Stacy & Stacy

Stacy & Stacy read St. Paul's pastoral letter to Titus in Crete: "...older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance. Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to drink..." They reflect on what that means for us today. Then they read the Catechism on the interpretation of Scripture with the Holy Spirit. Scripture is a unified whole, living, centered on Christ, and God speaking to us. It's exciting!

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Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 109-114
• Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy talk about the Scripture in Philippians 2 (Alleluia for the day) that says to "shine like lights". The context says to stop murmuring. That is such a simple truth, but, oh man, is it hard to remember. They also read the Catechism on the truth of Sacred Scripture. How do we know the Scriptures are true and alive? Because Christ, the eternal Word of the living God, through the Holy Spirit opens our minds to understand.

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• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 105-108
• Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss how David refuses the King's offer of armor when he goes to battle against the giant Goliath. He knew that he knew God would provide what he needed. They also talk about how God provides us affirmations, reminders, and all the grace of Christ we need through Scripture and little miracles every day. The Bible is the Word, ever present, always providing.  

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Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 101-104
• Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss "the Church of Nice" and what people might mean by that confusing phrase. "Don't be the Church of Nice?" That doesn't mean be the Church of the Ugly. From today's Scripture, they talk about trusting God in daily life and not going down negative trails. "Our kindness should be known to all." Create ripples of goodness. We should not lead people to sin by scandal, but neither should we cause discord.

Open these links and read along with us.

Links from This Episode

• St. Thomas Aquinas on Scandal
• St. Thomas Aquinas on Discord
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 91-95
• Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss the Scripture in the Alleluia today from Matthew: "Come, you who are blessed by my Father; inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." They talk about Corporal Works of Mercy. For the Catechism lesson, they discuss what it means to be obedient to the Magisterium, how Catholics can disagree but must do so in communion, reverence, and docility. Don't divide the body!

Sorry, this one got a bit long! They got excited talking about the Magisterium.

You can read along using these links:

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 84-90
• The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss one of Pope St. John Paul II's beautiful homilies on the Beatitudes and talk about a road trip on All Saints Day to fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation.

Links from This Episode

• Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: Mass for Youth at the Mount of Beatitudes (March 24, 2000) | John Paul II
• Solemnity of All Saints | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy discuss St. Paul and Timothy's words to the Philippians to be "united in heart, thinking one thing" in the context of our daily lives now. The Catechism lesson for today is on the unity of Scripture and Tradition as well. They consider how we live these unities out in our busy lives. Don't be a doormat or a bulldozer. Be a column that speaks the truth in love.

Links from This Episode

• Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 81-83
• Monday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy offer some tips for maintaining a life of constant prayer, as the Scripture says today about Jesus praying all night on the mountain. Then they talk about apostolic succession in the Church, how our bishops today form an unbroken line from the Apostles and deserve our obedience and honor. Even if they give in to corruption, we should pray for them. When we pray, we plug in to the whole communion of the Church now and forever. The Holy Spirit will never leave the Church.

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 74-79
• Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy are not freaking out about Mariana Mazzucato because we are confident in the Holy Spirit at work in the Church. As it says in Scripture today, we can put on the Armor of God. Pray the prayer with them! Get dressed! In the Catechism we also read about Christ Jesus "Mediator and Fullness of All Revelation." The Church has always listened to non-Catholics and gleaned what truth can be found from the philosophers of ancient Greece to medieval times to now.

Links from This Episode

• Pontifical Academy for Life Appoints Pro-Abortion Atheist Member| National Catholic Register
• Vatican’s academy for life stirs fresh controversy with new member | Crux
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 65-67
• Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB

Stacy & Stacy urge Catholic influencers and writers to honor the hierarchy instead of so much gossip and backbiting. In their view as converts, they find it confusing and damaging to the Church. Scripture says to honor those in authority, and likewise it says that those in authority should not be "bullies." There are ways to more effectively work to build the Church.  

Links from This Episode

• Catechism of the Catholic Church, 54-64
• Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB