To read Sr. Miriam's Letter, visit the <a href= "https://www.renewreligious.org/community-faqs">Friends of the Bridegroom's website</a>.

To read Sr. Miriam's Letter, visit the Friends of the Bridegroom's website.

To read Sr. Miriam's Letter, visit the <a href="https://www.renewreligious.org/community-faqs" rel="noopener noreferrer">Friends of the Bridegroom's website</a>.

A Message From Sr. Miriam James

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the ways God invites us to grow through the relationships He has entrusted to us. We talk about the importance of rightly ordered love, why true friendship always draws our gaze toward Christ, and the beauty of virtuous friendships between men and women. We also talk honestly about the fears, wounds, and misunderstandings that can arise in friendship, and the importance of repair in deepening a friendship. Friendship is not about finding someone to complete us, but about walking together toward holiness while helping one another become who God created us to be. Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/156">Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession</a> </li> </ul> Announcement: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> You can buy your copy from <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord"> Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&qid=1779300218&s=books&sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have I experienced healthy and holy friendship between men and women?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where is my gaze within my friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do any of my friendships serve a higher purpose than just the friendship itself?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have I experienced enmeshment or avoidance within friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do I prioritize my most important relationships? Who has the Lord especially entrusted to me?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How are you pursuing a friendship with the Lord?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Do you think that men and women can have virtuous friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you unhealthily looked to a friendship to satisfy all your needs?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Have you ever felt spread too thin in your friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Which example of holy friendship from the book resonates with you?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Just as love for neighbor proceeds from love for God, so does faith concerning creatures proceed from this love, whether it be general faith or special faith. As there's a general faith corresponding to the love which we ought to feel in general to every creature, so there is a special faith belonging to those who love one another more intimately, like the faith which has established a close particular love between us two." (St. Catherine of Siena) Scripture for Lectio: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." (1 Peter 1:3-9) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:35 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:11 The Friendship of St. Catherine and Bl. Raymond 08:57 The Order of Friendship 11:40 Can Men and Women Have Virtuous Friendships? 16:43 Friendship Ordered Towards Christ 19:24 Why Friendship with God Comes First 23:51 Growing Through Different Stages of Friendship 28:02 Rupture and Repair in Friendship 31:48 Closing Prayer

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the ways God invites us to grow through the relationships He has entrusted to us. We talk about the importance of rightly ordered love, why true friendship always draws our gaze toward Christ, and the beauty of virtuous friendships between men and women. We also talk honestly about the fears, wounds, and misunderstandings that can arise in friendship, and the importance of repair in deepening a friendship. Friendship is not about finding someone to complete us, but about walking together toward holiness while helping one another become who God created us to be. Other Resources Mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession Announcement: You can buy your copy from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: When have I experienced healthy and holy friendship between men and women? Where is my gaze within my friendships? Do any of my friendships serve a higher purpose than just the friendship itself? When have I experienced enmeshment or avoidance within friendships? Do I prioritize my most important relationships? Who has the Lord especially entrusted to me? Discussion Questions: How are you pursuing a friendship with the Lord? Do you think that men and women can have virtuous friendships? When have you unhealthily looked to a friendship to satisfy all your needs? Have you ever felt spread too thin in your friendships? Which example of holy friendship from the book resonates with you? Quote to Ponder: "Just as love for neighbor proceeds from love for God, so does faith concerning creatures proceed from this love, whether it be general faith or special faith. As there's a general faith corresponding to the love which we ought to feel in general to every creature, so there is a special faith belonging to those who love one another more intimately, like the faith which has established a close particular love between us two." (St. Catherine of Siena) Scripture for Lectio: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." (1 Peter 1:3-9) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:35 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:11 The Friendship of St. Catherine and Bl. Raymond 08:57 The Order of Friendship 11:40 Can Men and Women Have Virtuous Friendships? 16:43 Friendship Ordered Towards Christ 19:24 Why Friendship with God Comes First 23:51 Growing Through Different Stages of Friendship 28:02 Rupture and Repair in Friendship 31:48 Closing Prayer

