Fr John Rutten stops in to chat about a common question many parents of teens and college aged kids have. How can we keep kids Catholic in college, and beyond? What conversations can we have with them to keep them on track to practice their Faith and most importantly take Jesus along with them on the journey?  What a Newman Center is and why they should check it out? Fr John also shares some of his life story. How he overcame addiction and was led to priesthood.  

*Sioux Falls city has a Newman club, not an actual Newman building. 

reach Fr John at:  [email protected]

The Risk of Education book  The Risk of Education: Discovering Our Ultimate Destiny: Giussani, Luigi, Hauerwas, Stanley: 9780773557185: Amazon.com: Books

Fr Rutten's podcast with his weekly homily: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homilies-with-fr-john-rutten/id1640368166

Coyote Catholic podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coyote-catholic-conversations/id1668688749

Rutten Radio (Fr John & his bros) https://open.spotify.com/show/4jeIedBerrTXFdoMs2sKrg?si=41238e1fe6384a2a

Surrender NovenaWant a Deeper Surrender? Let It Go with This Novena. - Ascension Press Media  

 Day 1 - Novena of Surrender to Jesus - Season 1 - FORMED

"Raising Catholic Kids" Greg Popcak on podcast Ave Maria:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ave-maria-in-the-afternoon/id1482920750

News on Raise Roof USD Newman Center ‘Raise the Roof’ campaign raises over $400,000 for repairs, debt (dakotanewsnow.com)

Lois Heron is back for another episode to talk with us about ways we can foster a prayerful environment in our home--our Domestic Church. We share ideas on practical ways we can draw the family in, including "Hushing the Home."  

 Lois’ Stand In The Gap Initiative provides a daily prayer guide to pray a collection of prayers adapted from scripture and the prayers of the Church to personalize as you pray for your loved ones in your life, and resources to deepen your prayer life. You will receive occasional updates with new prayers and resources. 

 To reach Lois: [email protected]

The YouTube presentations on Jeff and Lois’ conversion story to the Roman Catholic Church :  A conversion story with a twist | Catholic Views (youtube.com) & 

Love of the sacraments | Catholic Views (youtube.com)

The Maiden Warrior blog includes the entire story of Lois’ journey into the fullness of the Faith, and other writings primarily focused on transformation of the heart through prayer and meditation.” 

Show reference resources:

-The Little Oratory book

-Thomas Aquinas Student Prayer:

Prayer before Study Creator of all things, true Source of light and wisdom, lofty origin of all being, graciously let a ray of Your brilliance penetrate into the darkness of my understanding and take from me the double darkness in which I have been born, an obscurity of both sin and ignorance.Give me a sharp sense of understanding,a retentive memory,and the ability to grasp things correctly and fundamentally.Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations,and the ability to express myself with thoroughness and charm. Point out the beginning, direct the progress, and help in completion; through Christ our Lord. Amen. —St. Thomas Aquinas

-Children's bibles--coming soon!!

There are so many wonderful and different ways to pray and enter into intimate time with Our Lord. One of the ways we can pray is with Scripture. In this episode, Lois Heron shares her wisdom in how to use the Word of God to pray. Lois has a rich background in prayer and scripture and is an experienced prayer warrior. Grab a seat and a cup of coffee or tea and listen in to our conversation as if you were sitting right beside us. 

For Lois' Conversion story:  A conversion story with a twist | Catholic Views (youtube.com) & 

Love of the sacraments | Catholic Views (youtube.com)

To reach Lois: [email protected]

Lois' Blog:  My Journey into the Catholic Church – The Maiden Warrior &

Pray It Forward: The Power of Fervent Prayer for Your Family – The Maiden Warrior

Article from The Bishops Bulletin:  Discover an abundant life worth living - The Bishop's Bulletin (sfcatholic.org)

 "The Power of the Praying Woman, etc.. books: Amazon.com : the power of a praying woman

 Fr. Tom Hartman is not only a priest, he also happens to be a Dad and Grandpa in real life too (yep, you read that right). In this episode, Father Tom shares his vocation story, talks about what the Domestic Church is and gives practical tips from his own life experience raising his children on ways you can nurture your family in and through the Faith. His testimony is sure to inspire you!

Different prayers that Fr mentioned:

  Prayer-of-Saint-Augustine.pdf (peterboroughdiocese.org)

Prayer to Your Guardian Angel | USCCB

Bless us, O Lord! - Teaching Catholic Kids

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel | EWTN

What do you do if you discover your child has stumbled upon pornography? How can you handle this situation with sensitivity, care and compassion? What are the next steps?  Fr Kristopher Cowles is back for a follow up episode to last week where we talked about How to talk with your kids about porn and keeping them safe. But if it's too late and porn has already found your child or loved one, and you need some guidance on what to do now. Fr Cowles gives us some scripting ideas on opening up the conversation to talk about it, and how to find healing and recovery.

Be sure to check out the oodles of resources that we have linked below.

PRAYER: You have the direct link already :-) Seek the Lord's Guidance, He will direct you.

