How-to Catholic

St. Joseph is the patron saint of the entire universal Church, but how much do we really know about him? Whether you’re fully ready for the Solemnity of St. Joseph coming up or don’t know what a Solemnity is, this episode will help you learn just a little bit more about this important saint.

On today’s podcast, we talk about 10 tidbits about St. Joseph. Along the way, we’ll share a Saint Quote to Live By to help you through Lent and Kevin makes Lisa talk about her obsession with tiny houses.

SHOWNOTES

Loretto Chapel with the miraculous stairs

A post on the St. Joseph’s Altar from Lisa’s old mommy blog

Saint Quotes To Live By

“Man laughs because he has a soul, hence, the more spiritual a person is, the more enjoyment there is in [his] life.  In this sense, humor is closely related to faith; it bids us not to take anything too seriously.” –Venerable Fulton Sheen

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For the very first time on the How-to Catholic podcast we welcome…. a man of the cloth. Fr. Brian Larkin, who’s our friend and soon to be yours, talks to us about spiritual reading.

On the episode today, Kevin and Fr. Brian discuss why it’s so important to read (even more than listening to podcasts), how to develop spiritual habits, and recommended authors and books for you to check out.

SHOWNOTES

Some of the books and authors mentioned in this podcast include:

Introduction to the Devout Life

Interior Freedom

He Leadeth Me

Orthdoxy

Han Urs von Balthasar

C.S. Lewis

Joseph Pieper

Other resources:

How-to Catholic – Habit Episode

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Every Church has them and now that it’s Lent it’s time to pray them, we’re talking about the Stations of the Cross. Whether you’ve never done the stations before or you think you know everything about them, this episode will help you enter more deeply into this sacred and important tradition.

On today’s podcast, hosts Kevin and Lisa talk about 3 ways to help you pray the Stations. Along the way, they’ll share what a Catholic celebrity gets wrong about Lent and a Saint Quote to Live by that, perhaps, Mother Teresa stole?

SHOWNOTES

The Way of the Cross by Saint Alphonsus de Liguori

The Stations of the Cross the Pope Francis prays on Good Friday in the Colosseum

The Way of the Cross by St. Jose Maria Escriva

The Way of the Cross by Venerable Fulton Sheen

Quotes from the Episode

“The Cross of Christ contains all the love of God; there we find his immeasurable mercy. This is a love in which we can place all our trust, in which we can believe…. let us entrust ourselves to Jesus, let us give ourselves over to him, because he never disappoints anyone! Only in Christ crucified and risen can we find salvation and redemption.” —Address, World Youth Day, Way of the Cross, July 26, 2013

Saint Quotes To Live By

I am not capable of doing big things, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, for the greater glory of God. – Saint Dominic Savio

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One of the three most important aspects of Lent is prayer. But so many people wonder – how do I start? Am I doing this right? What can I do to go deeper? And, do I actually need to pray every day?

On today’s podcast, Kevin and Lisa talk about 4 steps for prayer. Along the way they give wisdom from the saints, thoughts on acronyms, and practical tips from their own prayer lives. Plus, they have a saint quote to live by that’s perfect for the start of Lent.

SHOWNOTES

Time for God by Jacques Philippe

In Conversation with God Series

Are you doing Dating Detox for Lent? Join us on Insta @datingdetoxlent!

A Few Types of Prayer:

WRAP – A form of Lectio

Ignatian Prayer

A-R-R-R

Saint Quotes To Live By

“Our body has this defect that, the more it is provided care and comforts, the more needs and desires it finds.” – St. Teresa of Avila

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Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com

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Lent is almost here…What are you going to do? Do you need help deciding on how you are going to fast? Do you want ideas on how to make the most of your Lent?

On the podcast today, our guest James Baxter from ThoseCatholicMen shares four components from his program Exodus 90 that you can incorporate in your own Lenten fast and you’ll hear about a fun new way to experience Dating Detox this Lent.

SHOWNOTES

Links:

Exodus90.com

ThoseCatholicMen.com

Exodus90 Podcast

Saint Quotes To Live By

Exodus 4:32: “Let my son go that he may serve me”

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. We’re mid-way through season 3, so on today’s podcast, Kevin and Lisa open up the listener mailbag and answer your burning questions.