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the ways God invites us to grow through the relationships He has entrusted to us. We talk about the importance of rightly ordered love, why true friendship always draws our gaze toward Christ, and the beauty of virtuous friendships between men and women. We also talk honestly about the fears, wounds, and misunderstandings that can arise in friendship, and the importance of repair in deepening a friendship. Friendship is not about finding someone to complete us, but about walking together toward holiness while helping one another become who God created us to be. Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/156" rel="noopener noreferrer">Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession</a> </li> </ul> Announcement: <ul> <li> You can buy your copy from <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&amp;qid=1779300218&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li>When have I experienced healthy and holy friendship between men and women?</li> <li>Where is my gaze within my friendships?</li> <li>Do any of my friendships serve a higher purpose than just the friendship itself?</li> <li>When have I experienced enmeshment or avoidance within friendships?</li> <li>Do I prioritize my most important relationships? Who has the Lord especially entrusted to me?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li>How are you pursuing a friendship with the Lord?</li> <li>Do you think that men and women can have virtuous friendships?</li> <li>When have you unhealthily looked to a friendship to satisfy all your needs?</li> <li>Have you ever felt spread too thin in your friendships?</li> <li>Which example of holy friendship from the book resonates with you?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Just as love for neighbor proceeds from love for God, so does faith concerning creatures proceed from this love, whether it be general faith or special faith. As there's a general faith corresponding to the love which we ought to feel in general to every creature, so there is a special faith belonging to those who love one another more intimately, like the faith which has established a close particular love between us two." (St. Catherine of Siena) Scripture for Lectio: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." (1 Peter 1:3-9) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:35 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:11 The Friendship of St. Catherine and Bl. Raymond 08:57 The Order of Friendship 11:40 Can Men and Women Have Virtuous Friendships? 16:43 Friendship Ordered Towards Christ 19:24 Why Friendship with God Comes First 23:51 Growing Through Different Stages of Friendship 28:02 Rupture and Repair in Friendship 31:48 Closing Prayer

S18 E20 - Friendship in the Lord: Friendship is Two People Growing (Chapters 3 & 4)

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on how loving appreciation and reconciliation are the places where friendship matures. We talk about why healthy adult friendships draw us closer to the Lord, how the unique gifts of women and men reveal different facets of God's love, and how learning to behold another's beauty without trying to grasp or possess it calls forth our true identity. We also discuss the importance of recognizing how we've hurt others, expressing sincere sorrow, and allowing others to do the same. As we bring our wounds, suffering, and sin into the love of Christ, we discover that the very places we fear most can become the biggest places of resurrection. Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/156">Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession</a> (Parts 1-3) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/forgiveness-meditation">S18 Forgiveness Meditation</a> (<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-Unity-Christ-Resentment-Relationships/dp/1682784274/ref=sr_1_1?crid=376SPS50IS165&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kBIXMKvFrIlk60dRNxPIpf9_zykwIR6VjOuAgIN_dxXhHdADGdKWJcJcxNqpKVhZfBiAdj0Jxw6TgvWYjvl0ZfyrnmRL5eMWzWSaDOP8XSI11QKWa7tM93l37MS5K4B9.utWrNdonDJyCi6KsZX5B1KXNP4lp7qdLbC8vRTQAvvg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Forgiving+as+unity+with+Christ&qid=1769015016&sprefix=forgiving+as+unity+with+christ%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1">with questions from the book Forgiving as Unity with Christ</a>) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://youtu.be/WTDWS6V3_Ow?si=2DVmvAnlRmnOaUvS">S11 Forgiveness Meditation with Sister Miriam</a> </li> </ul> Announcement: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&qid=1779300218&s=books&sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I maturing as a friend?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What does the Holy Spirit want to teach me through my friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I currently experiencing conflict or frustration in a relationship? What is the pain or trigger I feel beneath the conflict?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Can I receive the gift of beauty without trying to grasp or possess it?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I failed to uphold the dignity of my friends?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I experiencing the fullness of who I am?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What parts of myself am I hiding from my relationships?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have you experienced your own uniqueness in a friendship? Did you experience your uniqueness as a gift to give or as an insecurity to hide?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is the Lord inviting you to more freely receive your friends rather than possessing them?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you participated in belittling or sarcasm in your relationships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you participated in or been on the receiving end of judgment within friendships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where does the Lord want to love you into a place of freedom?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "The intimacy of adult friendship in the Spirit can teach us to aspire to the fullest possible intimacy with the Lord himself. The tenderness of one friend toward another is the image of God's own tenderness, when the friends truly love each other in the Spirit." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 62) Scripture for Lectio: "Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:12-14) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 02:03 Am I Maturing as A Friend? 07:57 Our Different Gifts Reveal Facets of God 11:45 Appreciating Beauty Without Grasping 14:28 Upholding the Dignity of Another 16:03 Receiving Ourselves as A Gift 18:37 Judgement Makes Us Blind 20:30 Exposing Our Weaknesses to the Light 22:00 Remaining Faithful to Our Friends 25:50 Reconciling with God and Others

