Best St Norbert Abbey Podcasts (2024)

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Hermitage vs. Quarantine 24:13

4y ago24:13

24:13

Norbertine life has a cloistered aspect, and even a time for hermitage. But a hermitage period and a period of quarantine, like we have all been experiencing in various ways these past months, are two very different things. Listen as our podcast co-hosts reflect on their hermitage experiences, staying at home, and finding God amidst these difficult…

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Made For Community 20:00

4y ago20:00

20:00

During a time when we are so physically separated from one another, community is more important than ever. Even in religious life, there is a new dynamic to the current situation we all find ourselves in. But the reality for us all still remains: God made us for community.By St. Norbert Abbey

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Trusting God 20:30

5y ago20:30

20:30

Sometimes in life, whether it’s a new school year or tackling a large project, we just need to start. Other times there’s a need to do a little planning before diving-in. In either case, we are called to cooperate with God, but we can’t begin to do that until we act. So what is all of this really about? If we’re being honest, it boils down to trust…

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Man On Fire 46:46

5y ago46:46

46:46

Former St. Norbert College President Thomas Kunkel wrote a recently published, compelling biography on St. Norbert titled "Man on Fire." Capturing the life of this profound yet often overlooked saint was no small task. Our podcast co-hosts had the exciting opportunity to be a part of an interview with the author to discuss the writing process and t…

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Busy But Joyful 7:12

5y ago7:12

7:12

Life gets busy, even in religious life! This mini-episode is a quick update from our podcast co-hosts. They’ve been busy, but even amidst the busyness there is plenty of joy to be found!By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 10 25:20

5y ago25:20

25:20

In this final installment of the “Only for Today” series, our co-hosts grapple with a short yet challenging statement: Only for today, I will have no fears. What is that we are afraid of? Is it a fear of things going wrong, or is it a fear to enjoy what is beautiful, to believe in goodness? As strange as it may sound, the latter may actually be wha…

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Only For Today: Part 9 21:51

5y ago21:51

21:51

The ninth installment of our "Only For Today" series.By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 8 26:40

5y ago26:40

26:40

If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about all of your plans. A wise adage, but making plans isn’t necessarily a bad thing! God calls us to be active participants in building the Kingdom of God here on Earth. This means using our gifts to give glory to God, to commit to something, yet remain open to see God’s invitation when plans change.…

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Only For Today: Part 7 23:39

5y ago23:39

23:39

To-do lists feel great. You determine the work. But sometimes we are asked to do things that are not on the to-do list, that we don’t even want to do. Then what? Though we may be disinterested in the work, this can be an opportunity not only to love others, but to grow in love ourselves.By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 6 20:45

5y ago20:45

20:45

What did you do today to help somebody? A seemingly simple question, but if you were stopped and asked that question, what would your answer be? Listen as our co-hosts reflect on good deeds: our intentions, our expectations, and how they transform not only those who we encounter but ourselves as well.…

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Only For Today: Part 5 24:55

5y ago24:55

24:55

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 4 23:15

5y ago23:15

23:15

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 3 21:10

5y ago21:10

21:10

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 2 21:07

5y ago21:07

21:07

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Only For Today: Part 1 15:49

5y ago15:49

15:49

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Conversion 23:42

5y ago23:42

23:42

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Joy 25:05

5+ y ago25:05

25:05

By St. Norbert Abbey

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Giving 20:06

5+ y ago20:06

20:06

By St. Norbert Abbey

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From Tension to Transformation 20:06

5+ y ago20:06

20:06

We all know the feeling: a sinking feeling in the stomach, a tight neck, back, or shoulders. Our bodies are telling us tension has showed up again, uninvited, and now obviously present. Tension shows up in our lives and relationships whether we like it or not. However, when met with openness and confidence and grounded in finding God’s will, the te…

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Not The Final Word 20:27

5+ y ago20:27

20:27

As October draws to a close and November begins, the Church once again presents us with the human reality of death in the celebrations of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. This comes at a poignant time for the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey as our co-hosts traveled back to the abbey to celebrate the life and death of a confrere. Listen t…

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Resisting The Right Thing 19:47

5+ y ago19:47

19:47

When injuries or infirmities creep into our lives, physical or spiritual, we tell ourselves, "I can take care of this," or, "This will probably go away." Why do we instinctively resist seeking professional help? Like a doctor wants to make our physical ailments better, so our God wants to help us find true healing and wholeness. By letting God into…

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"Yes. I Mean No. I Mean ..." 20:07

