make joy normal: Catholics in the new springtime

By Bonnie LandryReligion & Spirituality Christianity Education Parenting Kids & Family

make joy normal: Catholics in the new springtime episodes

April 08suffering
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thoughts on dealing with our own sorrow, loss or trauma at Christmastime

Originally recorded on Dec. 23, 2020

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April 04my take on it: doing this with a new baby part two :)
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Some follow up questions from our listener...establishing routine in the early years.
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April 04the role and significance of a godparent
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Of course, the main thing is praying for our godchildren but today, Christina joins me to discuss some ideas for stepping up to the godparent role, how our own godparents have played an important role in our lives and how to choose godparents for our children.
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April 02my take on it: what does this look like with a new baby?
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April 01just pick one thing
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get better at being human

Originally recorded on Dec. 20, 2020

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March 29my take on it: should I homeschool?
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great question from a listener
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March 28launching our children: joy and heartache
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As the nest is emptying, what does that look like and what does that feel like? This is a little opening up of my own heart, sharing my own experience. Looking to the positive side of things despite the sorrow that accompanies change.
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March 20chastity, purity, modesty: an interview with John Paul Meenan on guiding young adults
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“Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being.” (CCC 2337) John Paul Meenan, assistant professor of theology at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College joins me to help deepen our understanding of the virtues of chastity, purity and modesty. We discuss guiding principles for approaching these difficult topics with the young adults in our lives.

2:05 - Defining and understanding chastity
7:31 - Sublimation of our good and God-given passions
20:11 - Invasive thoughts and proper way of dress
32:44 - Guiding young people to live a chaste life
43:01 - What does a chaste dating relationship look like?
50:39 - Reclaiming chastity IS possible
56:17 - Challenges that young people face
1:03:41 - Closing thoughts on parenting young adults

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College

Apostolic Letter Dilecti Amici of Pope John Paul II to The Youth of the World (March 31st, 1985)

Encyclical Letter Centesimus Annus of Pope John Paul II, paragraph 39 (May 1, 1991)

Jason Evert - Chastity Project

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Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Hans Christian Anderson Fairy Tales

Summa Theologiae by Saint Thomas Aquinas (The Aquinas Institute Edition)

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March 15my take on it: unmotivated young teens
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https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/editorials/where-has-my-sweet-child-gone-the-challenge-of-holding-on-to-our-young-teens

https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/editorials/the-counterwill-storm-making-sense-of-adolescent-resistance

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March 14moving from theory to practice, part three on DISCIPLINE with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
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Our final segment in this mini-series, Dr. Deborah and I discuss what discipline is, understanding the developmental milestones of the child and viewing discipline in the context of connection, dignity and growth in maturity.

00:53 - Giving a definition to discipline
4:05 - How do we learn our lessons?
5:04 - Different perspectives and the root issue
6:15 - Does pain teach you?
8:27 - Trust or fear based discipline
10:37 - Take the long view
12:23 - Vulnerability and dignity in relationship
16:42 - Emotional regulation programs, do they work?
22:31 - Big discipline issues and reclaiming the relationship
25:05 - When our caring is gone // taking care of ourselves

Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website)

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Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate

Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

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if not carrot and stick, then WHAT (blog post)

growing things (blog post)

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About make joy normal: Catholics in the new springtime

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The Church is experiencing a profound renewal — a new springtime of faith. But what does that look like in your home? In your parish? In your daily life?

We are living in a time of…