When comparing ourselves to others, if it raises us up or puts us down, it paralyzes us from doing all that we can do.

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Mary is a wonderful mother who helps her children discover God's plans for them.

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Peace is the result of being alive in the Spirit. Peace is the Spirit's activity within us.

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Is confession important psychologically, spiritually, and socially?  Hear how confession, forgiveness, and love are integrally related.

What does the Catholic Church teach about Mary? Where is there Scriptural evidence for these beliefs?

Questions Covered:

20:40 - Why do you exalt Mary above Jesus?

29:22 - Why do Catholics pray to Mary at all? Why don’t we pray directly to Jesus?

36:23 - Mary says, My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Does this mean the spirit pre-existed, but her soul came into being at conception?

43:00 - Why are the Hail Mary’s part of the rosary? Where is this instructed for us to do?

51:07 - Why is the term Co-Redeemer used as a name for Mary?

Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, helps callers who are dealing with addictions plan their next steps. If you would like a Catholic in Recovery program in your parish, visit https://catholicinrecovery.com/.

Questions Covered:

12:40 - What is your experience of the role of fear in substance abuse?

18:38 - How can I establish a ministry within my parish?

22:05 - Is fear of financial loss or instability normal?

29:10 - My 23-year-old son has been exhibiting signs of alcoholism. How can I deal with this? Do I ask him to leave my house?

36:12 - I am a practicing Catholic, and my children were raised Catholic. I have an adult son battling alcohol addiction. How can I help him?

44:52 - Can I have some advice for my son who suffers from nicotine and drug addiction?

Resources Mentioned:

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Stop Worrying and Start Living

Episode # 73 is here!! In this week’s episode, I speak with my Friend and Brother-in-Christ, Dwight Juettemeyer. Dwight is married, a Father of 8 and a Business Owner. We learn the moment Dwight realized he needed to be the Spiritual Leader of his family. How does Dwight keep his fire burning for our Catholic Faith? Click Play, and let’s find out together.

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Psychologist Courtney Minerd talks about depression, anxiety, how to find a good therapist, and the complementarity of mind, body and soul. This is an episode for both clergy and laity so that we can support each other better.

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