Best Gerry Crete Podcasts (2024)

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Weakness as Wisdom or Weapon 1:02:20

2h ago1:02:20

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This week Fr. Michael talks about an encounter he had in Rome, and how that encounter led him to consider his weaknesses and other people's wisdom. He talks about how we sometimes weaponize other people's weaknesses instead of recognizing their dignity as a person. References: Stop It - Bob Newhart Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and …

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Signs of the Resurrection 1:14:01

1h ago1:14:01

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This week Mother Natalia continues her topic on discernment, talking about what not to do but also what to do. She also talks about ways that we see the resurrection in our lives, and the way that St. John saw it, not with the physical presence of Jesus (although he did see that too!) but with his initial viewing of the burial clothes. She talks ab…

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What Discernment is Not 1:04:03

1h ago1:04:03

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This week Mother Natalia uses this episode to prep for a recording she's doing over at Pints! She talks about discernment and what not to do as you're discerning. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Monastery Our Website Our Nonprofit Send …

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Co-Authoring My Life 1:06:58

2h ago1:06:58

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This week Fr. Michael responds to a correction from a listener, and uses that as inspiration for this week's topic. We talk about letting God work through us and using the gifts He's given us. We talk about how the authors of scripture were so in sync with the Holy Spirit that it showed in their inspired writings. Plus we have a mini-topic on chari…

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Rupture and Relationship with Fr. Boniface Hicks 1:04:28

3d ago1:04:28

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This week we're joined by special guest Fr. Boniface Hicks. Mother Natalia talks about the importance of repairing relationships which have suffered a rupture, regardless of the type of relationship. They give some examples of where ruptures have occurred in the past, and how a repair might come about. References: TED Talk from Becky Kennedy Tender…

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The Hermeneutic of Moms 55:42

14d ago55:42

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This week Fr. Michael continues his discussion from several episodes ago on living out the gospel as a mom. Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia respond to some reflections that listeners passed along about life as a mom and creative almsgiving. References: Heroic Act of Charity Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Jean-Claude Larchet Follow and Contact Us!…

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The Inmost Self with Dr. Gerry Crete 1:12:21

1M ago1:12:21

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This week we're joined by special guest Dr. Gerry Crete. We talk about some of the concepts from his book, Litanies of the Heart. We talk about the studies and prayer he's had over the years which led throughout his work. We talk about the inner self, the different parts that make up ourselves, and how the parts can interact with each other and our…

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Practical Suggestions for Daily Prayer 1:04:46

25d ago1:04:46

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This week Fr. Michael walks through some of the prayers of the church which can be incorporated into your daily prayer life. These are everything from prayers before and after meals to a daily examination of conscience. A special shoutout to Antonette who took this picture of Fr. Michael! References: Publicans Prayer Book from Sophia Press Carsoslo…

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An Undivided Heart 56:56

2M ago56:56

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This week Fr. Michael talks about scripture readings in Acts and John, and links them together to talk about division and having an undivided heart. He talks about the need for full attention to be given to God, and how it's hard to live this out sometimes. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodre…

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Searching the Depths 49:16

2M ago49:16

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This week Mother Natalia talks about self-reflection on sin, recognizing where we've stumbled, how that has impacted others, and where we've grown. She uses a recent example of something that happened in community life to show us how this works practically. References: Green Dolphin Street by Elizabeth Goudge Litanies of the Heart by Dr. Gerry Cret…

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Letting Jesus be Jesus 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

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This week Fr. Michael unpacks a theme he sees in the post-Pascha Sunday readings around people saying yes to Jesus immediately vs qualifying the yes or asking follow-up questions before saying yes. He talks about the reasons why we might not say yes right away, and how our human experience can get in the way of our desire to say yes. Follow and Con…

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Word from a Poustinik: Rest 58:56

2M ago58:56

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This week Mother Natalia talks about her recent poustinia, where she reflected on rest. Mother Natalia talks about taking to-do lists to pray while also trying to remember that prayer is relational and not something to fulfill check-boxes. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Mich…

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Knights of Poustinia with Br. Simeon Miriam 1:10:20

3M ago1:10:20

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This week we’re joined by special guest Brother Simeon Miriam from the CFRs. Brother Simeon was imminently about to start an 8-day poustinia, so in this episode we talk a bit about poustinia, the nights of poustinia he helped start in NYC, a bit about how he became Roman Catholic, and the love of breathing with both lungs. References: The Way of a …

