Life Beyond the Chariot | A Faith & Family Series

We continue our conversation with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin of the Diocese of Tyler to talk about spiritual warfare—specifically, about the spiritual practices and disciplines we can engage in as Catholic families. If you have a child or loved one who has fallen away from the Faith, we hope this conversation can bring hope and encouragement and offer guidance on ways to pray. 

What does it mean to engage in the spiritual battle as Catholic families? In today’s episode we begin a two-part conversation with Fr. John-Mary Bowlin (priest of the Diocese of Tyler) on the spiritual battle and the role of parents in protecting their children from the Evil One.

We are continuing our conversation about Body Literacy with Christina Valenzuela from Pearl & Thistle, this time focusing on how we share this education with our daughters. Christina explains why this conversation with our girls is so important and why they need to hear this from us as moms. She also offers very practical advice on how and when we should start to introduce this education and how to navigate this season with confidence. 

Show Notes: 

Learn more about Pearl & Thistle at https://www.pearlandthistle.com/ 

Cycle Prep: http://www.cycleprep.com/ 

Instagram: @pearlandthistle  

To learn more about events with Christina Valenzuela in the Diocese of Tyler July 26-29, 2023, please visit: stphilipinstitute.org/events. 

We have talked about Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness before, but have you ever heard of Body Literacy? In today’s episode we sit down with Christina Valenzuela, founder of Pearl & Thistle, to talk about Lifelong Body Literacy for Women-- what it is, why it is important, and how this is helping women in all seasons of life. 

Show Notes: 

Learn more about Pearl & Thistle at https://www.pearlandthistle.com/ 

Instagram: @pearlandthistle  

To learn more about events with Christina Valenzuela in the Diocese of Tyler July 26-29, 2023, please visit: stphilipinstitute.org/events. 

In this final part of the talk series from our favored. retreat, we are sharing the keynote by Sister Josephine Garrett entitled “Living as the Favored One”.  

Once we receive the loving Gaze of the Father, how do we live as women of faith? It doesn’t mean that we won’t struggle, but it does mean that we can be rooted in the love and mercy of God and continue to return to His gaze.  

To view pictures from our Women’s Retreat, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4  

This week we’re sharing Deanna Johnston’s keynote called “Receiving the Father’s Gaze” from our Women’s Retreat in the Diocese of Tyler, favored.  

In this talk, Deanna encourages women to reflect on their relationship with God, what it means to receive God’s loving gaze, and how the Blessed Mother models for us the way we can be at peace and have confidence in God’s unconditional love. 

To view pictures from our Women’s Retreat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4  

On March 25th, the St. Philip Institute hosted a Women’s Retreat here in the Diocese of Tyler called “favored.”

This first keynote given by Chika Anyanwu is called “Worldly Favor.” Chika talks about what can happen when our sense of worth and desires of our heart are not rooted in God first and foremost. She shares her own story in a beautiful way that will leave you feeling uplifted and encouraged.

To learn more about Chika Anyanwu, please visit: https://www.chika.church/.

To view pictures from our Women’s Retreat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAyGz4

What can moms learn from St. John the Baptist? In today’s episode we talk about the qualities from this saint that can help us in our vocation (you know, besides being a voice “crying out in the wilderness” at our kids…).

Resources:

Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist 

2023 Eucharistic Congress Registration

CET Article from Dr. Luke Arredondo 

At the beginning of Advent 2022, the Diocese of Tyler entered into the Year of Baptism and St. John the Baptist. In today’s episode we sit down with His Excellency, Bishop Joseph Strickland to discuss his hopes for our diocese over the coming year, and what we can receive by responding joyfully and intentionally to our baptismal call.

Show Notes:

Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist 

Save the Date: June 9-10, 2023 Eucharistic Congress (more information coming soon!)

Death can be a difficult reality to face; but in light of our Catholic faith we have a tremendous reason for hope! In today’s episode we sit down with Fr. Justin Braun, pastor of Sacred Heart in Texarkana, to discuss what it means to have a “happy” death, and what are some of the practical things we can do when accompanying someone in their final moments. 

Show Notes:

Litany of the Saints 

On YouTube: 

Seven Sorrows of Mary 

Introduction to the Interior Life (with Fr. Justin Braun)