Welcome to Living the Faith Catholic Podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping us live our Catholic faith in the world. My name is Deacon Steve and I am a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Phoenix. He is Risen!!! In Episode 28, we first encounter a question about asking about Easter and its importance compared to Christmas. Our meditation this week comes from a saint and Deacon about the Resurrection. Guess what? Our topic this week is of course, Resurrection. The Gospel for Easter comes from St. John as we hear how Mary of Magdala goes to the tomb, only to find it empty. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we give thanks to our Lord, who died for our sins, and rose to offer us the gift of eternal life. Thank you Jesus. May we continue to be a people of gratitude as we continue our journey to holiness as we strive in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

Welcome to the Living the Faith Catholic Podcast. In Episode 27, we will first answer a question about the importance and meaning of the Easter Triduum. We will hear a meditation from a Russian convert to the faith about suffering. Our topic this week is focused on suffering, and its meaning in our lives. The Gospel we will contemplate this week is from the readings from Palm or Passion Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we will pray together, and contemplate the call of our Lord Jesus Christ as we continue to grow in our desire in Living the Catholic Faith.

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast. My name is Deacon Steve, and I am a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Phoenix. First in Episode 26, we will tackle our Question of the Week, as we contemplate a question about holiness. Our meditation this week comes from a convicted murderer awaiting execution. Holiness is the topic that we will "break open", as we think about our universal call to holiness. Finally, we will look at the Gospel this week, as Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees who bring Him a woman for judgment. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together, meditate and contemplate in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 25 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we answer a question regarding the practice of alms during Lent. We hear a meditation from a priest about the parable of the prodigal son. Our topic this week is Fasting - Part 2. The Gospel this week is from Luke, and tells the story of two sons, one of whom takes his inheritance and leaves. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray and contemplate together the truths of our faith in our efforts to grow in holiness, as we continue the journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast. As we continue our Lenten journey, we first encounter our question this week about why more prayer is needed during Lent. We will hear a meditation on the Transfiguration. Our topic this week is an important one, Fasting. Our Gospel this week is the Transfiguration, where Jesus goes up the mountain with three of His disciples, and He is transfigured before them. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together in our Lenten journey of faith, as we continue our efforts in authentically Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 23 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we begin our Lenten journey together. Our question this week is about Lent, and why sacrifices are asked of us. Our meditation this week focuses on temptations, as Jesus was tempted in the desert by the evil one. Prayer is the topic this week, as it is a cornerstone of our Lenten practices. We will hear the Gospel from St. Luke about Jesus wandering in the desert being tempted by the devil. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together and strive for holiness in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 22 of the Living the Catholic Faith, we first encounter a question about the Sacrament of Confession or Reconciliation. We hear a meditation on the Body of Christ. Our topic this week is timely - Lent, as we will soon be entering our Lenten journey for 2022. In our Gospel, we hear Jesus challenge us to focus on ourselves as we strive, by His grace, to bear good fruit. Please join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate and pray together in our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 21 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we ponder a challenging question about marital infidelity and forgiveness. Our meditation this week focuses us on contemplating the meaning of true forgiveness. The topic this week is something we all need - Mercy. In the Gospel, we hear Jesus command us to give to everyone who asks and to be merciful. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together to grow in holiness in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 20 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we first encounter a question about love. We will hear a meditation from an unknown author about the meaning of love. Staying with the theme, the topic this week is one of my favorites, True Love. The Gospel of the week comes from the Sermon on the Plain, as Jesus shares the Beatitudes - the attitudes we need to have to grow in faith. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we explore our faith, and pray to grow in holiness in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 19 of the Living the Catholic Faith Podcast, we first encounter a question about Mary. We will hear a meditation from a priest who spent years in a Communist prison camp. Our topic this week is a quality we all need to have to live the faith - Perserverance. We will hear from the Gospel of St Luke as we encounter the first meeting between Jesus and Simon Peter. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together and continue to strive in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.