Best Kingdom Over Coffee Podcasts (2024)

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Lean into love, not fear, this World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Beirut Jesuit pastor tells preachers 33:35

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St. Joseph Church in Beirut offers a sanctuary for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers fleeing South Sudan, Syria, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and many other conflict-torn nations. Daniel Corrou, S.J., pastor of the community, vividly recalls entering the 19th-century church immediately after the devastating 2020 blast in Lebanon’s capital. “It …

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How St. Phoebe is helping us hear more women’s voices in homilies 40:39

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When Ellie Hidalgo served as a pastoral associate at Dolores Mission Church in East Los Angeles, the priest asked her to lead Liturgy of the Word and Communion services on Thursdays to give him a day off. “I would often use stories of people acting with courage, loving their neighbor, serving as good Samaritans and living out Gospel values,” she sa…

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Why did Jesus call Peter ‘Satan’?: Questioning the mysteries of Mark’s Gospel 37:46

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Why does Jesus rebuke Peter, admonishing him to “Get behind me, Satan”? What is behind Jesus’ stern warning to his disciples to “tell no one” about his miraculous deeds, the so-called “messianic secret”? As the church's Sunday lectionary cycle takes us deeper into the Gospel of Mark, this week on “Preach” we confront some of this Gospel's most perp…

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Timothy Radcliffe: Don't preach like a know-it-all. Be ‘a searcher, a doubter, a questioner.’ 41:16

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“Preach” is back! We're thrilled to launch our second season with Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., a renowned Dominican from the English Province, as our guest for the premiere episode. Timothy brings extensive experience as the former worldwide leader of his order, as well as a distinguished preacher, spiritual author, guide and sought-after retreat leade…

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Ep 155 - The Kingdom and Grief / Karisa Moore 52:10

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Since the Kingdom transforms all aspects of life, the heavenly realm impacts grief, too. Not only can we find God in grief, but we can grow closer with a God who also grieves. Karisa Moore joins the discussion to share her story and struggles on this topic. Check out her website here: https://turningthepageonsuicide.org/ FREE ebook download here: h…

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Ep 154 - Finding God in Grief / Jim Magruder 43:23

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We feel dark and abandoned in grief, but perhaps God is closer than we think in our sorrow. Author Jim Magruder joins the podcast to talk about his experience and testimony of finding God in our grief. Check out Jim: https://jamescmagruder.com/ FREE ebook from award-winning author: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m We Were REBORN for This - awar…

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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress 35:55

2M ago35:55

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At the start of every “Preach” episode, we state the mission of the show: “We take you into the minds and hearts of some of the finest preachers in the Catholic Church; we listen to their homilies, learn what makes them great and draw inspiration to keep preaching the Good News.” This mission informed our decision to send host Ricardo da Silva, S.J…

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Ep 153 - Encouraging Kingdom Artists / Lora Zill 52:07

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Lora Zill returns to the podcast to talk about how we should encourage Kingdom artists and creatives. Check out this amazing conversation. Click here for a FREE book! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m Award-winning book, We Were Reborn for This: https://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Reborn-This-Living-ebook/dp/B0C9KX4VRN/ Follow on Facebook: https://ww…

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Writing a homily after the Trump assassination attempt 38:06

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“There were people who came up to me and said, ‘thank you for saying what you said about the rhetoric. I hope that the Biden people get this message.’ And then other people would stop and say, ‘thank you for what you said. This is [what] Trump people really need to hear.’” Greg Kandra shared, “so I think somehow by the grace of God, I walked to tha…

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Meet a ‘perpetual pilgrim’ on her way to the National Eucharistic Congress 22:45

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“We’re like the apostles,” says Shayla Elm. “We’re getting to walk with Jesus, like the apostles did; getting to learn from him, getting to see the ways that He brings people to Him that maybe you didn't think twice about, the people on the fringes.” On this episode of “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Shayla Elm, one of 24 young ad…

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Ep 152 - The Power of Biblical Novels / Mesu Andrews 48:05

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The Chosen has brought attention to Biblical fiction genre novels and more. Author and friend Mesu Andrews writes biblical novels and joins the podcast to talk about the power and value of these artistic expressions. Join the podcast and listen to this great conversation. Mesu Andrews website: https://mesuandrews.com/ FREE ebook: https://dl.bookfun…

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How the Eucharistic Revival can help us love God more deeply 25:37

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“The Eucharist is the food that makes us hungry,” says Joe Laramie, S.J., so when he preaches, he hopes to stir his congregation “to deeper hunger for the Lord, to grow in deeper devotion to him.” Joe, the National Director of the Pope’s Prayer Network and a preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, preaches for the Fourteenth Sunday of Ordina…

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Ep 151 - God's Sovereignty & the Election / Penny Musco 32:23