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Word from a Poustinik: Imperfection 1:06:34

3M ago1:06:34

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This week Mother Natalia talks about imperfection and recognizing that we will always be imperfect, following a retreat she gave at Wyoming Catholic College. She and Fr. Michael talk about the externals of our prayer practice, both personal prayer and prayer during Diving Liturgy or Mass. They talk about how our relationship with Christ should grow…

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Despair Not 1:06:18

3M ago1:06:18

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This week Mother Natalia talks about attacks of the devil that lead to despair. She vulnerably shares some personal examples, and talks about people in her life who encouraged her during these moments of despair. Mother Natalia shares some writings from St. John Chrysostom related to despair as a way to encourage and strengthen us. Want to be a bac…

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Becoming an Altar 1:05:52

3M ago1:05:52

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the names of Adam and Noah, how they're linked, and how they reflect the new Adam. Fr. Michael talks about becoming an altar and how we can live that out in our day-to-day lives. Want to be a backstage listener? Become a patron on Patreon! References: The Beginning of Desire: Reflections on Genesis by Avivah Gottli…

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Weak Forever 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

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This week Mother Natalia comes to us with some hot takes fresh off her poustinia. She talks about fear, love, vulnerability, and weakness. She talks about each of those in our relationship with God as well as our relationship with others. This episode is deep! Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goo…

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Learning to Pray 58:52

3M ago58:52

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This week Fr. Michael talks about how to pray and providing suggestions to friends who ask for help in praying. He talks about how prayer methods (rote prayer, contemplative prayer, etc.) work differently for each person, but ultimately how important prayer is to our daily lives and relationship with God. References: The Art of Prayer by Kallistos …

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If I Knew Jesus Loved Me #SEEK24 44:57

3M ago44:57

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This week’s episode was recorded live at SEEK24. Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia are joined by Fr. Boniface Hicks. They talk about how our lives would change if we inherently knew that Jesus loved us. They talk about ways this is exhibited in daily life, in prayer, in the confessional. They also talk about a sticker that premiered at SEEK and how it…

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Great & Holy Week Part 3 1:13:00

4M ago1:13:00

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Today we conclude our series of the liturgies for Great and Holy Week. This week’s episode covers Great and Holy Friday, Great and Holy Saturday, and Pascha Sunday. This is our 200th episode. We're so grateful to our listeners for your prayers and support! Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodrea…

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Great & Holy Week Part 2 57:28

4M ago57:28

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This week we continue our series of the liturgies for Holy Week. Today's episode covers Presanctified Liturgy on Holy Wednesday, matins for Holy Thursday, and Divine Liturgy on Holy Thursday. References: The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern Church Isaiah 61:1-3 Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Jean-Claude Larchet Follow and Conta…

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Great & Holy Week Part 1 1:04:08

5M ago1:04:08

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This week we're kicking off a three part series where we walk through the liturgies for Holy Week. Today's episode covers Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. References: The Year of Grace of the Lord by A Monk of the Eastern Church Great Lent by Fr. Alexander Schmemann Behold the Bridegroom Useless but not Worthless Monday Readings: Matt 21:18-43,…

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Creative Almsgiving 1:05:12

5M ago1:05:12

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the encounter of Simeon and Anna with the child Jesus when Jesus was presented in the Temple. Fr. Michael also shares some creative ideas for almsgiving that you can incorporate during the Great Fast and even throughout the year. Episode 200! We're celebrating our upcoming episode 200 by hearing from you! Record a …

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The Ache Yells 1:08:29

6M ago1:08:29

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This week Mother Natalia continues her discussion from a few episodes about the ache and longing we have in our hearts for eternity. She talks about the exodus and pilgrimage through this life, the goods that we can ache and long for, and how ultimately earth is not our home. References: Into Great Silence Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset The…

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Collision of Themes 50:06

6M ago50:06

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On this week's episode, Fr. Michael works through some ideas he has for a homily he's giving later that day. He talks about the need to be cognizant of the work God is doing in our lives, our heads, and our hearts. References: Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset The Ladder of Divine Ascent by John Climacus Episode 200! We're celebrating our upco…

