Let’s face it: parish life can be hard, but it can also be very fulfilling. As Catholics the parish is a primary place where we are called to encounter God and accompany others, but how do we connect with our parish in a real and meaningful way?

On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter answer 3 questions about parish life. Along the way, they will share their own journey on this topic. Plus, they’ll update you on their house search and share a Catholic hack that will help you wake up on the right foot.

SHOWNOTES

One Semester of Spanish Love Song

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Welcome to the Liturgical Lowdown for the month of July! In this episode host, Lisa Cotter will be giving you insights, histories, and ideas on how to celebrate and integrate the liturgical life of the Catholic Church into your life this month.

SHOWNOTES

July’s Devotion: Most Precious Blood of Jesus

Pope Francis’ Monthly Intention: Priests and Their Pastoral Ministry: Pray for priests who feel tired and lonesome. Pray that they find help and comfort in their close relationship with Jesus and in their friendships with their brother priests.

Feasts of Note:

July 1st – St. Junipero Serra (optional memorial)

July 3rd – Thomas the Apostle (feast)

July 4th – Independence Day (USA) (optional memorial)

July 5th – Elizabeth of Portugal (optional memorial)

July 6th – Maria Goretti (optional memorial)

July 11th – St. Benedict (memorial)

July 12th – St. Louis and Zelie Martin (optional memorial)

July 14th – St. Kateri Tekakwitha (memorial)

July 16th – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (optional memorial)

July 22nd – St. Mary Magdalene (feast)

July 23rd – Bridget of Sweeden (optional memorial)

July 24th – Sharbel Makhloof (optional memorial)

July 25th – James (feast)

July 26th – St. Joachim and Anne (memorial)

July 30th – Peter Chrysologus (optional memorial)

July 31st – Ignatius of Loyola (memorial)

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Something new is about to go down on the podcast because tomorrow Lisa is putting up the first of many liturgical lowdown mini-episodes.

In order to prepare you for this new series, today hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are giving you some vision for why to live liturgically and filling you in on some notes about the liturgical calendar that will be helpful to know as you listen in on the monthly liturgical lowdown episodes.

SHOWNOTES

For personal prayer, this can be a “prayer corner” with the Sacred Scriptures and icons, in order to be there, in secret, before our Father. In a Christian family, this kind of little oratory fosters prayer in common. (CCC 2691)

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Do you know how to have tough conversations about the faith? When we live authentic Catholic lives, friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors will start asking us all sorts of questions. How will we respond in these important situations?

On today’s episode, Kevin and Lisa give you 5 do’s and don’ts on how to defend the faith in a winning way by sharing some examples from their own adventures in apologetics. Plus, they have the perfect Baptism present hack that will be remembered for years to come.

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Do you know how to say goodbye? Summer is a time filled with saying farewells to jobs, friends, houses, and schools. Last impressions are really important for how people will remember us and how we will remember them: how can we learn to do this well?

On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter give you 5 steps on how to say goodbye. Along the way, they’ll update you on their own goodbyes as they change jobs, houses, and the size of their family, plus they’ll share a Father’s Day hack that will help those who are in a gift-giving rut.

SHOWNOTES

How-to Transitions

How-to Decision Making (Discernment)

Great is the power of memory, an awe-inspiring mystery, my God, a power of profound and infinite multiplicity. – St. Augustine

Gratitude, therefore, takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference. – Thomas Merton

Hack

Spiritual Boquet Examples

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It’s the first episode of season four and do we have a show for you. On today’s episode hosts Kevin and Lisa Cotter are talking about fertility as they share what they wish they had known about this topic before they got married.

Along the way, they’ll give you a Catholic hack that will help your prayer life in a cost-efficient way and they are giving away not one, but two, items to a lucky winner. Annndddd they have some MAJOR life updates to share!

SHOWNOTES

Endow website: endowgroups.org

Pink Salt Riot website: pinksaltriot.com

Hack

In Conversation with God on the Relevant Radio App

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It’s that time of year… Sacraments! Weddings, Confirmations, First Communions and more. Sacraments connect us to Christ and receiving one is a highlight for any Catholics. How can we learn more about these amazing gifts?

On today’s episode, hosts Kevin and Lisa give you 6 things that you might not know about Sacraments. Along the way, we’ll talk about how Kevin is trying to be like Chip Gaines and what Lisa is making for our son’s Confirmation and First Communion.

SHOWNOTES

Liturgical food website: catholiccuisine.blogspot.com

Presence Live Event with Lisa, Dr. Tim Gray, and Chris Stefanick (Wednesday, May 2nd 8:00 PM EST)

Fill out our How-to Catholic Survey and you could win $20.00 to Amazon!

Saint Quotes To Live By

To live is to change, and to be perfect is to have changed often. – Bl. John Henry Newman

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BURN OUT! Have you ever felt like you didn’t have anything left to give? It can happen to anyone and it happened to Kevin and Lisa during the last few weeks. How do we get here and how do we get out?

On today’s podcast, your hosts talk about 8 tips on how to get burned out. Along the way, they’ll share where they’ve been these last three weeks and what they’re doing to get back on track. If you ever thought Kevin and Lisa were perfect, give this episode a listen.

SHOWNOTES

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Saint Quotes To Live By

“I have nothing left to give, but I still have my heart and with that, I can love.” Bl. Chiara Luce Badano

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It’s the most important week in the Church calendar, but what are we supposed to do again? Maybe the best thing is to make sure we take time to experience God’s love in a new way.

On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin and Lisa talk about 3 ways to receive God’s love this Holy Week. Along the way, they’ll share a huge announcement from Kevin, give you some insight into why they aren’t a stereotypical couple, and offer a Catholic hack for First Communions or Confirmations.

SHOWNOTES

How-to Holy Week

How-to Confession

“What has the Cross given to those who have gazed upon it and to those who have touched it? What has the Cross left in each one of us? You see, it gives us a treasure that no one else can give: the certainty of the faithful love which God has for us.” Pope Francis

Saint Quotes To Live By

“Tribulation is a gift from God – one that He especially gives His special friends.” – St. Thomas More

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Truth: we are all broken and in need of healing, but this a fact that perhaps we don’t like to readily admit. However, keeping our painful memories in the dark causes more trouble than having the courage to bring them into the light.

On today’s episode, Lisa interviews the inspirational Crystalina Evert on not only why, but how to begin the process of healing. Listen in as they discuss Crystalina’s four pillars for healing and as a bonus, three fun facts that Lisa learned about Crystalina from their time as neighbors.

SHOWNOTES

chastityproject.com

womenmadenew.com

Connect with Crystalina: Twitter | Instagram

Find an Adoration Chapel: therealpresence.org

Saint Quotes To Live By

“God does not inspire us to do what cannot be done.” – St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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