5+ y ago20:07

20:07

When it comes to balancing work in life, it often comes down to deciding to say “Yes” or “No.” This is no easy task! Our podcast co-hosts reflect on some decision-making in their own lives, and how ordering this discerning process toward God has guided them to finding the best way to move forward. Sometimes even a “No” surprisingly opens doors that…

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Running The Race, Every Day 20:17

6y ago20:17

20:17

In the seemingly humdrum moments of life, it’s easy to lose sight of goals and motivation. Our co-hosts reflect on recent experiences that helped them to step outside of themselves, to see the gifts that God has given them, and to use them to help others. For all of us, by seeing and sharing these gifts, we all not only get “unstuck,” but we contin…

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Why We Stay 20:07

6y ago20:07

20:07

“Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” —Matthew 10:39. Experiencing some major milestones in their formation, our co-hosts reflect on their profession of vows within the Norbertine community and call to Holy Orders. Within the podcast they compellingly share their journey filled with uncertainty,…

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Loving Our Neighbor 20:18

6y ago20:18

20:18

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27)—this is the greatest commandment, but just what does loving our neighbor look like? Who exactly is our neighbor? Back from their summer travels, our co-hosts reflect on how they le…

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A Norbertine Priest Goes To Yale 20:09

6y ago20:09

20:09

Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., continue their short-and-sweet “summer interview series” with Norbertine guest Fr. Matthew Dougherty, O. Praem. Currently a doctoral student of ecology and evolutionary biology at Yale University, Fr. Dougherty reflects upon his vision of the world, and the beauty and wonder of …

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Called to Community 20:15

6y ago20:15

20:15

Guest Deacon Patrick LaPacz, O. Praem., shares his circuitous journey to Norbertine priesthood with our podcast co-hosts. After spending his first two years in the seminary preparing for diocesan priesthood, Deacon LaPacz discusses his calling to live instead with the community of St. Norbert Abbey, and the perspective and understanding he has gain…

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Community: It's More Than A Place 20:00

6y ago20:00

20:00

We all belong to various communities, yet even with today’s technology it is often a challenge to express our appreciation of one another. Our co-hosts share the importance of expressing care and concern for community members, even from afar.By St. Norbert Abbey

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Uncommon Athletes 20:46

6y ago20:46

20:46

Rightly ordered, sports can help us answer God’s call to conversion, to praise God for who He has made us to be! Yet in this world of fierce competition and a win-at-all-cost mentality, how can this be? Join our co-hosts as they examine how sports and faith can actually intertwine, supporting each other.…

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Summertime: Busy And Bored 19:30

6y ago19:30

19:30

As wonderfully anticipated as summertime is, it often brings a more-than-ever busyness and lost sense of purpose. Jesus Christ shows us what it is like to be busy but with purpose—single-mindedly focusing on loving his Father. How can we follow his example?By St. Norbert Abbey

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Walking On Holy Ground 21:25

6y ago21:25

21:25

"Messiness, beauty, complexity, and sacredness” are words used by special guest Fr. Michael Brennan, O. Praem., to describe not only the Holy Land, but also the Holy Ground on which each of us walks throughout our lives. As Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., listens attentively, Fr. Brennan and Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., share their journey to…

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Leap Of Faith 19:16

6y ago19:16

19:16

The Easter season is not over yet! But how do we sustain authentic Easter joy? Our co-hosts reflect upon their own experiences of life, death, and resurrection, and find that the Paschal Mystery is part of their daily lives. In times of transition, of moving from the known into the unknown, it takes a leap of faith and complete trust in God.…

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Faith and Doubt 19:25

6y ago19:25

19:25

To many of us, doubt seems the opposite of faith and belief. Yet within our spiritual lives, it is often doubt that moves us closer to God. In fact, doubt can be a sign of growth and an important part of our faith lives. Our podcast hosts share their own doubt experiences and the value that doubt has brought to their faith journey.…

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Habemus Abbatem: We Have an Abbot 20:01

6y ago20:01

20:01

The Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey recently elected their seventh abbot, Abbot Dane Radecki, O. Praem. Congratulations Abbot Radecki! Using their previous work experiences as a point of reflection, perspective, and comparison of various leadership roles, Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., reflect upon …

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When In Rome 9:25

6+ y ago9:25

9:25

Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., and Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., share their experience in Rome as part of a Media and Relation Group Commission in preparing for the 900th Anniversary since the founding of the Norbertine Order. Listen to this special bonus episode as they share about their work with the international order, as well some initi…

