In Episode 18 of Living the Catholic Faith, we first tackle a question about God and COVID-19. We hear a meditation reminding us who we belong to and how that impacts our living the faith. Speaking of faith, our topic this week is Faith. The Gospel this week is from Luke and is a continuation of last week's Gospel. Jesus tells his fellow Nazorean's that the Scriptures are fulfilled in their hearing. By the end of this Gospel the people want to kill Jesus. How do we respond when we hear the Word of God? Please join me, Deacon Steve, as we continue our journey together to be a community of holiness as we practice Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 17 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we find ourselves back in Ordinary Time. Our question this week is about feeling empty and unmotivated and how to handle it. We will hear a meditation from Pope Francis about the wedding feast at Cana. Our topic of the week is "Epiphany" and what it means for our lives. The Gospel this weekend is from St. John, and describes Mary and Jesus who are attending a wedding at Cana. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we reflect and pray to deepen our relationship with the Lord, as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast. This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, is baptized in the Jordan by John the Baptist. Why would Jesus, who is God without sin be baptized? Our question this week is about how to live the Catholic faith and compete in the business world. We will hear a meditation that draws us into the Ignatian practice of Imaginative Prayer. As we are in a new year, our topic this week is on Beginnings. The Gospel of Luke we hear this week is about John's Baptizing of Jesus. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we grow in faith and holiness as we continue our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 15 of Living the Catholic Faith, we encounter the Epiphany, where the three Magi continue their search for the Christ child. Epiphany means "manifestation", as the Magi search for the manifestation of God, Jesus Christ. It is astounding that these three non-believers leave the comfort of their homes to follow a star. Our question this week focuses on the "letdown" that sometimes occurs after Christmas. What are we as Catholics to do after Christmas day is over? We will hear a meditation for the Epiphany from a priest about this feast. Following is the topic of the week. As Catholics, who or what do we follow? Finally, we will hear a Gospel message about the Epiphany and what it has to do with us in 2022. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray to grow in holiness in our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 14 of the Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we celebrate one of the holiest days and seasons of the year, Christmas. We will first discuss this week's question about how quickly Christmas seems to be over. Next, we will hear a Christmas meditation from a saint and Pope. Our topic this week is Gratitude. Are we grateful this Christmas? The Gospel this week is from the Christmas Mass at Night. The shepherd's hear the angel's invitation to go to see the savior of the world. They leave their sheep and go. Are we willing to leave the things of the world behind and go to Jesus? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together in our efforts in Living the Catholic Faith.

No superstitions on this podcast as we welcome you to Episode 13 of the Living the Catholic Faith Podcast. I am your host, Deacon Steve, a permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Phoenix. First on the podcast, we will tackle a question regarding Christmas presents. We will hear a meditation for the 4th Sunday of Advent telling us how we can focus on Christ. Our topic for this week is "priorities". What are our priorities and where does God fit in? We will hear the Gospel for this 4th Sunday of Advent that tells us of the meeting of Mary and her cousin Elizabeth and how both were led by the Holy Spirit. Together my brothers and sisters, we will meditate, pray and contemplate how we can continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In this 12th episode of Living the Catholic Faith, we will first tackle a question about depression during the Advent and Christmas Seasons. We will hear an Advent meditation, calling us to love and to live in hope and humility. Hurrying will be our topic this week. We spend so much time going from task to task. Where is God in all this? Our Gospel this week focuses again on John the Baptist, who tells us how to live a righteous life while clarifying that he is a messenger, not the Messiah. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together and strive to grow in holiness as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 11 of the Living the Catholic Faith, we will first discuss our Question of the Week which asks the best ways for us to celebrate Advent. We will contemplate our Meditation this week that is from a nun who challenges us to know that we are sinners and need God's mercy. Our topic for this episode is Mercy. The Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent focuses us on John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Our Lord. Come join me, Deacon Steve, as we pray together and strive together in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 10 of Living the Catholic Faith, we begin our Advent journey. Our question this week focuses on the stress of our Christmas preparations. We will hear an Advent meditation that imparts the importance of the Advent season. The topic this week is Change, and how we are called to manage it. The Gospel this week from Luke reminds us of Christ's coming and our need to be vigilant and prepared. Come join me, Deacon Steve, as we strive together for holiness as we face together the challenges of this world in Living the Catholic Faith.

In Episode 9 of Living the Catholic Faith, we focus on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and look at our own thankfulness. The question of the week asks how we can be thankful when times are difficult. We will hear a meditation about Thanksgiving. The topic of the week is on Gratitude, and its role in helping us live our Catholic faith. Finally we will hear the Gospel for the Solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe and contemplate whether or not we serve Christ as King or serve other kings of the world. Join me, Deacon Steve, as we strive to live the Gospel, and grow in holiness as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.