Peace!  We want to find it, but how does it work in our lives once we arrive at a glimpse of the peace that surpasses understanding? Dan and Deacon John discuss how the Peace of Christ works in their daily life. Dan shares a great story about is Mom.

Dan and John start the conversation off discussing a new bible Deacon John received as a gift - and being "captured by beauty" but soon the talk turns to the fruit of a bible study group and a model to explore that age-old question of faith and works - all held in balance for the glory of God.

If you are just finding our podcast - this is a very good place to begin.  In this episode, Dan and Deacon John talk about returning to Mass and to Ordinary Time - and some consolations of the Spirit that Deacon John received during Liturgy.  Then the conversation focuses on "Back to One"  You will need to listen, to understand how powerful that message is in our lives.

Deacon John shares a bit of the story of how it is he came to the Catholic Faith through the RCIA and Dan and John, in the context of the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, talk about the greatness of the Eucharist - the source and summit of the Catholic faith.

Deacon John shares from a homily he preached this weekend about the Most Holy Trinity, and Dan shares how he encounters the Trinity in his life experience as a layperson.  Plus, some awesome listener feedback.

Deacon John shares a little about his journey with spiritual direction and then Dan and John process some of the challenges we all face right now in the United States and around the world.

We take a deep dive into the human-divine connection that takes place at Communion - and how our soul recognizes our own image in our Creator.  Dand and Deacon John also complain a bit about trying to minister from behind a mask.

Dan and Deacon John discuss how it is that love comes into our lives, and what we are called to "do with it" once we receive it - and there is some discussion of getting out of the house (cabin fever).

Deacon John does some furniture repair and God shows up. Dan and John make the connection to our faith from some ordinary experiences along a trail they have both hiked.

When we find ourselves the most vulnerable before God and in the context of others - then we begin to see others as our Brothers and Sisters in Christ (and also some laughing about candy bars and tacos)