13

5M ago14:13

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Send us a Text Message. At the readings and the Gospel I will seek the heart of a Disciple at the feet of Jesus. A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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The Temple is Made for Encounter (John 2:13-25) Third Sunday of Lent 20:49

6M ago20:49

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Send us a Text Message. What was it like the day Jesus cleansed the Temple? How would you have felt if you were there? Confusion? Trust? Join me as we contemplate these things. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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An Ambassador Sent by the Church: Praying the Mass (Part 4) 14:35

6M ago14:35

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Send us a Text Message. Praying the collect with the heart of an ambassador sent by the Church, to God on behalf of the people. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Following Jesus is Scary Sometimes (Mark 9:2-10) Second Sunday of Lent 21:55

6M ago21:55

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus is Transfigured on the mountain and to be honest, that is pretty scary. Sometimes I want a tame Jesus. Join me as I contemplate the mystery of the Transfiguration. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Praying the Mass: Joy of the Angels (Part 3) 13:17

6M ago13:17

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Send us a Text Message. Praying with intentionality is the theme of this whole series, but especially today. This is part three of the series A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass, Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://amzn.to/4bD6f65 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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Backpacking with Jesus (Mark 1:12-15) 14:55

6M ago14:55

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Send us a Text Message. This week begins the season of Lent. This first Sunday we hear about Jesus being led into the wilderness to pray and fast for 40 days. But we often forget that 40 days is a long time, so let's go out there in the wilderness with him and experience all the highs and lows. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination t…

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Praying the Mass: Heart of Humility (Part 2) 15:39

6M ago15:39

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Send us a Text Message. Do you desire to be more fully present at Mass each week? Fr. Timothy Gallagher has a book for you and for the next month or so I will be giving my reflections. Book - https://amzn.to/42rAtV8 Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Lord, help me to worship! (Mark 1:40-45) 14:40

6M ago14:40

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus heals a leper, but he wasn't just asking to be healed, he was asking to be able to worship? What are some things in your own life that hinder you from worship? Do you want the Lord to heal those things? Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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A Biblical Way of Praying the Mass (Part 1) 14:08

6M ago14:08

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Send us a Text Message. Do you desire to be more fully present at Mass each week? Fr. Timothy Gallagher has a book for you and for the next month or so I will be giving my reflections. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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The whole town gathered to see him (Mark 1:29-39) 23:08

6M ago23:08

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Send us a Text Message. The Gospel of Mark gives us a picture of the life of Jesus's ministry, so no better thing to do than to enter into it with our imagination. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Shocked and Astonished by Jesus? (Mark 1:21-28) 25:34

7M ago25:34

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been blown away by Jesus? I think it is easy to go to church and read the Bible and make everything seem normal, but Jesus entering into our life is anything but normal. It is astonishing and shocking. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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They abandoned everything and followed Him (Mark 1:16) Season 2 Episode 12 19:55

7M ago19:55

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Send us a Text Message. What would Jesus have to mean to you to abandon everything? Contemplate this and much more with me this week as we dive into the Gospel of Mark and the calling of the first disciples. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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What do you seek? (John 1:35-42) Season 2 Episode 11 22:54

7M ago22:54

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Send us a Text Message. Jesus calls His first disciples and asks them what they seek. Their answer and yours might indicate more than we think. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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10 minute daily prayer (Luke 19:1-10) Season 2 Episode 10 19:26

7M ago19:26

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Send us a Text Message. If I have 10 minutes to pray, this is what I do and it is the first 10 minutes of my prayer even if I have more time. This is the primer for my prayer life. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Do you see what I see? (Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12) 23:14

7M ago23:14

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Send us a Text Message. Those Magi must have had some expectations when they set out to see a royal king and that is what they saw, but is it what they expected? Is it what you expect? Does that get in the way sometimes for you to be overjoyed at what is really there? Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readin…

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4 Tips to start praying this year (Season 2 Episode 8) 9:44

8M ago9:44

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Send us a Text Message. These are my top 4 tips to start a prayer life in 2024. 1. Pray with the Sunday Gospels 2. Pray through one of the Gospels 3. Read a book on prayer 4. Pick a time to pray Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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This is where it all started (Luke 2:22-40) 23:25

8M ago23:25

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Send us a Text Message. This passage is where the contemplative prayer journey started for me and I hope it starts for you as well. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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What would you do if you saw an Angel? (Luke 1:8-20) 23:42

8M ago23:42

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Send us a Text Message. Merry Christmas! One of the reasons the Gospel of Luke is my favorite is because of this passage. Join me as I contemplate its implications for my life. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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Who did she tell? (Luke 1:26-38) 20:51

8M ago20:51

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Send us a Text Message. The Annunciation is one of those beautiful Feast days. But Mary was alone when it happened. Who did she tell first? How did that conversation go? What was she pondering in her heart? What would you be pondering in your heart? Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.…

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4 Tips for Praying over the Holidays 8:12

8M ago8:12

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Send us a Text Message. The holidays are filled with family, food and a lot of joy, but they can also be full of stress and anxiety. So, don't forget to pray. Here are my top 4 tips on how to pray over the holidays. Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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A Glimmer of Hope (John 1:6-8, 19-28) Season 2 Episode 3 25:44

8M ago25:44

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Send us a Text Message. Do I have a longing for the Lord that is even close to what the Israelites had? And what did that mean when John the Baptist gives a glimmer of hope for the people? Join me again next week as we engage our imagination to explore the Sunday readings.By Justin Kortuem

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