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on how loving appreciation and reconciliation are the places where friendship matures. We talk about why healthy adult friendships draw us closer to the Lord, how the unique gifts of women and men reveal different facets of God's love, and how learning to behold another's beauty without trying to grasp or possess it calls forth our true identity. We also discuss the importance of recognizing how we've hurt others, expressing sincere sorrow, and allowing others to do the same. As we bring our wounds, suffering, and sin into the love of Christ, we discover that the very places we fear most can become the biggest places of resurrection. Other Resources Mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession (Parts 1-3) S18 Forgiveness Meditation (with questions from the book Forgiving as Unity with Christ) S11 Forgiveness Meditation with Sister Miriam Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: Am I maturing as a friend? What does the Holy Spirit want to teach me through my friendships? Am I currently experiencing conflict or frustration in a relationship? What is the pain or trigger I feel beneath the conflict? Can I receive the gift of beauty without trying to grasp or possess it? How have I failed to uphold the dignity of my friends? Am I experiencing the fullness of who I am? What parts of myself am I hiding from my relationships? Discussion Questions: When have you experienced your own uniqueness in a friendship? Did you experience your uniqueness as a gift to give or as an insecurity to hide? How is the Lord inviting you to more freely receive your friends rather than possessing them? How have you participated in belittling or sarcasm in your relationships? How have you participated in or been on the receiving end of judgment within friendships? Where does the Lord want to love you into a place of freedom? Quote to Ponder: "The intimacy of adult friendship in the Spirit can teach us to aspire to the fullest possible intimacy with the Lord himself. The tenderness of one friend toward another is the image of God's own tenderness, when the friends truly love each other in the Spirit." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 62) Scripture for Lectio: "Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:12-14) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 02:03 Am I Maturing as A Friend? 07:57 Our Different Gifts Reveal Facets of God 11:45 Appreciating Beauty Without Grasping 14:28 Upholding the Dignity of Another 16:03 Receiving Ourselves as A Gift 18:37 Judgement Makes Us Blind 20:30 Exposing Our Weaknesses to the Light 22:00 Remaining Faithful to Our Friends 25:50 Reconciling with God and Others

