St Joseph's Workshop

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss liturgical living ideas for the month of May and June as a way to help believers integrate the liturgical life with daily living, offering tools for families to deal with the stress of end-of-school-year activities. They explore the role of Mary in the Catholic tradition and how devotions to her can help women and families to be more intentional with theological reflection and the art of pondering to discern God’s presence in the midst of chaos.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss how virtues can be invaluable tools for helping Christians develop into their full potential. They explain the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance and reflect on how we can develop our ‘spiritual muscles’ to grow in character and strengthen our ability to choose the good in our daily lives.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the importance of choosing joy as they reflect on the famous quote, “We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song!” They spend time reflecting on the disciple’s post-resurrection experience and the birth of the early Church. They discuss the importance of missionary disciples having a disposition of joy and offer tips for how Christians can be more intentional in having a joy-filled heart.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram are joined by Paula Nwosu to explore the Lenten theme of conversion. Paula is currently a catechumen in our RCIA program and will be receiving the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass this April. Paula shares her faith journey and the great joy she feels in being called to be a disciple. They discuss the importance of mystagogy and how reflection on God’s movement in our lives should be a life-long practice for every Christian.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram are joined by Shaun McAfee, M.Th. to explore the Lenten theme of conversion. Shaun shares how his insatiable desire for knowledge and truth led him to discover the Catholic religion and beauty of the Mass. His conversion started a chain reaction in his family that brought his wife and children into the faith. Together they discuss resources that people can reference to increase their understanding of Catholicism and the importance of the silent witness to share our faith with others.

Shaun McAfee’s books and website: EpicPew.com; twitch.tv/ThisCatholic; “Filling Our Father’s House” & “Reform Yourself!”; Recommendations for increasing knowledge of Catholic faith: “The Father’s Know Best” by Jimmy Akin; “The Faith of Our Fathers” by James Cardinal Gibbons; “Rome Sweet Home” by Scott & Kimberly Hahn; “Crossing the Tiber” by Stephen Ray.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram are joined by Deacon Ken Steponaitis, M.T.S. to explore the Lenten theme of conversion. Deacon Ken shares his touching faith journey and how a family tragedy led him to deep soul searching and an assessment of his life and faith. Together they reflect on the love and great desire that our Heavenly Father has for us to “Come Home” and be united with Him.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the three Pillars of Lent—Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. They reflect on these traditional Lenten components, offering scriptural reflections and practical ideas for how people can grow close to Christ during the upcoming Lenten season.

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the concept of Spiritual Dryness and distraction in prayer. They break open the etymology of the word ‘desert’ and its Hebrew roots to discuss how spiritual aridity can be an opportunity to talk to God and grow in your relationship with Him. They offer tips for how Christians can preserve through times of dryness and desolation and offer hope that God is ever-present, even in the silence.

Resources: “Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light” edited by Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C. ; Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola; “Introduction to the Devout Life” by Francis de Sales

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the theology behind reconciliation and how to make a good confession. They discuss the power of confessing to repair broken relationships and help Christians to become more self-aware of vices that may endanger their spiritual life. They provide resources for having a thorough examination of conscience as well as offer tangible tips to participate in the sacrament with confidence. Resources: www.usccb.org https://thelightison.org/ 

During this week’s episode of St. Joseph’s Workshop, Emily Lugo, M.P.S. & Fr. Stephen Ingram discuss the Feast of the Epiphany and the gifts of the Magi. They reflect on the implications of the journey itself, and how the Magi paid homage to the infant Jesus in an act of worship and self-giving. They discuss ways that families can celebrate the Epiphany and also encourage listeners to take a spiritual gift inventory to see how they can use their talents to help build up the Kingdom of God.