In Episode 66 of Living the Catholic Faith, we encounter the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter. We are challenged to recognize the Lord when he is our midst. Our topic this week is Believing is Seeing. For us to see the Lord in our lives, it takes faith - it takes us to believe. In Breaking Open the Word, we hear the Gospel of the Road to Emmaeus. Some of Jesus' followers are heading away from Jerusalem and encounter a man they realize is Jesus, in the breaking of the bread. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate our God being in our lives, always calling us to Him, as we continue in our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 65 of LIving the Catholic Faith, we contemplate the readings and meaning of this 2nd Sunday of Easter. It is also Diving Mercy Sunday. God gives us His mercy. What is mercy? What do we do with God's mercy? We will discuss these questions in our Topic of the Week. In Breaking Open the Word, we hear the Gospel from St. John about Jesus' appearance to His disciples and his encounter with Thomas. What are our beliefs? Do we doubt as well? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we meditate on the word of God and strive together in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

Today in the Living the Catholic Faith Podcast, we celebrate Palm Sunday, as we begin the holiest week of the year. Our Topic this week is Holy Week. Are we going to make this week holy? Are we going to attend and participate in the liturgies the Church provides us - Mass of the Lord's Supper, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil? In Breaking Open the Word, we hear a homily about the passion reading. If we are in the story, who are we? Are we followers of Jesus who scream his name to be saved from crucifixion? Or do we betray him by yelling Barabbas? Will we follow or betray our Lord? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate the meaning of this holy week in our continuing journey in Living the Catholic Faith

In Episode 62 of Living the Catholic Faith, we celebrate the 5th Sunday of Lent. Our topic this week is Almsgiving. What is it? What does it have to do with our faith? Why is it so important? In Breaking Open the Word, we hear the Gospel from St. John about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. What does this mean and what is the message for us? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together and contemplate His Word as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith

In Episode 61, we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Lent as we first discuss Our Topic of the Week, fasting. Why are we being asked to fast? How do we know what to fast from? In the segment, Breaking Open the Word, we will hear a homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent, as we hear about the healing of the man born blind. What is the message here? Are we blind? Do we see as God sees? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together in our journey to holiness as we continue our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 60 of Living the Catholic Faith, we will first discuss the Topic of the Week which is prayer. What is prayer? What are we called to do during Lent with our prayer lives? In the segment, Break Open the Word, we hear the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday of Lent about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. We, who live in the desert, know how important water is. What water do we consume - the water of the world or the living water of God? What are we thirsty for? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate and pray together in our journey to holiness in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In this revamped version of the podcast, we will start a new format for Episode 59 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast. We begin by discussing our Topic of the Week which is Lent. What is Lent and what are the challenges in living it? We will then hear a new segment, Breaking Open the Word. In this segment we will hear the Gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Lent as well as a homily. The homily this week is on finding God. He has come to us and commissions us to follow Him. Do we see Him in our daily lives? Please join me Deacon Steve, as we pray and reflect together to grow in holiness in our efforts in Living the Catholic faith.

Was ready to start podcasting today but ran into some tech issues I need to find a solution to. Will do my best to get the podcast up weekly as soon as possible. Also, I am making some changes in the podcast that I hope you will enjoy. God bless and have a Holy Lent

In this episode of Living the Catholic Faith, Deacon Steve reflects and offers prayers for all of us as we enter a new year together. Deacon Steve also announced that he is taking a break to reflect on the podcast and is asking you all to provide feedback about the podcast by emailing him at [email protected]. Next episode will be the first weekend of February. Wishing you all a Blessed, Holy, and Happy New Year!!

In Episode 58 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we think about the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We hear the story of St. Joseph, who is told by his betrothed Mary, that she is pregnant by the Holy Spirit. In our question this week, we are challenged to think about what trusting in God really means. We hear a meditation from a priest about St. Joseph and his importance in our lives. Trust is the topic we contemplate this week. What does it mean to trust God? How can we trust God? Finally, in our Gospel, we hear the story of an angel coming to Joseph in a dream. Joseph, this righteous man, believes the angel and marries Mary, agreeing to raise her son and even name him. What faith this man must have had? Is our faith that strong? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate the word of God in our continuing journey in Living the Catholic Faith.