In this episode you’ll hear about a storm and Jesus asleep in the boat and how this story connects to so many of us in our moments of anxiety and worry. After calming the wind and the seas, Jesus asks them and us, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” You’ll then hear a story of transforming peace and a prayer in times of uncertainty.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062324.cfm

Prayer in Uncertainty

Oh, Lord God, you alone are my hope. I place my confidence in you. My present state is uncertain, and this uncertainty weighs upon me. I look for words of encouragement, but I fear news I do not wish to hear.

May your presence in my heart take away all tension and mistrust. Anxiety is part of everyone’s life, and now I must cope with my share. Lord, it is not easy to spend minutes, hours, even days not knowing the outcome.

Come to me, I beg of you and reassure me again of your love. When I am uneasy, I view life with a limited vision. May the light of faith help me to see more clearly and trust in you. Amen

In this episode Jesus talks about the mustard seed as the smallest of all seeds, and yet, when it grows, it is the largest of plants.  Many see this as a metaphor of how the Gospel spread from a tiny region to all the world. What if Jesus also meant this parable for us individually?

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061624.cfm

ENCORE EPISODE

Does it seem to you that there is more lying in the world today? One thing that comes across clearly in the scriptures is that God abhors lying. This episode offers you four ways to be more authentic in living the truth.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060924.cfm

Book cited: Praying the Truth by William Barry, S.J.

Before listening to this reflection offered on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, it would be important to view the five-minute film entitledThe Veil Removed. 

Click link here
https://theveilremoved.com/

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060224.cfm

In this episode you’ll hear about the mystery of the Trinity and how loved we are by God who longs for us to share in His divinity.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052624.cfm

Christ Retreats to the Mountain at Night
James Tissot
https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/13464

Celtic Trinity Knot
https://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Trinity-Knot-Wall-Diameter/dp/B07J63YDKW

In this episode you’ll hear how the Holy Spirit continually finds a way to renew the faith of the Church.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/pentecost-sunday-mass-during-day

Some stories cited from TMS Global
https://www.tms-global.org/story-details/6-stories-of-gods-holy-spirit-fresh-from-the-mission-field

In this episode we’ll consider what Jesus means when he says, “Ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.” John 15:7

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050524.cfm

Prayer of the Unknown Confederate Soldier

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. 

I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. 

I asked for health, that I might do greater things. 

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.  

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.

I was given poverty, that I might be wise. 

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men. 

I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God. 

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life. 

I was given life, that I might enjoy all things. 

I got nothing that I asked for – but everything I had hoped for. 

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. 

I am, among all men, most richly blessed. 

Jesus mentions the verb “remain” eight times in the eight verses of this gospel reading today. What does he mean when he says, “Remain in me as I remain in you,” and why is it so important?

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm 

ENCORE RECORDING
I’m republishing this episode because so many people find Fr. Rolheiser’s insight so helpful.

Jesus is  the vine and we are the branches. In this episode you’ll hear of an amazing hope for loved ones who have drifted from the faith.

Sunday’s readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm

Author Fr. Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I., whose column in theCatholic Herald is reprinted in approximately 90 newspapers in five countries has a comforting and encouraging article that pertains to an astonishing implication of being members of the Body of Christ.

Here’s the link to his column
https://ronrolheiser.com/touching-our-loved-ones-inside-the-body-of-christ/#.YFJuRWQ8KaM

ENCORE EPISODE

In this episode you’ll  hear how Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, and they hear his voice.

Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042124.cfm