3M ago32:23

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2024 US election is coming up, and Americans have been engaged with debates and extreme statements online, and we still have months to go. What about the Kingdom of God? What about God's sovereignty? Writer Penny Musco joins us for this episode to discuss how we should view the coming election in faith. Penny Musco: https://www.pennymusco.com/ King…

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Ep 150 - For Struggling Moms / Julie Lavender 34:56

4M ago34:56

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Summer is here! And moms are spending more time with their kids than ever. For struggling moms, summer can be a hard season. Author and friend Julie Lavender joins the podcast to encourage struggling moms. Check out this great conversation! Julie Lavender website: https://www.julielavenderwrites.com/ FREE Ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m…

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Try writing your next homily in a coffee shop 37:56

4M ago37:56

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A homily is a public speech, so it only makes sense to write it in public, says Scott VanDerveer, who mostly writes his homilies sitting at a long shared table in a coffee shop. “I love looking up at whoever’s in line at the cash register at that moment and thinking, ‘Would this guy, or would this woman care about what I’m saying at all; would this…

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Ep 149 - Risk the REAL / Allen Arnold 1:09:38

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There's a major difference between what is real and what is fake, and God invites us into reality and truth because he knows this brings us joy. Allen Arnold joins us once again for a great discussion about real vs artificial. Check it out! Allen Arnold: https://www.withallen.com/ Free EBOOK: https://BookHip.com/KLCSAZV We Were Reborn for This: htt…

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Never start a homily with these 4 words 37:32

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A surefire way to lose your congregation’s attention is to start a homily with “In today’s Gospel reading,” says Thomas Groome. “The purpose of good preaching,” he says, “is to bring our lives to God and God to our lives.” A preacher’s job, then, is to facilitate a meaningful conversation between the two. This week on “Preach,” Tom, a professor of …

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Preachers: Tell a story that will stay with your listeners long after the homily is over. 34:55

5M ago34:55

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Though Jesus preached in parables that still captivate us, not every story told in a homily has a similarly lasting impact. The Rev. Christopher Clohessy shares how preachers can craft stories that linger long after Mass is over. This week on “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., is joined by another South African priest. Chris is a priest of the …

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Ep 148 - Embrace Joy! / Jean Wilund 32:57

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In the middle of our struggle and hard times, it's difficult to find joy. Yet the joy of God is availalbe to all who believe. Author Jean Wilund joins the podcast for this great conversation about God's joy and the power of the Word of God. Check it out! Jean Wilund: https://jeanwilund.com/ FREE ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m We Were R…

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Ron Hansen on bringing fiction-writing techniques to homily writing 23:42

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Ron Hansen has written award-winning novels that have been turned into Hollywood hits. As an ordained deacon, he crafts equally compelling homilies. This week on “Preach,” Deacon Ron Hansen, a permanent deacon in the Archdiocese of Washington and a prolific author, preaches for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Year B. His homily reflects…

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What young adults most need to hear in a homily 32:43

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While most parishes struggle to attract young members, Saint Clement Parish in Chicago stands out with a mostly young adult congregation. This week on “Preach,” the Rev. Peter Wojcik, the pastor of Saint Clement Parish in Chicago, Ill., preaches for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B. In his homily, he reflects on the depth of Jesus’ committed love…

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Ep 147 - Preparing Graduates to Launch / Tez Brooks 50:43

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As young people graduate from high school and college, they often don't feel prepared to tackle adulthood. Parents, pastors, and mentors can and should guide young men and women to independence and becoming functioning adults. Tez Brooks joins the podcast to talk about his latest book and his conversations with young people about becoming adults. C…

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A preacher should offer the congregation a challenge—not cheap grace 36:13

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Gemma Simmonds, C.J., a theologian and sister at the Cambridge Theological Federation in Cambridge, England, preaches for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, Year B: In her homily, she reflects on her experience of poverty in Brazil, giving significance to Christ’s words: “Make your home in me as I make mine in you.” Then, in the conversation with host Ric…

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Bishop Stowe preaches on the climate crisis for Good Shepherd Sunday 27:08

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“I think there's a major concern for living more in harmony with creation, which is a result of conversion,” says Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., “But I think Pope Francis is also, as our good shepherd, calling us to greater urgency to act because time is slipping away and we haven't done much.” Bishop John Stowe is a Conventual Franciscan, the third…

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Ep 146 - Created for Relationships / Blythe Daniel 34:14

6M ago34:14

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God is a relationship - Father, Son, Holy Spirit. And being made in his image, we were made for relationship with him and others. Author and agent Blythe Daniel joins us for a great discussion on being created for relationship and what that means for us today. Blythe Daniel: https://theblythedanielagency.com/ FREE ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/n…

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To be a good preacher, pray more and read widely 24:51