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on how loving appreciation and reconciliation are the places where friendship matures. We talk about why healthy adult friendships draw us closer to the Lord, how the unique gifts of women and men reveal different facets of God's love, and how learning to behold another's beauty without trying to grasp or possess it calls forth our true identity. We also discuss the importance of recognizing how we've hurt others, expressing sincere sorrow, and allowing others to do the same. As we bring our wounds, suffering, and sin into the love of Christ, we discover that the very places we fear most can become the biggest places of resurrection. Other Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.restoretheglorypodcast.com/episodes/156" rel="noopener noreferrer">Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession</a> (Parts 1-3) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/forgiveness-meditation" rel="noopener noreferrer">S18 Forgiveness Meditation</a> (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-Unity-Christ-Resentment-Relationships/dp/1682784274/ref=sr_1_1?crid=376SPS50IS165&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kBIXMKvFrIlk60dRNxPIpf9_zykwIR6VjOuAgIN_dxXhHdADGdKWJcJcxNqpKVhZfBiAdj0Jxw6TgvWYjvl0ZfyrnmRL5eMWzWSaDOP8XSI11QKWa7tM93l37MS5K4B9.utWrNdonDJyCi6KsZX5B1KXNP4lp7qdLbC8vRTQAvvg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Forgiving+as+unity+with+Christ&amp;qid=1769015016&amp;sprefix=forgiving+as+unity+with+christ%2Caps%2C165&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">with questions from the book Forgiving as Unity with Christ</a>) </li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/WTDWS6V3_Ow?si=2DVmvAnlRmnOaUvS" rel="noopener noreferrer">S11 Forgiveness Meditation with Sister Miriam</a> </li> </ul> Announcement: <ul> <li> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&amp;qid=1779300218&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li>Am I maturing as a friend?</li> <li>What does the Holy Spirit want to teach me through my friendships?</li> <li>Am I currently experiencing conflict or frustration in a relationship? What is the pain or trigger I feel beneath the conflict?</li> <li>Can I receive the gift of beauty without trying to grasp or possess it?</li> <li>How have I failed to uphold the dignity of my friends?</li> <li>Am I experiencing the fullness of who I am?</li> <li>What parts of myself am I hiding from my relationships?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li>When have you experienced your own uniqueness in a friendship? Did you experience your uniqueness as a gift to give or as an insecurity to hide?</li> <li>How is the Lord inviting you to more freely receive your friends rather than possessing them?</li> <li>How have you participated in belittling or sarcasm in your relationships?</li> <li>How have you participated in or been on the receiving end of judgment within friendships?</li> <li>Where does the Lord want to love you into a place of freedom?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "The intimacy of adult friendship in the Spirit can teach us to aspire to the fullest possible intimacy with the Lord himself. The tenderness of one friend toward another is the image of God's own tenderness, when the friends truly love each other in the Spirit." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 62) Scripture for Lectio: "Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues, put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:12-14) Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 02:03 Am I Maturing as A Friend? 07:57 Our Different Gifts Reveal Facets of God 11:45 Appreciating Beauty Without Grasping 14:28 Upholding the Dignity of Another 16:03 Receiving Ourselves as A Gift 18:37 Judgement Makes Us Blind 20:30 Exposing Our Weaknesses to the Light 22:00 Remaining Faithful to Our Friends 25:50 Reconciling with God and Others

S18 E21 - Friendship in the Lord: Appreciation and Reconciliation (Chapters 5 & 6)

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the gift of friendship as a foretaste of heaven and a living image of God's love. We talk about how we are meant to journey through life with each other, how God bonds us together along the way, and how these friendships are meant to last forever. We also discuss the gift of praising God for our friends, what it means to behold and not possess beauty, and how focusing on gratitude allows us to hold joy and sorrow in tension. Announcement: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&qid=1779300218&s=books&sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who has accompanied you through the valleys and mountaintops of your life?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When do I show up to my friendships from a place of woundedness, deficiency, or insecurity? How is the Lord inviting me into deeper security?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is the Lord inviting me to delight in?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I turned my unmet expectations into demands in my friendships?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are you grateful for?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in your life are you experiencing the Lord's presence in the midst of suffering?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have unmet expectations turned into demands on a relationship? </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How do you cultivate delight and gratitude in your life?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Friends in the Lord always turn one another toward the Lord. They are not forever gazing at each other, but together they look to the Lord and to their brothers and sisters in the Lord." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 101) Scripture for Lectio: "We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love." (Ephesians 4:14-17) Sponsor - Word on Fire's new film, Heaven in Stone and Glass, produced in partnership with Spirit Juice Studios: Beauty has the power to draw us beyond ourselves and point us toward something more. One of our favorite places in the United States is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. When we are there, beauty has a way of speaking to the ache that we can't name. It is as though our soul knows where it belongs. It feels like a homecoming. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass is a new film exploring the beauty, meaning, and evangelizing power of sacred architecture. Journey across France with Bishop Barron as he explores five of the world's most iconic Gothic cathedrals: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis. Through soaring arches, stained glass, sacred imagery, and centuries of history, Bishop Barron reveals the theological meaning embedded within these extraordinary spaces and explores why their beauty continues to stir something deep within the human soul. Heaven in Stone and Glass invites believers and skeptics alike on a cinematic pilgrimage and asks us to consider what these sacred spaces have proclaimed for centuries: that beauty can reveal something about God and awaken us to the transcendent. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass, a production of Spirit Juice Studios, is coming to theaters nationwide on September 20th and 23rd. Get tickets for yourself or a group here: <a href= "https://heaveninstoneandglass.com/">https://heaveninstoneandglass.com</a> Timestamps: 00:00 Heaven in Stone and Glass 01:38 Intro 02:42 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:07 Friendship is Meant to Last Forever 10:13 Faith as the Foundation of Friendship 12:05 Mature Love Gives Deepened Life to Others 13:39 Praising God for Your Friendships 17:20 Beholding Beauty in Others 20:11 Asking God for Gratitude 24:28 Closing Prayer