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Martyrdom and Fasting 57:44

6M ago57:44

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This week Mother Natalia takes a mini-topic request on recent Byzantine saints and also talks about fasting. Her discussion on fasting covers some of the reasons she likes fasting, the ways she can grow, and then some general practicalities on fasting. References: Father Vasyl Lonchyna What Suffering is Not with Mother Iliana The Ladder of Divine A…

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Confusing our Prejudices 47:14

6M ago47:14

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This week Fr. Michael uses the story of Zacchaeus as inspiration for this week's episode. He talks about the childlikeness found in Zacchaeus as well as his curiosity. Fr. Michael talks about all the ways that Zacchaeus' sin is pointed out to us in the Gospel, yet we see his quick repentance and conversion. References: Luke 19: 1-10 Follow and Cont…

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Infallibly Belayed 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

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This week Mother Natalia shares about a recent experience rock climbing. She talks about healthy and unhealthy fear, recognizing the help that others around us provide, and ultimately how rock climbing relates to the spiritual life. References: Scruples and the Sacraments The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram an…

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Fawn and Flight with Kristin Molitor 52:41

7M ago52:41

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This week we're joined by Kristin Molitor from the Institute for Ministry Formation. Kristin talks about the fawn response to danger, perceived danger, and trauma. We talk about where the fawn response can show up in our relationships well after trauma or danger has passed. We talk about the concept of spiritual bypassing or spiritual platitudes an…

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Await and Hasten 1:04:09

7M ago1:04:09

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This week Mother Natalia uses a scripture passage from 2 Peter as inspiration for her episode. She talks about being patient while waiting but also hastening towards our call, or whatever we're waiting for. We give some practical advice on waiting while simultaneously hastening, and also give an example of not pursuing the next step that God is cal…

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Heroic Act of Charity 1:05:34

7M ago1:05:34

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This week Fr. Michael talks about the ordinariness lived out in a mother's vocation and her hiddenness in that ordinariness. He talks about three women who have given reflections on specific Gospel passages, and how those passages have convicted the moms in their vocation. We also talk about sacrifices that parents make as they raise their children…

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What Sensitivity is Not with Fr. Boniface Hicks 1:08:12

7M ago1:08:12

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This week we're joined by special guest Fr. Boniface Hicks. Mother Natalia and Fr. Boniface talk about sensitivity. They talk about being a person who is perceived as "too sensitive" and interacting with people who are more sensitive than ourselves. References: What Humility is Not with Fr. Boniface Hicks Institute for Ministry Formation Grief to G…

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Open to Healing 58:23

8M ago58:23

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This week Mother Natalia talks about being open and vulnerable, receiving healing the Lord provides, and the general brokenness which both of them have. We talk about online personalities and how the personalities should not become our end-all be-all in terms of knowing Jesus and following Him. References: All Rise for Judge Natalia Follow and Cont…

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Mourning Well 1:10:36

8M ago1:10:36

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This week Fr. Michael expands on a mini-topic request on the death of infants. We talk about death and mourning, the various hymns of farewell used, why limbo came to be a concept, and the reality of evil and death. References: The Hope of Salvation for Infants who Die without being Baptized Scruples and the Sacraments The Reed of God Follow and Co…

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Embodiment and Rancour 46:58

8M ago46:58

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This week Mother Natalia reflects on two different encounters she recently had. The encounters led her to reflect on being Jesus to others and gently evangelizing others. References: Evil Thoughts Five through Eight (the one about anger) The Philokalia Volume 2 Father Michael and Mother Natalia Out and About Chris Stefanik - Nobody Wants to Talk ab…

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Vesting Bishops 1:08:41

8M ago1:08:41

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We're in person this week! This week Father Michael walks through the prayers that are said as a bishop is vested at a hierarchical Divine Liturgy. Plus we've got a minitopic on confession. References: CSYSK Episode on Priestly Vesting Prayers Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're o…

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Serving the Servant 43:42

9M ago43:42

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This week we're joined by Alex from Voice of Reason! We recorded this episode live at the Metropolitan Assembly in New Jersey. Fr. Michael and Alex talk about living a life of service and holiness, imitating the holy people around us, and bringing others to the faith. References: God With Us Voice of Reason (YouTube) The Forgotten: Catholics of the…

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Light: An Eastern Perspective 1:05:53

