SeekingFaith

This week's readings are all about forgiveness and mercy. With additional insights from Confucius and Dr. Martin Luther King, what can we learn about exercising the virtue of forgiveness? Do we mirror God or are we caught up in ourselves?

Our Sunday readings could be misinterpreted without the benefit of contextualizing.  Each week, Fr. Philip and Donna do their best to provide context which is so important to our understanding. Listen and tell us what you think!

Are you able to offer yourself as a living sacrifice? The readings from the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time only make sense in light of the Paschal Mystery. The reality of the spiritual life is that there will be suffering and sacrifice, but our hope remains with resurrection in the end.

This episode is chock full! Beyond the theme running as a thread through the Sunday readings, you will get insight into some church history and current events as well. Listen for these golden words: "God's gifts are received, not achieved." and " "The Ten Commandments are not a list of dos and don'ts, but the expectations of the Divine Beloved." Listen and enjoy!

Fr. Philip Smith and Donna Couch discuss this week's Sunday readings with a slightly different perspective than how you might read it for yourself.  What boundaries did the characters cross that make this story poignant? Do you have boundaries that you impose on Jesus when you read the Gospel? Listen and be enlightened!

When do you hear the whispering voice of God? Do you make space to listen for this voice? In this episode of Seeking Faith, Fr. Philip Smith and Faith Formation Director, Donna Couch, discuss the readings in the Bible assigned to the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. What will you learn from the encounters Elijah, Paul, and Peter have with God?

Come, all ye who seek a deeper connection to the Sunday readings! Come heedfully; listen that you may have life. Come hungry; so you may be satisfied! This week’s podcast delves into the beautiful connections between Isaiah’s proclamations, the Psalmist and Apostle’s assurances, and the loving actions of Jesus himself. Come! Take comfort in these words.

What is true wisdom? Is it seeing with the eyes of God? Do you recognize the true treasures around you? In this episode of Seeking Faith, Father Philip Smith and Faith Formation Director, Donna Couch, discuss the wisdom of Solomon, the treasures to be found in our Catholic faith, and how our church is adapting to the issues surrounding the current pandemic.

What can this week's readings tell us about growing in patience? Can you be patient with yourself during this current situation? Can you trust that God's justice is his mercy and that good will triumph over evil?

At this 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, it's a good time to take a pause and examine your attitude and where you are on the "path of the Word." Is the Word falling on fertile ground? Is there any fruit to your faith life? Take the time to do an attitude check.