Faith Fondue

Welcome to the holy season of Advent. As we light the first candle, known as the Prophecy Candle, we are called to live with HOPE and to give it to one another. Anne and Haley discuss what the Gospel reading harkens—so many live in fear and with fear. Thanks to Christ, Our Redeemer, we can and ought to live differently.

Haley shares her family tradition of decorating for Christmas after the turkey has been eaten and Anne raises a question about bringing those decorations into the Church before 12/25.

In this episode we are reminded that the act of gratitude brings us back to the Lord. God is the creator and provider of all that is good. When we take a moment participate in acts of Thanksgiving, we return to Christ...in the same way one of the ten lepers did. Anne and Haley are grateful for the holiday, the break from work and time with family and friends.

Anne and Haley discuss the importance of slowing down. How countercultural....and counterintuitive. Haley reminds us that if we don't slow down we will be slowed down. This is where prayer, reflection on the Word, meditation and mindfulness can help! Anne is back from a visit to So Cal to see SoFi stadium; this trip sparked some good conversation on the liveliness of fans in the NFL ...as Haley and her family know quite well!

Anne and Haley embark on a month of saints and souls, thanks and more. Haley points out that we remain in Ordinary Time and reflects on the gifts of the "every day," the ordinary in life. And yet, the holiday season has begun—a time that is extraordinary. How do we prepare? And how will we celebrate? These questions plus the message of the Gospel are worth chewing on and stewing over the flame of Fondue.

What was lost has been found. Haley's voice returns as does Faith Fondue. On All Hallow's Eve, we are excited for the month of November--a time for Saints and Thanks. However, let us not let Halloween 2021 go by without one more nod to Candy Corn (who knew it was a costume) and the fun of this holiday.

In this episode Haley asks why we struggle to get good coaches? What can we do in our schools and communities to ensure those in this special role do more than carry out the contract. Anne speaks to the joy of Orange October. Haley shares the hurt of friends who find themselves struggling with the Covenant of marriage. Important questions, tough circumstances, to which Anne speaks of Religion and Spirituality. A lot if cooking over this flame...Faith Fondue carries on!

Anne and Haley revisit a few important conversations about awareness, joy, appreciation and gratitude. Haley offers a rant that raises the question: How can we fix that which is broken? Anne speaks about the power of relationships in light of all of it.

On this Feast of the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Anne and Haley discuss his legacy—the sweetness of charity and giving to those in need. And speaking of sweet, that is the taste of victory and in particular this time of the year in sports.

Anne and Haley once again speak to the importance of a community of faith—especially when tragedy and loss come our way. How do we find community? How might we build it? What role do presence, hope and prayer play in all of it.

On this Labor Day weekend, Haley and Anne reflect on the start of a new year, chew on the words of Pope Francis and pray with an image in anticipation of the 20-year anniversary of 9/11