Stacy & Stacy

Stacy & Stacy take a long look at the Sermon on the Mount in light of today's Gospel reading in Matthew 7. Having lived through severe abuse herself, Stacy F. reminds us not to judge people by their worst moments, because we do not know all that they are enduring. She reviews the other lessons from Christ in Scripture, and then they discuss Mary's perfect embodiment of faith and why the Church honors her as the purest realization of faith.

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 148-149
• What's the difference between a "Catholic Bible" and a "Protestant Bible"?
• Thursday of the First Week of Advent | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss FAITH today! First, they reflect on the life of St. Andrew on his Feast Day. Stacy F. shares some new (to us) big Catholic words: saltire, crux decussata, nunc dimittis. Then they talk about the faith of Abraham in the Old Testament and in the Eulogy of Faith in Hebrews 11, from the Catechism lesson for today. All of it brings us back to the question: Will we walk by faith today?

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 145-147
• Saltire - Wikipedia
• Nunc dimittis - Wikipedia
• Questions about the Lectionary
• Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle

Stacy & Stacy discuss the Gospel reading in Luke where Jesus talked to his disciples about how to spread the Good News and say "yes" to God. Then they begin Chapter 3 of Part I, Section 1 in the Catechism on the meaning of "belief" and specifically Mary's "blind obedience," the Blessed Virgin as the "most perfect embodiment" of faith. What a beautiful way to enter Advent!

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 142-144
• Mary and the Virtue of Blind Obedience
• Questions about the Bible
• Tuesday of the First Week of Advent

Stacy & Stacy are back after a week off to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Busy time! Happy Advent. They pick back up on today's Responsorial Psalm and the last of the Chapter on Sacred Scripture in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Join them for Scripture and Tradition all during Advent 2022!

Links from This Episode

• Dei verbum
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 131-141
• Monday of the First Week of Advent | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss the Gospel reading from the optional Memorial of Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul when Jesus said, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Then they answer a question about what a Catechism is and how the current one fits into history. Speaking of fitting in, they also discuss the meaning of "typology" when reading the Bible as a whole with Christ as its center.

Links from This Episode

• FAQ about the Catechism | USCCB
• Optional Memorial of Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles | USCCB
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 128-130

NOTE: Stacy & Stacy will be off next week to spend time with their families for Thanksgiving break! They'll be back on Monday, November 28! Stacy tuned.

Stacy & Stacy are back! They missed two days due to travel. Today's Scripture for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary deals with forgiveness. How do we forgive and still protect ourselves from those who hurt us? They also pick back up in the Catechism on the section about the Gospels, in the words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "always finding fresh lights there, hidden and enthralling meanings."

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 124-127
• Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, religious

Broadcasting from Bangor, ME today!

Stacy & Stacy discuss the responsorial Psalm 119 today, "Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord." Do the do! In real life, this means looking honestly in the mirror and not forgetting to take a look. Then they discuss how to read the Bible like a Catholic. Airing from Bangor, Maine today! 

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 115-119
• Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop | USCCB

Still traveling, Stacy & Stacy play another episode from Season 1 today about how the Church can better minister to pregnant teenagers. They both have loved their daughters through these difficult times and hope the view through their eyes helps others understanding what is in the heart and mind of these young mothers. They'll be back tomorrow live from Bangor, Maine. 

Stacy & Stacy are traveling for the next two days to Bangor, Maine to speak at a women's Advent by Candlelight event. Today's episode is from Season 1, where they talk about how hard it is to live with free will in your children, especially when they are older and making decisions that turn away from the family and from God. We ask the question all parents are afraid to confront: How can we be happy in Heaven if our kids are suffering for all eternity in Hell? How is that even possible?