A Journey in Faith

A Journey in Faith

By Father Daniel Sweet & The Holy Trinity Parish RIReligion & SpiritualityChristianityReligion
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A Journey in Faith episodes

  • 15 |" Thoughts from our Faith Formation Students and Teachers really do matter in the makeup of our Parish?"
    • It is inspiring to listen to the thoughts of our youth in our Parish. They have such an important impact in our Parish.
    • What do our faith formation teachers get out of the time they dedicate to the students?
    • What does faith mean to each of the students and their teachers?
    • Faith challenges us when we are not being the best version of ourselves.
    • How do we react when we don't always get what we ask for from God?
    • What is a Saint, how do we recognize them, and can we become one?
    • Do you know what KFCPUFFW means?
      • Hint- it has to do with 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit.
    • What is your favorite book in the Bible?
    • What book do you start with?
    • What is the most powerful Gospel?
      • John portrays Jesus to be compassionate.
    • How do you refine your Spirit?
    • Are priest and deacons guaranteed to go to Heaven?
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected] and please share with all of your family and friends as they just might be touched by God. What a blessing to give to them.
    59 min
  • 14 |" Truly Understanding the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony"
    • The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony is part of God's plan from the beginning of time.
    • It is between and man and a woman through Jesus.
    • Babies are beautiful and are the result of marriage.
    • Priest witnesses but doesn't marry us – it truly is in the eyes of God.
    • Do you pray with your wife? The fruit of praying together is essential to getting to know each other.
    • The "culture" is trying to change how men treat women.
    • When you take God out of anything everything seems to crumble.
    • The Bible teaches true marriage is the giving up of yourself.
    • The Church teaches marriage is a natural right.
    • Marriage inside the church is a covenant between two people – it is a guarantee we can be loved for the rest of our lives, and everyone needs love in their lives.
    • Marriage between a man and a woman is symbolic of God's relationship with us.
    • How is a Catholic marriage different from a secular a marriage?
    • There is a beauty to the chaos.
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected] and please share with all of your family and friends as they just might be touched by God. What a blessing to give to them.
    1 hr 4 min
  • 13 |" The Most Misunderstood Sacrament – The Anointing of the Sick"
    • Today special guest is Father Bob Rochon who has been a Catholic Priest more than 4 decades and has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
    • The sacrament Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing.
    • What is it? – it is a prayer for healing and forgiveness, spiritually, emotionally and physically for the forgiveness of sins but when the person is still alive.
    • Sometimes the prayer is with the person and sometimes it is with the person and their family.
    • This sacrament is not to be administered when a person dies.
    • All sacraments are for the living.
    • It is true it can assist a person getting ready to be received by God.
    • Grace which is received in all sacraments is a share in divine or God's life.
    • Life is enriched by the grace of God.
    • Christ healed everyone with every illness which included physical and mental health.
    • God intends to restore.
    • God is a loving God.
    • All can benefit from the sacrament of the sick.
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected] and please share with all of your family and friends as they just might be touched by God. What a blessing to give to them.
    1 hr
  • 12 |" Your Soul is a House of God – Confession is a restoration of your Soul"
    • Sacraments of healing
      • Reconciliation- spiritual healing
      • Anointing of the Sick – physical healing
    • We should prepare our selves to face God at the end of the Earth.
    • Reconciliation is an emotional thing and by confessing our sins it heals our heart.
    • Our spiritual healing is so important to us and for the people around us and The Church.
    • It is wrong to believe a priest might judge us or look at us differently.
    • Sin is not important, but the devil wants us to believe it is. It is a trap of the devil.
    • The cost of confession is a willingness to humble yourself.
    • When confessing a sin over and over again, God might decide to take that temptation away.
    • The Catechism says Jesus Christ is the physician of our body & soul.
    • Saying a prayer is a powerful thing.
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected] and please share with all of your family and friends as they just might be touched by God. What a blessing to give to them.
    1 hr 13 min
  • 11 |" Understanding the Power & Meaning of the Liturgical Seasons"
    • What do we celebrate at the beginning of the church season?
    • Why do we celebrate ordinary time and what does ordinary mean?
