In this week's episode, we welcome Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR as our guest to dive deep into what it means to be in relationship with God as Father. Together we chat about how our earthly fathers both positively and negatively impact our relationship with God the Father and how to begin to receive the love of God the Father. We also share how our relationship with God the Father has changed through the loss of earthly fathers. Check out Fr. Dave’s new (free!) video series entitled My father’s Father (or watch here on Wildgoose). 

Heather’s One Thing - Upcoming pilgrimages with Franciscan to France and Alaska 

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - The the beauty of the Pensacola beach

Michelle’s One Thing - Watching NFL Playoffs with Sister Miriam 

Fr. Dave’s One Thing - The book A Little Liar by Mitch Albom 

 Other Resources Mentioned: 

• My father’s Father Trailer Link
• My father’s Father on Wildgoose
• My father’s Father on Faith and Reason
• S3 E18: The Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka
• S5 E22: The Holy Spirit with Fr. Dave Pivonka
• The Father’s Love Spotify Playlist

Journal Questions:

• What does (or did) my father’s relationship with our Heavenly Father look like?
• In what ways can I grow in honoring and being honest about my father?
• Other than my earthly father, who in my life revealed the heart of our Heavenly Father to me?
• For those whose fathers have passed away: how has my relationship with God the Father changed since my father passed away?

Discussion Questions:

• How has your relationship with your earthly father shaped your relationship with your Heavenly Father?
• In your current state of life, when do you feel most connected to your identity as a child?
• What thoughts, emotions, and associations arise when you think of your primary identity as a child?
• How can you grow in and more deeply receive your daughterhood from the Father?

Quotes to Ponder:

“The whole of the Christian life is like a great pilgrimage to the house of the Father, whose unconditional love for every human creature, and in particular for the 'prodigal son,' we discover anew each day.” (JPII Tertio Millennio Adveniente)

Scripture for Lectio: 

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1)

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