This week, Gary looks at the Mass Readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. The focus is on the "living water" provided through the Holy Spirit. Tune in and let's discuss it further!

Do you have trouble living in the present with God? Listen to this healing meditation  If you need help on your journey go to https://www.kendravonesh.com/faith-coaching

Reflect with Fathers Ricardo and Phillip as they prepare us for Sunday’s Gospel which tells us that Jesus understands human nature. He understands us and to stay close to Him. Listen in as we continue our Lenten journey.

Have you ever heard the voice of Jesus? Those who have had that experience are quite fortunate. But some of us, seem never to heart his voice. Whether it be audibly, symbolically, or intuitively, we never seem able to perceive what God is saying to us either through circumstances, “coincidences,” or the still small voice within us. For a period of time, I was convinced that our Lord spoke to everyone else but me. In a moment of discouragement, he proved me wrong and brought me to an amazing realization. In this episode, I share my experience with listeners and show them how they, too, can hear the voice of Jesus even when he seems to be keeping silent.

Brent Dean Robbins, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology and director of the M.A. in community psychology program at Point Park University. He is editor-in-chief of Janus Head: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature, Continental Philosophy, and Phenomenological Psychology, and a recipient of the American Psychological Association's Carmi Harari Early Career Award. His published research includes mixed method investigations of emotion, embodiment, and the medicalization of the body in contemporary Western culture, with particular attention to the implications of these findings for the treatment of mental illness.

He is a revert to the faith and former agnostic. His story was also recently featured on The Journey Home on EWTN.

Dr. Janet Smith, author of Humanae Vitae: A Generation Later, joins us beneath the surface as we delve into the truth about contraception - what it does to women, their health and well being, their prospective mate-selection; how it affects infertility, libido, the environment, and what it also does to males.  Crucially important information.

This is a 'part one' of a two-part interview.

Why do Catholics believe what they do?

Questions Covered:

01:53 - In the Apostle’s Creed, why did Jesus descend into hell? 

05:59 - I reject the Catholic teaching on homosexuality and I think that the Catholic Church is a bigoted hate group because of it. 

15:09 - Some of my friends don’t believe in the validity of the rosary and think that it is satanic. Does the Church approve officially of the rosary? 

19:32 - Do Catholics deny evolution? I am being taught it in school right now. 

32:30 - Why do Catholics believe in limbo? 

41:35 - Why do Catholics believe in purgatory? 

47:49 - Why do Catholics believe Jesus is the Son of Man? 

51:37 - Why does the Catholic Church accept soul creationism? 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Is opposing homosexual behaviour bigotry? 

The Immortal in You by Michael Augross

Why do Catholics believe what they do?

Questions Covered:

12:28 - Why did Jesus still have his wounds on his glorified body? Is it like that in heaven? 

19:55 - Why do Catholics kneel and stand and sit during the liturgy? 

23:24 - Why do we pray for the saints to intercede for us? Wouldn’t that cause sadness for the saints in heaven? 

29:09 - Why do we pray for the saints to intercede for us? Wouldn’t that cause sadness for the saints in heaven? 

33:40 - What is ordinary time in the liturgical calendar versus the other times of the year? 

37:03 - There are books in Catholic bibles that are not in Protestant bibles. Why is that?  

46:20 - Why do Catholics believe that you cannot use birth control? 

Resources Mentioned:

 

Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger by Gary Michuta 

Bringing Sanity Back to Sex Part 1 and 2

How Contraception Thwarts Love

To love others we must first understand that we are loved by God.

 

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Inactivity by parts of the Christ's Body causes weaknesses that make us all more vulnerable to evil.

 

Reflect more on the topic of this podcast with GNM’s video, "The Way of the Eucharist is Out the Door" @ https://gnm-media.org/eucharist-out-the-door/.

 

The text of this podcast can be found on our website at https://gnm.org/good-news-reflections/?useDrDate=2021-03-11.

     

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