    • The season of Lent is so powerful because it is a time of repentance, and a reflection of new life God gives us each year.
    • What are the colors of the vestments and what is the reason each are worn at a specific time of year.
    • Quickest way to get on track is to ask for forgiveness.
    • We can be joyful knowing Jesus is powerful enough to fulfill all his promises.
    • What is the Holy Triduum?
    • Jesus promises to send us the Holy Spirit.
    • Catholics celebrate extended seasons, so we have time to reflect and get closer to God.
    • "Questions are always welcomed "says Father Dan.
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected] and please share with all of your family and friends as they just might be touched by God. What a blessing to give to them.
    46 min
  • 10 |" Sacrament of Confirmation – Empowering God's People with the help of His Advocate"
    • Confirmation – sending you an Advocate (Holy Spirit)
    • Insight into Father Dan's favorite bible passage: Ezekiel Chapter 37 Dry Bones"
    • 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit – Bob MacDonald's acronym for remembering "KFCPUFW"
    • Young adults and children see people walking about not fully alive
    • Gift of Holy Spirit not just to get me to my goals
    • Young people have finely honed sense of hypocrisy
    • Confirmation - God empowers us not to stand aside problems of life
    • God is giving authority through Confirmation to powerfully command Spirit of God to be where we know God needs to be – especially young adults
    • Life is better when we receive Gifts of Holy Spirit
    • Young people might not have confidence to use this authority to help people but we as parents, fellow parishioners should encourage
    • The World says one thing and the Church says another – Jesus spoke against this quite a bit
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected]
    1 hr
  • 09 |" The Meaning & The Power of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist"
    • The Eucharist is the Body of Jesus Christ – no greater love then to receive Eucharist
    • Confession is a must to wipe away sins
    • One must prepare to wipe away any barriers between us and Jesus so we can get the full graces of The Eucharist
    • Forgiveness of sins is possible for anyone
    • Don't just listen to what society says but listen to what Jesus is telling you – drown out all the noise around us and listen
    • The Sacrament of the Eucharist sustains us
    • In such a time Global turmoil and messages of hate and ways to feel bad about yourself, Jesus offers us Hope and Eternal life – Just follow Him
    • Material things are just fleeting - Jesus is forever
    • Suggested videos to watch - The Veil Removed Also The 4th Cup - Dr Scott Hahn
    • Suggested reading – The Catechism of the Catholic Church
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected]
    1 hr 23 min
  • 08 |" Discussing the Individual Sacraments – Baptism"
    • Sacrament of Baptism – falls in category of initiation working toward eternal life
    • Father Dan stresses attending mass has huge positive influence on children's lives
    • No salvation outside of church – Father Dan's clear explanation of what that truly means
    • God does not interact with us individually but wants us to be part of community
    • A Priest's interaction with a family seeking baptism is a way of introducing Catholicism
    • Sacraments are a way of actively seeking God's Grace
    • Can a lay person perform Baptism in an emergency?
    • Deacons can perform baptisms – Deacon Jay looks forward to performing his first baptism
    • Baptism in the Holy Spirit falls within the Sacrament of Confirmation
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected]
    1 hr 13 min
  • 08 |" Discussing the Individual Sacraments – Baptism"
    • Sacrament of Baptism – falls in category of initiation working toward eternal life
    • Father Dan stresses attending mass has huge positive influence on children's lives
    • No salvation outside of church – Father Dan's clear explanation of what that truly means
    • God does not interact with us individually but wants us to be part of community
    • A Priest's interaction with a family seeking baptism is a way of introducing Catholicism
    • Sacraments are a way of actively seeking God's Grace
    • Can a lay person perform Baptism in an emergency?
    • Deacons can perform baptisms – Deacon Jay looks forward to performing his first baptism
    • Baptism in the Holy Spirit falls within the Sacrament of Confirmation
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected]
    1 hr 13 min
  • 07 |" Receiving the Sacraments – a choice between chaos & order in your life" – Part 1
    • Sacrament – a sign instituted by Christ to give grace
    • Sign = points to something significant
    • Instituted by Christ = not made up by church or human beings
    • Grace = help from God
    • Follows signs and you will live in ordered world – ignore signs and you will live in chaotic world
    • 7 sacraments by category
      • Initiation
      • Healing
      • Vocation
    • Who should receive sacraments and who should not?
    • The teachings of Jesus Christ should form our society
    • We encourage you to send us any feedback or subject matter you would like to hear about @ [email protected]
    58 min

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