6M ago24:51

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Good preaching requires mastery of rhetoric, in particular the tools of repetition and organization. “Otherwise, they’re not gonna remember,” says John Baldovin, S.J. “This is a no-brainer, but beginning, middle and end, and not trying to make too many points” are key to a compelling homily. He also adds with hyperbolic emphasis, “If you want to be…

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Striking a chord: The debate on singing in the homily 34:15

6M ago34:15

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“Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” This is how Kim Harris starts her homily for the Second Sunday of Easter—in joyous song. “When Thomas first the tidings heard / How they had seen the risen Lord / He doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia!...” Such daring from the ambo has long struck a controversial chord with preachers and liturgists alike, promptin…

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Ep 145 - Solitude, Worship, and Creativity / John Michael Talbot 52:04

6M ago52:04

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How does solitude enable us to better worship? How does solitude infuse our creativity? John Michael Talbot, a popular CCM artist from the 80s, joins the podcast to tell his story and encourage us to get our life from the source. John Michael's website: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/ FREE ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m We Were Reborn f…

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When preparing to preach, treat your homily like music 35:54

6M ago35:54

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In the Judeo-Christian tradition, God often makes Godself known through sound: be it a voice from a burning bush, a resounding clap of thunder or the blast of a trumpet. “God is revealed through sound,” affirms Ed Foley, O.F.M. Cap. “I think of a homily as sound theology,” he adds, “it’s acoustic engagement.” When preparing to preach, Ed, the Duns …

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Ukraine military chaplain: Preaching hope to a world at war on Good Friday 32:12

6M ago32:12

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When reflecting on the life, death and resurrection of the Lord while living in a state of military invasion and active war, Andriy Zelinskyy, S.J., says that “everything becomes more authentic.” For this Jesuit priest, who serves as the chief military chaplain of the Ukrainian-Greek Catholic Church, the task of preaching to those suffering in Ukra…

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Ep 144 - Stand for Christ in Your Generation / Stephanie Pavlantos 34:07

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We were each born for this time and context, to be lights in the darkness. What does it mean to be righteous in our generation? Author and podcaster Stephanie Pavlantos joins this episode to talk about this topic and more. A very encouraging episode! Stephanie's Website: https://stephaniepavlantos.com/ Free Ebook! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x1…

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A Preacher’s Guide to Holy Week: These are long liturgies. Be brief! 42:53

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The liturgies of Holy Week need to be seen as a unity. With two weeks remaining before the start of this summit of the Christian year, the “Preach” team sought the expertise of two esteemed liturgical scholars and practitioners to give preachers a whistle-stop tour of the readings and liturgies for this sacred week. In conversation with “Preach” ho…

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Father Rob Galea’s preaching strategies for reaching disengaged youth 33:23

7M ago33:23

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“Explain the resurrection to me in two minutes without using any church language.” This is the challenge that Father Rob Galea sets for his staff to ensure they can easily relate to the young people they serve. “That takes practice, and that takes hanging out with the kids and understanding the way they speak, the way they reason.” Rob, originally …

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Ep 143 - God and Mystery / Taryn Souders 32:35

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Mystery surrounds God. Mystery is also one of the most popular genres of books and movies. Why do we love mystery so much? Check out this great conversation with middle grades mystery author Taryn Souders about why we love mystery. Taryn's Website: https://tarynsouders.com/ Free Ebook from Award winning author! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m …

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How a deacon’s past as a taxi driver fuels his preaching 43:43

7M ago43:43

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The best formation Deacon Steve Kramer has ever received were the four summers he spent as a taxi and limo driver. “It really prepared me for pastoral counseling,” he says of his year’s shuttling people back and forth. “They sit, they open their heart, and pretty much they figure out that they’ll never see you again. So they open up in a different …

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Meet a woman who teaches priests to preach 35:14

7M ago35:14

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“Effective preaching is like good butter sinking into warm toast,” says Karla Bellinger. “You’ve gotta give the Holy Spirit a little bit of time to do some work.” As the founding executive director of the Institute for Homiletics at the University of Dallas and president of the Catholic Association of Teachers of Homiletics, Karla is filled with bi…

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Ep 142 - Holistic Kingdom Health / Susan Neal 28:28

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God wants each part of us-spiritual, emotional, and physical-to be healthy and vibrant. Susan Neal joins the podcast to talk about wisdom with our physical health and how it impacts our emotional and spiritual being. Check out this great conversation! Susan Neal website: https://susanuneal.com/ Free Ebook, The Truth Makes Us FREE: https://dl.bookfu…

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Try something new this Lent: Map out your homilies like an org chart 42:55

7M ago42:55

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Russell Pollitt, S.J., approaches his homilies in a manner unlike any other preacher the “Preach” team has yet seen. While some rely on verbatim manuscripts, detailed linear plans, or simply loose notes, when this South African Jesuit priest sits down to write his homily after praying on the Scriptures, the first thing he does is produce an org cha…

