A Journey in Faith

By Father Daniel Sweet & The Holy Trinity Parish RI

"A Journey in Faith" with our host Father Dan Sweet, Deacon Jay Gardner, Jeff Pelletier and Bob MacDonald. Follow us a we laugh and discuss Faith, God's Word and Spirituality as it pertains to today's... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

A Journey in Faith episodes:

June 08, 202315 |" 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.
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May 16, 202314 |" 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.
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1h 4min
March 04, 202313 |" 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.
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February 03, 202312 |" 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.
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1h 13min
August 27, 202211 |" 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.
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June 27, 202210 |" 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]
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June 02, 202209 |" 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]
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1h 23min
March 02, 202208 |" 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]
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1h 13min
March 02, 202208 |" 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]
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1h 13min
January 10, 202207 |" 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]
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58min

FAQs about A Journey in Faith:

How many episodes does A Journey in Faith have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.