In Episode 47 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we focus on the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, as we hear the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Our question this week asks about our responsibility to help others when we have to care for ourselves. We hear a meditation from a great saint, St. Augustine, who breaks open the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Social Justice is the topic of the week that we will discuss. Finally, the Gospel this week is from St. Luke, as Jesus challenges the Pharisees and us to see the poor among us and to respond to their needs. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate our call to holiness and continue in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 46 of Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we first hear a question about Mammon? What is it? Is it bad? The meditation for this week focuses on stewardship and Jesus' call to be good stewards. Stewardship vs. Ownership is the topic we will break open this week. Our Gospel this week is from Luke about the parable of the dishonest steward. Are we God's stewards? Are we honest stewards? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate God's call for us to serve only Him in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 45 of Living the Catholic Faith, we hear and contemplate the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary time, as we hear the amazing Gospel of Luke and the parable of the prodigal son. Our question this week asks about forgiving ourselves and God's mercy. The meditation we hear is from a priest about the parable of the prodigal son, and its meaning in our faith life. Mercy is our topic this week. What is it? Where does it come from and what are we supposed to do in response? The Gospel this week shows Jesus being confronted by the Pharisees about Him accepting and spending time with sinners. Jesus makes it crystal clear that every person is important to Him, especially people who are lost and have wandered far from Him. Are we living in God's mercy? Please join me, Deacon Steve, as we break open God's word, and contemplate His call as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 44 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we first hear a question about our relationship to God, money and possessions. Our meditation this week is about attachment and detachment, and its importance in the spiritual life. Our topic of the week is detachment, as we continue to break open the meaning and importance of this virtue. We hear the Gospel from St. Luke about what discipleship really means - to detach from things of the world, to carry our crosses, and to make God the center of our lives. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray and contemplate the call of Christ to focus our lives on Him as we continue the journey of Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 43 of Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we begin with a question about having pride for our accomplishments. We hear a reflection from a Jesuit about humility and its importance in the spiritual journey. Our topic this week is fittingly, humility. What is it?, What isn't it? The Gospel reflection for this week is based on the Gospel of Luke, as Jesus tells the parable of people invited to a wedding. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we break open God's word, and by God's grace, grow in holiness, as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 42 of the Living the Catholic Faith Podcast, we first are challenged by a question regarding knowing Jesus. Can we know Jesus? If so, how? Our meditation this week focuses on the Gospel reading about the challenge of entering the narrow door. Knowing is the topic we discuss this week. What is knowing? How do we know something or someone? Our Gospel from St. Luke focuses on the challenge of entering into Heaven. Will Jesus know us when we "knock on Heaven's door?" Do we know Him? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together, and contemplate our day to day challenges in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 41 of Living the Catholic Faith, we contemplate the readings for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time that challenge us to look at our priorities. Our Question of the Week asks about the challenges of multiple priorities. We hear a meditation from the great Marian Saint, Maxmilian Kolbe, about trusting our suffering to the Lord and His Blessed Mother. Not surprisingly, our topic this week is, Priorities. Finally, we listen to a reflection on the Gospel of Luke, as Christ says He came to set the world on fire and to create division. Please join me, Deacon Steve, as we break open the word of God, pray, and contemplate our lives, as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 40 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we first encounter a question about not finding peace attending Church. We will hear a meditation from an unknown author explaining the peace of Christ. Not suprisingly, our topic this week is peace and nine ways to find it. Finally, the Gospel reflection this week is from Luke, as Jesus tells His Apostles the qualities of a good disciple. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray and contemplate together as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 39 of Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we first encounter a question about why the Church is perceived to be restricting of our freedom. We will hear a meditation from a priest on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Our topic this week is Compassion, which is a core part of being a follower of Jesus. We will contemplate our Gospel this week, in which Jesus teaches us our need to be compassionate to all our neighbors. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together and take up the challenge of being a disciple of Jesus, as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 38 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we contemplate a question about the challenges of putting our trust in the Lord. Our meditation this week comes from a young Blessed about the importance of living in the faith. Trust is the topic we will break open this week. The Gospel this week comes from Luke, as Jesus sends out the 72 to go and preach the word. We too are sent. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray, contemplate, and grow in our relationship with our Lord, as we continue the journey in Living the Catholic Faith.