In this episode, we are joined for one last time by Fr. Dexter Brewer, pastor of Christ the King for these last 17 years. We talk about his plans for retirement, the significance of Prudence in his life, and what his time at Christ the King has meant to him.

In this episode, we are joined by longtime parishioner Carolyn Goddard, who for many years facilitated centering prayer and lectio divina groups here at Christ the King. We talk about the practice of centering prayer, how it fits in with other forms of prayer, and the importance of silence in the spiritual life.

In this episode, we are joined by CTK pastor Fr. Dexter Brewer, who recently led two Sunday morning adult education sessions on conscience in Catholic teaching and practice. We talk about the importance of conscience, the importance of listening to that quiet voice within, and the struggles that Catholics often have over matters of conscience. 

In this episode, we are joined by Christ the King parishioner Richard Rodgers, who facilitates a monthly dream group here at the parish. We talk about the significance of our nighttime dreaming, and Richard describes his experience with dream work, the practice of sharing one’s dreams with a group in order to uncover what our deeper selves, our angels, or even God might be telling us.  

In this episode, Fr. Dexter Brewer returns to talk about the Easter Triduum. We discuss his favorite parts of these most holy days of our liturgical year, and he reflects on the nature of liturgy and why these solemn rituals are so powerful.

In this episode, we welcome Christ the King’s pastoral care coordinator, Margaret Emsweller. We discuss the parish’s grief ministry, a resource for those who have lost loved ones, and she talks about her own journey through grief.

I’ll offer a content warning for our listeners: we do discuss pregnancy loss, the loss of adult children, and the loss of spouses. If you are in need of support during a difficult time, you can find Margaret’s contact information on our website, http://www.ctk.org.

In this episode, Fr. Dexter Brewer talks all about Lent. We discuss the purpose of our Lenten fast and how it all leads up to the Easter Triduum, and he shares some tips for anyone trying to decide what to give up for Lent. We also mention the upcoming Christ the King Lenten retreat, facilitated by Fr. Dexter, in the church at 7pm on Monday, February 26th and Tuesday February 27th. This retreat is hosted by the Women’s Council and open to all parishioners.

In episode ten, we are joined by Fr. Dexter Brewer, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, to talk about the season of Advent. We discuss Christmas lights, the liturgical significance of light and silence, and the art of doing less – not more – in our spiritual lives. 

In episode nine, we are joined by Christ the King parishioner Staci Roccasalva, founder of Let’s Work Happier, a coaching service that helps busy professionals avoid burnout and regain a spiritual perspective on their life and work. Staci talks about her journey from corporation to coaching, the value of silence, and the role of the parish in a balanced spiritual life.

In our eighth episode, we are joined again by Fr. Dexter Brewer, pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, to discuss the upcoming Sunday gospel. We talk about what it means to love God, why loving our neighbor is an integral part of this, and we know when we have successfully fulfilled the two greatest commandments.