ChristCenteredConvos

What does it mean to be called by Him? We answer this question this week as Nicole catches up with Phillip who is currently discerning his vocation with the Dominican Order in California. They catch up over where vocation has led them in this season of their lives and the exciting adventures He has in store for them.

We delve deeper into the creativity of our loving God who reminds us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made". In this week's episode, Nicole catches up with artist Laura, who has blessed the wider community with her rich artistic gifts. Is the artistic process also a prayer to Him and how can the process of creation bring about renewal within our own spiritual lives and those of others? We dive into the inextricable link between faith and art and muse on His creative genius - for He the master potter is constantly moulding us in His image.

No, not hitchhikers but pilgrims! James and Nicole catch up over some coffee as we reflect on how pilgrimages to holy sites reframe our perspective of the faith. Listen for captivating stories on route to Fatima, Santiago de Compostela and Nagasaki - we are taking you on a trip around the world to explore Christianity and our own daily pilgrim experience.

Do you feel like your lifeline to Jesus is disconnecting, much like your internet connection as you WFH? Fret not, Chris and Nicole are here to help as they reflect on some simple truths WFH has revealed to them on the necessity of prayer. Stay tuned for insightful reflections on spiritual books, some laughs and heartfelt observations of how we can stay connected to Him in prayer.

Matthew 18:20 says 'where two or three are gathered in my Name, there I will be'. We return with an exciting series of conversations about the faith, as we reflect on how our spiritual life has grown in this time of Circuit Breaker. Greg and Nicole reflect on this phase of silent reflection and how they have emerged, deeper in their relationship with Him.

Blessed Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola! You may have encountered this saint before as you have done some of the Spiritual Exercises which he is famous for, maybe even the Examen at the end of your day? We honour him today with a bonus episode delivered by Nicole who reflects on this famous prayer of surrender - The Suscipe Prayer and ponder on how we can also let God move in our lives.

Life is in constant flux and sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the disordered nature of our lives. Fret not, Lester is here to help with a little inspiration from St Thomas Aquinas, in his prayer for a good life. Perhaps it's time to slow down a little, Marie Kondo our lives and refocus on the One who truly matters, our Creator and God!

In this episode, Nicole delves deeper into the Divine Mercy Chaplet and reflects on how He is calling on us to trust in Him more fully. Stay tuned for a short recitation at the start and #praywithus!

St Michael guards us against the influences of the Evil One, join Nicole in this episode as she considers the power wielded by prayer and how we can wage spiritual battle in our daily struggles. You are not alone, the battle is not yours to fight, but God's!

Are you struggling to include prayer in your daily routine? Take some advice from Greg as he reflects on the Angelus and Mary's "Fiat". Stay tuned at the start for a short Angelus Prayer with Greg!