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the gift of friendship as a foretaste of heaven and a living image of God's love. We talk about how we are meant to journey through life with each other, how God bonds us together along the way, and how these friendships are meant to last forever. We also discuss the gift of praising God for our friends, what it means to behold and not possess beauty, and how focusing on gratitude allows us to hold joy and sorrow in tension. Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: Who has accompanied you through the valleys and mountaintops of your life? When do I show up to my friendships from a place of woundedness, deficiency, or insecurity? How is the Lord inviting me into deeper security? What is the Lord inviting me to delight in? How have I turned my unmet expectations into demands in my friendships? Discussion Questions: What are you grateful for? Where in your life are you experiencing the Lord's presence in the midst of suffering? When have unmet expectations turned into demands on a relationship? How do you cultivate delight and gratitude in your life? Quote to Ponder: "Friends in the Lord always turn one another toward the Lord. They are not forever gazing at each other, but together they look to the Lord and to their brothers and sisters in the Lord." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 101) Scripture for Lectio: "We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love." (Ephesians 4:14-17) Sponsor - Word on Fire's new film, Heaven in Stone and Glass, produced in partnership with Spirit Juice Studios: Beauty has the power to draw us beyond ourselves and point us toward something more. One of our favorite places in the United States is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. When we are there, beauty has a way of speaking to the ache that we can't name. It is as though our soul knows where it belongs. It feels like a homecoming. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass is a new film exploring the beauty, meaning, and evangelizing power of sacred architecture. Journey across France with Bishop Barron as he explores five of the world's most iconic Gothic cathedrals: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis. Through soaring arches, stained glass, sacred imagery, and centuries of history, Bishop Barron reveals the theological meaning embedded within these extraordinary spaces and explores why their beauty continues to stir something deep within the human soul. Heaven in Stone and Glass invites believers and skeptics alike on a cinematic pilgrimage and asks us to consider what these sacred spaces have proclaimed for centuries: that beauty can reveal something about God and awaken us to the transcendent. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass, a production of Spirit Juice Studios, is coming to theaters nationwide on September 20th and 23rd. Get tickets for yourself or a group here: https://heaveninstoneandglass.com Timestamps: 00:00 Heaven in Stone and Glass 01:38 Intro 02:42 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:07 Friendship is Meant to Last Forever 10:13 Faith as the Foundation of Friendship 12:05 Mature Love Gives Deepened Life to Others 13:39 Praising God for Your Friendships 17:20 Beholding Beauty in Others 20:11 Asking God for Gratitude 24:28 Closing Prayer

