I love Sister Mercy Marie!!!! Here's a hilarious little behind the scenes clip!

Today's episode features Father Kevin Laughery.  We acknowledge we have limitations as white people discussing racism, but nonetheless I hope it still inspires some interior reflection and conversion.

Intro Song License:

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode features Alex Bedinghaus, a missionary for Biking for Babies.  Listen to his beautiful testimony on what it means to stand up for life inside the womb.  For more information about Biking for Babies head to their website: bikingforbabies.com.

Intro Song License:

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode features:
-Casey Swindler, a military wife, mama of 3 and Speech language pathologist!
-Some big news in the Rogers family!!!!
-Information about a an Usbourne Books Facebook party!!

Casey's information:

Podcast: Building Bridges - the SLP Mama Podcast

website: buildingbridgespodcast.com

Facebook: Building Bridges

Instagram: buildingbridges_slpmama

Usbourne Book Party: Emily's Fall in Love with Books Party

Intro Song License:

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode features 2 great women from Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.  They talk about their call to serve the poor and the beautiful work this organization is doing. Here is their website to find more information to get involved: catholiccharitiesusa.org.

Intro Song License:

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode features Beth Knobbe, a member of the Catholic Relief Services team.  She shares BEAUTIFULLY about her call to serve and uphold the human dignity of others.  Find out more about Catholic Relief Services at crs.org.

Intro Song License:

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What is a consecrated virgin?? This episode features Cathy Webb who is in the process of becoming a consecrated virgin.  She shares the story of her yes to follow God's will through this vocation.  Follow her on her journey on Instagram at: @webb_ofgrace

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode features Zach Samples, a seminarian in the diocese of Springfield in Illinois.  He shares about his longing to get married growing up and how that desire transformed into a desire to be a Catholic priest.  Contact Zach at [email protected] for more questions about discerning the priesthood and visit my blog at emannrogers.com for his recommended resources for discerning a vocation to the priesthood.

Intro Song License:

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode features Sister Mercy Marie of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary.  She shares her story on her call to be a religious sister!

Website: www.piercedhearts.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piercedhearts.org/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sctjmyouth/?hl=en 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsAkkzeASjmmWDWLpu9qDww?sub_confirmation=1 

Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode is an introduction to prayer followed by a 15 minute guided meditation on the Scripture passage Luke 1:26-38.

Intro Song:
Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days---faster

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Meditation Song:
Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5726-deep-relaxation-preview
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/