On the episode today some of the questions they answer include: what to do about Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday sharing a day on the calendar, how to tackle big books, what we love about living in Denver, and how Kevin and I knew we were called to marriage.

SHOWNOTES

Homestar Runner. You’ve been missing out…

If you are doing Dating Detox for Lent, join us on Instagram! We will be posting most days… let’s journey together!

How-to Confession

How-to Scripture PLUS Jeff Cavins’ Bible Reading Plan

How-to Salvation History Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

How-to Decision Making

Librivox – Free, public domain audiobooks

Where to apply for focus staff: focus.org/apply (We were right!)

Saint Quotes To Live By

I am not afraid, I was born to do this. – St. Joan of Arc

Beth Sri’s new website: Born to Do This

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Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com

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Feminism. For many, fewer words bring up positive or negative stereotypes and emotions. Does feminism have anything to do with Catholicism? Would Jesus consider himself to be a feminist? Should all women be feminists?

On the podcast today Lisa interviews Claire Swinarski, host of The Catholic Feminist podcast who, spoiler alert, says yes, all women should be feminists, but perhaps not exactly the stereotypical kind you might be thinking of. Join us as Claire and Lisa discuss 5 truths about feminism that every Catholic should consider.

SHOWNOTES

Connect with Claire: Instagram | Facebook | The Catholic Feminist Podcast

5 Pro-Life Answers to Pro-Choice Questions

More about Abby Johnson

How-to Challenge: Read JP II’s On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (and Letter to Women)

Saint Quotes To Live By

“The world… doesn’t simply need what we have. It needs what we are.” – St. Edith Stein

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In our culture, we have a hard time understanding what it means to be a friend. What kind of friendships do we have? What does it mean to be a friend to someone else? And how do we get better at this whole friendship thing?

On today’s podcast, Kevin and Lisa look at true friendship as they explore 4 keys to virtuous friendships. Plus, your hosts are doing their first giveaway for Lent, and Lisa has a big announcement that you won’t want to miss.

SHOWNOTES

Everything you need to know about Lisa Cotter and Leah Darrow’s Lux Conference! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Don’t forget to enter the Instagram Lenten giveaway to win a copy of Blessed is She’s She Who Believed and Dating Detox!

Saint Quotes To Live By

“We cannot do everything at once nor become saints in four days.” – St. Philip Neri

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Christmas is over, Lent begins in just one month, and right now we find ourselves in the season of Ordinary Time. However, this isn’t any ordinary, Ordinary Time. Traditionally in the Catholic Church, this time is known as Carnival Season. But what exactly is Carvnival Season and what does it have to do with the liturgical year? On the podcast today Lisa interviews Louisiana native, Mallory Smyth, on the Catholic roots of Carnival and how we can use it as a time to prepare for Lent.

SHOWNOTES

Connect with Mallory: Twitter | Instagram

Find out more about Endow

Join Mallory and Lisa at the Legacy Conferences!

Quotes from this Episode

“Carnival remains festive only where Ash Wednesday still exists. To eliminate Ash Wednesday is to eliminate the Carnival itself.” – Josef Pieper

“Carnival is most obviously the season for parties and family get-togethers…with the avowed intention of having that good time together. Carnival is the time to be social, to give and to receive invitations for special parties. It is the time to celebrate as a parish group…” – Maria Von Trapp

Saint Quotes To Live By

“To a great extent, the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. When a man loves a woman, he has to become worthy of her. The higher her virtue, the more noble her character, the more devoted she is to truth, justice, and goodness, the more a man has to aspire to be worthy of her. The history of civilization could actually be written in terms of the level of its women.” – Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen

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Kevin: Twitter | Instagram

Lisa: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com

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FOCUS’ SLS Conference is the real deal. Whether you attended the conference last week or haven’t even heard about it, on this episode Kevin and Lisa will give you an inside look at one of the biggest Catholic conferences of the year.

On the podcast today, your hosts discuss eight highlights of SLS. Plus, they share a saint quote from one of the most joyful saints of all-time and sneak in a Catholic hack to help you start off the New Year right.

SHOWNOTES

FOCUS Facebook Page that contains the SLS live-streamed talks

Jim Caviezel’s Address

Kevin’s Address

Saint Quotes To Live By

“Be often reading the lives of saints for inspiration and instruction.” – St. Philip Neri

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Email: hello[at]madetomagnify[dot]com

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