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the gift of friendship as a foretaste of heaven and a living image of God's love. We talk about how we are meant to journey through life with each other, how God bonds us together along the way, and how these friendships are meant to last forever. We also discuss the gift of praising God for our friends, what it means to behold and not possess beauty, and how focusing on gratitude allows us to hold joy and sorrow in tension. Announcement: <ul> <li> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&amp;qid=1779300218&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li>Who has accompanied you through the valleys and mountaintops of your life?</li> <li>When do I show up to my friendships from a place of woundedness, deficiency, or insecurity? How is the Lord inviting me into deeper security?</li> <li>What is the Lord inviting me to delight in?</li> <li>How have I turned my unmet expectations into demands in my friendships?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li>What are you grateful for?</li> <li>Where in your life are you experiencing the Lord's presence in the midst of suffering?</li> <li>When have unmet expectations turned into demands on a relationship? </li> <li>How do you cultivate delight and gratitude in your life?</li> </ul> Quote to Ponder: "Friends in the Lord always turn one another toward the Lord. They are not forever gazing at each other, but together they look to the Lord and to their brothers and sisters in the Lord." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 101) Scripture for Lectio: "We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body's growth in building itself up in love." (Ephesians 4:14-17) Sponsor - Word on Fire's new film, Heaven in Stone and Glass, produced in partnership with Spirit Juice Studios: Beauty has the power to draw us beyond ourselves and point us toward something more. One of our favorite places in the United States is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. When we are there, beauty has a way of speaking to the ache that we can't name. It is as though our soul knows where it belongs. It feels like a homecoming. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass is a new film exploring the beauty, meaning, and evangelizing power of sacred architecture. Journey across France with Bishop Barron as he explores five of the world's most iconic Gothic cathedrals: Chartres, Notre-Dame, Reims, Amiens, and Saint-Denis. Through soaring arches, stained glass, sacred imagery, and centuries of history, Bishop Barron reveals the theological meaning embedded within these extraordinary spaces and explores why their beauty continues to stir something deep within the human soul. Heaven in Stone and Glass invites believers and skeptics alike on a cinematic pilgrimage and asks us to consider what these sacred spaces have proclaimed for centuries: that beauty can reveal something about God and awaken us to the transcendent. Word on Fire's Heaven in Stone and Glass, a production of Spirit Juice Studios, is coming to theaters nationwide on September 20th and 23rd. Get tickets for yourself or a group here: <a href="https://heaveninstoneandglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://heaveninstoneandglass.com</a> Timestamps: 00:00 Heaven in Stone and Glass 01:38 Intro 02:42 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:07 Friendship is Meant to Last Forever 10:13 Faith as the Foundation of Friendship 12:05 Mature Love Gives Deepened Life to Others 13:39 Praising God for Your Friendships 17:20 Beholding Beauty in Others 20:11 Asking God for Gratitude 24:28 Closing Prayer

S18 E23 - Friendship in the Lord: Worship and Friendship in the Lord (Chapters 9 & 10)

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on what it means to be truly known, deeply loved, and fully at home with another. We talk about why we must first learn to abide in the love of God, how appreciation helps others become who they were created to be, and what it looks like to grow in friendship over time. Whether friendship feels life-giving or challenging in this season of your life, we invite you to bring every desire, wound, and longing before the Lord, who first calls you His friend. Announcement: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href= "https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&qid=1779300218&s=books&sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is the Lord inviting me to cultivate deeper community where I live?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where in my life am I trying to love others without being in communion with God?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I truly allowing the love of Christ to come out within a community?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Am I at home with the Lord?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have I been possessive of my relationships within my community?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When have I experienced belonging within community?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How can I create more reverent space in my relationships to allow others to become?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How is the Lord calling you to mission?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">When you think about a friendship or marriage that you admire, what qualities of that relationship inspire you?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Who are the people in my life that I feel at home with?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How have you experienced possessiveness negatively impacting your relationships?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where do you long for a deeper sense of belonging?</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Which friends and relationships have played a role in helping you become who God has created you to be?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "The mission of joy and friendship within the Christian community is even more fundamental than the Church's mission to the poor and needy, because love and joy are the source from which all ministry to the sorrowing must flow." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 7) "The wonderful mystery which is you is not complete until you are appreciated." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 19) Scripture for Lectio: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:12-15) Sponsor - Ascension: For the first time in more than 50 years, the Church in the United States will begin praying with a new translation of The Liturgy of the Hours starting in 2027. This long-awaited update marks a historic moment in the life of the Church and offers the opportunity for a renewed encounter with her daily prayer. Chosen by the USCCB as one of the official publishers, Ascension has carefully crafted an edition designed to serve the Church's prayer for generations. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to provide exceptional readability, lasting durability, and beauty worthy of this sacred tradition. Ascension's Edition features: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Original commissioned artwork rooted in Catholic Tradition</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Top-of-the-line typesetting to maximize readability</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Custom Ascension Serif typeface to support extended prayer</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Durable Smyth-sewn binding and premium materials crafted for daily use</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Availability in multiple formats to support individual prayer needs</li> </ul> Available in both Standard and Large Print formats, with three cover materials to choose from, The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition may be preordered as individual volumes or as the complete four-volume bundle. Volume II will begin shipping on January 1, 2027, in time for use beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Experience the beauty of the Church's daily prayer in an edition thoughtfully crafted to support prayer for generations. Preorder The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition at <a href= "https://www.AscensionPress.com/Abiding">www.AscensionPress.com/Abiding</a>. Timestamps: 00:00 Ascension 01:32 Intro 02:18 Welcome 02:37 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 03:31 Mission Comes from Community 05:26 Abiding in God's Love First 10:42 The Feeling of Belonging 14:18 Appreciation is Necessary in Friendship 17:22 We Help Others Become Themselves 20:09 Intimacy is Being at Home with Someone 25:49 Being Attentive to Fear 26:59 Closing Prayer