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The Vatican’s chief liturgist on why preachers need to take their homilies more seriously 46:09

7M ago46:09

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Cardinal Roche opens the Lenten season on “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast” with a heartfelt message taken from the Scripture readings for Ash Wednesday: “Come back to me with all your heart.” When asked by host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., why he chose the theme of “Welcome Home” and not to preach “in a heavier way,” to emphasize the penitential …

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Ep 141 - The Art of Story Telling / Zena Dell Lowe 38:39

8M ago38:39

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Creativity is a redemptive act, and Christians should be pioneers and excellent artists and storytellers to share truth and hope with our world. But why aren't we? Zena Dell Lowe joins the podcast to share her experience, thoughts, and to inspire a new generation of Kingdom artists. Check her out here: https://www.thestorytellersmission.com/ FREE b…

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An update from the Preach team 38:35

8M ago38:35

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You may have seen that we haven’t had any episodes for the last two weeks. We are taking a break after the bumper set of episodes we put together for you during the Advent and Christmas seasons. We are reviewing the results of our survey—which you can still respond to here— and planning our offering for Lent. In the meantime, in this great week whe…

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Ep 140 - The Forensic Christian Life / Patricia Hartman 35:39

9M ago35:39

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We're tempted to treat small things as insignificant, but small things can have big impacts. Patricia Hartman joins the podcast to talk about how she uses her forensic experience with her writing and ministry with marriages. Check out this great episode: Patricia Hartman's website: https://patriciahartmanauthor.com/ FREE ebook from award-winning au…

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Ep 138 - Intimacy w/ God & TRUTH / Ava Pennington 33:33

9M ago33:33

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We all want a great relationship with God. But intimacy must be based on Truth not our own preferences, ideas, or lies. Author Ava Pennington joins the podcast for a great conversation about the importance of Truth in our intimacy with God. Check it out! Ava Pennington website: https://avapennington.com/ FREE ebook! https://BookHip.com/KLCSAZV We W…

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The star first leads the wise men to Jerusalem—where Old and New Testament meet—not Bethlehem 34:07

9M ago34:07

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Preaching on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, David Neuhaus, S.J., explores a curiosity in the story of the Wise Men’s journey from the East to the Bethlehem manger. “Why didn’t the star take them straight to Bethlehem? Why did it take them to Jerusalem?,” he asks. "I think it took them to Jerusalem, as we are always taken to Jerusalem, b…

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A Syriac Catholic priest and father in Bethlehem preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family 34:48

9M ago34:48

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Yunan Frédéric, a Syriac Catholic priest living in Bethlehem with his Latina-American wife and their three children, preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family, even though the Syriac Church does not observe this feast in its liturgical calendar. For the past two years, he has served as the pastor of the Syriac Catholic community in Bethlehem; a smal…

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Keeping Christmas joy alive in our preaching—even amid war, violence and poverty 35:17

9M ago35:17

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The anticipated joy of Christmas unfolds against a backdrop of pain and violence this year. “I think one of the most important things in these extremely troubled times is that we do have the lights, both metaphorically and physically,” says Barbara Reid, O.P. “Our most important gift and our most important approach, not only to the advent and Chris…

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Ep 138 - Looking for God in Christmas Traditions / Linda Gilden 30:52

10M ago30:52

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What are your favorite Christmas traditions or symbols? How can you see God in these traditions? Author Linda Gilden joins the podcast to talk Christmas traditions and how truth shows up within them. Linda Gilden website: https://lindagilden.com/ FREE ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m We Were Reborn for This Only $.99! https://www.amazon.…

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Preaching about joy starts with paying attention to life’s difficulties 31:19

9M ago31:19

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This week on 'Preach,' the script is flipped: Ricardo da Silva, S.J., the regular host, becomes the guest preacher, and Maggi Van Dorn, a usual producer, takes the mic as the host. Maggi and Ricardo, who work together extensively on “Preach,” “Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols” and “Inside the Vatican,” compare how preachers an…

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Ep 137 - Hope and Humor for Christmas / Michelle Medlock Adams & Andy Clapp 57:06

10M ago57:06

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Christmas is considered the most wonderful time of the year. But many need hope and a little humor to make it through difficult times around the holidays. Authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Andy Clapp have a new devotional where they do just that. Join this great conversation where we laugh, reminisce, and talk about the hope for all people during …

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Preaching in Native American communities responding to generational trauma 36:24

10M ago36:24

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Despite his advanced studies in Scripture, it wasn’t until Victor Cancino, S.J., became the resident pastor at St. Ignatius Mission on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana that he properly grasped the Bible’s deep connections with Native American spirituality and practices. “The Bible is from a tribal world with a spirituality that is…

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