STRIVE  STRIVE Homepage (strive21.com)

Covenant Eyes  The Best Porn Addiction Resources in 2024 (covenanteyes.com)

Fight the New Drug  Fight the New Drug Live Presentations About Porn

Integrity Restored  Podcast | IntegrityRestored.com

The Augustine Way  The Augustine Way | Guide Book (augway.org)

RPR show Fr. Kristopher Cowles and Fr. Kevin O'Dell - RPL 6.12.24 1/2 | Real Presence Radio

Chastity.com  Chastity

Formed.org The Brain Science of Pornography | Redeeming Our Vision | Episode 3 - Redeeming Our Vision - FORMED

Focus on the Family Equipping Your Kid to Resist Pornography - Focus on the Family

Truth & Love  You searched for pornography - Truth & Love (truthandlove.com)Resources - Truth & Love (truthandlove.com)

USCCB  Create-in-Me-a-Clean-Heart-Statement-on-Pornography.pdf (usccb.org)

Resources from our diocesan Safe Environment Office:  

Internet Safety 101: Pornography

Internet_Pornography_101_-_Copyright.pdf (internetsafety101.org)

Resources (missingkids.org)

The Best Digital Resources for Awesome Families: Protect Young Eyes

The Best Digital Resources for Awesome Families: Protect Young Eyes

Pornography is everywhere, yet nobody wants to talk about it. It's a sensitive topic that we can feel unequipped to talk about with our kiddos, not exactly sure where to go for the right resources and how to even bring the topic up. You're not alone! In this episode Fr Kristopher Cowles is in the studio with his wisdom, knowledge and gentle delivery on this topic. He will walk us through how we can address this uncomfortable topic (because as parents-we must) and steps we can take to guard our family & home. And how to have a smart, sensitive, thoughtful, open conversation with our kiddos--- as well as providing great resources to help you feel more educated and confident in defending your family against pornography, the new drug!

Be sure to check out the oodles of fantastic resources we have listed below in the show notes. And please share this episode with others, so we can help protect our kiddos. Families and Domestic Church!

PRAYER: You have the direct link already :-) Seek the Lord's Guidance, He will direct you.

STRIVE  STRIVE Homepage (strive21.com)

Covenant Eyes  The Best Porn Addiction Resources in 2024 (covenanteyes.com)

Fight the New Drug  Fight the New Drug Live Presentations About Porn

Integrity Restored  Podcast | IntegrityRestored.com

The Augustine Way  The Augustine Way | Guide Book (augway.org)

RPR show Fr. Kristopher Cowles and Fr. Kevin O'Dell - RPL 6.12.24 1/2 | Real Presence Radio

Chastity.com  Chastity

Formed.org The Brain Science of Pornography | Redeeming Our Vision | Episode 3 - Redeeming Our Vision - FORMED

Focus on the Family Equipping Your Kid to Resist Pornography - Focus on the Family

Truth & Love  You searched for pornography - Truth & Love (truthandlove.com)Resources - Truth & Love (truthandlove.com)

USCCB  Create-in-Me-a-Clean-Heart-Statement-on-Pornography.pdf (usccb.org)

Resources from our diocesan Safe Environment Office:  

Internet Safety 101: Pornography

Internet_Pornography_101_-_Copyright.pdf (internetsafety101.org)

Resources (missingkids.org)

The Best Digital Resources for Awesome Families: Protect Young Eyes

The Best Digital Resources for Awesome Families: Protect Young Eyes

A common misconception is that Mary is just for Catholics, and this is simply not true.  Msgr Charles Mangan, an expert in Mariology, joins us from Maryland to chat and answer questions about Mary and how she can have a special place in ALL of our lives. We also address the question floating around for years--"Do Catholics "worship" Mary?" (and what is a "Monsignor" anyways?)

We don't want you to miss out on having the best Lady in your life, if you haven't gotten to know the Mother of our Lord yet. Tune in to get to know about Our Blessed Mother. 

More info on Marian Consecration coming soon, but in the meantime:

Amazon.com: 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration (Audible Audio Edition): Michael E. Gaitley, Randall Witt, Michael E. Gaitley: Audible Books & Originals

Every one of us have, are, or will experience grief. Whether it is the loss of a loved one through death, or the loss of relationship, job, addiction, or a situation. Sadly, we can't avoid grief in this life. Deb Hadley has experienced deep and devastating grief with the loss of her 2 children: Kaylie and Tyler. On her journey of mourning them and learning to live life again-she has learned how to suffer with a purpose and transform her sorrow into joy by leaning into Christ and His Word. Tune in to hear her incredible and inspiring story!

Deb Hadley | Inspirational Speaker and Christian Author: https://www.debhadley.com/

Home (kthumblehearts.org): https://kthumblehearts.org/

Facebook Daily God Boost: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041555605238

April Showers bring May flowers-- and Mary Gardens. The month of May is dedicated to Mary and mothers, and what better way to honor our mothers than with FLOWERS! Melissa from "The Catholic Garden" joins us in this show to talk about flowers & Mary gardening. She shares their connection and symbolism to Our Blessed Mother that will help you grow in your faith. It's a sweet and intentional connection that you will want to see and hear!

The Catholic Garden Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicgarden?igsh=dzdnMzA2dXV6ejhs

Facebook Grow-a-long group: https://www.facebook.com/share/pomLjvYHepDxXRY7/?mibextid=A7sQZp

Etsy: https://thecatholicgarden.etsy.com  *use code MARYGARDEN for 15% off your order during the month of May. (Thank you, Melissa!)

Website www.thecatholicgarden.com

John Stokes Mary Gardens Collection

https://ecommons.udayton.edu/imri_stokes/?fbclid=IwAR1Fdh4f9fSNRrLQHhRhpZpcR0y2qEwR8noxtkEvzBhPB5ov3r26yNzHfXQ

Calling all gardeners and flower lovers! Raquel, from The Little Rose Shop, came up with a fantastic, easy-to-use guide to help you create & start a Mary Garden of your very own, step by step with intentionality (or add to one you already have). And you don't need to be a green thumb! She also shares her BEAUTIFUL, heartfelt story of how her ministry -The Little Rose Shop came to be. Their mission is "to bring faith into every day" and the goodies in their online shop show that. The Little Rose Shop has one of the BEST freebie vaults around too! Check out our links for your free Mary Garden Guide & resources, and links to the sweetest free printables for your domestic church.