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Seeing The World Through Norbertine Eyes 19:52

6+ y ago19:52

19:52

After their recent visit to Rome, Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., stayed at the Norbertine Generalate House. Traveling as Religious isn’t the same as it was before joining the Order! Listen to the fraters as they reflect further on their recent experience in Rome, what they learned, and what some of their high…

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Lent - Letting God Lead 20:58

6+ y ago20:58

20:58

Recorded from O’Hare International Airport on their way to Rome, Frater Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and Frater Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., discuss the challenges and opportunities of Lent and remind us that there is still time to dedicate ourselves to the three pillars of this sacred season: praying, fasting, and almsgiving.…

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Norbertine Encounter: Drawn By Community 19:28

6+ y ago19:28

19:28

Vocational seeds are often planted in the most unexpected or unusual ways. Join our two co-hosts as they reminisce about their journey toward priesthood and how God and the Norbertine community drew them in.By St. Norbert Abbey

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Learning The Norbertine Way Of Life 21:03

6+ y ago21:03

21:03

When joining a religious community, one enters into a period of formation. While formation is a life-long endeavor for all of us, within the Norbertine community it involves a formal two-year period, known as “novitiate,” enabling men to discern their calling and vocation and to “grow harmoniously into a mature human and Christian person.” What exa…

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Walking The Tightrope: Contemplation And Action 20:03

6+ y ago20:03

20:03

In a culture that values “doing” more than “being,” resting can be viewed as lazy and unproductive. Scripturally, we are called to rest, to take time for ourselves, our families and friends, and especially God. Like many religious orders, including Norbertines, all of us are called to live a life in balance—a life of contemplation and action. But h…

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A Habit of Opportunity 17:17

6+ y ago17:17

17:17

If a man walked into a room wearing all white from head to toe, he would get noticed. At first glance it could be the Pope, or a ghost, or it could be a Norbertine in his white habit—an almost 900-year tradition and a symbol of the life he has chosen. Compellingly and with a bit of humor, our co-hosts discuss their habit, the conversations that hav…

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Of One Heart And One Mind 21:03

6+ y ago21:03

21:03

For religious communities following the Rule of St. Augustine, it is clearly stated that members should be “of one heart and one mind on the way to God.” While these words are lovely, in actuality, community life can pose challenges, especially when it is often our nature to think of what is best for ourselves. How do we truly celebrate each other’…

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The Deeper Meaning Of Tradition 21:42

6+ y ago21:42

21:42

Christmas is a time filled with heartwarming traditions—within families and within the rituals of the Church. But what are traditions really about and how do we remain open to their transformative power and meaning in our daily lives?By St. Norbert Abbey

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All Is Gift 19:50

6+ y ago19:50

19:50

Quite a statement—all is gift. It’s rather easy to understand when life is rolling along and everything is going our way. But what about the times life is challenging—filled with disappointment, discomfort, and difficult choices? How are these gifts and where is God and God’s Grace in all of this?By St. Norbert Abbey

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Intentional Advent 19:37

6+ y ago19:37

19:37

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas. This time of year, everything in our culture screams Christmas. But what about Advent—a time of prayer and preparation? After all, the season of Christmas actually begins on Christmas day, but these wonderful weeks beforehand are meant for us to prepare, intentionally, for the celebration of the Mystery of God Incar…

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Transformative Meals: Opportunity for Encounter 23:23

6+ y ago23:23

23:23

"To share a meal, and not just food, but also affection, stories, events, is a fundamental experience.” — Pope Francis In our fast-paced culture, it is too easy to grab a meal on the go and rationalize why it’s okay not to spend “all that time” preparing a sit-down meal. For the sake of efficiency however, what are we really sacrificing? True joy c…

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The Willingness To Begin Again 21:50

6+ y ago21:50

21:50

“Holiness does not consist in not making mistakes or never sinning. Holiness grows with the capacity for conversion, repentance, willingness to begin again, and above all with the capacity for reconciliation and forgiveness.” —Pope Benedict XVI It is easy to set goals for running, studying, or eating well, but what about goal-setting when it comes …

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The Premiere Episode 16:36

6+ y ago16:36

16:36

As marathon runners themselves, Fr. Jordan Neeck, O. Praem., and Fr. Johnathan Turba, O. Praem., of St. Norbert Abbey serve as the primary co-hosts of the Canons on the Run podcast, delightfully and unabashedly sharing their Catholic faith, relevant topics, a bit of Abbey humor, and of course, some of their conversations that occur while running to…

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