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on what it means to be truly known, deeply loved, and fully at home with another. We talk about why we must first learn to abide in the love of God, how appreciation helps others become who they were created to be, and what it looks like to grow in friendship over time. Whether friendship feels life-giving or challenging in this season of your life, we invite you to bring every desire, wound, and longing before the Lord, who first calls you His friend. Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon). Journal Questions: How is the Lord inviting me to cultivate deeper community where I live? Where in my life am I trying to love others without being in communion with God? Am I truly allowing the love of Christ to come out within a community? Am I at home with the Lord? How have I been possessive of my relationships within my community? When have I experienced belonging within community? How can I create more reverent space in my relationships to allow others to become? Discussion Questions: How is the Lord calling you to mission? When you think about a friendship or marriage that you admire, what qualities of that relationship inspire you? Who are the people in my life that I feel at home with? How have you experienced possessiveness negatively impacting your relationships? Where do you long for a deeper sense of belonging? Which friends and relationships have played a role in helping you become who God has created you to be? Quotes to Ponder: "The mission of joy and friendship within the Christian community is even more fundamental than the Church's mission to the poor and needy, because love and joy are the source from which all ministry to the sorrowing must flow." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 7) "The wonderful mystery which is you is not complete until you are appreciated." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 19) Scripture for Lectio: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:12-15) Sponsor - Ascension: For the first time in more than 50 years, the Church in the United States will begin praying with a new translation of The Liturgy of the Hours starting in 2027. This long-awaited update marks a historic moment in the life of the Church and offers the opportunity for a renewed encounter with her daily prayer. Chosen by the USCCB as one of the official publishers, Ascension has carefully crafted an edition designed to serve the Church's prayer for generations. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to provide exceptional readability, lasting durability, and beauty worthy of this sacred tradition. Ascension's Edition features: Original commissioned artwork rooted in Catholic Tradition Top-of-the-line typesetting to maximize readability Custom Ascension Serif typeface to support extended prayer Durable Smyth-sewn binding and premium materials crafted for daily use Availability in multiple formats to support individual prayer needs Available in both Standard and Large Print formats, with three cover materials to choose from, The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition may be preordered as individual volumes or as the complete four-volume bundle. Volume II will begin shipping on January 1, 2027, in time for use beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Experience the beauty of the Church's daily prayer in an edition thoughtfully crafted to support prayer for generations. Preorder The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition at www.AscensionPress.com/Abiding. Timestamps: 00:00 Ascension 01:32 Intro 02:18 Welcome 02:37 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 03:31 Mission Comes from Community 05:26 Abiding in God's Love First 10:42 The Feeling of Belonging 14:18 Appreciation is Necessary in Friendship 17:22 We Help Others Become Themselves 20:09 Intimacy is Being at Home with Someone 25:49 Being Attentive to Fear 26:59 Closing Prayer

