Fr. Anthony and Natalia share some of their own fears, including being vulnerable with the launching of this podcast. They dig into what the Christian antidote to fear is and when to use it with some practical tips.

What you'll hear in this episode:

06:05 unknown priest

17:10 Georgia Aquarium (epic dolphin show)

22:50 Hail Mary moment

23:35 Final Blessing from Fr. Anthony

Season two of the Practically Catholic podcast starts off with an explosion of love and fire fueled by the Holy Spirit. Fr. Anthony and Natalia welcome the first guests to the podcast, Gerry Martins and Eric Martin. Gerry and Eric are “professional Holy Spirit caller-downers.” They share some of their testimony and how the Holy Spirit has called them to the work they do today. The Holy Spirit really stirred up a burning love for the Lord in each of their hearts. Listen to this episode to hear how you can open your heart to the movements of the Holy Spirit that God graciously pours out on each one of us. With the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, God also calls us to action, how are you going to respond?

What you'll hear in this episode:

01:42 Shout out Bell - Natalia’s Mother in Law, and faithful podcast listener

02.26 Shout out Bell and Introduction of Jerry Martins first guest – missionary with FMC who is working on starting a new school in Augusta, GA

03:36 Shout out Bell and Introduction of Eric Martin second guest – missionary with FMC stationed at Abbeville, LA

10:22 Eric mentions a lyric in the song, Fresh Fire by Maverick City: “a man on fire doesn’t care what he looks like”

22:15 Shout out Bell - Chocolate Milk (as an analogy to the Holy Spirit...and chocolate milk too, it’s yummy)

25:50 parable of talents – God wants to share more with people who step out and take more risks, God gives more to those who use their talents more. There is an outpouring of faith and trust when Eric stepped out.

27:00 “The first gift of every Christian existence is the Holy Spirit.” Pope France (from his weekly general audience March 17, 2021)

35:40 Hail Mary Moment

36:53 Divine Renovation Fr. James Mallon

 Fr. Anthony and Natalia give tons of practical tips on how to rest as a Christian/Catholic. Even in the busyness of life, you can turn seemingly mundane tasks such as waiting in line or doing the dishes, into moments of glory. Did you know you can offer graces you receive from the Lord for someone else who is in need of God’s great mercy? Yes, you can! How powerful God’s love and mercy is for us. Tune in to this great episode.

What you'll find in this episode:

02:50 Liturgy of the Ordinary, book by – Trish Harrison Warren

06:58 Sister Dominique

10:25 Jake Khym (check out his podcasts: Way of the Heart and Restore the Glory.)

10:55 Abiding Together podcast by Jake Khym’s wife, Heather Khym

15:40 St. Francis de Sales book – Introduction to the Devout Life

20:19 Postal employees

25:45 Called and Gifted program and Sherry Waddell

28:33 In Sinu Jesu: When Heart Speaks to Heart by a Benedictine Monk and  The Diary of Divine Mercy - God tells us my heart is burning with mercy that I want to relieve it by pouring it out on souls

29:33 Practical Tip Read the Letter of Hebrews for the theology of rest

30:49 Busy Moms

37:27 Final Blessing

38:00 Hail Mary Moment

Fr. Anthony interviews Natalia, Q&A style, so we can all get to know her better. In a lighting round of rapid fire questions we learn her favorite color, book, saint, place she wants to travel and more. Natalia shares some great advice on how she and her husband discern the will of God for their family. She believes God will put the calling of His will on both the husband’s and wife’s heart. Listen to the full episode to hear more on how the holy spirit is moving in Natalia’s heart.

What you'll hear in the episode & Shout Outs:

We are all promised suffering in this life, but suffering is only a piece of the puzzle. Fr. Anthony and Natalia talk about the victory of Jesus’ resurrection from the cross that gives meaning and value to our suffering. Listen to them give practical tips on how changing your expectations can help you turn your will to God’s will. As well as seeking His strength to help walk with you through trials and sufferings. They remind us all to hold fast to the truths of God’s word while walking through a time of suffering.

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