9M ago1:05:53

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This week Mother Natalia and Fr. Michael talk about places in scripture where we see the theme of light as they reflect on SEEK24’s theme of Be the Light. References: Romans 13:12 1 John 1:5-7 John 4:7-42 Hymns for the feast of the Theophany of the Lord SEEK24 Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goo…

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The Ache Speaks with Mother Petra 1:14:46

9M ago1:14:46

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This week we're joined by special guest, Mother Petra! Mother Petra and Mother Natalia talk about experiencing an ache for beauty and how that ache can be given to us by God. We talk a lot about C.S. Lewis, a favorite of both Mother Petra and Mother Natalia. Plus we've got a mini-topic on praying with religious art. References: Mother Petra on The …

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Wyoming Byzantine Catholic 1:08:53

9M ago1:08:53

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This week we're joined by special guest Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College. We talk about how our relationships across all areas of life impact each other, the founding of Wyoming Catholic College, and what it's like to intentionally create a college that "breathes with both lungs." References: Poustinia by Catherine Doherty Erin Pl…

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Byzantine Stuff You Should Know 58:49

10M ago58:49

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We've got a crossover episode! Fr. Michael records this week with Fr. Mike Rapp from Catholic Stuff You Should Know. Fr. Mike asks Fr. Michael all the questions about Byzantine tradition and practices. Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom Mo…

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Courage in the Cross 1:15:06

10M ago1:15:06

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This week Fr. Michael reflects on the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. In this feast, we shower the cross in the church with flowers to show the significance and importance of the feast. Fr. Michael talks about the need for us to look at our personal crosses with this same sort of significance and reverence. Plus we've got a mini-topic this we…

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Useless but not Worthless 1:07:45

10M ago1:07:45

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This week Mother Natalia talks about usefulness vs worthlessness. Our worth is not found in what we do but who we are. This is certainly a hard topic for us to process and we need reminded of this regularly. We also have a mini-topic on holiness. References: A Sign of Uselessness Death in the Shadows by Paul McCusker Follow and Contact Us! Follow u…

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Garments of Skin 59:26

10M ago59:26

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This week Fr. Michael talks about the parable of the wedding banquet found in Matthew, another scripture passage that has confused both him and Mother Natalia. We talk about inspiration we've had from the passage, linking it back to the Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve's nakedness. We talk about our need to give up our attachments in order to accept…

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Hot Mess Hot Takes 1:15:45

10M ago1:15:45

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This week Mother Natalia talks about the Protoevangelion of James and walks through some of the tradition found within it. We talk about traditions jointly shared between the Eastern and Western churches, and some of the traditions that are believed in the East. References: Protoevangelion of James Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and …

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Ministering to Monsters 1:07:50

11M ago1:07:50

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Today's episode is inspired by an episode from The Symbolic World. Fr. Michael uses the Pentecost for the Zombie Apocalypse episode to talk about ministering to those in the world and meeting people where they're at in their lives. References: Pentecost for the Zombie Apocalypse Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on Yo…

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Check Yes or No 58:28

11M ago58:28

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This week we're joined by special guest Rachel Schmitt who is our Operations Manager. Rachel and Mother Natalia talk about saying yes in generosity and no in prudence when we're asked to do something. They talk about aligning your will with the Father's so you can know if your yes or no is the right decision, and they give some practical examples o…

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You Should Know Ephrem 1:06:48

11M ago1:06:48

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This week Fr. Michael talks about St. Ephrem, or St. Ephraim depending on your spelling preference. He highlights some key facts that we should all know about this great saint. References: Cereal and the Prayer of St. Ephraim Serial (2 of 2) and the Prayer of St. Ephraim Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! J…

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Tenderness 53:44

11M ago53:44

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This week Mother Natalia talks about tenderness and ways we experience the tender heart of the Father and Our Lady. She talks about the ways she's experienced tenderness from Fr. Michael and Fr. Boniface, tenderness in spiritual direction, and tenderness in interactions with others. References: Our Lady of Tenderness Follow and Contact Us! Follow u…

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Fear of the Lord 43:32

12M ago43:32

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This week Fr. Michael continues his topic from last week on fear of the Lord. We talk about what the fear of the Lord is, what it is not, and how it's misunderstood. References: Episode 1 - Be Not Afraid Follow and Contact Us! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook We're on YouTube! Join our Goodreads Group Fr. Michael's Twitter Christ the Bridegroom …

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