This week, Father Kevin leads us in talking about asking God what He wants to do in the life of a parish, diocese, personal or family life instead of just blessing our decisions. God desires to be at work in our lives, and really does have a plan. Do we lean into it? Or, do we try to do things on our own?

We also have an audience of one (and third voice!).

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This week we have a very special (and returning!) guest with us! Madison Velez poses a great question for us to discuss...why are we Catholic? And what keeps us coming back?

It's a great discussion, with plenty of laughs! We are grateful for community!

Catholic Resources:

Catholic Answers

In the Beginning by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

FORMED.org

Fr. Mike Schmitz and Ascension Presents

Liturgical/Ritual Books

Real Life Catholic

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo

The Essential Catholic Survival Guide by Catholic Answers

Jonah and Karina got married!! WOOT WOOT! We are so grateful for the tech support that Jonah has provided to the podcast! Please keep him and Karina in your prayers as they begin their life together!

This week we discuss what it means to offer our goals and interior lives to the Lord. Particularly, how the Offertory in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is an invitation to give God everything in our lives to be transformed by His mercy.

Father Kevin also touches on what to do when we feel discouraged when we do not achieve our goals.

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This week we talk about youth ministry and engaging our young people, fostering community and a relationship with Jesus.

AND we open the episode talking about Eastern Byzantine Rite, and other liturgical things...shocker!

This week the trio dives into the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict the XVI. Sharing some of their favorite works of his and the legacy he left.

Check out book recommendations below!

Fr. Kevin: Deus caritas est

https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html

Emma:

Spirit of the Liturgy

Jesus of Nazareth trilogy

Mary Kate:

Benedictus: Day by Day with Pope Benedict XVI

This week Father Kevin leads us in reflection on Proposal 3 in the state of Michigan. We also had problems with Emma's microphone - apologies for the low sound!!

Back at 'em this week with Emma and Mary Kate. They talk about some practical Advent ideas, even in the midst of some annoying thuds throughout the episode. We are happy to be BACK!

***NOT FOR THE KIDS***

This week we hit the ground running by talking about Natural Family Planning. We talk about the beauties, the struggles, and everything in between. Oh, and wait until the end - there is a great surprise!

Here are some resources for Natural Family Planning

Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love by Dr. Edward Sri

^^ Practical and very digestible, easy to read

The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning Book by Simcha Fisher

^^ hilarious, practical, doesn't beat around the bush

Link for an NFP Instructor:

https://www.facebook.com/FeminineGeniusNFP/

Humanae Vitae - by Pope Paul VI

Love and Responsibility - Pope John Paul II

Theology of the Body - Pope John Paul II

We have a special guest on this week!! Byzantine nun, Mother Natalia, joins us this week in sharing about her vocation story, Eastern Catholocism, and just the spiritual journey. Emma and Father Kevin also channel their inner Eastern Catholic.

Check out Mother Natalia's podcast - What God is Not

We are BACK! This week we share about the joys of Holy Week and Easter. Father Kevin poses a good question to reflect on as we continue to journey through this Easter Season.

Holy Spirit activate!

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