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on what it means to be truly known, deeply loved, and fully at home with another. We talk about why we must first learn to abide in the love of God, how appreciation helps others become who they were created to be, and what it looks like to grow in friendship over time. Whether friendship feels life-giving or challenging in this season of your life, we invite you to bring every desire, wound, and longing before the Lord, who first calls you His friend. Announcement: <ul> <li> You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/products/friendship-in-the-lord" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ave Maria Press</a> (or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-Lord-Catholic-Classic-Christian/dp/0870613286/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1728BH4O6QWFG&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjWmJ6qpbNSyOJVq4rc5paCX3OLD4McE51g3aYHtBow5Ol41AfgR8FFGwgINvWixcs8XmKlIoDq_G4o15h97pL5T3DvtJ_Nt8lwZ8sZaocsO5s_mhujeaXwRb_7Fw_m4NaXPvQX3tk_XSAPdp_qGqJWkgK7zpT9PDZZT6oDDfsIMRwZfcxMEbuICJPSHgZFYdZnLFRlO-KcEqT88PHQG0o73IfMphrs9aC3VTMsMesI.lcnakqhQVU1W7oS3LcOUXKHV7qXEwDojsdy0gjisSAc&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=friendship+in+the+lord&amp;qid=1779300218&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=friendship+in+the+lord%2Cstripbooks%2C139&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Amazon</a>). </li> </ul> Journal Questions: <ul> <li>How is the Lord inviting me to cultivate deeper community where I live?</li> <li>Where in my life am I trying to love others without being in communion with God?</li> <li>Am I truly allowing the love of Christ to come out within a community?</li> <li>Am I at home with the Lord?</li> <li>How have I been possessive of my relationships within my community?</li> <li>When have I experienced belonging within community?</li> <li>How can I create more reverent space in my relationships to allow others to become?</li> </ul> Discussion Questions: <ul> <li>How is the Lord calling you to mission?</li> <li>When you think about a friendship or marriage that you admire, what qualities of that relationship inspire you?</li> <li>Who are the people in my life that I feel at home with?</li> <li>How have you experienced possessiveness negatively impacting your relationships?</li> <li>Where do you long for a deeper sense of belonging?</li> <li>Which friends and relationships have played a role in helping you become who God has created you to be?</li> </ul> Quotes to Ponder: "The mission of joy and friendship within the Christian community is even more fundamental than the Church's mission to the poor and needy, because love and joy are the source from which all ministry to the sorrowing must flow." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 7) "The wonderful mystery which is you is not complete until you are appreciated." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 19) Scripture for Lectio: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:12-15) Sponsor - Ascension: For the first time in more than 50 years, the Church in the United States will begin praying with a new translation of The Liturgy of the Hours starting in 2027. This long-awaited update marks a historic moment in the life of the Church and offers the opportunity for a renewed encounter with her daily prayer. Chosen by the USCCB as one of the official publishers, Ascension has carefully crafted an edition designed to serve the Church's prayer for generations. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to provide exceptional readability, lasting durability, and beauty worthy of this sacred tradition. Ascension's Edition features: <ul> <li>Original commissioned artwork rooted in Catholic Tradition</li> <li>Top-of-the-line typesetting to maximize readability</li> <li>Custom Ascension Serif typeface to support extended prayer</li> <li>Durable Smyth-sewn binding and premium materials crafted for daily use</li> <li>Availability in multiple formats to support individual prayer needs</li> </ul> Available in both Standard and Large Print formats, with three cover materials to choose from, The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition may be preordered as individual volumes or as the complete four-volume bundle. Volume II will begin shipping on January 1, 2027, in time for use beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Experience the beauty of the Church's daily prayer in an edition thoughtfully crafted to support prayer for generations. Preorder The Liturgy of the Hours, Second Edition at <a href="https://www.AscensionPress.com/Abiding" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.AscensionPress.com/Abiding</a>. Timestamps: 00:00 Ascension 01:32 Intro 02:18 Welcome 02:37 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 03:31 Mission Comes from Community 05:26 Abiding in God's Love First 10:42 The Feeling of Belonging 14:18 Appreciation is Necessary in Friendship 17:22 We Help Others Become Themselves 20:09 Intimacy is Being at Home with Someone 25:49 Being Attentive to Fear 26:59 Closing Prayer

S18 E19 - Friendship in the Lord: What Friendship Means (Chapters 1 & 2)

We discuss the quote, "if ever there comes a time when the women of the world come together purely and simply for the benefit of all mankind, it will be a force such as the world has never known." And we introduce our favorite things of the week!

We discuss the quote, "if ever there comes a time when the women of the world come together purely and simply for the benefit of all mankind, it will be a force such as the world has never known." And we introduce our favorite things of the week!

S01 Episode 01: Coffee, Unity & Companionship

Providing a place of connection, rest and encouragement for women who are on the journey of living out their passion and purpose in Jesus Christ.

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