Heart of the Ark

By Office For Evangelization - Archdiocese of Newark

The Heart of the Ark podcast is an initiative from the Office for Evangelization in the Archdiocese of Newark. We're coming to you to bring knowledge and courage as we voyage through this life as miss... more

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Heart of the Ark episodes:

February 03, 2023 Episode 13: Ep 13: We are One Body in Christ with Dr. Anne Masters, Ph.D., FAAIDD
Jen is joined by Dr. Anne Masters, Ph.D., FAAIDD - Director of the Office for Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, as they discuss belonging and evangelization to and with all members of the Body of Christ.
Pastoral Ministry with Persons with Disabilities - https://www.rcan.org/offices-and-ministries/ministry-disabilities
Pope Francis - Wednesday address - January 11, 2023 - Catechesis. The passion for evangelization: The believer's apostolic zeal. The call to the apostolate (Mt 9:9-13) - https://tinyurl.com/47xksjva
Music referenced:
We are One Body, Dan Scallon - https://youtu.be/jDRYEwNYOOM
A Prayer of Compassion, Gwyneth Walker - https://youtu.be/zaEhVkcrxtY
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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29min
January 27, 2023 Episode 12: Ep 12: Fit for Divinity with Fr. Paul Houlis
Jen talks with Fr. Paul Houlis, about the Dignity of the human person and the way Christ redeems humanity in Body and Soul.
Fr. Paul Houlis is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark and serves as the chaplain at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and is in residence at Holy Cross Church.
He hosts his own podcast called "A Holy Mess with his HoliMess"
https://a-holy-mess.captivate.fm/
References -
Theology of the Body USCCB intro - https://tinyurl.com/2p9etfvw
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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35min
January 20, 2023 Episode 11: Ep 11: New Year. New me? - Fr. John and Jen discuss the difference between disciplines and resolutions
Fr. John and Jen discuss some ideas for considering and creating spiritual practices that will lead to a more fulfilling Lent and real conversion of your heart and habits.
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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41min
December 20, 2022 Episode 10: Christmas Traditions - Fr. John and Jen
Fr. John and Jen discuss some of their own holiday traditions, and the ways in which the living out and sharing of these customs shape our faith and our families.
Books referenced: Practical Theology: On Earth as it is in Heaven - Terry Veling shorturl.at/coK45
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
St. Andrew Novena Prayer:
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.
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39min
December 16, 2022 Episode 9: God's desire to know us and to love us - Evangelizing young women
Mary Help of Christians Academy - https://www.maryhelp.org/
Sr. Kelly, a native of Delaware was a Salesian Lay Missioner at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School in Takoma Park, Md., and became an aspirant to the order in 2014. She now serves as Campus minister and Theology department head at Mary Help of Christians Academy in North Haledon, NJ. Please pray for Sr. Kelly as she is preparing to make her final profession to the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco.
Sr. Kelly speaks to us about her Advent and Christmas messages to her high school students.
Music referenced: Casting Crowns - Make Room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYHpJnfy2lQ
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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32min
December 16, 2022 Episode 8: Four P's of Advent and getting beyond commercial Christmas - Evangelizing young men
Recorded live at Seton Hall Preparatory High School - www.shp.org
Fr. Bogumil Misiuk, a native of Lublin, Poland, is the first priest in the Archdiocese of Newark to have been born in the 1990s. He is 32 years old and assigned as campus minister to Seton Hall Preparatory school, the same high school that he graduated from in 2008.
Fr. B, as his students call him, speaks to us about Advent and Christmas and the example of vocations to the students in his charge.
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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36min
November 19, 2022 Episode 7: Eucharist means Thankgiving with Bishop Michael Saporito
Bishop Michael Saporito, Auxilliary Bishop of Newark, joins Jennifer to speak about the Eucharist as the ulitmate act of Thanksgiving and the ways we can deepen our relationship with Our Lord truly present in Blessed Sacrament and also in the midst of communities gathered at mass. We cover our hopes for Advent and Christmas seasons.
Bishop Michael Saporito, biography - https://tinyurl.com/urkyevsr
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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37min
November 11, 2022 Episode 5: For all the Saints, who from their labors rest.... with Preston Dibble and John Kalinowski
Preston Dibble is the Diocesan Director of Music for the Diocese of Paterson, and the Director of Music at Our Lady of Sorrows in South Orange, he serves in pivotal roles in the American Guild of Organists and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
John Kalinowski is a Board Certified Hospital Chaplain and the Coordinator for the ministries of Loss and Healing at the Archdiocese of Newark.
Both men speak of the importance of evangelization and accompaniment of those that they meet especially in times of grief.
Topics discussed:
Funeral liturgies as an opportunity for encounter, discernment of what goes into choosing good hymns for liturgies, pastoral considerations with concerns to the music of David Haas.
Hospital Chaplaincy in a Catholic context, the spiritual journey of a chaplain, and the ways in which our Catholic identity shape health care and end of life decisions.
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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45min
November 11, 2022 Episode 6: Holiday Conversation tips: Talking Turkey with compassion
Family gatherings can be wonderful, and stressful. Fr. John and Jen give some insights in ways in which we can keep the peace, and perhaps spread the faith with the people closest to us this holiday season from Thanksgiving, througout Advent to Christmas and beyond.
Books referenced:
Clear and Simple: https://cedarhouse.co/clear-simple/
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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30min
October 18, 2022 Episode 4: Rituals give meaning to life... and death.
Works referenced -
Liturgy of the Ordinary - https://tishharrisonwarren.com/liturgy-of-the-ordinary
Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living - https://tinyurl.com/mwu85
Continuing the Journey – Preparing a Catholic Funeral - https://tinyurl.com/yrpy2cv5
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - www.erichuntermusic.com
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34min

FAQs about Heart of the Ark:

How many episodes does Heart of the Ark have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.